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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
7:00 PM
Booked 81 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 Dinner Series: Thai Fresh

    May 15, 2025 only
    Join 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 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.

What 3,591 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 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.

3,591 Reviews
  1. Anita VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding food. Unusual preparations that were delicious! Sat at the bar & ate. Only negative observation: didn’t like the open doorway to the bathroom visible from our seats while dining.

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  2. Matthew

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the chefs counter and it was an awesome experience.

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  3. Ellie VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most unique food experience! Best sourdough bread and pasta in town.

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  4. Briana

    Dallas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is such a vibe. The staff was excellent with their suggestions and descriptions of the food. Drinks were phenomenal! Very well made and worth every penny. Our biggest critiques were the portion sizes (but they are on par unfortunately with other places in their price range) and we were not a fan of the carnitas. They had good flavor but the texture with the sweet potatoes took away from the dish. Overall this is definitely a special occasions place I would visit again! 

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  5. Emma

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience start to finish! Would highly recommend.

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  6. Stephen VIP

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Bar service was a bit slow! I did enjoy and will be back.

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  7. Kelley

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was awesome! Waiter was knowledgeable and recommended fabulous dishes. The food was phenomenal and loved every bite!

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  8. Benno

    Houston30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a great dining experience and we so enjoyed the food, the staff, and the energy of a wonderful evening!

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  9. Greg

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Usually an awesome experience. Server was a bit rude, but still a great place to eat and have a drink. Can’t beat the ambiance.

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  10. Jose Maria VIP

    Mexico City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we tried from tue fetuccine to the carnitas and chocolate chips for dessert were outstanding!

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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 3591 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
7:00 PM
Booked 81 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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