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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 53 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • 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
    (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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    51 Rainey St., #110, Austin, TX 78701
  • 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

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Experiences

  • Friends in Town featuring Roots Southern Table

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 31, 2025 only
    We're thrilled to open our doors and kitchen to our friend chef Tiffany Derry of Roots Southern Table, all the way from Dallas. Seating 1: 6:00 – 6:15 PM Seating 2: 8:00 – 8:15 PM Join us for a 5-course collaboration dinner combining Chef Tiffany's Roots and Radici cuisine with the signature Emmer & Rye Style. This will be a meal you won't forget. Friends in Town, a dining series by OpenTable x Visa, allows guests to experience collaborations between two chefs from different cities creating unique, limited-time menus. Access to tickets will be available for eligible Visa credit cards through the Visa Dining Collection on OpenTable. Terms and conditions apply*.
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  • 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: SushibyScratch Restaurants

    Jul 10, 2025 only
    Join us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Margarita Kallas-Lee of SushibyScratch. Margarita will be serving up some special, one-night-only dishes alongside our standard dinner menu. No preset menu or pre-payment required in advance.

Menu

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What 3,638 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 offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about its inventive dishes, especially the "best cacio e pepe" and "fantastic pastas." The ambiance is inviting, making it perfect for special occasions. While service is generally praised, occasional slow moments are noted. Overall, it's a must-visit in Austin.
3,638 Reviews

  1. sarah VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing gem, I can't believe it's taken me so long to try!! The sourdough and butter and the Cacio Pepe are hands down best I've had - and that's after a recent trip to Italy! The tamal was not good. Looking forward to trying new menus too! Service was a bit awkward with descriptions & timing but food was excellent overall.

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  2. Josh

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Meal, Thank you!! Bread was outstanding, top to bottom great meal!

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  3. Alicia VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at Emmer & Rye! The service was friendly and attentive with great attention to detail. The flavors that come together in every dish are really unique and so tasty! We built on a couple of our faves - the Wagyu Bavette and Cacio & Pepe and added the cabbage, focaccia and tamal. The cabbage and the Tamal were surprise standouts. A great dinner!

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  4. Melanie VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything we ordered. Our server did a great job in identifying what was shareable

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  5. alexis VIP

    San Antonio8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cole(I am sorry if I misspelled his name)and leon were amazing! first time at Emmer and Rye and the vibe was just perfect. even thought we were just there for snacks, everything was 20/10! most definitely will be back for the full on experience:)

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  6. alanmykal

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the moment we walked in was amazing, the hospitality is on another level, and the well thought out cocktail selection was spot on. I could spend all day…scratch that all year raving about how great the food was. 10/10 recommend this establishment.

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  7. Sally

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience The entire staff was incredible. Food was delicious. Food was incredible. A really enjoyable experience

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  8. Chloe VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food!!!! The paperdelle was the best dish in opinion. The noodles truly just melt in your mouth. If you do, however, want an appetizer or a starter I would suggest the bread board. The bread and the three butters were truly an experience. The explanation was top-tier, and presentation was 10 out of 10. It was a great experience overall and the bread was not disappointing as it is their homemade sourdough for the last decade. Overall it was wonderful! The staff were amazing and great environment!

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  9. michael

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience and the wait staff was great. The effort put forth for the food and experience were top notch but we felt like the food was lacking in a particular way. Simple ingredients dressed up to be “fancy” dishes that were just okay. I guess the prices just didn’t reflect the quality of the dishes.

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  10. Tony

    San Antonio9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall Great experience from top to bottom. The food portions are good sized and the flavors are spot on and unique. Their “bread service” is something that you don’t see everyday. 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 3638 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 53 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
    Order direct
  • 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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