Carpenters Hall

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.

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.

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!

The interior design was more industrial and the crowd seemed to be a mix of hotel guests and locals. Drinks were pricey overall - I found it odd that a glass of wine was more expensive than a menu cocktail. We parked on the street via Park ATX. I called to ask about validated garage parking but the phone wasn't answered.

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

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.

This place has been on my list for a while and, wow, it did not disappoint. Stylish, minimalist, but elegant dining room, and extremely friendly and personable wait staff. Everything was terrific and it was hard to choose because the menu had so many terrific options. My server recommended the steak frites, and I'm glad she did, I actually like when steak comes sliced like this because you know the temperature will be perfect. Pro tip: ask for some of their aïoli to dip the fries in, it turned the whole thing up a notch.The blueberry crème brûlée was really perfect, a refreshing end to the meal.

Full disclosure: We stayed in the attached hotel, and only visited the Carpenters Hall for cocktails (okay, and one dessert). And because we came back again and again for the same cocktail, consider this review primarily for what we consider the best cocktail in the house - the Teaches of Peaches. The Teaches of Peaches is a spicy peach margarita but it's not too spicy and not too sweet. In fact, it's super well balanced and we had several of them over the course of our stay. We also tried the homemade chocolate chip cookie sandwich. Both the chocolate chip cookies and the vanilla ice cream were outstanding each on their own, but didn't really go well all together. We still enjoyed it, though ! Carpenters Hall is set in the back of the Carpenter Hotel lobby with lots of bar seating and overall a great space to relax. Bartenders are friendly and helpful, too.

Went into this spot after walking around Lady Bird lake with a friend. Ambience is very welcomingI ordered the rainbow trout and my friend ordered the mussels. We're doing dry January so we didn't get a chance to try any of the cocktails or wine which was a bummer as it looked like they had a great selection.My rainbow trout came with grits and it was cooked perfect. I do wish it was a bit bigger as I wasn't entirely full after finishing my entire plate. For $30 you should be full.My friend loved her mussels which came with delicious bread. She has a bad wheat allergy which she informed the waitress of but she must have forgot as when the food came my friend double checked before eating ( thank goodness ) and their mistake was noted so we had to wait to bring her out a new one. I'm glad they owned up to their mistake AND they comped her mussels which is why I'm still leaving them a good review.I would definitely come back to this spot.

Excellent meal tonight. Service from KR was top notch - one of those low key and unassuming guys who always shows up exactly when you need him.Food was excellent - the Carpenter salad from the Happy Hour menu was large and uniquely tasty. The scallops with chestnut puree were creative, tasty and perfectly cooked.The smoky Manhattan was very well crafted and presented.The sound track music was interesting and at just the right volume.Put that all together and I had a very pleasant evening - much improved from experiences a few years ago.