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Restaurant August

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

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
Multiple dates available
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." This menu is $185 per person excluding tax and gratuity. Enhance your meal with a thoughtful and intentional wine pairing with six courses, +$110 per person.

Popular dishes

red snapper PontchartrainUS$52.00
shrimp, crab, wild mushrooms, sauce bearnaise
Creekstone Farms Manhattan stripUS$60.00
heirloom carrots, chestnuts, red currant
dry-aged duck breastUS$52.00
chanterelle mushrooms, blackberries, magnolia tea, foie mousse
blackened tripletailUS$50.00
sunchokes, aji dulce, coconut, gulf oysters
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, mountain rose apple, bourbon, pecan blue crab tartlet, grilled shellfish custard, blood orange mon louis "Rockefeller" & shrimp courtbouillon "en gelée"
spoon bread
caviar, Rodolphe le Meunier butter
pan-seared golden tilefish
heirloom tomato, leeks, saffron
roasted duck breast
butternut squash, "dirty rice," jus
grilled A5 wagyu strip
mushroom crépinette, chanterelle mushrooms, bordelaise
lemon mrytle ice cream
pear & pinot gris granita, saffron-poached pears
root beer float
cane syrup crème brulée, vanilla bean cream puff, root beer & coconut sherbet popsicle

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

What 8,135 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

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Service
New Orleans / Louisiana
Romantic
New Orleans
Best Service
New Orleans
Romantic

Review summary

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Restaurant August offers an "absolutely stunning experience" with its exquisite French-inspired cuisine and impeccable service. Guests rave about the "superb ambience and presentation" that make it perfect for special occasions. While some mention high prices, the "amazing" tasting menu and thoughtful wine pairings ensure a memorable dining experience in New Orleans.

8,135 Reviews

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Andrew
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We opted for their multi-course Reveillon tasting menu, which was both creative and exquisite in its preparation and presentation. Highlights included the pecan blue crab tartlet, spoonbread with caviar and Rodolphe le Meunier butter, and roasted duck breast with their unique reimagining of “dirty rice.” Well worth the splurge.
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Corey
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant and amazing food and service. Definitely a five star experience
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Dana
VIP
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal, as always. The service was exceptional. This is one of our favorite spots in New Orleans.
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Leslie
Mobile
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience! It’s a must do if you are in Nola.
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Kenzie
Tucson
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a phenomenal experience. The attention to detail is impeccable. Service is perfection. The food was richly complex and expertly prepared with every element balanced and visually appealing. August makes you feel special and every aspect has been carefully crafted to provide a wonderful experience from the moment you enter the restaurant until the final bite.
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Conor
New Orleans
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, we had a lovely experience. The food was lovely and the ambiance was very nice.
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StevieC
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful atmosphere and top-notch service. Food was very good but menu is limited.
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Rachel
VIP
Denver
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant! It’s a perfect 10. Ambiance is incredibly elegant and sophisticated. The candles on the tables are beautiful. The service is friendly and attentive. Gnocchi is a must try. Vegetarian options available. Drinks and wine list are perfect. Highly recommend.
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Mariana
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceded my expectations. Don’t mind paying a premium for premium service. Food and service fantastic! Would do food course and wine paring again.
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Brandon
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food I’ve ever eaten in my life, every time. My top 2 favorites have been octopus+redbeans+bacon from a few years back and the cornbread+caviar+butter from last night
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Restaurant August is rated 4.9 stars by 8135 OpenTable diners.

Restaurant August does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

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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Restaurant August

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Friday Lunches at August!

Christmas Eve at Restaurant August

Chef's Tasting Menu

torchon of foie gras

seasonal ice cream

ginger ice cream

Cold Appetizers

tuna crudoUS$23.00

torchon of foie grasUS$32.00

A5 wagyu tartareUS$32.00

grilled royal red shrimpUS$26.00

Hot Appetizers

gnocchi "black and blue"US$28.00

heirloom tomato ravioliUS$24.00

NOLA barbeque escargotUS$26.00

coal-roasted iberico porkUS$30.00

Entree

red snapper PontchartrainUS$52.00

Creekstone Farms Manhattan stripUS$60.00

dry-aged duck breastUS$52.00

blackened tripletailUS$50.00

chanterelle mushroom pithivierUS$40.00

Chef's Tasting Menu

fruits de mer

spoon bread

pan-seared golden tilefish

roasted duck breast

grilled A5 wagyu strip

lemon mrytle ice cream

root beer float

Dessert

lemon & olive oilUS$14.00

mille feuilleUS$14.00

grapefruit creamsicleUS$14.00

pecan butter cupUS$14.00

frozen dessertsUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Does Restaurant August offer gift cards?

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