TLDR

  • Emery is a steakhouse at 4800 Burnet Road in Rosedale Village, in the former Gusto Italian Kitchen space.

  • Co-owners Ian Thurwachter and Krystal Craig also own Intero and Poeta.

  • Emery's website lists Nov. 6, 2026 as its opening date.

  • Steaks are $55 to $80 on the dinner menu. Prime rib is $60. Burgers are $20 and $24.

  • The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) issued the mixed beverage license on Oct. 16, 2026 to Chop House Dessert LLC.

  • Gusto's license at the same address was surrendered effective Jan. 15, 2026, TABC records show.

Emery is a new steakhouse at 4800 Burnet Road in Rosedale Village from Ian Thurwachter and Krystal Craig, the owners of Intero and Poeta. Its website lists an opening date of Nov. 6, 2026.

Ownership

Emery's team page lists Thurwachter as executive chef and co-owner and Craig as executive pastry chef and co-owner. Scott Stebbins is chef de cuisine. John Sizemore is general manager.

The Austin American-Statesman reported that Emery is the third concept from the team. Intero is at 2612 E. Cesar Chavez St. Poeta is at 1108 E. Sixth St., in East Austin Hotel.

What the records show

TABC license 200199553, a mixed beverage license, was issued Oct. 16, 2026. The owner is Chop House Dessert LLC and the trade name is "Emery Austin Restaurant." The mailing address on the license is 2612 E. Cesar Chavez St., the address Intero lists on its website.

The previous license at the address belonged to Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar. TABC records show it was first issued Jan. 24, 2014 and surrendered with a status date of Jan. 15, 2026, nine months before Emery's license was issued. The Austin Chronicle reviewed Gusto at 4800 Burnet Road in July 2012.

Emery's square footage and seat count have not been announced.

Location

Emery is at 4800 Burnet Rd., Austin, 78756. The phone number is 512-215-8753. Endeavor Real Estate Group leases Rosedale Village, and its site plan lists Emery alongside Honest Mary's, Cinque Terre West and Citizens Coffee.

Illustration of the exterior of Emery, a brick building with an Emery sign and a covered patio at 4800 Burnet Road

Emery's exterior and patio at 4800 Burnet Road. Illustration courtesy of Emery (@emeryatx)

The center has 123 shared parking spaces, according to Emery's FAQ. The patio is covered and dogs are allowed on it. Emery holds half of its seating and all bar-lounge seats for walk-ins.

The dinner menu posted in November 2026 states that steaks are sourced from Peeler Farms in Floresville and butchered in house. A 6-ounce tenderloin is $55, a 12-ounce New York strip is $70 and a 16-ounce ribeye is $80. The Chef's Prime Rib is $60.

The double-cut pork chop is $38, the half chicken is $34 and the Gulf redfish is $42. The classic burger is $20 and the Chop House burger is $24. Starters are $9 to $20 and sides are $8 to $12. Wine by the glass is $13 to $20. Miller High Life is $5.

Desserts include a flourless chocolate cake sundae and a lemon meringue tart, the Statesman reported.

Hours

Emery is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, according to its website. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy hour is daily from 3 to 5 p.m.

Why it matters for Austin

Emery is the third restaurant from the owners of Intero and Poeta. It replaces Gusto Italian Kitchen, which had held a liquor license at the address since 2014, according to TABC records.

Follow Emery on Instagram at @emeryatx. Website: emeryrestaurant.com.

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