August Restaurant

(212) 929-4774

359 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10014 40.7344 -74.00467

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

AUGUSTNY.COM

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

Price:

$$$

Last updated 1.13.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

French, Central European, Mexican, Italian

What People Are Saying About August Restaurant

Featured Review

Allison Austin

Contributor

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 room a lived-in feel; despite the draft from the front door, it's pleasant and cozy. Service is eager to please but can be sparse during a rush. – – The Food – The menu runs from rustic Italian to loosely interpreted French classics. Start with an order of the croquettes--salt cod, ham and cheese rolled into balls and deep fried until melty and golden brown, or one of the pizzas,…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Come warmer weather, the dining capacity nearly doubles as the back patio area opens.
What to Drink:
A moderately priced selection of wines by the glass is offered, including an easy-to-drink Orvieto ($7) and a pleasant Moscato d'Asti for dessert ($7).
ambiance
98.14999580383301% positive
  1. It's that perfect blend of feeling cozy and local, but having amazing food and great service.
  2. Great atmosphere!
  3. If you don't mind the tables being so close together, this is a very romantic date spot.
  4. August Restaurant is romantic and cozy.
  5. Overall, it's a cozy place with great food and a great social ambiance.
  6. Great little space, great food, great fun.
  7. like the wine list too which has a nice selection of fun and interesting wines at reasonable prices.
  8. It's nestled in the heart of the W. Village and it's very romantic and cozy i.
  9. this restaurant has a great menu with the ambience to match.
  10. GREAT FOOD, Warm attentive service, atmosphere
  11. The wine, appetizers and atmosphere were great.
  12. My only con was I think they should turn off the music which leaned toward rock which is entirely inappropriate in a place which most people (even the naysayers) say is romantic.
  13. 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.
  14. I'm a food professional myself and would not recommend this place to anyone -- the atmosphere is nice but that doesn't make up for all the other negatives, namely the food.
  15. The atmosphere was comfy yet elegant.
  16. Service was friendly fun and knowledgeable.
  17. August is a wonderful little gem with delicious food and nice atmosphere.
  18. the place was very romantic.
  19. The atmosphere is wonderful - warm, nice smells, good music - overall great ratings in this department.
  20. great food and ambience
  21. The food and ambiance is excellent.
  22. The ambience in this restaurant is tops in the city, for a cool, quaint off the beaten path SoHo restaurant.
  23. Nice atmosphere for a late morning after brunch.
  24. It is a cozy place and the back garden smells of jasmine!
  25. The atmosphere is cozy and warm rather than trendy and the food is well executed.
  26. In terms of the ambience, the attractive, rustic decor with good tunes gives it a nice West Village neighborhood feel
  27. Service could use a little work, but then again when you are at August it kind of feels like your at a party in the loft kitchen of one of the NYC great chefs on his night off having fun.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Icing on the cake, I don't know if it is always like that, but the place was really really smoky, and we all smelled so smoky that rather than having a nice stroll in the village after our brunch as initially planned, we all went back home to have a showe
  2. usually order desserts whenever I visit a restaurant for a first time, but none looked that appealing on the menu.
  3. we are chocoholics we we couldn't pass up their chocolate creme dessert- we had such a great time and our waiter made excellent food and wine recommendations - i had to be rolled out, but i have a new addiction!
  4. 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!
  5. had the bluefish as an entree (to die for) and she had oxtail stuffed i n zucchini and she practically licked her plate - the desserts were scrumptious.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The food and wine were outstanding!
  2. Such unique flavors that were paired wonderfully with the suggested wine.
  3. we are chocoholics we we couldn't pass up their chocolate creme dessert- we had such a great time and our waiter made excellent food and wine recommendations - i had to be rolled out, but i have a new addiction!
  4. 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.
  5. The wine, appetizers and atmosphere were great.
  6. The wine list was well composed with a nice range of prices and options.
  7. Finally a restaurant of wonderful, honest food and delicious wine delivered by knowledgeable staff with (thankfully) none of the pretense.
  8. like the wine list too which has a nice selection of fun and interesting wines at reasonable prices.
  9. Our waiter recommended an excellent bottle of wine at a great price.
  10. Nice little wine list with some inexpensive gems.
  11. the food is not ridiculously expensive although the wine can quickly add up.
  12. 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.
