Welcome to OROSOKO Sound Bar, a South End restaurant and cocktail lounge featuring a unique East vs. West menu, exquisite sound, comfortable acoustics and a team of gracious hosts, passionate in delivering inspired hospitality. This cocktail, or “listening”, lounge offers a unique setting to enjoy craft cocktails and relaxed fine dining from renowned Chef Jay Pound, while immersed in the curated sounds of a skilled DJ on our world-class audio system. There simply is nothing like it.
Indulge in our beautifully crafted signature cocktails, while savoring Asian and Latin inspired tapas-style shareables in a natural environment that exudes sophistication, comfort and luxury. At Orosoko, we pride ourselves on delivering a first-class, welcoming atmosphere that is stylish, but never pretentious. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - 4:30pm-12:00am (kitchen open until 10pm). Friday/Saturday - 4:30pm-2:00am (kitchen open until 12am). Sundays for brunch - 10:00am-4:00pm (kitchen open until 3pm).
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:30–00:00
Fri, Sat 16:30–02:00
Brunch
Sun 10:00–16:00
Hosting a special event at your place of business? Please contact nick@solandrahospitality.com with all catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
OROSOKO Sound Bar is available for partial and full buyouts with a minimum spend. Special dining experiences with custom cocktail menus can also be developed by our team to accommodate the most creative special events. Please contact our special event coordinator at alex@solandrahospitality.com with all event inquiries.
Tucked away in the corner of OROSOKO, the Shiki Booth is the most extravagant cocktail and dinner setting in all of Charlotte. Accessible only via the DJ booth and appointed with soft, supple leather upholstery, an enormous dimmable chandelier, and a retractable velvet privacy curtain, the Shiki Booth offers our most discerning guests the ultimate in luxury and privacy. OROSOKO is well known for its sound quality. The Shiki Booth takes it to yet another level with its own stereo configuration, complete with sub woofer and volume control. Whether you need a quiet space to close that big deal after work or want to zone in on the vibe the DJ is laying down, the Shiki Booth offers the perfect mix of amenities. Maximum of 6 guests permitted.
Shiki Booth Experience (Fri-Sat)
US$750.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Tucked away in the corner of OROSOKO, the Shiki Booth is the most extravagant cocktail and dinner setting in all of Charlotte. Accessible only via the DJ booth and appointed with soft, supple leather upholstery, an enormous dimmable chandelier, and a retractable velvet privacy curtain, the Shiki Booth offers our most discerning guests the ultimate in luxury and privacy. OROSOKO is well known for its sound quality. The Shiki Booth takes it to yet another level with its own stereo configuration, complete with sub woofer and volume control. Whether you need a quiet space to close that big deal after work or want to zone in on the vibe the DJ is laying down, the Shiki Booth offers the perfect mix of amenities. Maximum of 6 guests permitted.
Large Party Reservations
US$20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Parties of 5 or more must contact the restaurant at 704-604-9236 to reserve a table. A $20 per person deposit is required at the time of booking.
Menu
WEST
Ancho Chile Fried PeanutsUS$8.00
Latin Cheese PlateUS$15.00
Street Corn FrittersUS$12.00
Smoked Chile BBQ Chicken EmpanaditasUS$14.00
Smoked Chile Duck Confit TacoUS$12.00
Cuban Style ScallopsUS$28.00
Hen Of The Woods TacoUS$10.00
Al Pastor TacoUS$12.00
Cumin Smoked SalmonUS$18.00
Blue Crab BurritosUS$16.00
Citrus Buttered LobsterUS$28.00
DESSERT
Churro Con Chocolate Ice CreamUS$8.00
Mango & CoconutUS$8.00
EAST
Truffle - Chili Crunch EdamameUS$8.00
Asian Cheese PlateUS$15.00
OkonomiyakiUS$12.00
Steamed BBQ Chicken DumplingsUS$14.00
Duck Confit Summer RollUS$12.00
Cherry Blossom Sea ScallopsUS$28.00
Shiitake Mushroom Steam BunUS$10.00
Pork Belly BunUS$12.00
HamachiUS$18.00
Blue Crab Spring RollsUS$16.00
Miso Lobster CrepeUS$28.00
What 41 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.3Food
4.5Service
4.9Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
Charlotte
Best Ambience
Charlotte
Best Ambience
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orosoko Sound Bar offers a chic and sultry ambiance with "exceptional service" and "elegant" atmosphere, perfect for a date night or intimate gathering. Highlights include "great vibes," a live DJ, and "fantastic drinks." While the food is eclectic and beautifully presented, portion sizes can be small, and service can occasionally be slow.
