Phillip Estrada

Went to Emmer & Rye on a recommendation from a buddy for a nice "date night" out with the wife. The staff was nice and the atmosphere was vibes. We sat at the bar and service was just as good as a table, if not better. Amazing craft cocktails and delicious shareable plates. We had the cacio e pepe and wagyu and the sorbet for dessert. Holy cow the sorbet! Like eating an apple pie that melts in your mouth. Michelin stars are well deserved.

Brennan Russo

Entry: paid valet parking 1st - the bread is an absolute cannot miss. Incredible. I would hold off on the extra ham and cheese it was a bit unnecessary. 2nd - pasta’s - the highlight of the meal all were fresh and made in house. Highly recommend 3rd - mains - the chicken was good, not great, but a very good texas style smoked chicken. Loved this spot, definitely will come back for the bread and pasta. Perfect for a date night!

+1

Chris Wyatt

Emmer & Rye offers visitors a delicious lesson in Austin's culinary craft. The restaurant's reverence for heritage grains, milled in-house, is the soul of its menu. This fanatical approach results in pasta with a profound, nutty flavor and perfect texture that can redefine the dish. Throughout the menu, expert techniques like fermentation add a startling complexity to each thoughtful plate, showcasing a deep commitment to artisanship. This foundational craft is brilliantly complemented by the evening's main event: the roving dim sum-style cart. This unique service turns dinner into a dynamic experience, delivering a parade of spontaneous, off-menu small plates directly to your table. It’s the perfect way for visitors to sample the kitchen's full creativity, creating a sense of discovery that perfectly captures Austin's charm.

+7

Brendan Williams

We had a terrific experience, so I'm a bit surprised by the critical reviews. First of all, the staff couldn't be more attentive. Second, the food was great and in no way overpriced. Our best meal and service combined in 3 days in Austin, which is no small distinction given other great places we ate at.

+1

Shahab Sassan

Dining at Emmer & Rye was an absolute treat from start to finish. Every single dish we tried was cooked to perfection—beautifully presented, thoughtfully balanced, and bursting with flavor. You can tell that the chefs put incredible care and creativity into every plate, highlighting fresh, seasonal ingredients in the best possible way. The service was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, making the whole experience feel seamless and special. The atmosphere is modern yet inviting, perfect for a memorable night out. If you’re in Austin and looking for a place that combines innovative cuisine with flawless execution, Emmer & Rye is a must-visit. It’s the kind of restaurant that reminds you why dining out can be such a remarkable experience.

+7

Shalin Shah

Emmer and Rye was fantastic. We were a group of 5 and got to try several dishes. Particular standouts include the bread, johnnycakes, eggplants (some of the best I’ve ever had!), cacio e Pepe, and grouper. Drinks were stellar - wine choices are great. We got the Matthiasson rose. Well priced at $70 a bottle.

+4

Dirk Singer

Emmer & Rye is a lively and inventive spot on Rainey Street, perfect for an evening of sharing plates and trying new flavors. We sat at the counter, which gave a great view of the kitchen team at work. The menu is designed for sharing, with several small to medium plates that change seasonally. Each dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, and the pace of service was excellent , dishes arrived promptly but without feeling rushed. Staff were friendly, attentive, and happy to answer questions or recommend favorites. This is a very popular place, especially on weekends, so I’d recommend making a reservation in advance. The Rainey Street location adds to the atmosphere. Overall, Emmer & Rye delivers a memorable dining experience with great food, warm service, and a buzzing Austin vibe.

A R

Exceeded my high expectations! All the food was outstanding, particularly the cabbage. I loved the waiters explanations of each dish - helps you to appreciate the ingredients and preparation that goes into each bite. There was a very mild wait for my first dish so they sent over Johnny cakes for free!

Absolutely delicious and well worth the visit! I was recommended to this spot by my hair stylist who is on Rainey Street as well. I went there on my own without a reservation and was seated by the …

A friend and I went to Emmer & Rye for my birthday, just before Christmas. From the moment we arrived, the service was personal and attentive without being cloying or making us feel rushed (especia…

A friend and I went to Emmer & Rye for my birthday, just before Christmas. From the moment we arrived, the service was personal and attentive without being cloying or making us feel rushed (especia…

What a great spot! Got a late night reservation and it was so worth it. We got to try a bunch of small plates and the variety was great. The Emmer & Rye old fashion is the best one in Austin.

We went for our anniversary while in Austin and were very impressed with Emmer & Rye. Loved the food, service and decor. Perfect for a date night.

The food and service were hands down the best ever. I didn't feel rushed at all. The drinks were so good and the sourdough bread is a must!

