August Restaurant

"A former Downtowner migrated to the UES, this “cozy” “oasis” augurs well thanks to an “impressive” menu of American comfort fare devised “with creativity” in mind." Full review

"verything from raw bar to rabbit stew, charcuterie to chicken ballotine. The skate with brown butter is utter perfection."

"August's farm-driven comfort fare is a little bit Americana and a little bit Euro revealing preparations that may bring crispy- fried squid salad drizzled with yuzu ranch."

"In its original iteration, August was the ideal downtown date spot. It was the sort of place where so much vibrancy and warmth issued from both the kitchen and the personable, passionate..." Full review

"Imagine the snap of fresh garden peas, horseradish and mint, and for a genius crowning touch, the crunch of wasabi peas—and that’s just a bowl of soup." Full review

"Rustic simplicity is the theme at this bustling West Village eatery, where many of the dishes come from the wood-burning oven in the dining room." Full review

"August presents a greatest hits of greasy, garlicky, salty European food, including guinea hen cooked under a brick, deep-fried-and-festooned-with-flaky-French-sea-salt fritters called panisse." Full review

"Bistro more like October. Crisp and rustic."

"August restaurant has a home in Midtown’s shopping district." Full review