Austin Restaurant Reviews: Intero and Carpenter Hotel’s Carpenters Hall | Eater Austin

"Housed in a South Lamar hotel, the sleek, romantic dining room and a deep, three-row bar back up a “stacked” kitchen led by chef Grae Nonas, serving German- and Czech-influenced fare. Standouts include super-fat grilled head-on Gulf shrimp on toasted sourdough with bright Meyer lemon salsa and a lightly battered seafood fritto misto served with a caper remoulade; a giant chicken schnitzel literally hangs over the plate and is finished with black garlic chimichurri. Brunch offerings impressed as well — a juicy burger on a light poppy-seed bun, a chopped salad, and hash browns served with hot pepper jelly and béarnaise — though cocktails can be pricey (a $10 mimosa was called absurd). Not cheap, but generally smart, beautiful, and stylishly cool." - Erin Russell