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Emmer & Rye

$50 and over
American
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Emmer & Rye

4.7
$50 and over
American
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

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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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve @ Emmer & Rye

    Dec 31, 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!

Menu

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What 3,452 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emmer & Rye offers a "sophisticated culinary experience" that perfectly balances fine dining with approachability. Guests rave about the "mind-boggling food and wine," inventive pastas, and unique small plates. The welcoming staff and "fantastic ambiance" make every visit special. Highlights include the Cacio e Pepe, Johnny Cakes, and sourdough.

3,452 Reviews

  1. Lauren

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is pretty and doesn't feel crowded or loud. The three of us shared the broccoli, bread/butter/cheese/jam, ravioli, papardelle, and pork, and 2 desserts (crepes cake and chocolate chips). The broccoli, bread, and pasta dishes were outstanding. The pork was very good and interesting, but some parts were a bit dry and we were not fans of the peas. The desserts were good but not our favorites, and we wouldn't order them again. Overall a lovely meal for the cost. Would recommend.

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  2. Siri

    Austin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, consistent as usual. Love the pastas and use of lots of seasonal veggies. Cocktails were also great, and we got some complimentary bubbles as we were celebrating. The only mark on the evening was it took us 15 minutes to get seated because they were trying to move as many outdoors reservations indoors, but that was understandable and great they did that for the other customers.

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  3. michael

    Fayetteville

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best brocoli and fish dish EVER. HALEY AT THE BAR MAKES A PERFECT VESPER MARTINI. The servers were knowledgeable and helpful. Deservs a STAR. ELWOOD.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great. We are five shared dishes (including a dessert) and the quality was stupendous. The server was excellent and knowledgeable on wine pairings. This restaurant does deserve its Michelin accolades.

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  5. Andrew

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Wry poor service. Did not like a few dishes as well.

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  6. Deonna

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Compact but excellent menu with exceptional quality and great service. Staff was friendly and well informed about the dishes and drinks. Accommodating to dietary needs which makes their customer feel valued.

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  7. Laura

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The creativity of the menu was delightful and the attentiveness of the service was outstanding. Highlights were the Johnny Cakes and the Cacio de Pepe. And of course, the sourdough service. The tilefish was beautifully prepared. An enjoyable experience.

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  8. Kevin

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overhyped. Just okay. All the small plates tasted the same.

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  9. inna

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was very salty. It all looked pretty but did not taste good.

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  10. Cliff

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic and loved the space. Didn’t have the best service experience based on the level of the food. One dish we ordered never arrived but got charged for. It was easily corrected but a bit of a bummer.

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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 3452 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Emmer & Rye restaurant

Emmer & Rye

4.7
$50 and over
American
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 62 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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