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    Carpenters Hall

    4.2 (235 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sentinel and endive salad with steak
    Shonel G.

    Make a reservation! Super cute, very Austin restaurant. Austin charm meets good food and a fun vibe. Keep in mind you will need negotiate the street parking. Other than that I see zero issues with this place. I like it and I am pissed. I didn't try this place soon. The brunch was wonderful everything I needed it to be. We got the following; Cold smoked salmon Avocado toast Fennel and endive salad with steak And drip coffee The presentation is thoughtful and alluring. The coffee is really good and this is always a good 1st step to a good breakfast. I can't wait to come back because the pictures of lunch and dinner looks really really good!

    Gem salad with trout
    Lianna T.

    Just the loveliest setting - both indoors and out. We sat outside for brunch on a Saturday, and it would have been easy to spend a few hours here. We ordered the Crisp Gem Lettuce Salad with trout, which they kindly split for us and was plenty for two. The salad was delcious and fish was perfectly cooked. My partner ordered the Cheeseburger, and while he enjoyed the sauces he did not love the burger itself, as it seemed to be slightly overcooked and dry. Only other qualm is prices are a bit high, but if you plan to stay a few hours may be well worth it.

    Michel F.

    Definitely good but very pricey, typical Austin place, for the bobos (bohemian bourgeois). Waitress with a British accent was super nice.

    Theo P.

    Get the carrot cake muffin. Lots of sugar but it's so good I'm not a coffee drinker so I can't comment on that but the vibes at this place are on another level.

    Room
    Nori F.

    Carpenter Hall is inside the Carpenter Hotel. It's adorable! We had brunch there on a Saturday and we also stayed a couple of nights, at the hotel which is fantastic! The restaurant also serves drinks and food at the pool area, and we had ordered their delicious shoe string fries at the pool area a couple of times, but at the restaurant we just had a burger and their chips and dip, which were amazing. They did such a great job with the interiors and outdoor spaces at this hotel. It's so cute! It has a gorgeous pool with good service, a coffee shop, and beautiful landscaping throughout the grounds. We had a good rest here, it was quiet and the rooms reminded me of Palm Desert (CA) if you've been to the Ace Hotel there. It's very unique and they did a great job of using the local colors and textures. Will be back to the Carpenter hotel and the Hall! It's really close to Barton Springs.

    Chips and dip
    Sophie G.

    We had such an amazing dinner here, was seriously blown away by our dishes - perfect for a date night or dinner with friends! Parking - street parking in the area is your best bet or valet Service - we came 7:30pm on a Thursday and the restaurant was pretty empty, we sat at the bar and our server was awesome. Food & drink - I got their prickly pair mocktail and it was amazing! was really impressed by their selection of non alcoholic drinks. We shared the chips and dip (chips were house made and you could tell), burrata (really unique flavor pairing with their balsamic strawberries) and the charred cabbage. Highly recommend all three dishes.

    Sunday Brunch menu
    Becky L.

    4.5 Always a great place for food, today joined friends this am and was greeted with a new policy change which I REALLY DISLIKE NO ESPRESSO drinks in the restaurant!!!! Cuz they're so busy serving brunch now U did go and order my cappuccino at the coffee bar area, thank goodness the line wasn't to long. The barista mentioned he believes this new policy is for weekends only, due to the brunch service. This is a crappy policy imo~ as if you've been here the coffee bar line can be 15/20 people long and while I am standing in a line for my cappuccino, I am missing my Sunday brekkie time with friends. Just don't like it

    Kia L.

    Meet up with some friends from bookclub! There's a spacious cafe area but it was closed when we arrived so we ordered appetizers at the restaurant. We sat on the patio. I wanted something similar to a Lychee Martini but they didn't have it so the waitress recommended a Blood Orange Martini ($15) which was not on the menu but, a pleasant surprise! and it was delicious! I also ordered the Hamachi Crudo ($19) It tasted incredible! The passion fruit was tangy--citrus forward, fresh and paired so well with the hamachi. This is not a shareable dish, more like a palate cleanser due to the size & It should definitely be plated and not served in a bowl because it was difficult to eat this way. Service was great and we didn't feel rushed. One of the best paced services I've had in a restaurant in a long time. The menu is limited and the prices are pretty unreasonable for some of the dishes but I'd come back again just for the Crudo! FYI--there's no onsite parking and street parking is a struggle in the Barton Springs area.

    Thanksgiving spread
    Ang F.

