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August, West End, AU-QLD

August

4.7 (48)
$41 to $100
European
19 Dornoch Terrace, West End, AU-QLD 4101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
August is a restaurant that sits in the old heritage church on Dornoch Terrace, West End. Our dining room is surrounded by objects, art, and the original pitched church ceiling and stained glass windows. Our menu is influenced by regional food from France, Italy and Spain

August is open for dinner from 5pm on Thursday - Saturday, and from 111:30am for lunch on Saturday and Sunday. We also offer a range of private dining experiences, and can accommodate 60 seated guests, or up to 80 for reception-style events. We look forward to welcoming you soon.




Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    European, Australian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0482 383 247
  • Website
    http://www.augustwestend.com/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brad Cooper
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a range of private dining experiences, unique to any event. Whether it is from one of our set menu options, or something more bespoke, we would love to hear from you.For all enquiries, please email Matilda at hello@augustwestend.com, to discuss options.
  • Location
    19 Dornoch Terrace, West End, AU-QLD 4101
  • Neighborhood
    West End
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Dornoch Terrace, and Dorris Street, West End, QLD.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Lunch - $90 per head

    Multiple dates available
    For Sunday lunch bookings, we offer an $90 set menu option only, which changes week to week and with the seasons. Please advise us the time of booking if there are any guests with dietary requirements.

  • Set Menu 1 - $90 per head

    Multiple dates available
    All bookings of seven or more guests are required to dine from one of our $90 or $130 set menu options. Please pre select the option that best suits your guests. For further menu details, please email us at hello@augustwestend.com

  • Set Menu 2 - $120 per head

    Multiple dates available
    All bookings of seven or more guests are required to dine from one of our $90 or $120 set menu options. We recommend booking the $90 option for vegan/ vegetarian guests. Please pre select the option that best suits your guests. For further menu details, please email us at hello@augustwestend.com

Menu

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What 48 people are saying

August reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Brisbane

    Innovative

  • Brisbane

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Inner Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Inner Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inner Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
August, located in a beautifully renovated old church, offers a "sophisticated, yet casual dining experience" with "tasty, creative and thoughtful" dishes. Guests praise the "exceptional service," "wonderful atmosphere," and "innovative food." While some mention high prices and occasional service lapses, the restaurant remains a "hidden gem" with a "great selection of wines."
48 Reviews

  1. Mandy

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely beautiful and the service was exceptional.

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  2. Caroline

    Brisbane2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Really disappointing experience. The first time I dined here, it was a pleasant experience. This time around, the restaurant was freezing - all the other diners put on their coats in the time we were there. Despite it being a cold evening, the door was left open and the staff seemed oblivious to how cold it was. Service was friendly enough but part of our order was forgotten, and we had to enquire. We ordered the duck special as one of the mains. It was extremely dry and over cooked, almost rubbery in texture. They may have been understaffed but there are ways to manage expectation around this without losing good will. The mains took about an hour and a half to come out. By that time we were all freezing and hungry, despite booking an early sitting time. It’s a shame as the setting is lovely and my first experience was positive. I won’t be returning.

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  3. Henry

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceeds expectations. An extremely fulfilling & nourishing dining experience. Stuart was amazing guide through the whole evening. Don't hesitate, get to August immediately.

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  4. Penny

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely way to spend Sunday lunch with friends. They have done a great job of renovating an old church into a very comfortable space , small but not crowded, felt like we were dining with the whole congregation but also had our privacy. We chose the set menu and it was faultless, probably the steak tartare was the winner on the day but the rest of the meal was also delicious. Stuart our waiter was attentive , knowledgeable but also gave us space. Will be back to try the a la carte one day soon

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  5. Melissa

    Brisbane2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Extremely overpriced for the level of technique applied and the largely plant-based menu. Far too much bread and far too many lettuce and radicchio leaves. The lamb main was tasty, but tough and fatty and there was not enough of it for five people. The butter served with baguette was melted. The waiter with no sleeves and bare underarms leaning over the table totally unappealing. The waiters did not serve out the dishes and the patrons are expected to dig into two plates in the centre as a group, meaning you are often using your fingers to retrieve delicate pieces of things Wine princes much the same as at other fine dining restaurants. Disappointing experience overall, which might have been acceptable if it were about half the current price. Massively overpriced for the small amount of meat available and we got the impression we were being filled up on bread and green leaves of various types. Interesting wine menu though.

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  6. Wendy

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simple outstanding - everything!! Thank you for an amazing Sunday afternoon.

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  7. Len

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and a nice selection of wines. Had the $90 set menu on Mothers Day. Service excellent. Already planning our next visit.

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  8. Paulina

    Brisbane1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had high expectations for this restaurant, the menu looked promising, not to mention the great location in a beautiful old church. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to what we’d hoped for. The service was very slow; we constantly had to flag someone down just to place an order. The menu wasn’t explained at all, nor was the wine list. There were no suggestions for food and wine pairings, and no recommendations offered for any of the dishes. Honestly, for the price we paid, the service was disappointing and the food did not meet our expectations.

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  9. Sue

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely share food with lots of plant based options and a thoughtful wine list.

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  10. Meg

    Brisbane4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been eager to visit August since it opened. It did not disappoint. Everything was exceptional. The service staff shone as they were efficient, non-invasive yet super friendly and warm. We can’t wait to return and try more of the delicious menu. Such a wonderful addition to the West End/Highgate Hill dining scene.

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FAQs

August is rated 4.7 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Brisbane
  4. Inner Suburbs
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for August

19 Dornoch Terrace, West End, AU-QLD 4101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Dornoch Terrace, and Dorris Street, West End, QLD.
  • Neighborhood
    West End
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    European, Australian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Brad Cooper
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.augustwestend.com/
  • Phone number
    0482 383 247
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a range of private dining experiences, unique to any event. Whether it is from one of our set menu options, or something more bespoke, we would love to hear from you.For all enquiries, please email Matilda at hello@augustwestend.com, to discuss options.
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