Literally waited a half an hour and the waitress ( 2 ) NEVER acknowledged that my husband and I would like , at least, "I'll be with you shortly".
Hubby walked inside to get 2 beers.
I totally blame the management for not having more staff.
We left to go to another place.
Service: 1
Anik Rabbani
Great bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Herbert
Major disappointment... Went in to check out the dishes from the kitchen since Las Olas took it over. We love their food truck but it doesn't translate to the kitchen/dining room at Caroline's... No Bueno!PS... The service sucks, too. One kid waiting on the entire restaurant the night I was there, plus, he also had the bar and to-go orders. Where's the management in this place???
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lizzie P.
Fun place for drinks
Eric Bednar
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Mc
Always a fun afternoon inside and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paws F.
The new menu with Authentic Mexican Food was a nice surprise! The service was excellent very friendly and outgoing. Still a great local bar ambiance just a different menu. Not typical bar food but still excellent! Tacos and burritos were all very good.
Lori Hansen
ALWAYS a great time at Caroline's!! Food better then ever!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily C.
This used to be one of my favorite local bars. A good local band was playing tonight from 8-11 so I called ahead to ask if my 18 year old sister could come see them. They agreed and asked her to leave once the band was done. Not even 3 minutes after the band was done, as we were walking out the door, the bouncer, Chris Carney, was screaming in our face, grabbing my sister and dragging her out. Continued to scream at us and put his hands on us as we tried to leave. Absolutely outrageous to be putting your hands on someone when they're complying with your requests. I was grateful to be able to bring her with us at first but I will never be coming back to this establishment if that's how they treat people.
John A.
Great bar but the restaurant used to make THE BEST cheesesteaks in the area. They switched to ANOTHER Mexican restaurant now. That's like 8 bars in a 10 block radius that serve Mexican food. What is happening around here? Who thought it was a good idea to have all the bars in the area serve the same kind of food? Now Charlie's and Diorios are going to be packed with people that don't want to eat the same thing. Gregory's has Taco Tuesday locked down, you can't compete with that. Why did you take away our cheesesteaks?!?!?
The International Cuisine was a refreshing addition to the South Jersey Shore. I was particularly impressed with the multi-lingual bar-keep. She gave great advice on the full breadth of the menu (I think her name was Mar Knee? Top notch!). Anywho she made a culinary tour that much more enjoyable.
Jacob Colleton
My girlfriend and i have been here a handful of times and have always been a huge fan of the service atmosphere and food until our most recent visit. We found out the kitchen is under new management (Las Olas) and the quality of the food has plummeted. The cheesesteak used to be my favorite in the area which was great quality and price. Now it is very low quality and made with what taste like frozen steak umms. Not a fan hope it turns around to what it used to be. Probably wouldn’t be getting food from here again. But highly recommend a visit for the drinks, service, and environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Michael Stanton
Came in after lunch. Looked like a lot of locals hanging out. 16 taps with 4 not commercial supplied beers. Bottled beers are ice cold. Unfortunately the food is very light on not meat options. Salad and a couple apps. Plenty of parking with a deck bar with a nice view of the marshes. Bathroom is clean and stocked but could use a paint refresh. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. The online bottle beer menu is very out of date.Vegetarian options: Las Olas Taquiera has taken over the kitchen and offers vegetarian burrito, quesadilla, taco and a veggie burger. Food was good though a little over priced for the quantity.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nancy Smith
Tortilla soup unbelievably phenomenal. And the soup chef brings unexpected culinary surprises. Just my personal preferences would be option to have/not have cilantro and dollop/ side of sour cream. Love, love, love!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacqueline R.
I was here on vacation in April 2023. Loved it. Came back and today, went to this establishment as it said it opens at 11am. Well, we were met with locked doors. Thankfully, (so we thought) the owner was in there. He ran into us as we knocked on the door and attempts to help us. After informing him of our concerns that they weren't open and ready for business and trusting in his management, (he states) he questions an employee inside and as to what time they open. The clueless employee states "I don't know". I inform both of them that the website states 11am and pulled it up on my phone to show them. He then asks who's controlling the kitchen, met with another "I don't know" by the employee. Just then the waitress shows up, now 11:15. The owner questions her and she says "oh, we open at 4pm for now then will go back to 11am" .... REALLY???? Verbalizing our dismay, they now discuss where we can dine at ths point. Who deters people from eating at their own establishment and what's worse, does nothing to make it right?? I guess customer service is a dying entity. This website was not up to date and I mentioned that...nothing! WoooooW!!!
