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Emmer & Rye, Austin, TX
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Emmer & Rye

$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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!

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What 3,442 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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.

3,442 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Reagan

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Traci

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Andrea

    New York City

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  6. Kaz

    Key West

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  7. brian

    Vancouver

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Each dish hit the mark in design and execution, from sourdough to dessert. The squash and the gnocochetti were special favourites. Leon at the bar was a pleasure as a server and a tender and all were pros, with a nicely unpretentious style. A bit rushed, perhaps, with the Michelin wave hitting the shore. Kudos to the fine hands on the tiller. Memorable. I might consider reviewing the by-the-glass selection?

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  8. Bronwyn

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, wow, wowie. Everything about our dinner was great; service was perfect, wine was good, and most importantly, food was amazing. Each dish was tasty, and importantly they all stood on their own. Every dish felt special, and they were timed so that we got to enjoy one before moving onto the other. Such an absolute treat!

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  9. Matt

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and fantastic service! Highly recommend.

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  10. Steve

    Austin

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This used to be one of our favorite restaurants, but we’ve been disappointed in the last year or two. The food just seems less interesting. Last night we had the carnitas, one of their featured dishes, and found the meat dry and oily at the same time. Our favorite dish was the oysters, which came with smoked trout roe, and we also like the papardele with wagyu beef. The remaining dishes were just a little boring. 

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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 3442 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 52 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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