    Unfortunately, we hoped for a better experience. Ambiance is certainly a plus. Carpenters Hall has a creative design with a modern and spacious aesthetic. We loved the idea to recycle the building (formerly a school). Service was okay. Host is very welcoming. Manager is vigilant and was moving around quite a bit to assist with service. Heaters were scattered throughout the patio, but not all worked. We, of course, did not have a functioning heater and were cold throughout our entire meal. A light blanket was offered...but it would've been better if we could move under a heater. The server provided basic needs, taking our order. A drink order was forgotten and, despite being told we'd have to leave by a certain hour, we waited beyond that time (about 20-30 minutes) for a check...still in the cold. Food was not at all worth the value. This was a Thanksgiving pre-fix meal...so not very flexible. The pork was dry, and the wagyu pretty fatty. Lots of potato options, and many of them dry. In fact, the whipped potatoes were not whipped...I'd say lightly mashed at the most. The mac and cheese VERY dry...like toasted noodle crumbles. I, honestly, can't help but think that much of this meal was prepared in advance and therefore not fresh when it was served. The meal, however, did start strong with a tangy butternut squash soup. We were quite surprised and thought, for sure, the rest of the meal would get continuously better. I don't know if I'll be back. Nice staff, but I think our party would have preferred making a simple meal at home.

    The grove espresso martini
    Tiffaney C.

    What a beautiful experience from the moment you walk in! The vibe is so modern, yet cozy! The craft cocktails were amazing, the bartender Logan was phenomenal friendly, welcoming, professional and so speedy! Dinner was also great, we had the lamb, cheeseburgers, fries and strawberry butter biscuits. Would order all again!

    Wagyu tartare
    Britt Z.

    Such a great NYE dinner with the best vibes! Everything we ordered was amazing. Scallion biscuits were so dense and soft yet light and crispy with each bite. Wagyu tartare was flavored to perfection and or waiter was the best. Beyond the waiter, the whole staff is always so sweet and welcoming. I couldn't imagine a better place to wrap up my 2024

    Cold Smoked Salmon
    Christina H.

    Carpenter's Hall feels like you're at camp, where you feel safe and surrounded by a sense of community. However, unlike camp, the food here is elevated with a price point to match (ie: $12 for a yogurt parfait, $9 for hashbrowns, $17 for a cheeseburger.) I came here for a weekend brunch date, where they offer two categories: with eggs and without. I ordered a mimosa, but surprised to see it served in a tiny flute. For $10, you'd expect at least a wine glass! Overall, it's not a budget-friendly spot, but it's pretty cool and relaxed. Afterward, feel free to stop by the coffee shop around the corner and cozy up on the couch with a good book.

    Bri H.

    I'm a sucker for an American spread style breakfast especially if it comes with a side salad. It looks basic but the apple butter alone elevated this plate from 4 stars to 5. They should sell it separately.

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    Cute outside dining perfect for brunch. The food was good- not spectacular, the service was quite slow so make sure you have the time.

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    Very nice ambiance and excellent food and drinks! We enjoyed brunch here and sat at the bar. The bartender was very friendly.

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    Food and vibes are always amazing! Can't go wrong with any drink or food item on the menu. Love coming here for a casual lunch

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    4.2
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    The customer service was very hospitable. My spouse didn't like his food and they brought him…read moreanother entree on the house. The staff were super friendly Rachel and Esme were great.

    RE: Business owner information General Manager…read more Business Manager Jul 17, 2026 Hi Paul, Thank you for your detailed feedback. While we're glad you joined us, I'm sorry to hear your breakfast experience didn't meet expectations. We'll be reviewing your comments with our culinary team to improve consistency. We appreciate you giving us a try and hope to provide a better experience in the future. Warm regards, Wes Brown It's great to receive a response from the business manager regarding our experience at their restaurant, but all four us thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast. We had absolutely no complaints regarding our dining experience. Caroline is affiliated with the Marriott Element and Aloft hotels and that, I believe, where the affiliation ends. I try to avoid hotel eateries but I've had great dining experiences at hotels like the JW Marriott in Austin. We, four, stopped by on a Sunday AM for breakfast and we had a great time. They do have brunch cocktails available and their bloody Mary's were deemed excellent with just the right amount of spice. My bloody Maria was on point and we all got our Sunday Funday started. Breakfast was wonderful. Our eggs arrived cooked perfectly. The pepper bacon and real potato sides were off the charts delicious. They also offer a few TexMex breakfast options and Plus one was raving about her Huevos Rancheros plate. Service was excellent even though they became busy our server was very attentive. Pro tip: Sat and Sun AMs if you arrive early you can easily score a table.

