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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
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8:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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

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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.
  • 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

  • Breaking Bread Dinner Series: L’Oca d’Oro

    Apr 17, 2025 only
    Join us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Fiore Tedesco of L’Oca d’Oro. Fiore will be serving up some special, one-night-only dishes alongside our standard dinner menu. No preset menu or payment required in advance.

  • Breaking Bread Dinner Series: Uchi

    Apr 30, 2025 only
    Join us as we “break bread” with celebrated chefs from Austin. Our next guest chef is Tyson Cole of Uchi. Tyson 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.

Menu

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What 3,573 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Emmer & Rye in Austin offers a delightful farm-to-table experience with "exceptional" food and a consistently "wonderful" service. Guests rave about the innovative dishes, especially the cacio e pepe and Johnny Cakes. The atmosphere is inviting, and the chef's counter provides a unique dining experience. Reservations are recommended.
3,573 Reviews

  1. Chris

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good meal at E&R. Bar staff super friendly and provided great recommendations. Wagyu chewier than expected and could’ve used some seasoning, but all the other dishes were quite nice, especially the pastas. Definitely recommend.

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  2. Chuck VIP

    Austin49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Consistently excellent food. Actually went alone this time. Sat at the bar and had a very pleasant experience.

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  3. Norby VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emmer & Rye never disappoints. It continues to be one of the best restaurant experiences in all of Texas.

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  4. KristiRose

    San Francisco27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Emmer & Rye never disappoints. The service is always great - the hosts are welcoming and the servers are knowledgeable. We ordered a lot of food so our out of town guests could try a lot - the Cacio e Pepe was of course the fan favorite. The Johnny Cakes, while simple, were also a hit with the fennel relish. We ordered both the cabbage and the broccoli - both were great but the broccoli edged out due to its perfect char. The mushroom chorizo in the Tamal surprised everyone in the best way. The papperdelle and ravioli were as good as we remembered them and we can’t gloss over the bread with the three butters. We also love the focus on sustainability and the passion the staff shows when discussing it.

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  5. Pegah VIP

    Toronto9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I had a higher expectation for Emmer & Rye based on prior reviews, and the overall concept of the restaurant. I would say this was a “just fine” experience. I felt there was a lot of hype about the dishes curated, however, the taste was not over the top - very average when compared to similar dishes at other restaurants. I got the Crudo with red snapper and the Pappardelle. The first was fresh and citrusy. The Pappardelle was good, found it to be on the more buttery and oily side, which took away from the taste of the dish especially the meat and the sauce. Overall, a 4 out of 5. I appreciate the farm to table approach, and service was good.

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  6. John

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some dishes are a little bland, but most are quite good. Pastas are usually a good choice, as is the bread plate and desserts. Cocktails and wines by the glass are usually very good. Service is excellent. Reservations are often required.

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  7. Dana

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Service was great. Table was by the bar which would be our only complaint.

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  8. Daniel

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the pleasure of sitting at the Chef’s Counter to celebrate our anniversary. Would recommend this to anyone who is able! The way the kitchen runs so smoothly and getting to see our food be made in front of us was an unforgettable experience! Not to mention that each dish was better than the last! All of the staff was very kind and knowledgeable!

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  9. Glen

    San Diego7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was okay, plates were not cleared and dishes not really explained.

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  10. William VIP

    Austin27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb food. We enjoyed beef carpaccio & ravioli, and crudo & Berkshire pork (fantastic!).

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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 3573 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 36 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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