Emmer & Rye
9 expert reviews
“One bite of the pasta, and you’ll know why you came to Rainey Street, Austin’s eccentric new Restaurant Row. Most restaurants drop the names of their farmers; Kevin Fink drops the names...”
– Bon Appétit
Travel + Leisure
"At this new, buzz-worthy farm-to-table restaurant on Rainey Street, prepare to feast with your eyes as servers bring around a seemingly endless stream of dining carts during your meal." Full review
Zagat
"Locally sourced products, heirloom grains milled in-house and whole-animal butchery are the focus at this Rainey Street restaurant with a garden and nightly dim sum specials." Full review
The Infatuation
8.5
"Not only do they serve daily-changing, super-seasonal/local small plates, but they also offer a second menu that comes in the form of a dim sum cart. " Full review
Tasting Table
"The small plates change regularly due to the dim sum-style of ordering, but keep an eye out for lamb tartare with charred fennel oil and chicharrones sprinkled with chile and radish powders. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Emmer & Rye focuses on fresh, local ingredients and grains from around the world in their dishes served dim sum style." Full review
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The best advice is to order a starter and a main from the menu, then choose small plates from the cart to share.
Time Out
"The reference to rye refers to owner and executive chef Kevin Fink’s exploration of Danish cuisine’s balance of acidity and bitterness with notes of sweet and salty." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The sheaves of wheat that decorate the interior of Emmer & Rye signal one of the staples of chef Kevin Fink’s kitchen: heritage grains." Full review
Fodor's
"Prix-fixe dinner menus of their signature rustic American cuisine are available, but this exclusive dining delight comes with the option to partake in creative dim sum offerings " Full review