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Emmer & Rye, Austin, TX
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Emmer & Rye

$50 and over
American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
9:30 PM
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

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 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 x Matthiasson Wines

    $200.00 per person

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    Join 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 only
    Join 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 only
    Join 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 3,555 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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!"
3,555 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant I’ve been to. Dishes are intricate and unique but not overwhelming. Amazing service, kind staff. Will be dining here again!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu was spectacular. Every single flavor as described was there. Truly, one of the better restaurants we’ve eaten at this year. Would recommend 100%. We’ll go again.

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  3. Rebecca VIP

    Austin50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t have had a better place to celebrate a birthday: fabulous interesting food; informed , experienced and helpful staff (Shea’s recommendations were all spot on). In brief a great experience from first to last

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Some dishes were better than others. The staff was nice.

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  5. Michael VIP

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Austin. New menu all the time

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and contemporary food. Papardelle with Ragu and cabbage have been my favorites.

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  7. Jennifer

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my 3rd experience with Emmer & Rye and I'll definitely be back. The food is spectacular. The service is wonderful. It is very pricey.

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  8. Reagan VIP

    Austin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place to go with friends or family so that you can order several things and all share! There are so many yummy options.

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  9. Kris

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and people! The cabbage and ragu were out of this world.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the waygu pasta is amazing. all the food was. i loveeee this place

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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 3555 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 63 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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