41 Reviews
M
Monique
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great spot! Service and food, spot on!
The place is small, really small and the music seemed to get louder as dinner progressed. Couldn’t really talk over the Dj but it is a “sound bar” so I enjoyed the vibe, my drinks, and food.
Get the pornstar martini and try the hen in the woods!
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Jeff
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fantastic! When you walk in through the giant swinging front door you enter what feels like a NYC high end bar/restaurant. Everything we had was great!
Best kept secret in Charlotte!
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Fayola
Charlotte
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
The entry door is amazing, makes you feel like you’re entering another dimension! Music is loud but it’s a soundbar so it’s by design. I am lactose intolerant and didn’t realize the menu had a lot of dairy on it. I ordered the salmon on potato croquettes minus the crema so it was a little dry. The duck confit taco was to die for so id go back just for that. For drinks I wanted to have the miso old fashioned but they were out of the ingredients so they made a custom old fashioned just for me.
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MAX
VIP
Phoenix
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
The interior layout of this small South End restaurant and lounge is beautiful and cozy. It’s like the silkiest, sleekest basement speakeasy, but without the upper level. The vibe is sexily dim and classy. I’d say it’s even romantic, if that’s what you’re seeking. While you dine on excellent food, you listen to the smooth sounds of the perpetual live DJ. The menu of small plates is cleanly divided into a West side and an East side. This refers to the Western world and the Eastern world, which translates into a Latin tapas side and an Asian tapas side. Highlights from the Latin side include street corn fritters and a smoked chile duck confit taco. Highlights from the Asian side include the delicious cherry blossom sea scallops and the blue crab spring rolls. I ordered the scallops and they were large and perfectly cooked. The vibe and the service are top-notch. Places like this make the Charlotte restaurant and lounge scene as world-class as it is.
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Kaela
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Will be back - wonderful experience, great drinks, gorgeous ambiance.
Only feedback is specifically the hostess working at 7pm on Fri Jan 31st - unpleasant and rude but didnt let that ruin it for me!
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Laura
VIP
Charlotte
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
Food was okay. Nothing spectacular minus the blue crab spring rolls. Those are amazing! Cocktails were not great.
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Savannah
Phoenix
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I love this spot and have been many times. More of a vibe on a Friday/Saturday for sure but great for a date or girls night!
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kevin
VIP
Charlotte
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Good, service , and atmosphere was awesome! We will definitely be back.
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Courtney
VIP
Charlotte
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 4
I really enjoyed the ambiance of Orosoko. Dimly lit, aesthetically pleasing, they have a DJ that comes in during the evenings at 830 on certain days. I was a bit let down by the food. I ordered the cherry blossom scallops, lobster arepa and blue crab spring rolls. The blue crap spring rolls were delicious but the scallops and lobster arepa lacked flavor. The cherry blossom scallops came paired with fried rice and snow peas. However I did not taste a hint of cherry blossom flavor. I was really excited to try this dish due to the description. There was a wait for our waitress to come service our table and she seemed rushed. I would go back to try other selections on the menu / to hear the DJ.
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Michelle
VIP
Charlotte
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely love this spot! Drinks and food are always perfectly crafted. Ambience is nice and cozy. Staff is welcoming and it’s a very unique experience.
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FAQs
OROSOKO Sound Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Hosting a special event at your place of business? Please contact nick@solandrahospitality.com with all catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
OROSOKO Sound Bar is available for partial and full buyouts with a minimum spend. Special dining experiences with custom cocktail menus can also be developed by our team to accommodate the most creative special events. Please contact our special event coordinator at alex@solandrahospitality.com with all event inquiries.
