Food is a bit overpriced. I feel like I'm at a test kitchen that's trying to figure out what they're really good at but just misses the mark by trying to be too trendy. The best item on the menu was the tuna tartare. I really wanted the burger that everyone talks about but it wasn't on the menus. Which is confusing to me because they have tuna, rabbit, steak, shrimp and other proteins... so why not ground beef??? Anyway, the experience was less than great, but better than mediocre. read more

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Really cool hotel & restaurant.....overall, interesting and unique menu & bar, albeit a very limited wine list. Overall, our dinner & service was good....but what hurt the overall experience was the amount of salt in every item we ordered. Appetizer, salads and entrees. We ordered a side of their great fries (which we've enjoyed before) but they were practically inedible, there was so much salt on them. And unfortunately, it negatively affected our ability to actually taste the rest of the meal. This is usually a total 5 star spot, but someone had a heavy hand on the salt shaker last night :( read more

Gorgeous place, with phenomenal food and service to match. Great outdoor dining, good for kids.

The location is very Instagram worthy and has a very retro vibe. The food was good but it didn't knock my socks off. It doesn't stand out to other brunch places in Austin but if you're in the area, this is a great choice. I ordered the 3 Migas and it was decent but like I said, nothing special. I love the decor and the restrooms were super clean! Service was great also. read more

Carpenters Hall - 3 Migas - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I gave this place 4 stars average based on 5 stars for venue+service but only 3 stars for the actual food. This really neat 50's/60's themed restaurant is the restaurant/bar/cafe for the adjacent and similarly themed Carpenter Hotel. Both are simply and beautifully designed with a functional courtyard connecting them. Pleasant hostess and server took care of my party. Hence the 5 stars for venue+service. We had a late breakfast here, so the 3 stars we'd give for the actual food is based on some of their popular breakfast items we tried: Omelet - the texture of the omelet itself is off and can best be described as a flavorless custard with some indistinguishable cheeses inside. The small salad and hearty buttery bread that came with were decent. Hash brown - the potatoes were okay but the sauce they put on it is a little heavy (basically tasted like a Tex-Mex queso sauce commonly found around Austin). Heart shaped pancakes - this was pretty good. Decent balance of faint sweetness contrasted with the fresh tartness of the berries. All said, since the venue is cool and the dinner menu items look appetizing, we'd consider coming back to see if the dinner food is better. read more

clean summer camp mess hall vibe brunch was lovely and it was nice to check out the pool read more

Had the grilled pimento cheese and the burger. The word "grilled" is a little off because the only thing that was grilled is the bun. This is fine, as I was pretty unclear on how they were planning to grill that pimento cheese anyway. This is a messy sandwich, definitely overfilled. It was tasty, but I confirmed once and for all that pimento cheese generally isn't worth it. Great fries. Good burger. The place is almost embarrassingly instagrammable. Also, the two top tables are TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. When you can't get into the booth side without fully wiping your ass across your neighbor's meal, ya too close. You can't help but listen to every thing other people are saying during lulls in conversation, and I don't really like to be close enough to a stranger to hear the sound of their chewing, but that's my own deal. Scoot 'em apart more, Carpenters. read more

The service wasnt terrible, but the pricing was. We were charged more for a single pour of mezcal neat, than the retail price of an entire bottle of that mezcal. If you like extremely overpriced drinks, then you'll enjoy Carpenter's Hall. read more

My boyfriend and I went here for the first time for a celebratory dinner. We weren't fans, unfortunately. The First Rodeo cocktail was tasty, but that was the only thing we liked. The blistered peppers had a good aioli, but they were kind of mushy. The Cesar salad was a little bland...the croutons were the best part. Then we had the potatoes with black olive aioli, which weren't good. The black olives made the aioli kind of sour. The quail on rice with tomato balsamic was not edible. The rice was so sour and pungent from the balsamic we couldn't eat it. We had high hopes for this place, but even the decor and vibe wasn't for us... At some point our server was MIA for a while, and it took our main dish (the quail) a while to come out...she didn't come by and let us know what was going on. it seemed like she didn't even know what had happened. I really don't like giving bad reviews because I know people work hard to get the food out and everything, but constructive feedback may be helpful as this is a newer restaurant in Austin. If you do decide to go, might be a good place for cocktails. read more

Carpenters Hall - Blistered peppers with garlic aioli - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great food. Interesting decor. Although they forgot part of my dish and our service was slow m. read more