The drinks were perfection, the bartender was spot on with suggestions and the food was outrageous. Seriously get one of everything. Love the vibe and a great date night spot. Only sorry we waited …

We were visiting Austin with friends and all of us were very impressed. First the decor is minimal but comfortable. The staff were friendly, informative and very attentive. Everything we ordered w…

We were visiting Austin with friends and all of us were very impressed. First the decor is minimal but comfortable. The staff were friendly, informative and very attentive. Everything we ordered…

Our threesome was seated on the patio, and it was a wonderful experience. Our server was professional, cheerful and friendly and gave us some great suggestions. The wine was good and not over price…

Our threesome was seated on the patio, and it was a wonderful experience. Our server was professional, cheerful and friendly and gave us some great suggestions. The wine was good and not over price…

Everything was delicious! We particularly liked the tomato salad, and the homemade sourdough bread with incredible homemade butters. The sorbet was excellent as well.

Everything was delicious! We particularly liked the tomato salad, and the homemade sourdough bread with incredible homemade butters. The sorbet was excellent as well.

What a great place with a wonderful atmosphere. We sat at the chef’s counter which I highly recommend as we loved watching how food was prepared and how efficient their system is. Food is outstandi…

There are lots of great choices in ATX that offer a fantastic dining experience--Emmer & Rye is certainly one of the best. The environment is casual and the service is informed and attentive. Cate…

Visited for a makeshift bachelor party/night of drinks with a few groomsman for a wedding of a UT law grad. We got the recommendation from one of his colleagues who insisted that it was a must try …

Location - at the end of the Rainey strip , lots of paid and some free street parking nearby ambience - fairly large modern, classy , comfortable dining room Service - excellent . Friendly , e…

Location - at the end of the Rainey strip , lots of paid and some free street parking nearby Ambience - fairly large modern, classy , comfortable dining room Service - excellent . Friendly , eff…

Syed Ashrafulla

I recommend going for any punchy starters or any of the hearty mains. For me that means the carpaccio with its use of nuoc cham for tanginess and meatiness was a great appetizer. The snapper with the Hakurei and the crumble had good texture and balance. The akaushi steak was seasoned very well and tender. The carnitas was a really good terrine used as a wrapped taco presentation that I liked. The snapper crudo was missing acid and thus quite boring. The pappardelle used a smoked meat which I get but felt somehow off, like too much smoke? Overall more hits than misses. The vibe of this place is so good especially when sitting outside. So I recommend going, sitting outside if possible, and getting anything that seems strong in flavor.

+16

Not a good experience outside in the cold. There was inadequate heat and nothing blocking a strong wind, making it uncomfortable and ridiculous to try to dine outdoors this past Saturday night: They …

Went here for a date night! We were seated on the patio which was all that was available when reserving a few days ahead. The place was quite crowded and I saw they had to turn away some walk ins. …

drinks, service, and vibes were great. The food was subpar for the price. The sourdough and cacio e pepe were good but the grouper and Berkshire pork were lacking. They weren't bad but they weren't…

Drinks, service, and vibes were great. The food was subpar for the price. The sourdough and cacio e pepe were good but the grouper and Berkshire pork were lacking. They weren't bad but they weren't…

We are seasoned travelers in Europe and the US and we made a reservation due to Michelin recommendation.\nWe were disappointed on getting seated next to the sidewalk where the smoke from passers-by…

We had a reservation but still had to wait for our table despite arriving on time. Parking was also tough and pricey if you used the garage. We were seated at the chef's counter, which was nice, bu…

This place has and varied and interesting menu, and everything was very good. The cacio e pepe and Johnny Cakes stand out. This is the sort of place that demands you order the entire meal at once, w…

This place has and varied and interesting menu, and everything was very good. The cacio e pepe and Johnny cakes stand out. This is the sort of place that demands you order the entire meal at once,…

Not great for us. Table by the street had smoke drifting in from passes by. The dishes we ordered came out randomly. Food was generally very good. Seems like the kitchen could not Keep up with the s…

Not great for us. Table by the street had smoke drifting in from passes by. The dishes we ordered came out randomly. food was generally very good. Seems like the kitchen could not Keep up with the…

An excellent dinner but should be for the price. And it was. The drinks, food, and service were all top notch. Certainly skipped the appetizers at $20...Austin is expensive though.

An excellent dinner but should be for the price. And it was. The drinks, food, and service were all top notch. Certainly skipped the appetizers at $20...Austin is expensive though.

An excellent dinner but should be for the price. And it was. The drinks, food, and service were all top notch. Certainly skipped the appetizers at $20...Austin is expensive though.

madeleine parmele

my boyfriend and i came here for our one year anniversary because we love to try all the michelin rated restaurants for special occasions, and we felt very let down by our experience. they started off sitting us 15 minutes late for our reservation, and then brought us 2 dishes we did not order, one that wasn’t even mentioned during our talk with the waitress while figuring out what all to get, and then we ended up feeling so bad about it, even though it wasn’t any fault of our own, we told them they didn’t have to give us the last dish that we actually ordered, even though it’s the one we really wanted. Thankfully they comped the two incorrect pastas and gave us a free cacio e pepe card that we probably won’t be using unfortunately. The food however was pretty good, our favorite being the cacio e pepe and johnny cakes, i didn’t like the ravioli that we didn’t order, but ended up eating, at all; the crudo was good but i feel all crudo taste pretty much the same for us so it wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. the rigatoni we didn’t order was good, just not what we wanted, i only ended up trying one piece of the pasta. overall the least desirable experience we’ve had at any of the michelin rated places, probably won’t come back because we left feeling so awkward and like they were annoyed with us even though we did nothing wrong.

