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Restaurant August, New Orleans, LA

Restaurant August

4.8
4.8
7575 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary French / American, Creole

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 299-9777

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Corey Thomas

  • 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

    Melissa Joyce: (504) 766-1362

  • Neighborhood

    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

  • Experience Restaurant August 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. Our May menu includes Spoon Bread, Crawfish Tart, Sunchoke Agnolotti, Sorbet Intermezzo, Pan-Seared Yellow Edge Grouper, Roasted Lamb Loin, Almond Cake, and Cocoa Nib Panna Cotta. The Tasting Menu is $150 per person and $220 per person including thoughtful and intentional wine pairings.

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Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Ambiance

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Great for fine wines

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Romantic

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Ambiance

  • New Orleans

    Great for fine wines

  • New Orleans

    Romantic

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  1. TorrenceT

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place exudes elegance. A great place to dine if you want quite and food that taste good. The staff is always kind.
  2. CBNY

    New York Area

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, a magnificent dining experience!! Amazing food and perfect service!!
  3. JoeK

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve had in New Orleans, from service to food to ambience.
  4. SG54

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Overall, not bad. Different experience to when I was here a few years ago. I also think the forgot the fruit sorbet course in our chef tasting menu. Previously, when I would do the chefs tasting menu with wine, they would describe the wine and discuss how it chosen for the dish. Would still recommend/some of the best food in the city and an intimate spot to enjoy by yourself or with another.
  5. PlasJ

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    August was an excellent dining experience! Excellent food and service from start to finish. They should provide valet parking service. Nonetheless, I would would return my every trip to New Orleans!
  6. KO04

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    This was my second visit here. The first was a few years ago and was great so I wanted to take my husband for our anniversary. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing. We were there for an hour before our first pairing was poured. I noticed the sommelier was giving a lot of attention to other tables, but she only poured our first glass and we never saw here the rest of the night. The first few courses were delicious. The crawfish tart was a little spicy for me but my husband said it was great for him. The next 3 courses were mediocre and lacking flavor, mostly salt. The lamb had many tough tendons that we could not chew. I also found a bone in my fish. We had already finished our last savory dish before the wine pairing was even poured. The 2 desserts were great. Someone came and poured our last pairing but never said what it was and just walked away. We spent over $500 and did not feel it was worth it.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was incredible. The drinks were stiff and worth the price.
  8. deltajuliet

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I did the tasting menu for our anniversary dinner, and we were not disappointed. Wow. What an absolute treat. Compliments to the chef, because I was blown away by the flavors of each course! Everything was spot on. Every server we encountered was fabulous as well. A must do if you want fine dining in New Orleans.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    August never fails to deliver comfortable but classy dining! Every appetizer was perfect and the flavors magical! The Rabbit was exquisite, and the Red Snapper Ponchartrain was as promised… perfect!
  10. BillB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    very dark,very noisy too small a table. Bright auto headlights shinning through window right into face.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat! Atmosphere and service went over expectations!
  12. Brennan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very helpful and caring about the small wedding celebration we had at dinner.
  13. JeanG

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Loved the plates done 3 ways. Impeccable service. Exquisite cuisine. Refined ambiance.
  14. FoodWineChickie

    Charlotte

    154 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    154 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a special place. Wonderful service, amazing food and great wine list/cocktails. Do not pass on the gnocchi with crab and truffle…one of the best things I’ve eaten, ever.
  15. BASgoodeats

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful establishment, very romantic setting. Restaurant August was excellent, great place to celebrate our 41st Anniversary. The black and blue gnocchi - blue crab and truffle was delicious. Our snapper and grouper entrees were cooked perfectly. We will definitely return the next time we visit Nola!
  16. twinco

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Have come back repetitively over the years and have always been very satisfied with the excellent service and meals. I don't see the vegetarian prix fixe that used to be offered (which was always superb), but the tasting menu remains incredibly yummy.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Located in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Restaurant August is a culinary gem that promises a memorable dining experience. Recently, I had the pleasure of indulging in their Chef's Tasting Menu, paired with exquisite wines, and it was an extraordinary gastronomic journey. The meal commenced with a delightful spoon bread accompanied by Tralian osetra caviar and crème fraîche. The combination of the rich, creamy caviar with the comforting spoon bread was a luxurious and flavorful start to the evening. Next on the menu was the crawfish tart featuring asparagus, pecorino cheese, and country ham. This savory tart was a harmonious blend of delicate flavors, with the sweetness of the crawfish complemented by the earthiness of asparagus and the saltiness of the country ham. It was a wonderful balance of textures and tastes. Each course was thoughtfully paired with exquisite wines, and the Champagne Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blanc from France added an elegant sparkle to the experience, perfectly complementing the flavors of the early courses. The sunchoke agnolotti, filled with foie gras and truffle, served with house ricotta, was a true highlight. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the luxurious filling added depth and richness to every bite. Paired with a Roero Arneis from Piedmont, Italy, the wine's crispness and fruity notes beautifully complemented the dish. To cleanse the palate, a refreshing sorbet intermezzo made with seasonal fruit arrived, offering a delightful contrast to the previous courses. This palate cleanser was paired with a Connay Domaine Rosé, a perfect accompaniment to the fruity and refreshing flavors. Moving on to the main courses, the yellow edge grouper took center stage. Accompanied by squash blossom, lump crab, zucchini, and Sauce Nantua, this seafood delight was a testament to the chef's culinary expertise. The grouper was flawlessly cooked, moist and tender, while the accompaniments provided a med
  18. MemeJ

