Terrible experience at Ember and Rye. Everything but the Johnny cakes and the Diet Coke was a total disappointment. The chef went completely overboard with the salt and spices—every dish felt like an assault on my taste buds. It took over an hour to get our food, and when it finally arrived, it was absolutely terrible. Easily the worst meal I’ve ever had. Zero stars if I could. Save your time and money—skip this place!
Eric Kosciusko
We came to Austin for a quick family visit. We were able to get a later reservation to Emmer and Rye, last minute. We sampled the majority of their small and mid plate options. EVERYTHING WAS INCREDIBLE. The staff work as a great team. Extremely knowledgeable and very outgoing / friendly. A must stop when we come back again. Thank you for a special night.
Daniel Drumm
My date and I were only told via text message just before we arrived that we were relegated to the patio. I guess we were not VIP enough. It was 6pm and Austin was 98F with 90% humidity. For a pasta place. I protested then left. Crazy that a Michelin star place would learn zero lessons from a show like The Bear on doing stuff like that. Unless you are also connected in the right circles best to avoid. Yes they pay for Youtube influencers to talk them up but they may put you down.
Shannon Rebecca
We went here straight from the courthouse after getting married, and we couldn't have picked a better place. The food was incredible, of course, but it was actually the care of the staff that made this restaurant stand out. I had put in my reservation that we were coming from the courthouse, and starting hours before our reservation when I was texted that they couldn't wait to celebrate with us, to the complimentary wine, to the gift they provided us of a framed menu of exactly what we had on our wedding night...truly above and beyond care that blew us away. Thank you for all you do and for making our night feel so special.
Mackenzie Roberts
Everything was incredible! From the sourdough bread to the PB&J (absolutely do not skip this). We were so impressed with everything! The carnitas and the pappardelle were both outstanding as well.
N R
Simply wonderful. Excellent staff, great attention to detail and to customer service. Second time and must say as always, very memorable. And I am picky: E&R is just exceptional (though I may recommend a better drinks mixologist 😉). Highly recommend!
Scott Finke
We couldn’t say enough great things about our experience here while visiting Austin. Everything from the service, drinks, food, and atmosphere (once you’re inside) was all fantastic!
Reuben Ramirez
I recently dined at Emmer & Rye, and while the experience had some high points, it ultimately left me a bit underwhelmed. The food was well-prepared, and our waiter—though not particularly attentive—was helpful when we had questions about the menu. Unfortunately, the service overall missed the mark. Our appetizers arrived before our drinks, which disrupted the flow of the meal and signaled some disorganization in the front-of-house.
One surprising and disappointing aspect of the evening was the restaurant’s decision to allow a patron to bring in a dog that was clearly a pet and not a service animal. It wasn’t wearing a vest or behaving in any way that suggested it was trained for assistance. In a dining environment that prides itself on thoughtful presentation and quality ingredients, it felt out of place—and honestly, unsanitary.
Corbyn Britsch
server was sweet, but took our drink orders and then had to go and find her to be able to order our food…. the food flavor was good, but was cold when it finally came out. the chicken took 45 minutes to come, by the time it came, we were full so had to get it to go. the manager had an attitude with us when you could clearly tell we were frustrated. we will not be returning to say the least.
John Turner
We were really looking forward to our first visit, but are not likely to return. First: the noise was much like Rainey Street outside. It was very difficult to have table conversation -- my sound level meter consistently showed above 80db. Perhaps the vibe is 'lively?' Second: how can the bar not know how to make a mojito? The most basic element is muddled mint, not a sprig of 2 mint leaves carelessly stuck in a daiquiry after it is mixed. Probably they are aiming at a much different audience than us.
Good food, original recipes, excellent pastas and overall variety. Did not like the vibes, kinda buzzy and cafeteria-lile setup. Farm-to-table promise is delivered but a couple of dishes weren't working. It was good, not great, went there with high expectations of Hestia-like experience just more casual but it wasn't it, plus slow service.
Kelsey Kirkpatrick
Overall, such a unique spot and concept. I love the fact so much of the food was sourced from central Texas. However, I was only in town for one night and had really high expectations for the food and it didn’t quite hit the mark for me – a lot of the food I had was something I could make at home, and with the same quality. Amazing vibes as an overall restaurant, especially in the bar area!
Matt Streicher
Michelin rated, wonderful food.
Sunny Ardizzoni
We just celebrated our anniversary here, and the staff at Emmer and Rye made it so special! The food was phenomenal - so unique and so much attention to detail. The staff is really what made it so special! Shay was our waiter and really took care of us. He was so knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions. The pacing of the meal was great, too. Definitely recommend! We will be back for sure.
Leo Cashin
From the moment we pulled up to valet, everything about our night at Emmer & Rye was incredible. The hostesses, the servers, the bartenders, the kitchen, and the GM - everyone went above and beyond to make the night special. They absolutely live up to their Michelin star.
We sat at the chef’s counter, and if you have the chance to do it, book it. Watching the kitchen work with so much care and precision was an experience on its own. We’re still talking about our meal - especially the pappardelle pasta, the Berkshire pork, and the PB&J dessert - easily some of the best dishes we’ve had in Austin.
