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4.6
- 4.6Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.3Value
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Emmer & Rye
$50 and over
American
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 22, 2025
11:30 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.
Dining areas
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 x Matthiasson Wines
$200.00 per person
Mar 27, 2025 onlyJoin us for an evening with six-time James Beard Award nominee, and Food & Wine Magazine Winemaker of the Year, Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson Wines. We will discuss sustainability, and explore featured wine pairings alongside a multi-course dinner. Seating will be communal, on the patio, beginning at 6:30.Breaking Bread Dinner Series: OKO
Apr 3, 2025 onlyJoin us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Harold Villarosa of OKO. He will be serving up some special, one-night-only dishes alongside our standard dinner menu. No preset menu or payment required in advance.Breaking Bread Dinner Series: L’Oca d’Oro
Apr 17, 2025 onlyJoin us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Fiore Tedesco of L’Oca d’Oro. Fiore will be serving up some special, one-night-only dishes alongside our standard dinner menu. No preset menu or payment required in advance.
What 3,556 people are saying
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Review summary
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Emmer & Rye offers an exceptional dining experience in Austin with "phenomenal food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the innovative, farm-to-table menu featuring standout dishes like cacio e pepe and sourdough bread. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it perfect for special occasions. "Highly recommended!"
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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 3556 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 22, 2025
11:30 PM
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.