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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 54 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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.
  • 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

  • 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: Veracruz

    Aug 7, 2025 only
    Join us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Reyna Vasquez of Veracruz. Reyna 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: Pecan Square Cafe

    Oct 9, 2025 only
    Join us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Chelsea Fadda of Pecan Square Cafe. Chelsea 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 3,657 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emmer & Rye delights with "stunning presentation" and "fantastic food," featuring standout dishes like the Cacio e Pepe and homemade sourdough. Guests praise the "warm, welcoming" service and "great ambiance." While some find dishes "underwhelming," the restaurant consistently offers a "unique culinary journey" with a focus on local ingredients.
3,657 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding! Our waitress accidentally dropped all our plates when clearing the table for the last time, but everyone got away unscathed! Im sure she was mortified, but it was really not a big deal for us. Food is amazing & we found out the chefs are delightful back there & always excited to tell staff about their daily dishes! Had a lovely time as always! Highly recommend!

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  2. enid

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food with stunning presentation! The Japanese Eggplant with figs was a favorite. Isabel was an outstanding, friendly waitress. Entire staff was warm, welcoming, and checked in often!

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  3. Haden

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful anniversary with them last night! Fantastic food and superb service. We will be back again.

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  4. Sarah

    Dublin4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing overall, compared to previous visits. Food was average. Waiter not very knowledgable. Overpriced.

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  5. Murtuza

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, vibes, ambiance and value. We will definitely be adding Emmer and Rye to our list of restaurants we will go back to on a regular basis!

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  6. Daniel

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Emmer & Rye. The food was amazing and the service even better. The carpaccio was the best we've ever had. Tried three of the pastas and the waguy bolognese was fantastic. Thanks for a really memorable evening for the whole family.

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  7. Hillary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spectacular! Impeccable service as well.

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  8. Kailey

    Texas Panhandle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kate in the bar area was amazing and treated us like queens! Food was amazing, we will definitely be back!

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  9. Robert

    Austin20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service, but way too noisy!! Dining area seemed too crowded which did not help.

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  10. Jacqueline

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone is always incredible! I love this place and highly recommend it!

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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 3657 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 54 times today
Experiences are available.
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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
  • 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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