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    Open kitchen so you can see how clean it is in there.
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    Dish Society

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    4.4
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    So many awesome things to say about this place! The menu had a great variety, and everything was…read morefresh and made with clean ingredients. The service was wonderful! Every staff member was kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable about the menu. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and incredibly clean. I loved my experience at Dish Society and will definitely be coming back!

    Came here on a Friday afternoon to catch up with a friend. Visited here from California as I heard…read morethe hype of this place. Coming in you see so many seating options whether you wanna sit indoors or outdoors, they give you a choice. You go to the front and order your food and pay for it right away and they give you a number so they could bring the food to your table. My friend and I watched ordered an entree and I had to add a drink in to try it. Brisket & Eggs- really good! It was not salty and it was a perfect balance! I ordered mine with a soft scrambled and lowkey I should've gotten the sunny side up eggs. The brisket was moist and not salty like other brisket I have had. Along with the grits on the bottom, it was creamy and light. Overall a great dish. Blood Orange Lalo-ma- on a hot day in Texas, this is a must have! It's so refreshing and with it being fruity, it was definitely a great choice. Also it's not super sweet. Overall I like this place a lot! My friend really wanted me to try it and I finally was able to try it. Great customer service and items I would come back again. It's so good!

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One of Austin's favorite brunch spots with vegetarian, gluten-free, and Seed Oil Free options for every taste.
    BEST BRUNCH IN AUSTIN One of Austin's favorite brunch spots with vegetarian, gluten-free, and Seed Oil Free options for every taste.
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    SEED OIL FREE Proudly Seed Oil Scout Verified, using better-for-you fats and intentional cooking in every dish.
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Our famous house-made beignets are Clean-Fried® in organic Fera Fruit oil for a delicious, Seed Oil Free treat.

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    Launderette

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    4.1
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    Without question, our Launderette dinner tonight was the best meal that my wife and I have had…read moreduring our one week vacation in Texas. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The chicken thighs and broccolini were grilled to perfection. My wife's hamburger was juicy and delicious with tasty homemade pickles. The french fries were divine. And, to top it all off, the very unique carrot cake with toasted, honey ice cream was the best I've ever tasted Our server, John, was fabulous. He really made us feel welcome and provided us with many tips about what to do and where to eat in Austin. I especially appreciate his sharing how orange wine is made. When we come back to Austin, we will definitely go to Launderette for a meal and we hope to have John server

    We were staying near the Austin airport and wanted a great dinner spot that wasn't overly far. The…read moreLaunderette ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. The food was incredibly creative while still feeling approachable and shareable. Every dish felt thoughtful and unique without being overcomplicated. The burrata with curry was unreal, the beet hummus was packed with flavor, the shrimp was perfect, and the desserts completely lived up to the hype. One of those menus where you immediately want to order more just to try everything. The atmosphere is also part of what makes it special. Tucked into a former laundromat in a quiet neighborhood, it has that effortlessly cool Austin feel. It was charming, relaxed, and unexpected. And the staff truly elevated the experience. Warm, polished, knowledgeable, and attentive without ever feeling pretentious. Absolutely worth the short drive from the airport area.

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    View of the bar/kitchen from bar seating!
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    Dish Society

    Dish Society

    4.6
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    Always fresh and delicious! We came in at 2pm and were served about 15 minutes later! The fruit…read morewas fresh and ripe! The turkey avocado sandwich (my husband enjoyed it) and the hot chicken sandwich was so good ( a little spicy but very well seasoned! My 9 yr old daughter had the chicken fingers kids meal (not pictured). She enjoyed it but the portions for the kids meal are a bit small so keep that in mind. All in all, we will definitely be back to try new items!

    My husband and I love the Mueller location, so we decided to try this one for a change. The menu is…read morethe same, and I imagine the quality of most dishes is usually comparable. We typically enjoy ordering the skillet, but unfortunately, we had a very strange experience during this visit. Even though we were the only customers there, it took around 20 minutes for our food to come out. When it finally arrived, the skillet was completely cold to the touch, and every bite was room temperature. We were genuinely confused, and it was one of the few times we felt the need to send a dish back. Because of that experience, we likely would not return to this particular location, especially when we've had consistently better visits at the Mueller one.

