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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
19:00
Booked 41 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 11:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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.

Menu

served daily 5pm to 10pm

Cold Appetizers

  • 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

                    • 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

                                                    Last updated: 21 December 2024

                                                    What 8,131 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
                                                    • 4.9Ambience
                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • New Orleans / Louisiana

                                                      Best Service

                                                    • New Orleans / Louisiana

                                                      Romantic

                                                    • New Orleans

                                                      Best Service

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                                                      Romantic

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    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.

                                                    8,131 Reviews

                                                    1. Conor

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      23 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      23 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day 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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                                                    2. StevieC

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day 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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                                                    3. Rachel

                                                      VIP

                                                      Denver

                                                      61 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      61 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 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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                                                    4. Mariana

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      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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                                                    5. Brandon

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      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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                                                    6. Jeff

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Overall the restaurant had good ratings. I can't say enough about the food or the service. My opinion, the cost was at the top of the range of what I felt it should have been.

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                                                    7. Andrea

                                                      Jacksonville

                                                      63 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      63 reviews

                                                      Dined on 12 December 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We dined at August nine years ago, and the food was so memorable we returned. The bar was set so high the first time, we didn’t think it would be possible to exceed it. Ann Marie, Felicia and the ladies delivering the food from the kitchen were quite the team. My husband and I are still reveling in our experience. Every course on the Réveillon Menu was a journey in taste and got better as we headed for dessert. I ate my first pumpkin dish and raw oyster. Kudos to the chef. The food was outstanding. My husband really enjoyed the spoon bread. My favorite was the pan-seared pompano. We will continue to make dining at August a priority every time we return to New Orleans.

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                                                    8. Steph

                                                      New York City

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Eating here is an excellent experience - the service team is wonderful and each dish is crafted with so much style, flavor, and love. It can get a little noisy depending on how many people are there, but it's a reasonable noise level to expect in a busy restaurant. Fun fact - we saw someone ironing the tablecloths when preparing the tables! It's their attention to detail that shows how much they care and make sure you have an amazing meal.

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                                                    9. kelly

                                                      New York City

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      This restaurant was recommended to us and we booked the Réveillon dinner and it was AMAZING!!! The 7 course menu was so good and gave us a chance to really have some amazing dishes. Also, the service was great and the place was super cute!

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                                                    10. Anjali

                                                      London

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Stunning, delicious, creative food. The ambience is beautiful and the service attentive and friendly.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Restaurant August is rated 4.9 stars by 8131 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.

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                                                    2 people
                                                    19:00
                                                    Booked 41 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 11:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
                                                    • 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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