  13. The wine list is great, and the service is fantastic.
  14. The servious was warm and gracious, I felt more like I was at a good friends house rather than a restaurant and my server made excellent wine recommendations.
  15. 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!
  16. Service was knowledgeable, the wine recommendations were right on and the food was good.
food quality
85.10000228881836% positive
  1. I'm a foodie and have plenty of industry buds who noted, despite being around for a minute, the place is cute and the food is good.
  2. 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!
  3. The food and wine were outstanding!
  4. 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.
  5. don't normally post reviews, but felt so compelled after my evening at August tonight for restaurant week - usually i expect restaurant week menus to be supbar to the regular menu - but I was so blown away by my options tonight at August and both me and
  6. The atmosphere is cozy and warm rather than trendy and the food is well executed.
  7. The food was actually quite good and very satisfying.
  8. We supplemented our restaurant week dishes with a couple of apps, namely a delicious chicken liver dish and a summer bean salad that was very refreshing and one of those dishes that really made you feel the seasonality of its components.
  9. Nice people and Great food.
  10. Good food, too small, bad service
  11. Service was knowledgeable, the wine recommendations were right on and the food was good.
  12. My steak was very good and tasty.
  13. The appetizer tart is exceptional and not to be missed, although almost more like a small pizza than a tart.
  14. It's a sweet onion puree on wood fired crispy flat bread.
  15. Our party of 4 ordered only appetizers (about 6 of them) and made a wonderful meal out of it.
  16. It's that perfect blend of feeling cozy and local, but having amazing food and great service.
  17. I'm a food professional myself and would not recommend this place to anyone -- the atmosphere is nice but that doesn't make up for all the other negatives, namely the food.
  18. Although the brunch food was pretty decent.
  19. Finally a restaurant of wonderful, honest food and delicious wine delivered by knowledgeable staff with (thankfully) none of the pretense.
  20. The food was perfect, and really reasonable.
  21. August is a wonderful little gem with delicious food and nice atmosphere.
  22. we are chocoholics we we couldn't pass up their chocolate creme dessert- we had such a great time and our waiter made excellent food and wine recommendations - i had to be rolled out, but i have a new addiction!
  23. shared some wonderful appetizers and had a great matzo ball soup.
  24. the food is not ridiculously expensive although the wine can quickly add up.
  25. Very warm and inviting unlike many restaurants with great food.
  26. We had really high expectations for this restaurant, but realize, if we wanted good food and service, we probably should've just gone to Cookshop, our faithful standby.
  27. amazing food!
  28. Our evening meal yielded some unique and delightful appetizers.
  29. The egg dishes that my husband and his sister had were decent, but my burger was really quite bad.
  30. Great little space, great food, great fun.
  31. Our lamb was the best I have ever eaten, and the sea bass was enhanced by artichokes.
  32. great food and ambience
  33. While we enjoyed August in the past we will, under no circumstances, return for a meal.
  34. 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.
  35. Go for brunch and have the Alsatian-style wood-oven baked eggs and a wonderful latte bowl.
  36. Bad food, nasty service and too pricey for what they're serving.
  37. An hour later, you're being forced out by the rude staff after a bland meal.
  38. The fries were really greasy and overcooked, and the meat was disappointing.
  39. The food was excellent.
  40. great food, excellent service
  41. The food was scrumptious, - we started with an outrageous bacon and onion flatbread tart that was out of this world.
  42. The food and ambiance is excellent.
  43. ordered a burger which had some of the best seasoned fries ever.
  44. had the yummy rabbit, friend had the top-notch bass.
  45. The night we went, they were out of a couple of the items on the menu, which is acceptable considering how fresh the ingredients are.
  46. Nice place, bad food
  47. My wife enjoyed the chicken.
  48. recommend the Tarte for an appetiser and the Pepper Steak for the main dish.
  49. Delicious meal, warm energy
  50. The whole fish was dry and was about 4 bites in total.
  51. Overall, it's a cozy place with great food and a great social ambiance.
  52. Service is friendly without pretense, and the food is fabulous.
menu variety
93.75% positive
  1. usually order desserts whenever I visit a restaurant for a first time, but none looked that appealing on the menu.
  2. The night we went, they were out of a couple of the items on the menu, which is acceptable considering how fresh the ingredients are.
  3. like the wine list too which has a nice selection of fun and interesting wines at reasonable prices.
  4. was accompanied by foodies, yet the waiter treated the few questions people had about the menu as if he was dealing with diners who had never eaten at a decent restaurant.
  5. Given the many of great area options, I would implore you to go elsewhere.
