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    Caroline

    4.2 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Upscale

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    Spicy deviled eggs
    jenn c.

    Caroline was a miss for us for dinner downstairs. I'd recommend this place for a drink and an appetizer, but definitely skip the entrees. It's attached to a hotel and it definitely had the feel of 'room service fancy' when it came to the entrees. The waygu beef burger was a perfectly uniform bland patty in a sea of lukewarm fries with two sad slices of roma. The waygu steak wasn't bad, but again, room service fancy feel. The Green Goddess salad looked pretty good but expect to pay extra to add a protein. I did like the ambiance. The waitstaff was helpful and informative. The kitchen and bar took a while, even with just a few tables occupied. When we called to reserve a table, they let me know they couldn't split checks and gratted parties over 6, which I expected but appreciated they communicated it. The website was hard to navigate for me and the Happy Hour available under Caroline isn't actually offered anywhere but upstairs. If you have accessibility issues, note that there aren't any restrooms on the first floor. Be prepared to walk a maze through the restaurant, through the coffee shop and either up 4 switchbacks of stairs to the 2nd floor or to ride the elevator on the hotel side to find one. Overall, if you're planning a trip here, I would check out Caroline Upstairs and hit up the upper deck patio for drinks and appetizers and skip downstairs restaurant. Unless you like lukewarm fries with no seasoning! Then, this is your place

    Outside
    Amy D.

    A few friends met up here for breakfast, which we chose due to the cute outdoor space. The patio was definitely cute! However, everything else was super strange. Service was just fine. But they did not have anything except black coffee in terms of coffee drinks... there was no decaf. No lattes. And not even just plain hot water. They said the coffee cafe makes all of the coffee and hot beverages for the restaurant and since the coffee counter was so busy, they could not service any restaurant diners. Super weird! Our food was average. Açaí bowl was fresh and good. The coffee situation was just so weird for breakfast/brunch. Never heard of a restaurant not being able to serve anything but plain black coffee and plain creamer. Also no almond milk, oat milk, etc. Strange!

    Ahi tacos
    Kaley S.

    First time here and loved it! All of our food was delicious and it's the only place I've ever seen with 8 Years in the Desert sold by the glass! Crazy! We got the ahi tacos for the table and they were the perfect bite to get us started. I had the lobster pasta, which was delicious! We also got some yummy desserts including the peanut butter pie. Our server was the sweetest person ever and everyone was generally so nice to us. Great experience!

    Green goddess salad
    Olga G.

    Caroline was so sweet with excellent service, beautiful ambience, and really really good food. I think we snatched the last table available for dinner and we're glad we did. Really enjoyed my green goddess salad. My partner really loved the burger and the fries. There was an abundance of those. By the way check out my picture. I would definitely be back if I'm ever in Austin.

    Candace B.

    What really stood out to me right away was how friendly the staff was. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly, and since I had a reservation, we were seated immediately. I was here with my niece for lunch, and we started by sharing the spicy deviled eggs and the roasted corn. The deviled eggs were honestly a highlight -- super smooth and creamy, with extra sauces underneath that added a nice kick and tons of flavor. The street corn with tortilla chips was also fun, flavorful, and easy to share. We both ordered burgers with fries. The fries were generous, and while the burger wasn't a huge standout, it was solid and satisfying. Overall, this was a really nice, relaxed spot for a Friday afternoon lunch. One small, interesting note: I went to wash my hands before the meal and learned that the restroom is upstairs (or you can take the elevator) and down a hallway connected to the hotel above the restaurant. I didn't realize the layout at first, so getting there was a bit of an adventure -- not a big deal, just unexpected.

    Burger and fries
    Harvey C.

    I have mixed feelings about this place. The decor is super nice and great for a date night, but I find the food needs to be updated. I was originally going to order the chicken schnitzel, but after looking at the table next to me and seeing how dry it was I opted for a burger and pasta. The burger was average at best with nothing really standing out, besides the fact that they cook it to your liking. The pasta though was a winner. It had a great sauce that made you want eat more. The mushrooms and tomato sauce made me coming back for forkful after forkful. Unfortunately this wasn't my dish, but in the end I dipped the bread of the burger in the sauce which vastly improved its taste. The service was polished name the waiter came several time to see how we were doing.

    that is an example of one piece, but it was like that over all of the chicken

    The food was pretty good, but don't order the chicken wings because I found a lot of hair in it and I tried calling back the restaurant and they never answered any of my calls but everything else on my menu is very good

    Askia L.

