Emmer & Rye

We went here for my wife's birthday. Overall, the restaurant experience was great. The atmosphere/vibe was on point. The open kitchen allowed you to see the quality and care that was put into each plate. And the service was some of the best you'll ever have. I will say, for some reason I just wasn't the biggest fan of the main dishes I ordered (the pork chop, and chicken). I completed each dish, I just felt like I've had better for cheaper. I guess it didn't live up to my expectations. I didn't try the wagyu and maybe that's where I went wrong. I would love to go back again and give the wagyu a try. Strangely.. I felt like the zucchini, the snapper, the noodles, and the sour dough bread were the best parts of my meal! The sour dough bread especially!! I want to go back and try the wagyu...I'll update my review afterwards.

I've never had a bad meal here and while it's on the pricier side, I really feel like the value is high. I always leave feeling surprised it didn't cost more. The food is always flavorful and different and the wine list is lovely. The only downside is it does get a little loud in the dining room. Otherwise for me it's a safe bet for good food and a nice experience.

We opted for the Texas beef wagyu showcase, which is only a few days old to the menu. It consists of a 10 course meal and the table must participate. In addition we ordered the raw oysters and crudo which were a nice addition. The meal coursing with the 2 added items was the perfect amount of food and everyone left satisfied. My favorites were the oysters on the rice crisps, the crudo and the tortellini in the beef broth, yes please - the broth alone was bathable. The service was fantastic and so were the cocktails. $12 valet available. I’d definitely go back and try other items.

We tried our luck and happily got seats at the bar to dine. Service was warm, friendly and helpful. Wine recommendations were all spot on. The food was next level. One of the best meals had in two weeks of dining out every day! Seasonal, fresh and creative, every dish was surprising, thoughtful and above all else, super tasty. Getting hungry just thinking about it…

I enjoyed the service the most here. You feel really taken care of. I like that they explain each dish in deep detail when they bring it out to you Ranking what we tried from most to least favorite: 1. Crudo 5/5 2. Tartare 5/5 - i like that there is some crunchy texture in it 3. Cacio e pepe 4.5/5 - i know everyone raves about this dish, and its cooked to a perfect al dente, but i just thought the crudo and taretare were more unique. However, this was my date’s favorite dish 😋 4. Cucumber dish 3.5/5 - the sauce was the best thing on it 4. A fish dish 3.5/5 - not worth the money… very bland and basic If i ever came back here, id prob try their tasting menu instead to see if thats better

i can’t say enough great things about the staff, and farm-to-table curated dinner tasting! everything was thoughtfully paired, plated beautifully, and a mesh of wonderful textures and flavors that make it a delightful dining experience. cody, the sommelier, was amazing & i loved the dryer wine at the start and the dessert wine at the end of the meal. ej/eliza jane had phenomenal cocktail recommendations, and multiple servers came together to make sure we had exemplary service. 10/10 would dine here again next time i’m in austin! :)