Carpenters Hall - Ruben - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I LOVED this space - it feels beautiful and contemporary but they've retained enough of the original features for it not to blend it to the endless identikit subway tiled masses of bars and restaurants that are slowly taking over cities everywhere. We had an 8 (and a toddler) top - and despite the restaurant being bustling had efficient, non invasive service throughout - drinks were topped up by magic, appetisers materialised without overly verbose introductions and we were given excellent advice about our food choices. The bean dip to start was delicious - I could have done with a LOT more of that excellent cracker bread. I split a Caesar salad (chicory, avocado and the crispiest croutons) - very good - and then shared kingfish (or king mackerel as I have usually seen it called) which was pretty perfect and the steak frites - which was a huge chunk of meat (they claim the house cooks it 'medium' but ours was definitely the rare side of medium rare - works for me but I'd recommend requesting it well done unless you like a lot of blood) and rather over salted fries. The couple of pasta dishes I sampled were definitely something I'd happily come back to try in full I loved a lot of things about this place - not quite 5, but nearly there for sure. I'm glad it's here! read more

Went for dinner last night and every dish was phenomenally delicious. Service was great too. My friend and I got the crunchy vegetables, Caesar salad (those croutons omg!), cavatelli (so simple and delicious - reminded me of dishes I had in Italy), steak frites, chicken spaetzle, chocolate mousse (so good with the pecans and a little salt, maybe even olive oil). We had a couple glasses of the pipeno red wine and I loved that as well. Atmosphere is fun and unexpected. I'd definitely go back and highly recommend! read more

Cute cafe area inside The Carpenter Hotel. My friend and I got brunch here, and loved the atmosphere of the place. I got a caesar salad which was good but a little pricey, and my friend got the migas which were really good. The heart shaped waffles were DELICIOUS and brought back a sense of nostalgia. The menu isn't too extensive and the food is a bit pricey, but the quality is good and you're paying for the atmosphere as well. It's a very tranquil, aesthetic, and friendly place for brunch. read more

Carpenters Hall - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is beautiful! It exudes Austin! The food was fantastic and the space was bright and clean. This is a great lunch place that makes you feel comfortable and taken care of... I will be back and I recommend it. The drinks were great as well! The Bloody Mary was natural and refreshing. read more

Carpenters Hall - The burger and ham plate! Both great! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm struggling to decide what I love more....brunch, dinner, or late night menu. It's almost unfair that I have to choose between the three because they are all absolutely perfect. You need to get the breakfast hash brown because it will ruin all other breakfast potatoes for you in the best way possible. The chopped salad is exactly what you need to compensate the delicious burger you're about to order next. When ordering the burger, you have to get the double. Just trust me. It is hands down THE BEST burger I have ever had. At dinner the caviar is an absolute steal and who doesnt love eating ruffles while being fancy? The Frito misto is so unique and delicious. If I talked about ever item on their menu and my love for it, we'd have a short story. But the absolute greatest thing they have is their chicken schnitzel. It is so big, so crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and the black garlic on top of it ties the whole dish together. And don't worry, if you can't wake up in time for brunch, the hash brown is available on their late night menu with caviar. The world's greatest burger is also available on the late night menu. The worst thing about carpenter's hall is that I can't order the entire menu....or at least I shouldn't! read more

A total miss on all accounts. We were the only people there on a sort-of holiday Monday at noon. Sat at the bar to avoid the 100% empty dining room. Sat for 10-12 mins without ever seeing a bartender and at least 5-6 staff walk right by us without acknowledgment. Were just ready to leave when the bartender appeared, he was friendly accommodating for the rest of the visit. Bloody Mary was good. Butter leaf salad was good. The famous burger was just ok, sitting at an ouchy $18. Won't be returning. read more

Super hip atmosphere! We worked our way through the dinner menu splitting items. We started with the caviar, then the stracciatella, frito misto and spaetzle. We had a great time, the food was delightful and our service was great. read more

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I had lunch at Carpenters Hall on Monday afternoon with a girlfriend and checked out the cafe and the grounds as well. I absolutely loved everything about this place. The grounds are simple and warm, it's truly a little quiet getaway right off S Lamar. The cafe was adorable and the food looked great. Carpenters Hall is the full service restaurant in the hotel and it's beautiful. The bar is pretty big and the restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. Service was great from the second we arrived and our waitress was so sweet. The lunch menu is perfect! I loved the simplicity of it yet there was more than enough to choose from. We ordered the citrus salad and the crunchy rice and quinoa bowl - both were fresh, delicious and plated beautifully. I wanted to spend the entire afternoon here! I will definitely be back and this is a spot I would take visitors to for lunch/dinner for sure! read more

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The restaurant here is super rad. The ambiance is excellent and the staff was really friendly. But, by far, my favorite part is the fact that you can get a Burger, Fries, and a Beer for about $12. That's an awesome price for such a fancy looking place. The burger was flipping delicious as too! Inexpensive good food with a clean and friendly atmosphere. What else could you want? I also took a tour of the grounds and saw the rooms. It's looks real cozy and I definitely want to staycation here asap!! read more

