August Restaurant

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359 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10014

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(212) 929-4774
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August Restaurant - New York, NY
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a seriously romantic place. it's nuts cuz it's so good. unbelievable "european" food - mmm!!! try the grilled octupus, or the sardinian bread for a...

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The food was good. The decor and lighting were awesome. Good wine selection. The wait staff was friendly (albeit very busy). The tables were a bit close, so much so that I felt se...

Cozy, Romantic W. Village Spot 9/29/2005

Arrived on a Tuesday night and had about a half hour wait. Bad news is the place is so small, you're constantly getting bumped and jostled by people as you wait in cramped quarters. If you don't mind the tables being so close together, this is a very romantic date spot. Service was knowledgeable, the wine recommendations were right on and the food was good. We'll definitely be back. Pros: Quaint, Wine Selection Cons: Small space, Close Tables more
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Are you kidding me? 8/17/2005

Not only was the food my group finally received not prepared to order (steaks were over done), I was treated very rudely by our waiter when I asked to make a minor substitution to accomodate my wheat and dairy allergies. As long as I've lived in Manhattan, I've never once had a problem with this type of request. If I hadn't had out of town guests with me and hadn't already waited an hour on a Tuesday night, I would have left the table without ordering. August is over priced for the quality of the food and not even worth trying considering the pompous wait staff and chef. Cons: Overpriced, Arrogant Staff more
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Great food and service! 8/5/2005

We went last night and the place was great. It's narrow, but that is typical for the area. The overall decor is nice and old world like. The hostess told us it would probably be a half hour but we were seated in ~15 minutes. Our waiter recommended an excellent bottle of wine at a great price. We had the tarte flambe appetizer, which HAS to be tried. It's a sweet onion puree on wood fired crispy flat bread. We have friends that don't eat onions, but come for this dish. I had the flap steak and my wife had the orata fish. Some people freak out about fish with the head still on, but the waitress offered to fillet it. My steak was very good and tasty. Overall, it's a cozy place with great food and a great social ambiance. We'll be back. Pros: Ambiance, Food Cons: Prices a little high more
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Never Got In The Door! 6/17/2005

My husband has been wanting to try this restaurant for a while. We tried last night. When we got there, the host finally came out to tell us that the next table would be available in 45 minutes. I will take some responsibility here, because I did express my exasperation at their ""No Reservation"" policy using an impolite word. The Host came back at me with such a force of hostility, the content of which contained a roster of all the top restaurants that all the owners worked at. The man was scary and awful. Any seasoned employee who took the words ""service industry"" seriously could see plainly that I was suffering from exhaustion and low blood sugar; and should be treated as a patron who just needed a bit of patience. This man has no intention of winning us over, just getting rid of us, which he promptly did. more
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Old World Feel 5/9/2005

Cozy European atmosphere with views of wood burning ovens as we entered. Detail given to design inside as well as out in the lovely glass enclosed garden dining area, complete with cobblestone flooring and plants. We dined during the Sunday brunch and enjoyed it so much, returned for the evening meal. We were greeted and attended to immediately. Smooth lattes, smoky flavored bacon under the crème fraiche eggs, and oven toasted crunchy bread were heavenly. Our evening meal yielded some unique and delightful appetizers. Our lamb was the best I have ever eaten, and the sea bass was enhanced by artichokes. We split a Vahlrona chocolate pot de crème that was yummy. I was not too crazy about the vegetable with tripe. The salad with leeks had a mouth watering balsamic vinaigrette. The wine list is carefully paired to complete each selection, indicating quality, not quantity. Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Value Cons: Can get crowded more
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great garden 5/4/2005

The garden in the back is excellent. The portions can be a little small but all this overlooked by this wonderful setting. more
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One of the best places in NYC 1/26/2005

I have been to August several times over the last six months and I'm impressed by its consistency. The whole fish has always been very well prepared and there seems to be array of dishes that satisfy all moods. The food is not especially complex, but it is straightforward, delicious, and representative of its region. I like the wine list too which has a nice selection of fun and interesting wines at reasonable prices. In terms of the ambience, the attractive, rustic decor with good tunes gives it a nice West Village neighborhood feel Pros: food and wine, cool design, real Cons: weekend waits more
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Great Fish! 1/5/2005

Went to dinner at August with a large party, and we were all astounded by how savory the food was. All the fish dishes are a success - well cooked, integrity of the fish preserved and enhanced by simple yet tasty sauces. The hits of the night: the octopus, the gnocci, the skate, the orata. The miss was the bouillabaisse. The room has a rustic look (wooden tables, concrete floors, the fire oven for the pizza), which makes the place cozy and perfect for romantic dinners. Of course we went there with a large party and had to wait a bit to get seated (even with reservations), but we had all our dishes served at the same time and promptly. Pros: Fish, Cozy Cons: , Average wine more
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Pleasantly surprised 11/13/2004

I recently dined in back, the steak was excellent, the service was attentive and helpful, the wine selection was very good and overall i loved this place! This is a place that i would go out of my way to visit even if i had to. The atmosphere is cozy and warm rather than trendy and the food is well executed. more
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Wonderful, Honest Food 11/10/2004

Finally a restaurant of wonderful, honest food and delicious wine delivered by knowledgeable staff with (thankfully) none of the pretense. For 5-6 dinners, and a few brunches, each time Ive been to August the food and service has been intimate and superb. Sure, sometimes its busy and loud given their successes (Zagat, NYT, NY Mag, et al) its not surprising. Appetizers of note are the tart flambe, grilled octopus and the blistered peppers. Entree must haves: carbonnade flamande, grilled rabbit and the almost sexual bouillabaisse. As expected, the wine list is as thoughtful as the menu the staff has earned my trust with their bullet-proof recommendations I have yet to be disappointed from their exhaustive list. Panna cotta, profiteroles and the cheese plate are the desserts for me. Go for brunch and have the Alsatian-style wood-oven baked eggs and a wonderful latte bowl. Pros: THE FOOD, Great wine list, Smart, helpful staff Cons: , Can be loud, You may have to wait more
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mmmmm..... 11/10/2004

