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Restaurant August, New Orleans, LA
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Restaurant August

$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 23 times today
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August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.

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Executive chef: Corey Thomas

From the OpenTable editors: August remains the flagship restaurant within the BRG Hospitality group, and it’s a grande dame dining room of New Orleans. The building rose tall in the 1830s, and the elegant space features mahogany panels and antique mirrors. The modern Creole menu offers a chef’s tasting in seven courses, from red snapper crudo to lavender panna cotta. The team also has a reputation for impeccable service, earning a couple of James Beard nominations in the past decade.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Creole
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 299-9777
  • Website
    http://www.restaurantaugust.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    At Restaurant August, our Upstairs Private Dining Room can seat up to 100 guests for a reception-style event. The Chef's Tasting Room can seat 12 and features a customized Tasting Menu. Wines can be paired by our sommelier for a more unique experience. Buyouts are also available for up to 300.
  • Private party contact
    Catherine Hines: (504) 766-1292
  • Location
    301 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Area
    Central Business District
  • Cross Street
    Gravier & Tchoupitoulas
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Friday Lunches at August!

    Multiple dates available
    Down here in New Orleans, we take Friday lunches seriously, and adding the August experience will guarantee the perfect way to kickstart your weekend. Join us for a special 3 course prix-fixe menu at $65 per person!

  • Christmas Eve at Restaurant August

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Eve with a festive feast at Restaurant August! Join us for a special four-course prix-fixe menu, crafted to bring you the signature August experience of elevated flavors and unforgettable dining. Priced at $140 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), this thoughtfully curated meal features seasonal ingredients and holiday-inspired dishes that are sure to make your evening magical. Whether you're gathering with family or friends, immerse yourself in the warm, welcoming ambiance of August as we toast to the season. Please note there will be no A la Carte menu or Chef's Tasting menu on Christmas Eve.

  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    US$185.00 per person

    3 Sept 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
    Restaurant August presents our Chef's Tasting Menu - a journey through eight dishes to encapsulate the August experience including Fruits de Mer, Spoon Bread & Caviar, Pan-Seared Diver Scallop, Squab Dirty Rice, Grilled A5 Wagyu, Lemon Myrtle Ice Cream, and "Root Beer Float." Enhance your meal with a thoughtful and intentional wine pairing with six courses, +$110 per person.

Menu

served daily 5pm to 10pm

Cold Appetizers

  • bluefin tuna crudoUS$23.00

    passion fruit, mirliton mignonette

    • torchon of foie grasUS$32.00

      quince, cocoa nibs, basque pear

      • A5 wagyu tartareUS$32.00

        celery root, mutsu apple

        • grilled royal red shrimpUS$26.00

          white balsamic, delicata squash, pumpkin seeds

          Hot Appetizers

          • gnocchi "black and blue"US$28.00

            burgundy truffles, jumbo lump blue crab, parmesan

            • heirloom tomato ravioliUS$24.00

              ricotta, basil, trout roe

              • NOLA barbeque escargotUS$26.00

                chestnut mushrooms, Bayou Cora Grits, brie

                • coal-roasted iberico porkUS$30.00

                  baby lima beans, rouille, tomato marmalade, togarashi

                  Entree

                  • red snapper PontchartrainUS$52.00

                    shrimp, crab, wild mushrooms, sauce bearnaise

                    • prime Manhattan stripUS$60.00

                      heirloom carrots, chestnuts, red currant

                      • dry-aged duck breastUS$52.00

                        chanterelle mushrooms, blackberries, magnolia tea, foie mousse

                        • pan-seared tripletailUS$50.00

                          rock lobster, Armenian cucumber, fennel, garum

                          • chanterelle mushroom pithivierUS$40.00

                            collard greens, creole mustard, brandy

                            Chef's Tasting Menu

                            $185 per person | $110 wine pairings

                            • fruits de mer

                              red snapper crudo, watermelon molasses, watermelon riesling granita blue crab tartlet, white balsamic, grilled shellfish custard, sea beans Beausoleil "Rockefeller" & shrimp courtbouillon "en gelée"