  6. the menu was a little limited and the wait staff was very rude and had the attention span of a mouse.
  7. Excellent seasonal menu
  8. don't normally post reviews, but felt so compelled after my evening at August tonight for restaurant week - usually i expect restaurant week menus to be supbar to the regular menu - but I was so blown away by my options tonight at August and both me and
  9. know they change the menu often, but tonight the trout was incredible.
  10. To me the menu needed some explaining so I had many questions but our server was very knowledgeable.
  11. The menu is interesting but everything we had was too salty and the chef will not accommodate any changes.
  12. The wine list was well composed with a nice range of prices and options.
  13. this restaurant has a great menu with the ambience to match.
  14. 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.
  15. 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!
  16. wanted to order everything on the menu and never wanted to leave.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. 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!
  2. Warm, sincere energy -- great date place.
  3. It is a great place and the staff was very welcoming.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. While we enjoyed August in the past we will, under no circumstances, return for a meal.
  2. 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!
  3. went for the first time yesterday for dinner and had such an amazing experience I must find a reason to go back soon.
service
81.45000457763672% positive
  1. 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.
  2. great food, excellent service
  3. VERY good service -- glasses were always refilled, plates cleared, etc.
  4. GREAT FOOD, Warm attentive service, atmosphere
  5. Good food, too small, bad service
  6. 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!
  7. was accompanied by foodies, yet the waiter treated the few questions people had about the menu as if he was dealing with diners who had never eaten at a decent restaurant.
  8. Service was friendly fun and knowledgeable.
  9. The service was less polite than the low NYC standard.
  10. we are chocoholics we we couldn't pass up their chocolate creme dessert- we had such a great time and our waiter made excellent food and wine recommendations - i had to be rolled out, but i have a new addiction!
  11. An hour later, you're being forced out by the rude staff after a bland meal.
  12. To me the menu needed some explaining so I had many questions but our server was very knowledgeable.
  13. Finally a restaurant of wonderful, honest food and delicious wine delivered by knowledgeable staff with (thankfully) none of the pretense.
  14. 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.
  15. the menu was a little limited and the wait staff was very rude and had the attention span of a mouse.
  16. My only con was I think they should turn off the music which leaned toward rock which is entirely inappropriate in a place which most people (even the naysayers) say is romantic.
  17. The wine list is great, and the service is fantastic.
  18. Bad food, nasty service and too pricey for what they're serving.
  19. Nice people and Great food.
  20. Good recommendations from our waiter.
  21. Good place, Great people.
  22. The prices were fine and not outrageous and the service was acceptable but nothing above that.
  23. It's that perfect blend of feeling cozy and local, but having amazing food and great service.
  24. It is a great place and the staff was very welcoming.
  25. Service is friendly without pretense, and the food is fabulous.
  26. The servious was warm and gracious, I felt more like I was at a good friends house rather than a restaurant and my server made excellent wine recommendations.
  27. WORST service I have ever received
  28. The environment is warm and friendly as was the service.
  29. Our waiter recommended an excellent bottle of wine at a great price.
  30. We had really high expectations for this restaurant, but realize, if we wanted good food and service, we probably should've just gone to Cookshop, our faithful standby.
  31. IT was the WORST service I have received in my entire life.
value
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. The prices were fine and not outrageous and the service was acceptable but nothing above that.
  2. 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.
  3. the food is not ridiculously expensive although the wine can quickly add up.
  4. Bad food, nasty service and too pricey for what they're serving.
  5. Nice little wine list with some inexpensive gems.
  6. like the wine list too which has a nice selection of fun and interesting wines at reasonable prices.
  7. The portions can be a little small but all this overlooked by this wonderful setting.
  8. Our waiter recommended an excellent bottle of wine at a great price.
  9. The wine list was well composed with a nice range of prices and options.
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. 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.
  2. We finally sat at 9:30 having been told the crowd was very slow moving.
  3. I'm a foodie and have plenty of industry buds who noted, despite being around for a minute, the place is cute and the food is good.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/20/12

