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Emmer & Rye, Austin, TX
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Emmer & Rye

$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Emmer & Rye is a restaurant designed around the farmer’s haul, featuring a menu that changes daily with a focus on seasonal and local cuisine. Heirloom grains are milled fresh for house made pastas, breads, and desserts, whole animal butchery is done on site, and an extensive in house fermentation program captures flavors at their peak and preserves them for the off season.

We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.

2024 Michelin Green Star
2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand

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Executive chef: Kevin Fink

From the OpenTable editors: Get top-notch New American food at MICHELIN Green Star Emmer & Rye, James Beard-nominated chef Kevin Fink’s flagship Austin restaurant. Grab a seat on the shaded, wood-paneled patio or in the warehouse-chic dining room for a feast of ever-evolving, hyperlocal dishes like Texas wagyu beef tartare and exquisite pastas made from heirloom grains that have earned raves from the Austin American-Statesman, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 366-5530
  • Website
    http://www.emmerandrye.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private dining space perfect for special occasions and business dinners, which seats up to 14 guests. We can also offer patio and full buyouts for larger groups - please see the “Events” tab on our website www.emmerhospitality.com for more information.
  • Location
    51 Rainey St., #110, Austin, TX 78701
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    River St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Rainey Street and East Avenue, which runs parallel behind Rainey, and at the Mexican American Cultural Center which is caddy corner to us, at the traffic circle.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve @ Emmer & Rye

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Emmer and Rye! We will feature a 6-course, shared menu that pays homage to the bounty of Texas. Optional wine pairings and supplements will be available to spark your night. Please note: This menu is $150 per person. Our standard a la carte menu will not be available. All checks will include a gratuity of 20%. If you need to modify or cancel your reservation, please let us know as soon as possible. Less than 24 hour notice may result in a $50 cancellation fee per person. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions except for gluten free. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any dietary restrictions by adding them to the “special request” area. Call us at 512-366-5530 with any questions!

Menu

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What 3,446 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emmer & Rye offers an unforgettable dining experience with "absolutely incredible" food and "fabulous service." Guests rave about the "best pastas in town" and inventive dishes like the Johnny Cakes. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable visit. Perfect for special occasions or casual nights out.

3,446 Reviews

  1. Laura

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The creativity of the menu was delightful and the attentiveness of the service was outstanding. Highlights were the Johnny Cakes and the Cacio de Pepe. And of course, the sourdough service. The tilefish was beautifully prepared. An enjoyable experience.

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  2. Kevin

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overhyped. Just okay. All the small plates tasted the same.

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  3. inna

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was very salty. It all looked pretty but did not taste good.

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  4. Cliff

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic and loved the space. Didn’t have the best service experience based on the level of the food. One dish we ordered never arrived but got charged for. It was easily corrected but a bit of a bummer.

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  5. Michael

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was nice, timing between good delivery was very slow

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We're new to Austin and had heard a lot about this restaurant but it was disappointing. Good: A good vibe: warm and inviting. We were offered a complimentary taste of sparkling wine to celebrate our anniversary - a nice touch. We were able to taste one or two white wines to see if we liked them before ordering. Appetizer arrived quickly, Bad: Made to wait 10 minutes while they found a (prebooked) table. Service was somewhat abrupt and clumsy. Food was okay but to rave about flavor-wise. Very noisy and we had to constantly lean in and speak loudly to hear each other.

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  7. Reagan

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t normally post reviews, but our dinner last night was outstanding. We sat at the kitchen counter, and got to see a team that were respectful of each other, and worked together to handle our night, as well as all their other guests in a coordinated way that made it look effortless. Everyone’s attention to detail was impressive. We appreciated the dialogue during our meal with Chef Robbie. Watching him cook was fantastic. Mr. “Z” , the restaurant groups manager was so personable and Trey our waiter was knowledgeable and great. We were celebrating our 41st anniversary, and everyone made our first visit a special night. We will absolutely be back and recommend to anyone. Thanks

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  8. Traci

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Everything you’d expect and more. I’ll be back!

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  9. Andrea

    New York City

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting and delicious food combos. Everything was presented beautifully. We enjoyed our visit and so will you!

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  10. Kaz

    Key West

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. Definitely lives up to the Bib Gourmand designation. I’m happy I tried their food and drinks and will be back.

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FAQs

Emmer & Rye offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 366-5530.

Emmer & Rye is rated 4.7 stars by 3446 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Emmer & Rye

51 Rainey St., #110, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    River St.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking is available on Rainey Street and East Avenue, which runs parallel behind Rainey, and at the Mexican American Cultural Center which is caddy corner to us, at the traffic circle.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.emmerandrye.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 366-5530
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private dining space perfect for special occasions and business dinners, which seats up to 14 guests. We can also offer patio and full buyouts for larger groups - please see the “Events” tab on our website www.emmerhospitality.com for more information.

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