This was such a fun and unique experience! And the cutest date night ever! First of all, I had no idea this place existed but I guess it's been there for 2 years. I think that's what our server said. It was a week night and I was in the mood for some ambience. This place did not disappoint everything from the service, the friendliness of the staff and of course the yummy food. The only thing I wished we would of passed on was the cheesy fideos. Wasn't impressed at all. It was soupy and not very flavorful. But let me talk about what was amazing! Our appetizer was to die for! Salt cod brandade. Highly recommend that! The s'mores at the end was so much fun! We also tried the moment in the sun cocktail because we love mezcal that was tasty and delicious. Also, we got the charred cauliflower and that was definitely a highlight! My main course was the mahi. The presentation was beautiful and I found myself ready to lick my plate at the end. All in all a great experience. I want to go back for sure. Guys, this a great spot to take your lady! read more

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Checked out CH on a Saturday night with another couple. We made a reservation but probably could have gotten a table without one. We were seated promptly and overall had good service. We order a bottle of red wine to start. Wines by the bottle were pricy but I am assuming good quality. Our bottle was one of the lesser expensive choices in the $40 range. Hubby and I got the vegetables with green goddess and the greens salad with horseradish vinaigrette to start. Green goddess was delicious but the green salad was kinda lame and tasteless. For entrees we had the chicken schnitzel and steak frites. Both were great along with the grilled broccoli. We all decided to forgo dessert for another class of wine next door at House Wine. read more

The food did not disappoint. We ordered a few plates to share so we could try everything. The heart shaped waffle with blueberry butter was amazing. Paying 12 dollars for migas seemed like a stretch but they were delicious. The service was decent. The atmosphere was warm and reminded me of a Wes Anderson film. read more

Carpenters Hall - Heart shaped waffle, migas, goat cheese tomato tart, hashbrown - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow! These fries were so tasty I even stuck them up my nose! The smell lingered there for a few hours. I recommend this place all day read more

Carpenters Hall - French fries - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Worth the acid reflux I got afterwards for sure. Drinks: drinks were solid (I got one bourbon, one rye drink) Dishes ordered (unofficial dish names): Caesar salad - delicious caesar salad well-mixed with fresh avocado chunks Shrimp with head in - this tasted marvelous, made all the much better by sucking the juices out of the shrimp heads Spaghetti with clams - the spaghetti was quite flavorful even though we asked for it without salt. Clams were decent - some tasted great, some tasted meh for some reason Skate - flaky white fish, it had a surprisingly strong sea flavor, which I really appreciate Strawberry smallcake - I don't usually get dessert but this was excellent. Sort of like an square empanada (or those McDonald's apple pies) but with the perfect crispiness and strawberry tang to go with the vanilla ice cream read more

I solely chose to come here because the aesthetics of this place was totally my vibe. But the food was up to par as well. Their breakfast tacos are delicious and the ingredients were very fresh. I'd love to stay in the hotel the next time I visit. read more

Delightful brunch menu to order from. The heart shaped waffles are tasty. Not a Belgian waffle but a thin delicate waffle with tasty fruit and yummy syrup. The migas are a little different with Fritos mixed in... the hashbrown was a nice side. The donut of the day was a tasty homemade style donut. Coffee was ok...would be better if it were a French press style at table. Mimosa was average. Nice atmosphere. Street parking is free on Sundays. Make a reservation if you can but if you can't they do have walk in available. They also have a patio if you like outdoor dining. read more

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This is my happy place. I love it for brunch, lunch, dinner and late night. If you are early, please try the hash browns. The migas are my favorite although the waffles are also fabulous. My hubs had clams and shut-the-front-door...they were so good. Late night burger and fries can't be beat. The salads are also spectacular and non-calorie laden. And...can we talk about the bar? And I mean the actual bar? The wood bar top is the envy of any carpenter!!! Of course the drinks are superb as well. I liked the Bloody Mary so much, I ordered my second one without vodka! Try the Pimms cup too. Outside, inside, daytime, nighttime....I love, love, love this place! read more

Very chill vibe, carefully prepared cuisine that transcends typical hotel restaurant fare. Just go.