BSK

The place did not particularly stand out. Many of the dishes I tried shared a similar flavor profile, primarily salt and pepper. However, the bread and butter were quite nice. We ordered a majority of the dishes recommended by other reviewers, and they were just average. The service, on the other hand, was commendable.

Noodle Man

Long story short: not worth it for the cost. Crudo was tasty. Oysters had too much going on with them where you couldn’t even tell there was an oyster underneath. Mushroom pasta was delicious and creamy ! Texas Wagyu was good but… $70 for 6 medallions?! Not worth it. Overall food was pretty good but just not worth the prices. Ambiance and service was nothing above average either. Skip.

Emmer & Rye was lively for a Wednesday night. We waited about 15 minutes for our drinks, but the Reverie and Pirex were both excellent. The farm greens salad had too much dressing for our taste and…

Emmer & Rye was lively for a Wednesday night. We waited about 15 minutes for our drinks, but the Reverie and Pirex were both excellent. The farm greens salad had too much dressing for our taste and…

Emmer & Rye was lively for a Wednesday night. We waited about 15 minutes for our drinks, but the Reverie and Pirex were both excellent. The farm greens salad had too much dressing for our taste and…

I really wanted to love this place, and while there were some highlights, the service and price point didn't make it worth it for me. Our server was friendly, but his recommendation for ordering didn…

atmosphere: Nice ambient.\n\nServices: Great.\n\nSpirit: Great Old Fashion with the sweet side on it. I love your Old Fashion.\n\nFood Delivery Order: Too many carb served consecutively. Proteins s…

I would summarize as good not great. \n\nWith so many incredible options in town, it's was a bit of a let down. There was no "wow" bite of food that you would expect with the accolades (and the pri…

Overall rating 3. server was very personable and friendly but paid poor attention to detail. Silverware and plates were not changed out between courses. Though the order was placed all at once, all…

This was my second time at this restaurant and I would say I am not sure unfortunately if I will be back. Upon arrival I had to wait 10-15 minutes before my table was ready although I had a reserva…

Interesting flavors and presentation, but this experience is not for everyone. Quite expensive, and after having dined in fine establishments across Europe and the U.S., I wouldn’t put this on my l…

Insufferable. Everything about it was ridiculous. Not in a good way. Outside service staff vaping in the curb. Unnecessary table service- and her hair was down and she was in jeans. But our waitress wore a Carhart apron? Come on. And bread table service at a table where a patron has Celiac? Jeez. Up to the chef when plates come out? So the bread didn’t come out to soak up the carpaccio. How stupid. We had a reservation for 12 but they refused to put our tables in a line because otherwise they would charge us a set menu. So we had our backs to our friends. Then they put a gratuity on our table and not theirs. Then the bathrooms… podcasts in the toilets, communal sinks. All things dumb. I get it, you got a nod from Michelin, good for you. But I don’t remember ever getting such bad service. I am a chef educator and I would bring my students here to identify all the terrible service points of this place. The food was fine. Carpaccio was great, parpadelle was rolled unevenly. Chicken was moist but way too smoky to eat it all. One of the worst experiences I’ve had eating in Austin.

vedant mahajan

I rarely leave bad reviews, and I never expected to write one for a Michelin-starred restaurant, but this experience was shockingly poor. Within minutes of ordering, we were told the restaurant was out of fish. Fine. We reordered, only to be told they were also out of chicken. For a menu with just 4–5 main entrées, being out of two primary proteins is unacceptable, especially at this level. I don’t eat beef or pork, so I was effectively left with no real choice and forced to order cacio e pepe by default. I ordered a side of mushrooms to at least add a vegetable to the meal, only to be told they were out of mushrooms as well. The sourdough bread arrived 30–40 minutes after our drinks, wasn’t warm, and was entirely average at best, nothing close to what you’d expect from a restaurant of this reputation. Then came the sweet potato tamal, which was honestly below average. I appreciate creativity and new flavor combinations, but this simply didn’t work. It was so unpleasant that it’s the first time in a long while I’ve left food untouched on the plate. Running out of multiple core menu items, long delays, uninspired execution, and genuinely bad dishes made this the worst fine-dining experience I’ve had. It’s honestly hard to believe this restaurant holds a Michelin star. Deeply disappointing and not worth the hype.