OROSOKO Sound Bar

4.4

59 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

130 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4102

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2 people

Apr 12, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Asian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 604-9236
Website
https://www.orosoko.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jason Pound
Catering
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.

Location
130 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4102
Neighborhood
Charlotte
Cross street
Winnifred St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bland Street LYNX light rail station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

1-Year Anniversary Coursed Dinner Experience
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 25, 2025 only
In celebration of Orosoko's 1-year anniversary, we invite you to enjoy a 5-course celebratory dinner with co-founder and reknowned chef Jay Pound, as he and our accomplished team take you through a divine culinary experience. Dinner will include both Eastern and Western inspired items not offered on our regular menu. Enjoy one of our premium wines, champagnes or sakes at 20% discount if reserved at the time of booking. Please choose from the list provided when making your reservation. 1-Year Anniversary Coursed Menu: 1. Broccoli Wasabi Pea Salad - shaved broccoli, edamame, sweet peas, wasabi soy almonds, scallions in a creamy sweet wasabi dressing topped with wasabi pea crumble 2. Dungeness Crab Taco - fresh lime marinated dungeness crab claw meat, avocado whipped cream crema, jicama slaw 3. Firecracker Shrimp - tempura fried rock shrimp, hot sweet chili glaze, pop rock dip 4. Wok Seared Beef Tenderloin - Painted Hills prime beef tenderloin over fresh vegetable stir fry, black garlic shoyu glaze 5. East & West Dark Chocolate Truffle Duo - East - east green tea tempura crisp, West - sweet and smokey chile
1st Anniversary Shiki Booth Experience (Thursday)
$650.00 per party
Apr 24, 2025 only
Celebrate OROSOKO's 1st Anniversary in pure style in our one and only Shiki Booth. Treat yourself to a private, chef-led, multi-course dining experience in OROSOKO's signature East v. West style with co-founder and reknowned Chef Jason Pound, as he guides you through every dish! Booking this one-of-a-kind experience includes anniversary coursed dinner for up to six people, plus a complimentary bottle of Moet Imperial champagne. Receive an additional 20% off any bottle of wine, sake or champagne reserved at the time of booking. 1-Year Anniversary Coursed Menu: 1. Broccoli Wasabi Pea Salad - shaved broccoli, edamame, sweet peas, wasabi soy almonds, scallions in a creamy sweet wasabi dressing topped with wasabi pea crumble 2. Dungeness Crab Taco - fresh lime marinated dungeness crab claw meat, avocado whipped cream crema, jicama slaw 3. Firecracker Shrimp - tempura fried rock shrimp, hot sweet chili glaze, pop rock dip 4. Wok Seared Beef Tenderloin - Painted Hills prime beef tenderloin over fresh vegetable stir fry, black garlic shoyu glaze 5. East & West Dark Chocolate Truffle Duo - East - east green tea tempura crisp, West - sweet and smokey chile 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 another level with its own stereo configuration, complete with subwoofer and volume control. Whether you need a quiet space after work to close that big deal or want to flow with the vibe the DJ is laying down, the Shiki Booth offers the perfect mix of amenities with pure class. Maximum of 6 guests permitted.
1st Anniversary Shiki Booth Experience (Fri & Sat)
$750.00 per party
Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025
Celebrate OROSOKO's 1st Anniversary in pure style in our one and only Shiki Booth. Treat yourself to a private, chef-led, multi-course dining experience in OROSOKO's signature East v. West style with co-founder and reknowned Chef Jason Pound, as he guides you through every dish! Booking this one-of-a-kind experience includes anniversary coursed dinner for up to six people, plus a complimentary bottle of Moet Imperial champagne. Receive an additional 20% off any bottle of wine, sake or champagne reserved at the time of booking. 1-Year Anniversary Coursed Menu: 1. Broccoli Wasabi Pea Salad - shaved broccoli, edamame, sweet peas, wasabi soy almonds, scallions in a creamy sweet wasabi dressing topped with wasabi pea crumble 2. Dungeness Crab Taco - fresh lime marinated dungeness crab claw meat, avocado whipped cream crema, jicama slaw 3. Firecracker Shrimp - tempura fried rock shrimp, hot sweet chili glaze, pop rock dip 4. Wok Seared Beef Tenderloin - Painted Hills prime beef tenderloin over fresh vegetable stir fry, black garlic shoyu glaze 5. East & West Dark Chocolate Truffle Duo - East - east green tea tempura crisp, West - sweet and smokey chile 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 another level with its own stereo configuration, complete with subwoofer and volume control. Whether you need a quiet space after work to close that big deal or want to flow with the vibe the DJ is laying down, the Shiki Booth offers the perfect mix of amenities with pure class. Maximum of 6 guests permitted.