                              • spoon bread

                                caviar, Rodolphe le Meunier butter

                                • pan seared diver scallop

                                  squash blossom "ratatouille," rouille

                                  • squab dirty rice

                                    andouille, smoked foie gras, jus

                                    • grilled wagyu strip

                                      mushroom crépinette, chanterelle mushrooms, bordelaise

                                      • ginger ice cream

                                        cucumber & elderflower granita, cantaloupe

                                        • lavender panna cotta

                                          blueberry, almond & rye streusel, honey ice cream, bee pollen

                                          Dessert

                                          • lemon & olive oilUS$14.00

                                            lemon namalaka, basil, olive oil ice cream

                                            • mille feuilleUS$14.00

                                              vanilla ganache, salted caramel, caramelized buttermilk ice cream

                                              • grapefruit creamsicleUS$14.00

                                                grapefruit, vanilla, aperol sorbet

                                                • pecan butter cupUS$14.00

                                                  flourless brownie, pecan butter ice cream, dehydrated mousse

                                                  • frozen dessertsUS$8.00

                                                    chocolate ice cream, cinnamon roll ice cream, fig sorbet

                                                    Last updated: 22 November 2024

                                                    What 8,113 people are saying

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                    4.9
                                                    4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                                    • 4.4Value

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                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                    • New Orleans

                                                      Best Service

                                                    • New Orleans

                                                      Best Ambience

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Restaurant August offers a "wonderful dining experience" with a blend of old-European charm and modern elegance. Guests rave about its "superb ambience and presentation" and "impeccable service." The menu features "creative and well-executed cuisine," including standout dishes like gnocchi and duck. Perfect for special occasions or an upscale date night.

                                                    8,113 Reviews

                                                    1. Jacqueline

                                                      Louisville

                                                      22 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      22 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Outstanding Thanksgiving dinner. The set menu of four courses offered an excellent selection that included August favorites. Discreet and attentive service in a lovely setting

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                                                    2. Andrew

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      30 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      30 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We were in New Orleans for 5 nights and ate at fantastic restaurants for lunch and dinner every day. Our meal and experience at Restaurant August was our #1. Food, service, wine, experience all spectacular! I would definitely rate it higher than 5***** to stand it apart.

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                                                    3. Justin

                                                      Berlin

                                                      1 review

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Fantastic expreience, lovely staff, lovely room, the food was exquisite. The snapper was 10/10

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                                                    4. Thomas

                                                      Phoenix

                                                      72 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      72 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Outstanding experience.. food was great… the service fantastic.. high recommend for the taster course dinner.. pairing it with wine.. pricey but very good and great service..

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                                                    5. Kyle

                                                      Chicago

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Everything, I mean everything was fantastic. Great service, wonderful tasting food. I only wish I had more room.

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                                                    6. Timothy

                                                      Alabama

                                                      25 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      25 reviews

                                                      Dined on 22 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Restaurant August is one of our favorite restaurants in NO. I think this is our 4th time back, and we go there whenever we are in town. This time we did the tasting menu and it was wonderful. The wine pairings were perfect.

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                                                    7. Michelle

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      1 review

                                                      2.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 22 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                      This has always been one of my favorite restaurants, but I was less than impressed with the Lunch menu. My "Bouillabaisse " red snapper dish was dry and flavorless. The Gnocchi was delicious as always. After spending $400 on lunch for 2 I can't say I walked away wanting to come back. In fact I cancelled my reservation for lunch on December 13 for a table of 8 after this meal.
                                                      Restaurant AugustResponded 5 days ago
                                                      Hello Michelle, Thank you for dining with us at Restaurant August and for taking the time to leave this detailed review of your experience. While I am thrilled to see that you enjoyed our signature Gnocchi "Black & Blue," I am sorry to learn that we failed to meet your expectations otherwise. I appreciate your feedback as we strive to provide memorable dining experiences for our guests, and I will reach out to you directly to gain more insight on your lunch with us last week. Warm regards, Emmaline Duhon, General Manager

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                                                    8. Steve

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      15 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      15 reviews

                                                      Dined on 22 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Once again wonderful experience with great food served by very cordial staff. Great restaurant!!

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                                                    9. Kathy

                                                      Orlando

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Exceeded my expectations! The spoon bread was so un expectantly delicious

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                                                    10. Nicholas

                                                      Tallahassee

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 20 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      It was a delicious meal and some very good wine. i did the chefs tasting and it was well worth the price.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Restaurant August is rated 4.9 stars by 8113 OpenTable diners.

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                                                    2 people
                                                    23:30
                                                    Booked 23 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                    Google Map for Restaurant August

                                                    301 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross Street
                                                      Gravier & Tchoupitoulas
                                                    • Area
                                                      Central Business District
                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                      Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $50 and over
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Contemporary French / American, Creole
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Fine Dining
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Business Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Street Parking
                                                    • Payment Options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.restaurantaugust.com/
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (504) 299-9777
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      At Restaurant August, our Upstairs Private Dining Room can seat up to 100 guests for a reception-style event. The Chef's Tasting Room can seat 12 and features a customized Tasting Menu. Wines can be paired by our sommelier for a more unique experience. Buyouts are also available for up to 300.
                                                    • Private party contact
                                                      Catherine Hines: (504) 766-1292

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