Austin Carmelo's

504 East 5th St.
512.477.7497
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Austin Event Rooms [click pictures for Hi-Res] Austin's Carmelo's is located in the historic Old Depot Hotel, recorded on the National Register as a Texas Landmark, it is the oldest standing train depot in Texas. Built in 1872 by designer and architect Abner Cook, the "Railroad House" accommodated passengers traveling to other railroads and four stagecoach lines.

The Luisa Room Cozy, intimate and romantic room accommodates 35-46 with a fireplace and direct access to the courtyard for cocktails and appetizers.

The Hilary Room Known as the main, or largest, private room, with its own wait station, full bar and rest rooms. Will accommodate 60-90 with round tables or a more formal U-shaped table arrangement.

The Liana Room Featuring many Herb Mears paintings, this room accommodates 20-30 and has its own private bar and access to a private courtyard for cocktails and appetizers as well as access to Fifth Street for loading or unloading convenience.

The Bar Main bar area accommodates up to 50 and can be partitioned off for a semi-private party with access to the bar, lobby and courtyard.

The Main Dining Room This room can be sectioned off into three separate areas for semi-private parties or reserved, along with the bar, to acommodate a large group up to 300.

The Tara Room This is the lightest and brightest room, decorated with flowers, memorabilia and antique tapestry to accommodate 30-42 with an excellent view overlooking the courtyard.

Al Fresco Dining - Italian Style! Italian troubadours created for the fountain by sculptor David Adickes overlook Carmelo's charming open air piazza with its old oak trees.

Lots and Lots of Parking Lot! Looking like a mirage in the desert, where downtown parking is virtually nonexistent, Carmelo's complimentary valet parking provides security, peace of mind and convenience.

Accordionist Herschel Moody is a professional accordionist who holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and German from the University of Houston, where he studied accordion under Willard Palmer, co-author of the Palmer-Hughes Accordion Method. He began financing his education as a private accordion teacher in various music studios and has continued to teach individual students ever since. His first professional venture into music was in a polka band while still in college. From there he transitioned into European and Latin music and American standards. Herschel's great grandfather came over to the United States with a red accordion from Naples and today Herschel adds his musical touch to the romantic ambiance of Carmelo's Ristorante in the heart of Austin's entertainment district.

David Adickes Houston sculptor David Adickes and Carmelo pose with some of the strolling minstrels Adickes created for the Austin restaurant's piazza and fountain. Adickes spent most of his successful artistic career as a painter but in 1983 he made a shift to monumental sculpture. He produced the 76' giant statue in Huntsville of Texas Independence hero Sam Houston, which is the tallest in the world of an American hero. His paintings may be viewed in the Wine Room South and the Tara Room.

Herb Mears The late artist Herb Mears was one of Carmelo's close friends. The world of Herb Mears was romantic - of time, people and places suspended. Mears' work captured landscapes and inhabitants of the spirit rather than the earth. As the mood led him, the artist's colors were bold, primary, forceful, dramatic, subtle, sensitive and reflective. In a moment of exuberance, Mears once said, "In a room without windows, I can paint the world."