A huge thank you to Isabelle for her amazing service and Valentina for taking such good care of us. You both made the night even more memorable.
Thank you to the whole Emmer & Rye team - can’t wait to come back.
Terrible experience at Ember and Rye. Everything but the Johnny cakes and the Diet Coke was a total disappointment. The chef went completely overboard with the salt and spices—every dish felt like an assault on my taste buds. It took over an hour to get our food, and when it finally arrived, it was absolutely terrible. Easily the worst meal I’ve ever had. Zero stars if I could. Save your time and money—skip this place!
We came to Austin for a quick family visit. We were able to get a later reservation to Emmer and Rye, last minute. We sampled the majority of their small and mid plate options. EVERYTHING WAS INCREDIBLE.
The staff work as a great team. Extremely knowledgeable and very outgoing / friendly. A must stop when we come back again. Thank you for a special night.
My date and I were only told via text message just before we arrived that we were relegated to the patio. I guess we were not VIP enough. It was 6pm and Austin was 98F with 90% humidity. For a pasta place. I protested then left. Crazy that a Michelin star place would learn zero lessons from a show like The Bear on doing stuff like that. Unless you are also connected in the right circles best to avoid. Yes they pay for Youtube influencers to talk them up but they may put you down.
We went here straight from the courthouse after getting married, and we couldn't have picked a better place. The food was incredible, of course, but it was actually the care of the staff that made this restaurant stand out. I had put in my reservation that we were coming from the courthouse, and starting hours before our reservation when I was texted that they couldn't wait to celebrate with us, to the complimentary wine, to the gift they provided us of a framed menu of exactly what we had on our wedding night...truly above and beyond care that blew us away. Thank you for all you do and for making our night feel so special.
Everything was incredible! From the sourdough bread to the PB&J (absolutely do not skip this). We were so impressed with everything! The carnitas and the pappardelle were both outstanding as well.
Simply wonderful. Excellent staff, great attention to detail and to customer service. Second time and must say as always, very memorable. And I am picky: E&R is just exceptional (though I may recommend a better drinks mixologist 😉). Highly recommend!
We couldn’t say enough great things about our experience here while visiting Austin. Everything from the service, drinks, food, and atmosphere (once you’re inside) was all fantastic!
I recently dined at Emmer & Rye, and while the experience had some high points, it ultimately left me a bit underwhelmed. The food was well-prepared, and our waiter—though not particularly attentive—was helpful when we had questions about the menu. Unfortunately, the service overall missed the mark. Our appetizers arrived before our drinks, which disrupted the flow of the meal and signaled some disorganization in the front-of-house.
One surprising and disappointing aspect of the evening was the restaurant’s decision to allow a patron to bring in a dog that was clearly a pet and not a service animal. It wasn’t wearing a vest or behaving in any way that suggested it was trained for assistance. In a dining environment that prides itself on thoughtful presentation and quality ingredients, it felt out of place—and honestly, unsanitary.
server was sweet, but took our drink orders and then had to go and find her to be able to order our food…. the food flavor was good, but was cold when it finally came out. the chicken took 45 minutes to come, by the time it came, we were full so had to get it to go. the manager had an attitude with us when you could clearly tell we were frustrated. we will not be returning to say the least.
We were really looking forward to our first visit, but are not likely to return. First: the noise was much like Rainey Street outside. It was very difficult to have table conversation -- my sound level meter consistently showed above 80db. Perhaps the vibe is 'lively?' Second: how can the bar not know how to make a mojito? The most basic element is muddled mint, not a sprig of 2 mint leaves carelessly stuck in a daiquiry after it is mixed. Probably they are aiming at a much different audience than us.
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Good food, original recipes, excellent pastas and overall variety. Did not like the vibes, kinda buzzy and cafeteria-lile setup. Farm-to-table promise is delivered but a couple of dishes weren't working. It was good, not great, went there with high expectations of Hestia-like experience just more casual but it wasn't it, plus slow service.
Overall, such a unique spot and concept. I love the fact so much of the food was sourced from central Texas. However, I was only in town for one night and had really high expectations for the food and it didn’t quite hit the mark for me – a lot of the food I had was something I could make at home, and with the same quality. Amazing vibes as an overall restaurant, especially in the bar area!
Michelin rated, wonderful food.
We just celebrated our anniversary here, and the staff at Emmer and Rye made it so special! The food was phenomenal - so unique and so much attention to detail. The staff is really what made it so special! Shay was our waiter and really took care of us. He was so knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions. The pacing of the meal was great, too. Definitely recommend! We will be back for sure.
From the moment we pulled up to valet, everything about our night at Emmer & Rye was incredible. The hostesses, the servers, the bartenders, the kitchen, and the GM - everyone went above and beyond to make the night special. They absolutely live up to their Michelin star.
We sat at the chef’s counter, and if you have the chance to do it, book it. Watching the kitchen work with so much care and precision was an experience on its own. We’re still talking about our meal - especially the pappardelle pasta, the Berkshire pork, and the PB&J dessert - easily some of the best dishes we’ve had in Austin.
A huge thank you to Isabelle for her amazing service and Valentina for taking such good care of us. You both made the night even more memorable.
Thank you to the whole Emmer & Rye team - can’t wait to come back.
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