We randomly happened upon August last night - what a find! True, its a bit ""cozy"" but we were seated in the wonderful back patio area where the space is a little bigger. Our server was wonderful - very familiar with the menu and wine list and able to make excellent recommendations based on what we said we wanted and our price range on wine. We had both the gnocchi and onion tart appetizers and both were absolutely wonderful. Such unique flavors that were paired wonderfully with the suggested wine. The pork entree was succulent, rich and delicious and we finished off with the profiteroles. I was so full I actually, sinfully, left a morsel of my scrumptious profiterole dessert on my plate but I'll be back again and wont eat all day to be sure I can enjoy it to its fullest!! Highly recommended. more
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BEEN 3x, WILL NEVER GO AGAIN 10/28/2004

I just finished dinner & have never felt so compelled to write. We had a nice dinner, but within 5 mins of finishing the host came & said he needed the table asked us to finish our drinks @ the bar. We were seated promptly & there were a few people waiting in the bar, but had ordered quickly & been at the table less than 45 mins. When we sat down, the couple to our right were halfway through their entrees - but hadnt paid their bill bc they were enjoying each other's company. The waiter and busboy apologized for the host who claims to have done this many times in his ""13 years in the biz."" While we enjoyed August in the past we will, under no circumstances, return for a meal. Given the many of great area options, I would implore you to go elsewhere. Pros: Food more
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Much too salty 10/28/2004

The menu is interesting but everything we had was too salty and the chef will not accommodate any changes. They were out of a lot of the bottles of wine and main courses do not come with vegetables, all which have to be ordered on the side and add to the overall cost. We were 3 seated at a table for 2 but were finally moved to a larger table. Service is ok. There's better food elsewhere without the tiny tables and oversalted food. more
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Never Got in! 10/27/2004

Due to the complete incompetence of the manager, we left after waiting almost 2 hours last Fri. night. They have a no reservation policy but the manager seemed incapable of keeping track of the increasing line of waiting customers on the list. Simple organization would have made the waiting much more bearable. However he was rude, constantly confused and almost appeared as if he was not experienced in working in a restaurant. He certainly could not properly manage a simple waiting list. We left after he seated another party who was in behind us after promising we were next . At that point they didn't deserve our money - no matter how good the reviews of the food were. We won't bother trying again. Cons: , no reservation policy, cramped space more
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Tapas style 10/24/2004

Restaurant does not take reservations. We arrived at 7:15pm on Saturday and was seated in about 15 minutes. Only 2 tiny tables by the cashier machine for waiting. Entrees cost $18-$26. Appetizers $7-$15. We went as 2 couples. Ordered 4 appetizers & 4 entrees + 2 desserts. Final cost $90 per couple (includes tip). Entrees were good. Generous portions. Pros: Generous portions, Service, Food quality Cons: , No reservations, Small wine list more
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August in any month of the year 8/8/2004

Great little space, great food, great fun. Went at 9pm mid week and were seated right away. Service was friendly fun and knowledgeable. Nice little wine list with some inexpensive gems. Our party of 4 ordered only appetizers (about 6 of them) and made a wonderful meal out of it. Would definitely recommend. Pros: food, friendly, well priced more
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No Brainer 5/26/2004

It's almost never a good bet to try a restaurant within the first few months of operation. However, I am happy to say that August was an exception to that rule. The menu is simple and rustic, and trully runs the gammut of flavor and texture. Try the hare and squid. Pros: Educated Service, Decor, Owner's Presence more
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Delicious meal, warm energy 5/2/2004

Saturday night, waited about 30 minutes for a table at 9pm -- not bad. VERY good service -- glasses were always refilled, plates cleared, etc. Food was *deliciousl* It's billed as ""regional cuisine,"" ie, rustic food from across Europe. I had the yummy rabbit, friend had the top-notch bass. Wine & cheese were marvelous, & they comped us 2 glasses of dessert wine. I'd happily go back. Dyin to return for brunch! Warm, sincere energy -- great date place. Pros: great energy, yummy food, fab service more
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A delightful night 4/17/2004

August is a wonderful little gem with delicious food and nice atmosphere. We were greated welcomingly and seated right away. The atmosphere was comfy yet elegant. The food ranges from rich and sumptuous (the beef), to delicate and delightful (the seabass with fennel and oranges). The food wasn't overwhelming, but was very tasty, and the space wasn't overcrowded or obnoxious - the waiters and waitresses were attentive and helpful, but not obtrusive. Overall, a wonderful dinner. more
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Worth a Second Try 3/20/2004

We ususally don't like to try a new restaurant within its first month, but needed a last minute dining spot. The restaurant is very small and we finally managed counter space at the small bar in the back. The restuarant doesn't take reservations, but I was told at 8pm the wait for 4 people would not be long at all. We finally sat at 9:30 having been told the crowd was very slow moving. When we finally sat we didn't get our wine for 15 minutes because they ran out of glasses. Then, they forgot one of our appetizers, though once reminded they brought to us at no charge. The food was actually quite good and very satisfying. They need to iron out a few kinks in the service, but we would definitely give it a second chance. Pros: Food, Ambiance Cons: , Small more
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  • The Scene
    In a glowing candlelit space the size of a studio apartment, diners on dates and small groups sit snugly on wooden banquettes. Distressed walls and a coved roof give the dining...

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  • Hours: Monday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
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