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We've compiled the best of the best in Downtown with Sixth Street and Rainey Street - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
The standard for Rainey District fine dining since 2015, eating at Emmer & Rye is an immersive experience that's best enjoyed when the expert servers take the reins. Prix-fixe dinner menus of their signature rustic American cuisine, with savory standouts like Texas Wagyu steaks and Berkshire pork are available, but this exclusive dining delight comes with the option to partake in creative dim sum offerings from a circulating fleet of carts that crisscross the lavish interiors.
This flagship endeavor by Top Chef winner and host Kristen Kish, located on the ground floor of the LINE hotel, has elevated the bar for Austin hotel restaurants. The elegant presentations of French- and Italian-inspired dishes, infused with elements from Kish's Korean upbringing and crafted with seasonal Central Texas ingredients whenever possible, result in impressive but pricey offerings. The menu is constantly changing, but the crispy rice dish with crab, bacon, haricot vert, and saffron aioli has been a staple since the restaurant's opening. It's a luxurious on-site amenity for hotel guests, and the sleek dining room also offers a great spot to view the Congress Bridge bats.
