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    Restaurant August

    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    RESTAURANT AUGUST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Course 2 - Warm Starters
    Bob S.

    We were excited to dine at Restaurant August on Monday, our first visit. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, which made the experience feel even more special. The setting is stunning. A beautiful open dining room inside a historic building. While we waited in the bar for our guests to arrive, it was clear this was a polished operation. The service team carried themselves with a level of sophistication you don't see everywhere. We chose the four course tasting menu, where each course offers three options. With four of us dining, we ordered every option and doubled up on one we thought deserved a larger portion. First Course Tuna Crudo Wagyu Beef Tartare Grilled Gulf Shrimp Second Course Gnocchi "Black and Blue" Crawfish Tartlet Diver Scallop Third Course Irodori Wagyu Manhattan Strip Snapper Pontchartrain Dry-Aged Duck Breast Fourth Course Tarte à la Bouille Hummingbird Cake After Dinner Mint Course after course, the food was outstanding. Creative, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The only item we would not order again was the After Dinner Mint dessert. It leaned a bit too heavily on the mint. The wine list is impressive. We ended up ordering three bottles over the course of the evening and enjoyed each one. One issue kept this from being a perfect experience. The third course, our entrée, took 46 minutes to arrive, compared to about 15 minutes between the earlier and later courses. There was no proactive communication from our server. I had to flag her down to ask, and was told it was on the way. That delay stretched our evening by close to 30 minutes, and there was no acknowledgment or effort to make up for it. If I'm scoring it, the food is a 5 out of 5 without question. The service, because of that lapse, was closer to a 3. I'll meet in the middle and give Restaurant August a 4 overall. Even with that hiccup, this was one of the best meals we've ever had in New Orleans.

    Anniversary night
    Valen W.

    The food was impeccable. We did a four course meal at $125 per person. The options were out of this world things we've never had before. The Service was equally as amazing. It felt like we were teleported to some Parisian restaurant. They came around with compliments of the Chef twice and their attention to detail in the decor in restaurant was amazing.

    Cornbread and egg tart
    Dan S.

    Each course was perfection! 5 stars+ Service was outstanding, Seating in the restaurant requires all parties to have with the 4 or 7 course pre fixe. I had the 4 for $125. It was worth every cent. The tuna crudo was so good I could eat a pound of it. The wagyu was off the charts. The cocktails are great, I went with the Sazerac. Yum

    snapper Pontchartrain
    Sean L.

    Man, we almost missed out on August. This ended up being our last meal of the trip and honestly we were already in full glutton mode. Earlier that day we did Brennan's, then Loretta's, Café Du Monde, and even stopped at Sun Chong's for the gumbo dumplings and redfish po'boy. By the time we got here for our reservation, we were barely even hungry. Luckily they were super accommodating and let us sit at the bar and order à la carte. We started with the Wild Mushrooms and Escargot, the Gnocchi "Black and Blue," and the Bluefin Tuna Tiradito. Everything was seriously so good. Even though we were full, we looked at each other and said we had to order at least one entrée, so we went with the Red Snapper Pontchartrain and it was worth it. And yes... even completely stuffed, we still ordered dessert. We got both the mint chocolate and the strawberry shortcake because at that point why not. Highly recommend both. Definitely a spot we'll have to come back to next time. Also, shoutout to our bartender. She was great and honestly made the night.

    Small bite before the courses began
    Sue D.

    We dined here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint! It's small plates but after all the course, you are satisfied and comfortably full. Beautiful decor and setting - very intimate and romantic. We amuse bouche which was divine. There were two other small bites equally tasty before the 4 course began. I had the tuna tiradito and my husband had the steak tartare. I then had the black and blue gnocchi while he had the scallop (yes it was just one large one but delicious). For the third course I had a flavorful Wagyu while he had the snapper. Dessert was a tasty milk, tea, & honey lemon cake while he had the hummingbird cake - mine was definitely the favorite of the two but both were nice. Service was exceptional and constant. Highly recommend for a special occasion - not Cajun slanted but a very nice and enjoyable way to celebrate an anniversary!

    Jen C.

    If you're even thinking about dining here, just book the reservation. It's a culinary experience you'll remember forever. All of the food was fantastic. I absolutely loved that the servers came out and explained each and every dish. They use so many high quality ingredients that you can truly taste. I did the tasting menu and loved each dish. The dessert was unlike anything else I've had. It was citrusy and had layers within the white chocolate shell. My highlights were the blue crab tartlet, grouper, and Wagyu. This Wagyu legitimately melted away as I chewed it. It was so tender and flavorful.

    Renee D.

    My only gripe is the gnocchi didn't come in a super size bucket -- besides that everything from service to the ambiance was phenomenal.

    Mayur S.