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful presentation of meal. Excellent service.
  19. KWS1020

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spot on-would recommend to anyone who appreciates excellent food.
  20. LowellW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. This is one I’ll make an effort to go back to. Recommending to everyone.
  21. funfoodie

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with wonderful service and atmosphere. The meals were delicious, grouper and vegetarian dish, but the fish was very salty. Otherwise I would have given a five star rating.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am very picky on my food and they were very accommodating! Food was excellent! It’s pricy but worth it!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. My dining team was so knowledgeable and courteous. Best Mother’s Day ever.
  24. foodguroux

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Overpriced, underwhelming....living on its reputation. Too many great restaurants in NOLA, even neighborhood places, to put down $250 for a meal for two (two glasses of wine). Nope, not worth it.
  25. JefferyM

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome, will be back for dinner soon....beautiful dining room!
  26. JeffreyR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant August did not disappoint. Excellent meal! The foie gras appetizer was phenomenal as was the grouper entree. The golden milk mille feuille for dessert was incredible as well. The ambiance is stately and elegant. Still, top 5 restaurant in the city...
  27. Lestat

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came to New Orleans to eat here at our favorite restaurant and we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our meal.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I visit Nola almost once a month.. and have for some time. We always try a different place every time we go.. this was our first visit to August and WILL NOT be our last!! We both agree that this was our favorite dining experience yet! The food.. (that tuna appetizer!!! 😳😳😳!!!))….service.. ambiance was beyond exceptional!!! We found our new favorite Crescent City dining spot!!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Red snapper, grouper and the black and blue gnocchi were outstanding.
  30. Meredith

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The staff and food at August are phenomenal. We had the best time having our Anniversary/birthday dinner here. They even brought us desert on the house with the best presentation to make our dining experience special. August is a must-do in New Orleans!! There’s something very genuine and special about dining there too.
  31. ChristinaG

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the chef’s tasting with the wine pairing and it was fabulous. The staff did a wonderful job of presenting the food, and everything was even more delicious than described. We enjoyed talking to the sommelier about each wine and how it paired with the dishes. Wonderful experience for my husband’s birthday!
  32. Steve

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The choice and preparation of food was outstanding and the service was prompt and superb.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! Highly recommended. Food and service was perfect.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Aberdeen

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, service was great and the selected wine was well picked
  35. LindsayF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, exceptional service. It truly was such a wonderful experience. Everything from appetizers to desert was delicious. True Lt a must coming to New Orleans. Also it was a beautiful historic space.
  36. RichardM

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Really great setting and ambience with great service and interesting tasting menu
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the bar prior to dinner to our waiter and meal everything was top notch. We loved the seasonal menu offerings. I had the red snapper and my friend had the duck. The snapper was awesome !!
  38. RobertH

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and ambiance. Food was incredible and served hot and with great presentation.
  39. Carlo

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    It was not worth $300. On the positive side, the service was outstanding, the menu was creative, and the presentation superb. The gnocchi appetizer was excellent, but the fried oysters were chewy, and did not arrive sufficiently hot. The red snapper was decidedly over cooked and dry. The duck was undercooked and very chewy. The wine list was surprisingly sparse. Although the dining area was charming, the noise level interfere with any conversation in a normal tone.  Overall, the restaurant did not live up to it Michelin star reputation. 
  40. FleurDeWes

    Memphis/West TN

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience4
    The food is always ABSOLUTELY AMAZING at August. Unfortunately, our experience this visit was tainted by a server who must have been having a bad day. Apparently she had a table of customers that upset her, but unfortunately she decided to take it out on the rest of the room. Hopefully next time we'll have a better experience.

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Restaurant August is rated 4.8 stars by 7575 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 reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant August

301 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Gravier & Tchoupitoulas

  • Neighborhood

    Central Business District

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary French / American, Creole

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Corey Thomas

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • 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

    Melissa Joyce: (504) 766-1362

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