Ema - Austin

We went on opening day at Ema and had such a great experience. The vibe was spot on and the food was amazing. We ordered the hummus and spreads, which came with warm pita bread and gluten free crackers, and everything was so good. The mocktails were delicious and really pretty, too. The interior decor felt modern but still super relaxing, which made it a great place to hang out and enjoy the meal. The service really stood out. The owner and manager both stopped by to say hi, which was such a nice touch. I also accidentally spilled my mocktail and even though it was completely my fault, the staff immediately apologized and brought me a new one on the house. That kind of service really goes a long way. It is definitely on the pricier side, but it feels pretty standard for an upscale spot in Austin. Honestly, that is the only thing I could even slightly complain about. We will for sure be going back. Nothing but good things to say.

This place is phenomenal!!! It has all the best parts about Aba, their sister restaurant, but even more elevated. The food is amazing, the staff is so efficient and sweet even with the high demand for tables. Sooo glad the domain finally got a really amazing restaurant. Will absolutely be coming back here over and over again. Lauren took amazing care of us all evening. Thanks for everything!

Yum! The vibe is all here. Aesthetically pleasing, service is top tier . Our favorite appetizer was the mushroom escargot it had the most flavor, not gonna lie everything else just tasted very “safe” if that makes sense. Still delicious tho but nothing stood out or wowed me. Definitely coming back to try some other dishes on our next visit back. We are on dry run at the moment but drinks looked amazing! 8-10.

Last night, I had the pleasure of dining at ÉMA, and it was truly a delight. Considering it was only their second day open, everything was outstanding. The menu is designed around shareable plates, which made the experience even more fun. We ordered several dishes, and every single one impressed us. The white cheddar labneh was incredible and paired perfectly with the sweet corn hummus. The real standout for me, though, was the Caesar salad—hands down the best Caesar I’ve had in town. It’s a bright lemon Caesar, topped with a crunchy chili element and sweet spicy pepper (not sure of the exact terms, but wow). It was refreshing, balanced, and so flavorful. We also tried the salmon kebabs, which were cooked beautifully, and ended the meal with a date cake that was rich, sweet, and unlike anything I’ve had before absolutely outstanding. Service was just as memorable as the food. Maya, our server, was wonderful, and Emmanuel (I believe he was our busser) was incredibly kind and attentive as well. Overall, ÉMA is officially my new favorite spot in the Domain. I can’t wait to go back.

Our family had the loveliest dinner here last nite! Our server, Calen, was very knowledgeable about the dishes and gave us wonderful recs. He was very attentive through the meal and coursed everything out perfectly. We had little to no wait time between the dishes. We had the octopus carpaccio, brussel sprouts, blistered green beans, Caesar salad, spicy beef kefta, slow braised short rib with polenta, trenne pasta with braised lamb and even though we were full…had to finish with a dessert of warm date cake! Excited to have Ema in our side of town :) will be back soon!

Super friendly staff & beautiful dish presentations. Menu items are hit or miss depending on your version of Mediterranean dishes. Refreshing cocktails highly recommended. 🍹🍸

This new spot from the same folks who own Aba is a true gem. The atmosphere inside is great, bright and with some foliage, that works. The service is fantastic. The foods all ordered mezze style and were all fantastic: the hummuses went from great to superb, the pita bread was soft and tasty, the brisket, branzini, chicken were all delicious. The honey cake is great too! This is a great spot for a special dinner or just for a great meal.

Our first time here, very excited to try on the first week of being opened! Appetizers were great, entrees were splendid and drinks flowed very nicely. The atmosphere was also a very nice touch. The entrees did take a little bit to come out but I mean it’s brand new, can’t really hold them for that. Overall I’d recommend coming here.