    This restaurant was on my list for a long time as its 2 block away from my house still never got a chance to go there. Reservation was very smooth while i had some questions about my dietary restrictions which they took care of it. I am usually type of guy who enjoys some good expensive wine than the food and i was impressed with both wine selections which my sommelier suggested me. Me and my gf really enjoyed all the food with lots of colours and flavours. Had a wonderful chef's special 7-10 course meal with my gf service and the explaination of the food was amazing but could have been more interactive service like waiter came once or twice and saw him at the end !! Lots of different flavours on food. Thank you soo much once again for doing vegetarian 10 dish 7 course menu. I would recommend them to try for michelin star or hopefully they can get it when michelin visited new orelans !

    ROASTED EGGPLANT MEZZALUNA
    Shannon W.

    One of the best meals I have ever had and anyone I talk to that has been here said the same thing. Everything was perfect from the ambiance to the service to the food. I would fly to NOLA just to eat here . Favorites included: tuna crudo, roasted eggplant, coal roasted Iberico pork, the grilled royal red shrimp (a very NOLA type dish and the dry aged duck. You MUST order dessert, oh my gosh! The after dinner mint was incredible. The mint ice cream was incredible! The wine list was outstanding. I love the food in New Orleans, it's unlike anywhere else!

    tuna crudo
    Jennifer N.

    There are some restaurants that like to masquerade as fine dining and charge exorbitant fees but this is true fine dining. The price point is $$$$ for a reason. The restaurant is small, but cozy. Several waiters greet you as you get settled and cater with a flourish. The bathrooms are clean and everything is spotless. The menu is small and the options on the chef's special are not available in the a la carte menu. We opted for a la carte. We got the tuna crudo, which was lovely. Small pieces of fresh blue fin tuna paired with a passion fruit slush. While icy and a little strange texturally, the flavors worked well together. Then we had the coal-roasted iberico pork, which came with roasted okra and a tomato marmalade. While small, the pork was tender and paired well with the slight spice of the sauces. We also had a the black and blue gnocchi, which was slightly heavier, a fancy macaroni and cheese with truffle slices and crab. The entrees were grilled scallops and wagyu steak. The scallops were cooked well with a delightful sauce, soft and tender. I usually don't like scallops but these were quite well done. The Wagyu came with a nice tart veggie side and aligot that really paired well. Cooked to a lovely medium as requested. Finally, we had two desserts. While the blackberry opera cake was good, it did not wow us and after the full meal, it became a little tedious to eat. The custard tart though was fantastic, a rich, deep caramel flavor paired with the lighter milk sherbet (although I am unsure why they opted for sherbet over ice cream). In total, it cost about $300 for the meal (including tax and tip) for two. This is a splurge, something that I see only the wealthy and/or someone celebrating something important to be able to do. But it's fine dining for a reason and it truly knows what fine dining is.

    Espresso martini and mezcal margarita
    Kamille H.

    This was a random stop because I wanted a good French 75. I ended up ordering a mezcal margarita instead funny enough. Anyway, very fancy and detail oriented restaurant. It's obvious that providing good service is important to the staff. The ambiance is romantic and dark. Must order the steak tartare.

    Dessert
    Marcella N.

    Stumbled upon this place on our last trip to New Orleans and promised myself I'd try it this time. We went for the Friday 3 course lunch and it was incredible. So artfully presented and delicious. I would recommend this place to anyone. It's beautiful and so awe-inspiring. The service is exceptional and chefs are going all out. Loved it.

    Lindsey C.

    Came to NOLA for the first time for a birthday weekend with a friend and we both throughly loved everything from start to finish. From the impeccable service, ambiance, and phenomenal plates, we left feeling that this was one of the best tasting menus/ experience we ever had. We are already planning our next trip and will be definitely coming back. Until then we will be reminiscing over our amazing experience and that beautiful Waygu steak we had. Thank you to everyone who made my birthday dinner special and memorable! 10/10

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    Great experience an great food! It was a wonderful birthday dinner! Staff was amazing!

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    Incredible experience!! Every dish was creative and delicious. Fully worth the price. Michelin star deserved

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    Ask the Community - Restaurant August

    What is the parking situation?

    Does everyone at the table have to do the tasting menu?

    Restaurant August does require full-table participation for the tasting menu in order to guarantee an enjoyable pace of the meal for everyone in the party.

    Is a sport jacket required for dinner?

    No jacket is needed. Let me know if you have any other questions.

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes!

    Is there outdoor seating?

    No outdoor seating.

    Is jeans ok with a button down shirt today Mother's Day?

    Yes

    What are the vegetarian options here? I don't see any on the menu

    There was a whole vegetarian tasting menu when I went, and everything was available a la carte. We actually all agreed that that the vegetarian dishes were better than the meat dishes. I imagine their menu changes faster than they update it online… 

    Is the restaurant coat and tie?

    No, but upscale dress would be good.

    Is the meat kosher/halal?

    I don't think so.

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