Restaurant August

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   KO04

   Nashville

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

   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.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day 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!
   

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   BillB

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience3

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

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great place to eat! Atmosphere and service went over expectations!
   

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   Brennan

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

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

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6. BA

   BASgoodeats

   New York Area

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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!
   

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   twinco

   New York Area

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tallahassee

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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
   

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   MemeJ

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Beautiful presentation of meal. Excellent service.
   

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10. KW

    KWS1020

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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

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11. LW

    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.
    

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    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.
    

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13. OT

    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!
    

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14. OT

    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.
    

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    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.
    

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    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!
    

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    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...
    

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    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.
    

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19. OT

    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!!
    

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20. OT

    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.
    

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    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.
    

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    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!
    

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    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.
    

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent! Highly recommended. Food and service was perfect.
    

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25. OT

    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
    

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26. LF

    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.
    

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    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
    

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28. OT

    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 !!
    

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29. RH

    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.
    

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    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. 
    

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    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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32. RK

    RichardK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were very well taken care of and everyone enjoyed the dinner and evening.
    

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great experience, as always! Whenever we are in NOLA, we make sure to stop at August. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing, ordered cocktails and the gnocchi off of the menu - we were totally stuffed! When we go back, I likely won't do the wine pairing with the tasting menu, the wines weren't the best, seemed not as high quality as the food. Overall it was an excellent experience!
    

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    Tamiv

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious and perfectly portioned dishes so you don't leave feeling stuffed. A lovely spot I will definitely visit again.
    

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delicious! Best meal we have had in NOLA! Will be back!
    

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    JasonH

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    it was a fantastic dinner choice for my husband's birthday. the meal was incredible.
    

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37. MM

    MarMar

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Restaurant August is our favorite restaurant in New Orleans. The food is delicious, the staff is always friendly and accommodating and the surroundings are beautiful and gracious. A beautiful venue for an occasion!!
    

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38. DM

    DavidM

    New Orleans

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best restaurant in Nola in my opinion. Never disappoints.
    

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    CandidaK

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect for the celebration of any kind with the wonderful New Orleans charm.
    

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    JimM

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Unique menu yet still easily satisfied everyone in our party. Every course was excellent. I had the Duck 3 Ways; highly recommended.
    

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