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    GENUINE HOSPITALITY One of our core values--serving every guest with warmth, connection, and genuine care.
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    4.3
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    6.9 mi
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    Great menu and food, cozy venue (with indoor and patio seating), efficient server with experience,…read moreand reasonable prices for Austin. Had not been to this restaurant in a good while, and was a last minute decision. Good choice. The whipped feta is always a treat -- light and creamy with a solid feta taste, but not overpowering, served with a few orange slices and thinly sliced almonds, and pita. Special dish! Beet salad excellent, but the Fresno peppers had way too much heat, so pushed them to side. My wife had the Moroccan curry, which had a very spot on Moroccan flavor (been there 3x), and was a large, filling portion so brought home leftovers. I had the grilled pork chop which was large, perfectly grill with a tasty bourbon-based glaze, served with a large roasted garlic clove. Wonderful dish. My wife had a white wine that she enjoyed and my martini, slightly dirty with olives (to start) was a large pour and very smooth. Enjoyable meal in a nice setting once again ...

    My brother was visiting from San Antonio, TX. We were tooling around Austin playing tourist and…read morethen landed at District Kitchen for lunch. This place is so intoxicating from the aqua blue color palate and funky green art work to the alluring lighting and huge metal plate (looks like something from a ship...also their logo). My brother said the green artwork looked like broccoli. My brother ordered the Idaho trout with coconut rice and Brussel sprouts. I sampled his food and it was all good. The standout was the Brussel sprouts...crispy with this absolutely delicious drizzle. I ordered the Mezze plate with a flavor explosion and many desirable texture. It had lamb kabobs, fresh salad (emphasis on fresh) with thinly sliced cucumbers, finely sliced onions and creamy feta (never had creamy feta), red round sweet peppers, hummus with the most delightful pesto like sauce, and olives. Oh my...what a delicious lunch! Morgan, our server, was attentive and accomodating. She moved us to another table when we notice our table was rocking a little. Great catching up with my brother and excellent meal!

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    French Fries - excellent
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    The Well

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    4.2
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    0.7 mi
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    PHENOMENAL FOOD! I was scared that everything would be bland and tasteless when I saw the gluten…read morefree, dairy free etc., but NOPE! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING we ordered was fresh, delicious, light, yet filling. I got the Social Butterfly drink which had butterfly pea powder in it to make it purple. It was as delicious as it was pretty. All the cocktails sounded amazing, I can't wait to go back and try them all. For starters we got the Guacamole, Brussel Sprouts and Crispy Macha Potatoes. Each of these were executed to perfection. The guacamole was fresh, topped with pomegranate seeds and well seasoned. The chips that came with it were light, crispy and it was gone in a flash! The Brussel Sprouts were cooked perfectly...tender and flavorful...not greasy...literally the best I've ever had. The Crispy Macha potatoes were next level!!! I have no idea how they make them, but they were SOOOOOO GOOD!!! I got the Waygu Sirloin as my main course and my friends got the Coconut Curry Squash. I enjoyed my steak and my friends liked their dish as well. We also shared the Roasted Beet Salad, which was fresh and tasty. Overall, can't wait to go back! 10 out of 10!!!

    I wanted to like this restaurant, but they made it hard to do. We started off with the guacamole…read more The pomegranate seeds on top were a nice touch, but man, this was flavorless. It was painfully boring. We had our 6-year-old, who is head of the Picky Eaters Society, so we ordered bread with butter. This 6-year-old, who eats bread on the daily, took one bite and wouldn't eat any more. We even get gluten-free bread regularly, and he eats it. The bread was fine, but don't expect flavor. By some miracle, they even made butter tasteless. I considered calling the Vatican to see if this was some holy, divine miracle, but my wife suggested maybe the main course would be better. We settled on the pesto pasta with chicken added for an additional fee. The pasta was good. Great texture, good flavor, and the combination of ingredients was good, but it's nothing original. It's pesto pasta. It's a classic. I appreciate the pomegranate seeds on the guacamole because it's original, it's clever, and it's different. We also ordered a special soda drink for our son, and it had a small black bug on top. I had them take it back and replace it. I kind of expected a "Listen, we apologize for the bug. Here's half off dinner," or something, but nothing. Service was fine, and it's a decent atmosphere. If you're looking for a place to sit and talk it's a great place, but if you want food or a drink go somewhere else.

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    Oat Milk Pancakes were delicious!!
    Oat Milk Pancakes were delicious!!
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    Carpenters Hall - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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