Emmer & Rye
Michelin Green Star & James Beard-acclaimed farm-to-table dim-sum-cart flagship at the quiet south end of Rainey Street—steps from Lady Bird Lake.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Texas's statutory +32.1% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $11,000 | $32,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $0 (Waived) | $0 (Waived) |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $11,000 | $32,000 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $2,420 | $7,040 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,107 | $3,221 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $14,527 $153 / guest all-in
| $42,261 $445 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Austin and the State of Texas impose 0% municipal live entertainment tax on private venue buyouts, live bands, weddings, or corporate concerts. Hosted open bars follow Texas Tax Code Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage tax rules; qualified 501(c)(3) charities exempt 8.25% sales tax via TX Comptroller Form 01-339.
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Verified Google Reviews · Emmer & Rye
“Emmer & Rye absolutely delivered. We had dinner there on July 3rd while in Austin, and it was one of those meals where every course felt thoughtful, creative, and completely dialed in. We started with the smoked Gulf oyster, which had…”
“We love this restaurant! The wine selection is excellent (thank-you Kaitlyn) and the food is well crafted and beautifully presented. Our server, Ellie, and her teammates did a wonderful job keeping water glasses filled, dishes perfectly…”
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Unredacted Venue Specification
Nearest Corridor Guest Room-Block Partner · Zero Attrition
Hosting a standalone Austin estate wedding, brand house, or rooftop reception? Pair your buyout with a zero-attrition wholesale room block at Four Seasons Hotel Austin (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Sits at the tranquil southern waterfront tip of Rainey St (51 Rainey St at River St)—accessible directly from East Ave / Cummings St without driving through Rainey bar crowds!
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $11,000 base + 22% admin ($2,420) + 8.25% tax ($1,107)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (95 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $11,847 | $13,775 | $16,255 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($3,306) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($1,409). | $4,055 | $4,715 | $5,564 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$3,849 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$9,195 with 25% AV service fee). | $4,544 | $5,346 | $6,148 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $20,446 | $23,836 | $27,967 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
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