Hestia is a live-fire restaurant and modern grill house located in downtown Austin, Texas. Named after Hestia, the Greek goddess of the hearth and domesticity, the restaurant was founded by Kevin Fink, Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Rand Egbert, and Alicynn Fink.

Hestia
Map
Interactive map of Hestia
Restaurant information
Location607 West 3rd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701, United States
Coordinates30°16′1″N 97°45′0″W / 30.26694°N 97.75000°W / 30.26694; -97.75000

Opened in 2019,[1] Hestia features a 20-foot hearth that serves as the focal point of the kitchen and dining experience. The menu includes snacks, small plates, and large-format entrées.

In 2024, the restaurant expanded its offerings with the addition of Hestia Bar,[2] an à la carte dining concept located at the restaurant’s bar and front patio.

Accolades and Recognition

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Award Organization Year
One Star Michelin Guide 2024-2025[3][4]
Best of Award of Excellence Wine Spectator 2023-2025[5]
Best New Restaurants in America Esquire 2021[6]
10 Best New Restaurants in America Robb Report 2020[7]

See also

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References

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  1. Chaudhury, Nadia (November 19, 2019). "Emmer & Rye's Highly-Anticipated Restaurant Hestia Opens Next Month". Eater Austin. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  2. Latham, Tori (March 22, 2024). "One of Austin's Best Restaurants Is Opening a New Martini Bar". Robb Report. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  3. guide.michelin.com https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/michelin-guide-texas-stars-green-stars-sustainability. Retrieved June 11, 2026. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. guide.michelin.com https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/austin_2958315/restaurant/hestia. Retrieved June 11, 2026. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Hestia, Austin - Best of Award of Excellence | Wine Spectator". Wine Spectator. Archived from the original on May 22, 2026. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  6. "Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America, 2021". Esquire. November 18, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  7. Repanich, Jeremy (June 15, 2020). "The 10 Best New Restaurants in America". Robb Report. Retrieved June 12, 2026.