Super romantic lighting

by shay d o

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 several times as if I was in the middle of someone else's conversation and interrupting with my own. Maybe the trick is to go early on a weeknight. The bus boy put worcestershire in our olive oil instead of balsamic YUK. They ran out of several dishes by 7:00 pm, which to me seems like poor planning in the kitchen. I am all for conceding that mistakes happen, or it's "one of those nights" . However, In this price range you don't get to have "those nights". I have to say I was a little disappointed, next time I will opt for something else where what is listed on the menu is available and I can hear my dinner date. There are a million restaurants in NYC, on to the next one.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/23/10

GREAT FOOD, Warm attentive service, atmosphere

by burntumber

After reading some of the reviews we were a bit hesitant about eating here. It's a lovely, inviting place. In the heart of the village, cozy (we like cozy,though some refer to this as cramped)...so what's not to like? Nothing as far as we're concerned. Nice people and Great food. Good recommendations from our waiter. We shared a charcuterie appetizer plate which is something I usually don't order but this was terrific. A wonderful selection. All our entrees were excellent. My only con was I think they should turn off the music which leaned toward rock which is entirely inappropriate in a place which most people (even the naysayers) say is romantic. I say cut the music entirely and let people talk and hear one another. I for one am tired of screaming in too many New York restaurants. Good place, Great people.

  • Pros: Covered patio, Fire, Great service, food
  • Cons: No bar to sit and wait at
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/26/09

Just something to think about

by maggie1980nyc

I am finally back in bed after spending the morning in the bathroom. The fish I had was very fishy last night and when I complained the manager she said this was how it was supposed to be. Just something to think about when you're booking a reservation.

  • Pros: Outdoor area
  • Cons: The hostess and the food
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/28/08

Great atmosphere!

by cheetohsaddict

August has ambiance nailed down. Romantic and cozy without being over the top. Immediate comfort as you walk in the door. Service is friendly without pretense, and the food is fabulous. Definitely one of the best in the west village!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/10/08

you must try at least once

by joshmurph

I am giving this restaurant 5 stars for its 5 star service and 5 star food. I went for the first time yesterday for dinner and had such an amazing experience I must find a reason to go back soon. I had the pimenton mussels to start and the beef for my entree. Both were delicious. Mmm. This is a restuarant in the city that you must try at least once.

The Details on August Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great brunch food
  • good attentive service
  • great date place
  • great atmosphere
  • worst bad service
  • unique appetizers
  • great seasonal menu
  • excellent wine recommendations
  • very knowledgeable server
  • helpful waiters
  • recommend pepper steak
  • outstanding little wine
  • romantic august restaurant
  • amazing dining experience
  • nice dinner
  • helpful waitresses
  • very refreshing summer bean salad
  • rude wait staff
  • great social ambiance
  • warm environment
  • nice ambience
  • usually order desserts
  • enjoyed august
  • tasteless artichoke
  • warm good music
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