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HerbsaintvsRestaurant August
Both establishments are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Herbsaint ranks marginally higher than Restaurant August. Herbsaint comes in at 85 with positive reviews from 12 sources like Concierge, DK Eyewitness and Times-Picayune.
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701 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130-3713
From $0/night
Concierge "Chef Donald Link started his local empire with this gem of a bistro... His trademark small plates balance substance with finesse, while his excellent cocktail selection predated the mixology craze."
Fodor's "Chef Donald Link (also of Cochon and Cochon Butcher) turns out food that sparkles with robust flavors and top-grade ingredients at this casually upscale restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet "This may cause a riot, but Herbsaint’s duck and andouille gumbo might be the best restaurant gumbo in town." Full review
Zagat "Chef/co-owner Donald Link (Cochon) "makes you swoon" with his "refined yet joyous" New American–New French cooking at this Warehouse District "delight"." Full review
BlackBook "Donald Link's popular restaurant melds the dirty rice traditions of Cajun cooking with the elegance of French cuisine."
Gayot15.0
"Chef Donald Link is a true culinarian who has never lost his intense focus on authentic Cajun cuisine." Full review
DK Eyewitness "There is simply nothing better than a menu that showcases quality ingredients paired thoughtfully, and that is the case with every dish at this elegant bistro."
Times-Picayune "The restaurant is operated by Link Restaurant Group, the company founded by Donald Link, one of New Orleans' most prominent chefs." Full review
Not For Tourists "Explorative, approachable cuisine rooted in NOLA's refined culinary tree."
Where "One of the city's premier fine dining spots." Full review
Restaurant August Concierge Lonely Planet
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301 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2408
From $41/night
Concierge "Where this chef does his best work. The atmosphere is as welcoming and chic as ever... and Besh hasn't missed a step in terms of the menu."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"August’s converted 19th-century tobacco warehouse gets the nod for most aristocratic dining room in New Orleans." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Surrounded by huge flower arrangements and unusual crystal chandeliers, patrons savor contemporary French cuisine white seated beside a row of large windows." Full review
Zagat4.6
"John Besh's "unforgettable" CBD flagship "glows with his personality" as the "star" chef's "keen sense of flavors" and devotion to "local ingredients" yield "superb" New French fare." Full review
BlackBook "Restaurants generally referred to as "the best in the city" generate a fair amount of controversy among foodies, and August is no exception."
Gayot17.0
"John Besh's Louisiana upbringing and knowledge of cutting-edge culinary trends enable him to compose menus that hold their own among the most stringent standards of fine dining." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Chef John Besh deserves the accolades he receives for his flagship restaurant."
Fodor's "Nothing is mundane on the seasonally changing menu, which might include handmade gnocchi with blue crab and winter truffle or rabbit cassoulet with andouille sausage." Full review
Where "In New Orleans, chefs are as famous as rock stars, and John Besh is the city’s culinary Sting." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Surrounded by huge flower arrangements and unusual crystal chandeliers, patrons savor contemporary French cuisine white seated beside a row of large windows. The menu changes seasonally" Full review
