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Emmer & Rye
Visa Dining Collection
$50 and over
American
51 Rainey St., #110, Austin, TX 78701
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2 people
May 3, 2025
May 2025
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7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Innovative
- Great for creative cocktails
Why they're an Icon
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 styleCasual Elegant
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesAmerican, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
- Hours of operationDinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Private party facilitiesWe 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.
- Delivery & takeout
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Cross streetRiver St.
- Parking detailsStreet 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Breaking Bread Dinner Series: Thai Fresh
May 15, 2025 onlyJoin us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Jam Sanitchat of Thai Fresh. Jam will be serving up some special, one-night-only dishes alongside our standard dinner menu. No preset menu or pre-payment required in advance.Breaking Bread Dinner Series: Jacques Pépin
May 22, 2025 onlyJacques Pépin has been an inspiration to generations of chefs. In this special Breaking Bread, we are celebrating his 90th birthday and fundraising for the Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) as part of the 90/90 Dinner Series. The 90/90 Dinner Series is the JPF’s first national fundraising campaign with the goal to raise a record amount of funds to advance the JPF’s mission of improving lives through culinary education. More information can be found at www.celebratejacques.org. Join Tavel Bristol Joseph and Kevin Fink as they return to Emmer & Rye for one night to honor the culinary legend.Breaking Bread Dinner Series: Dai Due
Jun 26, 2025 onlyJoin us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Janie Ramirez of Dai Due. Janie will be serving up some special, one-night-only dishes alongside our standard dinner menu. No preset menu or pre-payment required in advance.
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Emmer & Rye offers an exceptional dining experience with a focus on "unique and delicious" dishes, particularly its pastas and sourdough bread. The atmosphere is vibrant, and service is attentive, enhancing the overall experience. The restaurant is celebrated for its "innovative and fresh" menu, making it a top choice in Austin for special occasions.
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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 4.6 stars by 3593 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Experiences are available.
51 Rainey St., #110, Austin, TX 78701
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetRiver St.
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Hours of operationDinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesAmerican, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsStreet 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 optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Delivery & takeout
- Website
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesWe 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.