Steakhouse Emery to Open on Burnet Road November 5
The new restaurant will occupy the former Gusto Italian Kitchen space.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Dining Out
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Steakhouse Emery is set to open its doors at 4800 Burnet Rd. on November 5, 2026. The new restaurant by chefs Ian Thurwachter and Krystal Craig replaces the former home of Gusto Italian Kitchen.
Why it matters
The arrival of Emery marks a new chapter for the corner of Burnet Road, following the closure of Gusto Italian Kitchen amid disputes over unpaid wages by the previous management. It introduces a focus on regional sourcing, including beef from Peeler Farm in Floresville, to the neighborhood dining scene.
The new restaurant will offer a daily happy hour from 3-5 pm, joining a menu of Texas Wagyu and other regional proteins. The site at 4800 Burnet Rd. previously sat vacant following the closure of Gusto Italian Kitchen.
The players
Ian Thurwachter
One of the two chefs launching the new steakhouse Emery.
Krystal Craig
One of the two chefs launching the new steakhouse Emery.
Björn Taylor
The beverage consultant responsible for the restaurant drink program.
The details
Chefs Ian Thurwachter and Krystal Craig are leading the kitchen, which will feature a diverse menu including Texas Wagyu beef, pork chops, chicken, and redfish. Beverage consultant Björn Taylor will curate the drink program. The restaurant aims to serve the community through lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and daily happy hour services, drawing on themes of resilience and industry.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Official opening date for Emery.
The Texas Context
The arrival of Emery follows a pattern of high-profile culinary investments replacing previous establishments along the Burnet Road corridor. This transition reflects the ongoing evolution of neighborhood commercial spaces as new ventures move into legacy restaurant locations.
Residents near the Burnet Road corridor can visit the new steakhouse beginning November 5, 2026. The restaurant will offer a full rotation of lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch options, alongside a daily happy hour from 3-5 pm.
The takeaway
Emery looks to bring a focus on Texas-sourced proteins to the Burnet Road area starting this November. Keep an eye on the location at 4800 Burnet Rd. to see how the new menu and operating hours shift the local dining landscape.
Further reading
For more on the latest restaurant openings and trends in our city, check out the Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CultureMap Austin.
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