Emmer & Rye

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   Jonathan

   New York City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   On top of a subpar NYE Pre Fixe menu, the pacing of the food and the service given was not conducive to a fun time overall. Furthermore, they decided to charge a 20% auto-gratuity that calculated tip after tax. When I brought it up, they didn’t do anything about it to apologize.
   

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   Rick

   Austin

   15 reviews

   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Service felt rushed! They want you to order everything upfront. Of course, doing that our appetizer came out before our bottle of wine was even delivered to the table. We waited approximately 10 minutes for our appetizer to cool waiting on our bottle of wine. And then, of course, before we even finished our appetizer or entrée came out. That was my concern with ordering everything upfront, 90% of the time this is what happens. You do feel rushed. We didn't even finish half the bottle of wine by the time we finished our entrée and took the rest of the wine back with us to our hotel. And enjoy the evening at the bar there. Absolutely fantastic food. The whole staff works together, trying to rush the tables in and out to get the tables turned. And then doing so it rushes your evening and of course feels like you're being rushed through your meal. And then like I said once again, majority of the time it's done like that food, overlaps, etc. We made reservations well in advance looking forward to the evening, doing our staycation in town. We will eat at the barn next time or they don't rush you! The food is fantastic, but sitting at the tables you will feel rushed. I saw that with the guest around me too. Sad to take such an amazing restaurant that has done so well over the years and turn it into a tourist spot trying to turn tables. So if you're looking for an evening, where you can enjoy the evening having a bottle of wine and maybe two throughout your dinner with appetizers that are fantastic and entrées that are amazing, this is not the place for you.
   

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   Brett

   VIP

   Western NC

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent menu. Our waitress provided great recommendations and service. We shared many of the items from the menu. All were excellent. Highly recommend
   

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   Carl

   VIP

   Denver

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stellar menu and amazing service! Johnny cakes, butter trio with sourdough, pappardelle, and cacio e pepe were all amazing! My cut of wagyu was a bit tough but the potato mousse accompaniment was marvelous. Will definitely go back! I recommend sitting at the counter to see the kitchen operation at work!
   

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   Kevin

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely incredible experience. The caviar was excellent
   

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   Jared

   VIP

   Austin

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect dining experience. More than just a meal. It was exceptional, from the service to the food. Highly recommend for a nice, comfortably upscale special night out. Or just a Friday night dinner with your loved one or friends.
   

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   Kris

   VIP

   Houston

   50 reviews

   5.0

   50 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a fabulous evening celebrating our anniversary at Emmer & Rye! Sarah was the penultimate server. Her recommendations were spot on. The wagyu carpaccio, broccoli, and pappardelle with smoked wagyu were out of this world! This place is a neighborhood gem!!!
   

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   Ana María

   VIP

   Houston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing! The wagyu carpaccio was absolutely delicious, and the homemade focaccia was outstanding—definitely a highlight. Overall, our experience was very good, and we would definitely return. My only issue was with the pappardelle. The menu didn’t mention anything about it being spicy, but for me, it was extremely spicy, which was disappointing. For dessert, we tried the chocolate chips, but it was my least favorite dish—quite unusual and not to my taste.
   

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   Camille

   Dallas

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was AMAZING and extremely unique. We went here for a birthday dinner and tried about seven different dishes. Every single one was fantastic. There is an extensive wine/cocktail menu. The ambiance is relaxed but upscale. Will absolutely return.
   

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    lauren

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Love this place, authentic italian made from scratch pasta and good wine !
    

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