Emmer & Rye is one of Austin's most inventive restaurants, anchored by chef Kevin Fink's passion for ancient grains, fermentation, and preservation. The menu features a unique dim sum cart service that rolls through the dining room with spontaneous small plates alongside more substantial entrees. The restaurant's focus on heritage grains—emmer and rye wheat among them—produces breads and pastas with extraordinary depth of flavor. Located on Rainey Street, it occupies a space that perfectly balances sophistication with Austin's casual energy.
Highlights
- ✓Dim sum cart service
- ✓Ancient grain focus
- ✓Fermentation expertise
- ✓Rainey Street location
Insider Tips
- Try everything from the cart
- Housemade pasta is incredible
- Reservations needed
- Great cocktail program
Features & Amenities
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Established: 2015