A little overpriced for what you get but the atmosphere is relaxed and the food is fresh so overall I would recommend read more

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This review is for the restaurant. Woah if I could give them 6 stars I would! I usually give restaurants a 2-3 month period to get in the groove, but I could not wait to try Carpenter Hall. I am so happy I did not wait. First of all the ambiance is amazing. The restaurant has a mid-century, minimalist, clean look and the service is very attentive. The food most of all is DELICIOUS! We started with the radish and green goddess dressing. Simple concept but perfectly executed. We shared the Caesar and Green salad. Again simple, but very well done. Every detail is thought out, including the chilled plate. I ordered the crispy fluke and spaetzle. The fluke was browned to perfection and the accompanying fennel salad was a zesty contrast. I thoroughly enjoyed the spaetzle. Finally the cocktails and wine list were on point. Our table thoroughly enjoyed the Gamay by the glass. This is the restaurant Austin needs, simple but perfectly delicious food. read more

A hidden gem. One of the best restaurants in town. Our 2nd time here. Great outdoor patio seating available. They have a supper club style small rotating menu but everything we had was exceptional. read more

This burger is a must try! The fries were also perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Just excellent. Location is beautiful and remodeled with such thought and care, the service is wonderful, and the food is stellar. One note, they start a late night menu at 10 PM, so many things are not available, including their delicious chicken schnitzel. Nonetheless, Carpenters Hall is a great Barton Springs / South Lamar addition. read more

SOOOO DELICIOUS! We were turned off by the parking situation and I questioned the fact their menu was very minimal, buttt I was very wrong. I got the Easter lunch which was the pasta. I'm gluten intolerant and this was well worth it (lol). Also, the Easter appetizers were incredible we got the eggs, and a side of fries. The girl who shoved fries up her nose was right, they were delicious haha. I don't live in Austin, but will be visiting again soon! read more

Carpenters Hall - Easter brunch special! Incredible - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was great, but service was beyond awful. It took us over 45 minutes to receive our appetizers. An hour and a half to get our second round of drinks. When asking our waitress about timing, she said they were just "too crowded," yet we were 1 of 3 seated parties in the entire restaurant. She then disappeared for the remainder of the meal until it was time for us to pay. The manager did come and apologize, which we appreciated. Had it not been for our lousy service, we would have had an excellent time. read more

Soooooooo tasty! We love it here and will end up being a staple on most of our trips back to austin. There's street parking, but it's not too difficult. Not too expensive either and great vibes! So many different breakfast options! I got the Migas and they were so tasty. Highly recommend!! read more

Carpenters Hall - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I visited for the first time on a Friday afternoon, arriving very hungry, at about 3:30. I had checked the hours, which are listed from early AM to MN. Well, between 3:00 and 5:00, the dining room is in fact NOT OPEN. The bar is open, and the menu is limited to a short list of essentially bar snacks. I ended up sampling several, because, as I said...was HUNGRY. The food quality is truly excellent. Everything was very fresh, and quite tasty. The green salad was a simple, flavorful preparation of butter lettuce, with a few sprigs of light herbs, radish slices, and a light vinaigrette. It was delicious. The bean dip was very good. With very little else to choose from, I ordered the french fries. I would say standard good fare on the fries, and a tasty aioli to complement. My biggest complaint, in addition to having an "open" restaurant, which wasn't REALLY open for anything beyond bar snacks, was the TERRIBLE service I received sitting at the bar. The bartender was initially quite friendly, but after serving my drink, never returned to ask how everything was. I had to work to grab her attention, when I added the fries to my order. After finishing my food, I remained there for a time, doing some work on my computer. There were only a few other patrons, and as it got closer to 5:00, several other staff joined, in preparation for their dinner time. No one cleared the empty plates from in front of me, and no one offered another drink, which I would have ordered, given the chance. It took me approx. 10 minutes to get someone's attention, so that I could request my bill. In summary, I suspect all the food on the menu is probably really good. Just don't look for much of it in the late afternoon. Also...it's been a very long time since I have been served with such poor service. I left feeling entirely frustrated. read more

I've been to the coffee shop and restaurant/bar of this place and absolutely love it. The staff are all chill and friendly people and the food/drinks that are served are top-notch. I will say that the happy hour (3pm-5:30pm) is one of the best in Austin. $4 for mole salami with peppers and pecans (absolutely delicious) $5 martinis $2 pilsner/IPAs $7 for the best burger and fries Highly recommend. read more

We had an amazing brunch. Great service, great coffee, double cheeseburger well worth the $14 price tag (homemade bread was awesome), and the shrimp and grits felt special. My girlfriend and I split a coffee, and they still gave us a free refill, which was nice. Service in general was great. The environment and food are tasteful. The team that renovated the space did a great job. The adjacent hotel/cafe look like a great setting in which to get some work done, as long as an open seat is available (it was quite busy). I overheard another diner commenting that the brunch was better than dinner. But I'll be back to try out the dinner service regardless. This place is just too interesting! read more

Fantastic place to get a plate of food to eat or a cup of coffee at the Hot L Coffee adjacent to the restaurant. I went to get brunch and the service was great as was the food. Would recommend! read more