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Emmer & Rye, Austin, TX
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Emmer & Rye

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$50 and over
American
51 Rainey St., #110, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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

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 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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Breaking Bread Dinner Series: Jacques Pépin

    May 22, 2025 only
    Jacques 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 only
    Join 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.
  • Breaking Bread Dinner Series: Veracruz

    Aug 7, 2025 only
    Join us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Reyna Vasquez of Veracruz. Reyna will be serving up some special, one-night-only dishes alongside our standard dinner menu. No preset menu or pre-payment required in advance.

What 3,609 people are saying

Emmer & Rye reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emmer & Rye is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "fantastic service," making it a standout dining destination in Austin. The atmosphere is vibrant yet comfortable, and the "cacio e pepe" and "sourdough bread" are must-tries. While some find the service a bit rushed, the overall experience is "exceptional" and perfect for special occasions.
3,609 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really a triumph with amazing flavors and textures. Portion sizes were perfect to be able share and sample 4 or 5 dishes and not feel stuffed. Hailey gave excellent services and was very easy to talk to. All staff were very friendly. Can’t wait to visit ATX again and have another delicious meal

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  2. David

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have to say that enjoyed the service and ambience, but the food was underwhelming. All the dishes were too salty and all had one note of buttery and savory, with not many complimentary dishes that were acidic and bright to balance the meal.

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  3. Amanda VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Was a complete culinary journey.

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  4. Rhae Chell

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just lovely… we live across the street and will make this our new “go to” place for pasta… just wish they had a happy hour!!

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  5. Marybeth VIP

    Austin37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. The atmosphere is comfortable and allows for conversations at the table without having to interfere with others.

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  6. Courtney

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team at E&R are experts in the field of hospitality! Trey’s service was amazing, and the support staff that was dropping off food and drinks were so friendly and knowledgeable! All of the food was delicious, we had a great time! Thank you Chef Alexa and team!

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  7. Taylor VIP

    Austin4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was great but food was not at all. As an appetizer, we had the beef carpaccio which was delightful. Our next course was the gnocchetti. The flavor was awful and it honestly felt like Mac & cheese out of the box from a pasta texture perspective. We were honest with the waitress and she was kind enough to sub it out for the cacio e pepe (and ended up not charging for it either. 5 stars in that area). The cacio e pepe was ok, pretty standard to others I've had but it was very salty. We also had the French ravioli. The presentation was amazing! The flavor was fantastic. But a quarter of the dish was served cold and the rest of it only lukewarm. Lastly, we had the grouper. Again very salty and flavor was not overly appetizing. We didn't finish the dish. A nice night out with my wife but probably won't be back any time soon.

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  8. Roger

    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food wasn’t that good over hyped… good to try but wouldn’t go back

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  9. katie VIP

    Dallas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the chefs counter and got to see all the action play out. Dishes were incredible from the carpaccio to the PB & J dessert! Highly recommend!

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  10. Jessica

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Best cacio e pepe I've had in years Awesome service.

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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 3609 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Emmer & Rye

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    River St.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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