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Caroline's Oyster Bar, Charlotte, NC

Caroline's Oyster Bar

4.3
4.3
720 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A fanciful take on a coastal seafood place, Caroline’s Oyster Bar celebrates the charm and fresh flavors of North Carolina’s coastline. Uptown Charlotte’s most desirable anchor features a breezy outdoor patio, charming Carolina-style raw bar and spacious dining room alongside high-quality daily oyster selections and seafood dishes.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Arrive to a Seafood Plateau Surprise!

    $185.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
    Treat your guests to a delightful surprise with Caroline's favorite Seafood Plateau, elegantly presented at your table upon arrival. Savor the finest of our raw bar selections, including 16 oysters, 12 jumbo Gulf shrimp, 16 oz of king crab, and 8 oz of seasonal ceviche, all ready to enjoy from the moment you take your seats.
    Arrive to a Seafood Plateau Surprise! Photo

Offers

  • High tide Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Indulge in a true Carolina coast flavor-fest! Join us for High Tide Happy Hour from 4pm- 6pm (Monday-Thursday) and enjoy $8 select shareable plates and $2 select chef's oysters.

    High tide Happy Hour Photo

What 720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caroline's Oyster Bar is celebrated for its "fresh and delicious" oysters, making it a top choice for seafood lovers. Guests frequently praise the "amazing" service and delightful ambiance, perfect for special occasions. While some menu items vary in appeal, the "outstanding" shrimp and grits and creative cocktails consistently impress.

720 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brandy was absolutely precious. We will visit again.

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  2. Levi

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service for Valentine’s Day! Would highly recommend. the oysters were excellent The fish & chips and the lobster roll were great

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  3. Joel

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I don’t know what to say about this place. Such great food great service.

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  4. Kent

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service always top shelf Love the atmosphere the oysters are so fresh

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  5. Hayley

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our salmon came out completely raw on the inside. They kindly switched it to a different menu item. However they did not comp the item, and it took 40 mins for us to even get that item. No water was given to our table. We tried to give them grace and patience, but everyone’s items were cold. Restaraunt was cute but service and food quality were highly disappointing.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience was okay. Service by Brandi was excellent, had the oysters rockefeller which was just ok, too much filler on top so the oysters were basically raw and the haddock and chips - shoestring fries (lots of them) and the batter was ok but a little bland but the fish very fresh, Took to go the Kennebec chips and salmon dip which was really good. Probably great if you want to go with the oysters on a half shell, after all their specialty,
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on January 27, 2025
    Hi, Thank you for dining at Caroline's. We are grateful for this feedback. We look forward to serving you again soon. Have a wonderful day.

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  7. Wanda

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The service was wonderful. Our server made sure we had everything we needed. We didn’t have to wait for anything, and we also didn’t feel rushed. This is definitely my favorite seafood restaurant in Charlotte!
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on January 27, 2025
    Hi, Thank you for dining at Caroline's. We appreciate you taking the time to share this amazing review. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to sharing this with our team.

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  8. Marc

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is awesome. Oysters are very fresh and delicious. Great for a night out with your significant other.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on January 27, 2025
    Hey Marc, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your night out at Caroline's Oyster Bar! It's wonderful to know that our fresh oysters hit the spot and that you appreciated our service. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you and your significant other back for more delicious and fresh oysters. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings! Best, The Management Team

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  9. Martina

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was a little worried based on some of the Google reviews that service wouldn't be great. However, our server Alyssa was great (we say at the counter). She was attentive, kind and found that great balance of checking in to make sure we were good without being overbearing. The food came out in a timely manner and it was so good and fresh. We will definitely be back soon.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on January 27, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Martina! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar. We take pride in our attentive service and fresh, high-quality food. We're glad to know that we were able to meet your expectations. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thanks again for your kind words!

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  10. Desiree

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a good experience. Food was spilled on us with nothing really done about it, had to ask for more napkins to wipe our own table up from the spill, and had to ask for new utensils after the ones that fell from the spill were taken away. Mains were disappointing in flavor. Drinks and oysters were good.

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FAQs

Caroline's Oyster Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 720 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Caroline's Oyster Bar

120 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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