What 59 people are saying

OROSOKO Sound 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.8Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Best Ambiance
Charlotte
Innovative
Charlotte
Best Ambiance
Charlotte
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Orosoko Sound Bar offers a "cozy/moody yet sophisticated" atmosphere with a "unique" menu blending Latin and Asian tapas. Patrons appreciate the "sexy environment" and "fantastic" drinks, with highlights including the Al Pastor Tacos and truffle edamame. While there are occasional service delays, the vibrant DJ adds to the "great vibes."

59 Reviews

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Scott
Charlotte9 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful soft lit space. It’s 3rd or 4th or married date night territory where you feel comfortable getting up from the chair across from your companion and same side sitting on the bench (if it’s not too full) to lean into each others ear as the DJ transitions from one song to the next. A little too loud for a first date for all the conversation required. Thursday night was a shuffle of 70s and mid 80s grooves, energy but not so much you felt compelled to bounce in your seat. $10 for a single mushroom taco is unfortunate. It was tasty, the spicing of the batter paired well with the dill crema. The okonomiyaki is great shareable value. Great service, attentive & knowledgeable, but not hovering. All our questions about dairy free items were answered, and our mocktails were great. After we had our food, we could bliss out and enjoy the DJ. A little hard wave and we got our check. An excellent night, would come back again on a weekday for downtempo electronica.
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Laura
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok. For the price I would imagine better flavor. The hostess very rude because if a miscommunication between her and the manager for our reservation. The 2 hour limit table is ridiculous. What is this? It’s a decent place but not worth the price for a 2 hr pressure since you sit down.
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Glen
Charlotte1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The only negative is I had reservations set for 10pm but didn’t get seated til about 30-35 mins after from my reserved time. Overall, great experience and great ambience!
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Emma
Charlotte2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pork bun was INCREDIBLE. Awesome ambience. Pricey but to be expected in this area.
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Bonetta
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My very first time here for brunch KNOCKED MY SOCKS COMPLETELY OFFFFF 😭
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brianna
Charlotte2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was really good and tasty! Everything we ordered was great except for the dumplings they tasted a bit odd. Service was really slow as well, I think the server was overwhelmed with too many tables. Overall, the ambiance was a good vibe and the DJ played good beats. Will return another day in hopes that service is quicker :)
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was good, ambience was beautiful. Food was just not good.
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Morgan VIP
Charlotte4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would go back for the service and certainly for the drinks but the food was meh. Nothing was all that good. I mean I didn’t try the entire menu of course but of five dishes I’d expect two to be knockout. And for the price it’s not worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely LOVED this place. Our cocktails were amazing… I had the “pornstar martini” and the “unholy water” 🤌. The Al Pastor Tacos were by far the best tacos I’ve ever had in my life. Our waitress Dani was so fun and had a great vibe. Highly recommend the truffle edamame as well.. def had a bit of a spicy kick to it but still so so good. Overall, this place had the best ambience and such a cozy/moody yet sophisticated and sexy vibe to it. They played great music at the DJ booth (I shazamed like 4 songs) Perfect night for a fun date spot! 11/10 !!! Pro tip — if they seat you against the window make sure to sit down first and snag that booth!!!! It was like sitting on a cloud.
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Mel
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily one of the coolest places in all of Charlotte. 100% vibes!
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FAQs

OROSOKO Sound Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

130 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4102

Additional information

Cross street
Winnifred St.
Neighborhood
Charlotte
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Asian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bland Street LYNX light rail station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Pound
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.orosoko.com/
Phone number
(704) 604-9236
Catering
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.

OROSOKO Sound Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

1-Year Anniversary Coursed Dinner Experience

1st Anniversary Shiki Booth Experience (Thursday)

1st Anniversary Shiki Booth Experience (Fri & Sat)

Menu

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is OROSOKO Sound Bar restaurant rated?

Is OROSOKO Sound Bar currently accepting reservations?

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