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Caroline's Oyster Bar, Charlotte, NC

Caroline's Oyster Bar

4.3
4.3
728 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
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
  • Easter Tide and Tradition

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Gather, indulge, and toast to Easter with a celebration of the season’s finest flavors. Enjoy a seasonal chef-curated entrée of Seared Snapper, artfully prepared with farro, turnips, and grilled leek chimichurri, and finished with a citrus touch alongside our Oyster Bar menu favorites. Elevate the holiday evening with Caroline's Tides & Toast Sparkling Special, featuring a bottle of champagne and three fresh-pressed juices.
    Easter Tide and Tradition 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- 6:00pm (Monday-Thursday) and enjoy $8 select shareable plates and $2 select chef's oysters.

    High tide Happy Hour Photo

What 728 people are saying

Caroline's Oyster Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 a vibrant spot in Charlotte known for its "awesome oysters" and "fantastic service." The restaurant boasts a lively atmosphere, perfect for both casual and special occasions. While some dishes face critique, the "watermelon sugar margarita" and "gooey butter cake" are crowd favorites. Overall, a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts.

728 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Charlotte7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Cam, was great! Loved the experience for a birthday. We will be back!

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  2. Crissy

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Delicious, my new go-to place for oysters
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded 3 days ago
    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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  3. Paisley

    West Palm Beach5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Over all a great experience just some food could use some tweaking. Very kind server and loved the ambiance
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hello Paisley, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar and found our ambiance to your liking. We appreciate your feedback regarding our food and will definitely take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our menu offerings. We hope to see you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server took my drink order and didn’t take my husbands. Our appetizer took 45 minutes to arrive. Once it did, our food arrived about five minutes later. My husband’s shrimp and grits had some shells not removed on a couple pieces of shrimp. Overall underwhelming experience.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hello, We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations and for that, we sincerely apologize. We take pride in our food and service, and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short in this instance. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Charlene VIP

    Charlotte6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter, Cam was very good. Very attentive. We were first seated in a very small table, we asked if we could be seated at a little bit larger table. At first, we were told no. Then, the manager came over and said that he found a table for us.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on March 1, 2025
    Hey Charlene, We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar! It's great to know that our team was able to accommodate your request and that the service was up to the mark. We appreciate your feedback and we're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Tish

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3rd time here! Best oysters in Charlotte. Always excellent service. Henry was our server and he was great! Love coming here for date night with my hubby we love it!
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on March 7, 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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  7. Michele

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is excellent! We ate calamari and the seafood tagliatelle. Our server was Justin and he was just attentive enough to be efficient without annoying. All the staff were very polite. We loved our experience at Caroline’s Oyster Bar!
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hi, thank you for visiting Caroline's. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We are thankful for the 5-stars!

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  8. Lisa

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brandy was absolutely precious. We will visit again.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on February 20, 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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  9. Levi

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Levi! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Valentine's Day at Caroline's Oyster Bar. It's great to know that our oysters, fish & chips, and lobster roll hit the mark for you. We noticed your rating on value and we appreciate your honesty. We are always looking to improve and your feedback helps us do that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Neil VIP

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This is in a hotel. The lobby of the Marriott. That should be noted clearly with this restaurant. My wife and I dressed up for Valentine’s Day here and the restaurant had lots of people in sweat shirts and pants. I was embarrassed by picking this restaurant.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Neil. We're sorry to hear that your Valentine's Day experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar was not as special as you had hoped. We understand your concern about the casual dress code and we're always striving to make each guest feel comfortable and welcome. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we continually strive to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and make your experience more memorable.

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FAQs

Caroline's Oyster Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 728 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 44 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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