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Enjoy delectable American cuisine with a twist. Your Hotel Julien Dubuque experience isn’t complete without a visit to Caroline’s Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Caroline’s delivers a distinctive blend of exceptional food and welcoming character.
American cuisine served all day in a stylish, simply appointed dining room inside Hotel Julien.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (563) 588-5595
Website: http://www.hoteljuliendubuque.com/dining/carolines-restaurant/
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Reviews
Kristen greazel
My husband and I enjoyed date night at Caroline’s! We shared the Mediterranean Mezza Platter and loved it! Steak was cooked perfectly and the beet salad was delicious! Our first time there. We will be returning!
… moreAlan Wong
The new menu seems to be an attempt to modernize but comes up short. The duck appetizer falls short tasting more of fried breading than duck and is insubstantial.
The pork belly starter is stronger with good combination of multiple kinds of apples, and a nice smokey pork flavor but is overcooked and stringy, could be better braised.
The hanger steak suffers from its HP style steak sauce being overdone, that the dish would be better without it, and it’s fried onions make it seem lower class than what it’s trying to be. I prefer their older version of the ribeye they had last year over this.
The grilled pork chop is excellent, highlighting the best qualities of Iowa pork in a well done sweet potato mash and peach relish.
I prefer what this place used be giving you an somewhat “pretend” elevated dining experience you’d find at larger cities but having to service a lower price in the area. I understand wanting to modernize with the changes but they also “modernized” the price that given cost of living differences in larger cities.
Brazen is a better option nearby trying to do what Caroline’s is doing now.
… moreThe pork belly starter is stronger with good combination of multiple kinds of apples, and a nice smokey pork flavor but is overcooked and stringy, could be better braised.
The hanger steak suffers from its HP style steak sauce being overdone, that the dish would be better without it, and it’s fried onions make it seem lower class than what it’s trying to be. I prefer their older version of the ribeye they had last year over this.
The grilled pork chop is excellent, highlighting the best qualities of Iowa pork in a well done sweet potato mash and peach relish.
I prefer what this place used be giving you an somewhat “pretend” elevated dining experience you’d find at larger cities but having to service a lower price in the area. I understand wanting to modernize with the changes but they also “modernized” the price that given cost of living differences in larger cities.
Brazen is a better option nearby trying to do what Caroline’s is doing now.
DL8WAA
Wow, what a positive exception in the uniform mishmash of American restaurants! We came here with high expectations upon the recommendation of locals. And: We were not disappointed. A professional chef who knows his craft is apparently cooking here. The menu is supplemented by daily offers and these are definitely not burgers or fried chicken. In this way I enjoyed Blue Whiting, which I have never seen before in an American restaurant. Against all expectations, the prices are reasonable, here and there even lower compared to other local restaurants and bars. Highly recommended!
… moreMaggie Turza
We had a wonderful meal here on a late Sunday morning/early afternoon. We called that morning as a group of 8 and were so pleasantly surprised to be seated in a beautiful semi-private room. The atmosphere made my out of town guest feel so special. Our server did a great job with our group and was kind and efficient. The menu had a variety of items that felt thoughtful – not overwhelming and trying to fit in too many things. Our meals were well prepared and everything seemed very fresh. We will definitely be adding this into our rotation and recommend to everyone!
… moreAdriana Franco
I had a mixed but overall pleasant experience at Caroline’s. The atmosphere is charming—quiet, classy, and located inside the historic Hotel Julien, which adds a nice touch of elegance.
Breakfast was good. My husband enjoyed his corned beef hash (he is a connoisseur) and I enjoyed the huevos rancheros. Portions are very generous.
Service was lacking, unresponsive and not attentive.
All in all, Caroline’s is a solid spot for a relaxed meal, especially breakfast or brunch. Just know it can be a bit inconsistent depending on the day or the dish. I’d return, but with slightly adjusted expectations.
… moreBreakfast was good. My husband enjoyed his corned beef hash (he is a connoisseur) and I enjoyed the huevos rancheros. Portions are very generous.
Service was lacking, unresponsive and not attentive.