Literally waited a half an hour and the waitress ( 2 ) NEVER acknowledged that my husband and I would like , at least, "I'll be with you shortly". Hubby walked inside to get 2 beers. I totally blame the management for not having more staff. We left to go to another place.
Service: 1
Great bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Major disappointment... Went in to check out the dishes from the kitchen since Las Olas took it over. We love their food truck but it doesn't translate to the kitchen/dining room at Caroline's... No Bueno!PS... The service sucks, too. One kid waiting on the entire restaurant the night I was there, plus, he also had the bar and to-go orders. Where's the management in this place???
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fun place for drinks
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a fun afternoon inside and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The new menu with Authentic Mexican Food was a nice surprise! The service was excellent very friendly and outgoing. Still a great local bar ambiance just a different menu. Not typical bar food but still excellent! Tacos and burritos were all very good.
ALWAYS a great time at Caroline's!! Food better then ever!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This used to be one of my favorite local bars. A good local band was playing tonight from 8-11 so I called ahead to ask if my 18 year old sister could come see them. They agreed and asked her to leave once the band was done. Not even 3 minutes after the band was done, as we were walking out the door, the bouncer, Chris Carney, was screaming in our face, grabbing my sister and dragging her out. Continued to scream at us and put his hands on us as we tried to leave. Absolutely outrageous to be putting your hands on someone when they're complying with your requests. I was grateful to be able to bring her with us at first but I will never be coming back to this establishment if that's how they treat people.
Great bar but the restaurant used to make THE BEST cheesesteaks in the area. They switched to ANOTHER Mexican restaurant now. That's like 8 bars in a 10 block radius that serve Mexican food. What is happening around here? Who thought it was a good idea to have all the bars in the area serve the same kind of food? Now Charlie's and Diorios are going to be packed with people that don't want to eat the same thing. Gregory's has Taco Tuesday locked down, you can't compete with that. Why did you take away our cheesesteaks?!?!?
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The International Cuisine was a refreshing addition to the South Jersey Shore. I was particularly impressed with the multi-lingual bar-keep. She gave great advice on the full breadth of the menu (I think her name was Mar Knee? Top notch!). Anywho she made a culinary tour that much more enjoyable.
My girlfriend and i have been here a handful of times and have always been a huge fan of the service atmosphere and food until our most recent visit. We found out the kitchen is under new management (Las Olas) and the quality of the food has plummeted. The cheesesteak used to be my favorite in the area which was great quality and price. Now it is very low quality and made with what taste like frozen steak umms. Not a fan hope it turns around to what it used to be. Probably wouldn’t be getting food from here again. But highly recommend a visit for the drinks, service, and environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Came in after lunch. Looked like a lot of locals hanging out. 16 taps with 4 not commercial supplied beers. Bottled beers are ice cold. Unfortunately the food is very light on not meat options. Salad and a couple apps. Plenty of parking with a deck bar with a nice view of the marshes. Bathroom is clean and stocked but could use a paint refresh. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. The online bottle beer menu is very out of date.Vegetarian options: Las Olas Taquiera has taken over the kitchen and offers vegetarian burrito, quesadilla, taco and a veggie burger. Food was good though a little over priced for the quantity.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tortilla soup unbelievably phenomenal. And the soup chef brings unexpected culinary surprises. Just my personal preferences would be option to have/not have cilantro and dollop/ side of sour cream. Love, love, love!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was here on vacation in April 2023. Loved it. Came back and today, went to this establishment as it said it opens at 11am. Well, we were met with locked doors. Thankfully, (so we thought) the owner was in there. He ran into us as we knocked on the door and attempts to help us. After informing him of our concerns that they weren't open and ready for business and trusting in his management, (he states) he questions an employee inside and as to what time they open. The clueless employee states "I don't know". I inform both of them that the website states 11am and pulled it up on my phone to show them. He then asks who's controlling the kitchen, met with another "I don't know" by the employee. Just then the waitress shows up, now 11:15. The owner questions her and she says "oh, we open at 4pm for now then will go back to 11am" .... REALLY???? Verbalizing our dismay, they now discuss where we can dine at ths point. Who deters people from eating at their own establishment and what's worse, does nothing to make it right?? I guess customer service is a dying entity. This website was not up to date and I mentioned that...nothing! WoooooW!!!