    This is probably the third time I've been to Caroline's, and while the experience has been consistent, it's been consistently okay. The ambiance is always great, and the service has been solid every time I've visited. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the overall vibe of the place is enjoyable. That said, the food and drinks have never really stood out to me. They're not bad by any means, but they're also not memorable. I've tried most of the appetizers, including the mushroom dish that's always recommended. While the mushroom dish is pretty good, nothing I've had here really screams "amazing," especially considering this is now my third visit. Caroline's is a nice spot to hang out, enjoy the atmosphere, and have decent service, but if you're coming strictly for standout food or drinks, this might not be the place. For me, it's been fine, just not impressive.

    Breakfast platter
    Anna F.

    Food was decent. I'd say the house potatoes was the star. The marshmallow latte was good but wasn't hot enough. This was after requesting it to be extra hot. Our server was just okay. He checked on us a couple of times. We couldn't get reservations but tried our luck walking in and were able to get a table. I don't think you're missing out if you haven't been here.

    Ladybird Spritz
    Audrine M.

    Went to Caroline's in Downtown Austin for a team lunch. The place was filling up quickly for lunch but we were shown to our table as soon as we arrived. We had made prior reservations and were running late but they held our table for us. Since it was a workday, I wanted to try a non-alcoholic drink. They just had 1 option on the menu Ladybird Spritz. Though it looked fancy, the drink itself was ok. Was my entree, I had the glazed salmon in Miso. For the price, the dish was just ok. Wasn't a big fan of the food or drinks. The service however was quick and food came out pretty quickly.

    Spicy deviled eggs
    Carlie B.

    Everything was just okay. Only standout was the deviled eggs. Service was slow and despite ordering a smoothie we never received it. The food tasted bland, I was surprised to see such high reviews. I would not recommend but their smoothies did look good.

    Burrata appetizer. Delicious!
    Heather N.

    Stopped in for a brunch snack & drink on a Saturday. There was a small wait even for 2 of us. It's cute inside. The burrata appetizer was really good! The only thing was the service was bad--our guy just didn't pay attention to us. Drinks sat at the bar until we asked about them, would not come back or make eye contact even so it was hard to get the check. He definitely took our experience down.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Rebekah W.

    Went to Caroline for breakfast and had a pretty disappointing experience. The coffee counter was busy and the seated restaurant was also fairly full, but since I was dining solo I asked to sit at the bar. It has a typical hotel on the go grab a coffee and breakfast feel to the place. I was told I couldn't, which was fine -- but then it took 15 minutes before a server came by to offer a drink or even drop off water. During that time, multiple people were seated at the bar and served quickly, which made the wait even more frustrating. Once my order was taken, the food and drink came out promptly. I ordered a juice and the breakfast burrito. The juice was tasty, but definitely overpriced for what it was. The breakfast burrito, however, was extremely disappointing -- barely any egg, not much chicken sausage, and mostly just a giant wrap. I ended up eating the filling out because every bite was mostly tortilla. The side potatoes were cold, undercooked, and not crispy at all. With the number of good reviews, I expected much better from their brunch. Maybe dinner is stronger here, but based on this experience, I don't think I'd return.

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    Do they have valet parking?

    Yes but it is through the hotel, Aloft. Caroline will validate but if you stay longer than 2 hours there will be a charge.

    Do we have to make reservations for weekend brunch?

    You cannot make reservations for brunch but if you get there early enough... think 10:30am... you should be fine.

    Is this a baby friendly restaurant?

    Yes. It's a large room with high ceilings so there's note of ambient noise. Smooth floors and should have ample room between tables for a stroller.

    Do they allow dogs on their porch?

    Yes.

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    The food is delicious, and the setting is unique, but the service is a bit slow…read more The restaurant is located in the lobby of the Scarbrough Building. It's a small space, with only around eight tables and a tiny kitchen behind the counter. It's a bit hard to locate from outside. There's no big sign on the window indicating the restaurant's name, just a plastic A-frame sign outside the building's doors. When I got there, four of the eight tables were empty but the dirty dishes had not yet been cleared. It took close to 10 minutes for the tables to be bused. Because the kitchen is so small, I'd recommend going up to the counter to order as soon as you get there. I believe you can also place your order online using the QR code on the table, but I didn't try that method. I ordered the lox n found, a toasted croissant roll with smoked salmon, avocado, dill ricotta, arugula, onion, and capers. The menu says it also comes with a side of roasted potatoes, but mine didn't come with that. The sandwich was delicious and filling, so I definitely didn't need them, but I do feel like I didn't get what I paid for.

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