All in all, Caroline’s is a solid spot for a relaxed meal, especially breakfast or brunch. Just know it can be a bit inconsistent depending on the day or the dish. I’d return, but with slightly adjusted expectations.
David Tucker
Brunch at Caroline’s was such a treat and a hidden gem in Dubuque! The food was incredible and the only thing to rival it was the attentive service provided by our server Holly! We enjoyed the candied bacon and chili to start as well as the main dishes (banana French toast and eggs Benedict). Could not recommend this cozy, old time vibe restaurant more! Thank you Holly and the chefs at Caroline’s for making this one of our go-to brunch spots!
… moreNicholas Jenson
5 star might be a little high, but I walked away from my dinner very impressed. My steak was flavorful and not overcooked. The mashed potatoes were some of the best I’ve had in recent memory. The Martini specials on a Thursday was a welcomed surprise that I made sure to take advantage of. My experience was much better than what’s expected at a traditional hotel restaurant.
… moreShane Lundberg
During our stay at the Julien we wanted to try out the restaurant inside. As we entered a little before dinner on a Tuesday, we noticed that the place was almost empty.
We were seated quickly. The waitress was pleasant and seemed flustered. We asked a few questions on what was good and explained that it was our daughters 12 birthday. This is the place we decided to celebrate.
We ordered a few appitizers, adult drinks for mom and dad and mockitios for the kids. About 20 minutes in we had not received any of the beverages. I finally went to the bar and asked for them and was told he was making them now.
We ordered 3 orders of the Korean Tacos. My kids love Korean so they were very excited for these. The waitress came out and told us that they only had enough for one order. We were bummed but said ok and ordered other items. She brought out the one order of the Korean Tacos, and told us that they had ran out of the kimichi so they can charge us only half after sitting them on the table…
I ordered a NY strip Medium…it came out raw in the middle. My wife ordered the charcuterie board as it was reviewed well. It was pretty sad looking when received.
I finally broke down and spoke to the manager (which I hate doing). He explained that the waitress should have explained that they are understaffed and out of quite a bit of items. All of this making a rough night for a 12 year olds birthday.
They did discount the $200 bill by $7 for the issue and did bring her a free dessert for her birthday. The manager was pleasant but this night was rough.
The breakfast was amazing. Our server was killer, the food was amazing, and we really enjoyed the coffee flight. If anything you might want to check out what the town has for dinner and wake up early to check out the breakfast at Caroline’s.
… moreWe were seated quickly. The waitress was pleasant and seemed flustered. We asked a few questions on what was good and explained that it was our daughters 12 birthday. This is the place we decided to celebrate.
We ordered a few appitizers, adult drinks for mom and dad and mockitios for the kids. About 20 minutes in we had not received any of the beverages. I finally went to the bar and asked for them and was told he was making them now.
We ordered 3 orders of the Korean Tacos. My kids love Korean so they were very excited for these. The waitress came out and told us that they only had enough for one order. We were bummed but said ok and ordered other items. She brought out the one order of the Korean Tacos, and told us that they had ran out of the kimichi so they can charge us only half after sitting them on the table…
I ordered a NY strip Medium…it came out raw in the middle. My wife ordered the charcuterie board as it was reviewed well. It was pretty sad looking when received.
I finally broke down and spoke to the manager (which I hate doing). He explained that the waitress should have explained that they are understaffed and out of quite a bit of items. All of this making a rough night for a 12 year olds birthday.
They did discount the $200 bill by $7 for the issue and did bring her a free dessert for her birthday. The manager was pleasant but this night was rough.
The breakfast was amazing. Our server was killer, the food was amazing, and we really enjoyed the coffee flight. If anything you might want to check out what the town has for dinner and wake up early to check out the breakfast at Caroline’s.
Kirsten Bishop
We have tried to get breakfast three different times. Went to use my gift card from the last mess up they did. We ordered 2 eggs Benedict with crispy hashbrowns paid over 32.00. This is what we got. Such a shame
… moreKelle Graham
Excellent restaurant for a family get together. Great food and service. A must for anyone staying at the Hotel Julien.
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