Late August

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   Von

   New York City

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful restaurant. I’ve been anticipating it’s opening and it did not disappoint. Going back for sure and had a nice chat with the owner of Chris Williams.
   

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   Tamara

   Houston

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding dining experience! The origin of the cuisine made it even more delightful to try. The staff and service were outstanding. I think I tried half the menu, even things upon reading that I wasn’t sure that I would enjoy. I would go back 1000 times.
   

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   Andre

   Baton Rouge

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent. Will be back to have this amazing experience again!
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Central Texas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing and unique dishes and beautiful cocktails. 10/10
   

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   Diane

   Dallas

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant was so refreshing with a new twist on old favorites. The fusion was incredible and the Somm Danny Davis is incredible !
   

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   Megan

   Miami

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 31 October 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Dined here for dinner on a weekday. The restaurant was very empty and quiet but it wasn’t a negative thing, just not what we expected. The service folks were very kind. We were surprised to learn that they hadn’t dined at Lucille’s when we asked comparative questions but had a good idea of Late August menu and shared their favorites. When our entrees arrived someone got a meal completely different from what they ordered. Although it was removed from the bill, it damped the experience because we didn’t want wait for the correct meal to be made and settled on what was brought out. Overall, the food and experience was just ok. I likely will not return or recommend the restaurant to friends or family.
   

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   Kim

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I hope that Houstonians and visitors take advantage of this jewel of a spot!
   

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   Charlene

   Houston

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 5 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Menu is interesting but quite limited in choices. The tartare was very good. The LA bbq shrimp and seafood was more of an appetizer than an entree. The fry bread soaked in the juices was delicious. The whole fish was interesting. Tasty. Would have been better with roasted rather than pickled veggies. Restaurant was half empty and there was ample friendly staff. With that said, there is no reason for the very slow service. Overall, I would probably not return.
   

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   Connie

   Houston

   57 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   57 reviews

   Dined on 4 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been following Chef Williams since Lucille’s!! So proud of his James Beard Award finalist nomination for Outstanding Restaurateur in 2022 and his semi finalists nomination as well!!! I knew Late August was going to be special, and it sure was!!! Chef Williams has assembled the “Dream Team”!! Chef Sergio Hidalgo and Danny Davis, sommelier/ general manager, and the awesome bartenders and staff!! I was blown away by the wine selections! The Three By Wade, born out of Mr. Dwyane Wade ‘s love of great Napa Valley Wines, paired great with everything, thank you Chef!! I also love the wines by Theodora R. Lee, aka Theopatra, Queen of the Vineyards who bottles her own award winning wines. Shis a Texan and San Francisco trial. Lawyer!! Of course I had to try the gumbo, being from Louisiana. It was so amazing with nopales and chorizo and it paired great with the outstanding potato salad!! I love a good hummus, but this one made from field peas, topped with chorizo and with the amazing Fry bread, was the best hummus I have had!!! The crispy octopus with shrimp chorizo was divine! Thank you, Chef for your creative fried roots, and not having the typical truffle fries that every restaurant has on their menu!!! Looking forward to trying the Kifto and Cabrito Stew next!!!
   

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    Moni

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is my second time here, and it definitely won't be my last. From management to the wait staff; food to the ambiance, it was all on point. I ordered from the Houston restaurant week's menu options and my date ordered from the regular menu. Everything was the perfect temperature with a phenomenal taste. I even had the mocktail flight that comes with the Houston restaurant week's menu and each drink was delightful and interesting. The bartender, Tyria (sp?) made some good calls. Our server Byron, and the manager, Danny were great conversationalists. They kept the night fun and flowing. It's always a good time going here. The food and drinks have never disappointed. If you're looking for tasty , satisfying Michelin star level food without the astronomical price points, this is certainly the spot to be. I'm glad I am able to experience their greatness on the ground level before they take off to the grand heights they're destined for. 😉 I highly recommend the Pork Confit, the half rack of ribs, and the Mexican chocolate mousse! Yum!
    

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