Late August

Visa Dining Collection

4.8 (138)

$31 to $50

American

4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-9620

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2 people

May 4, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Charming

The Late August name derives from the joyful time of year when the Sears catalog would arrive at your doorstep, bringing a deep desire and wonderment to all who would receive it and begin feverishly circling the items that would hopefully arrive for Christmas.

Our restaurant, set in the previous Historic Downtown Sears building, seeks to bring that same wonder to guests through its atmosphere, service, and cuisine. Echoing the mission of Lucille's Hospitality, which is committed to “Serving the Past, Feeding the Future,” Late August’s menu explores the culinary heritages of Chef Chris Williams and Chef Sergio Hidalgo by bringing the dishes and flavors from both their youths and the experiences to date creating a culturally culinary celebration.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Southern
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 993-6200
Website
https://www.lateaugusthtx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Explore our private dining experience for every occasion.
Private party contact
Stephanie Velasco: (630) 440-8293

Location
4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-9620
Neighborhood
Midtown
Cross street
Fannin
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

Experiences

Chef's Table - Contact Us To Reserve
$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a unique culinary adventure - Chef's Table, a family-style dining experience | Enjoy a curated 5-course menu prepared by Chef Sergio Hidalgo | Available for party sizes between 6-10 guests | $100/person without wine pairing or $125/person with wine pairing (excluding tax and gratuity) | Available for lunch and dinner daily | Please contact us at (713) 993-6200 to reserve this experience

Private dining

Gulf Oysters$24.00
Turnip Mignonette, Mole Crunch
Smoked Drummettes$13.00
Chicken Chicharron, Mole, Crushed Pepitas
Market Crudo
Citrus, Mole Crunch, Preserved Orange
Fried Tomatillos$18.00
Gulf Shrimp Ceviche, Salsa Negra, Morita Aioli
Gumbo$14.00
Chorizo, Nopales, White Rice
Mustard Green Memelitas$20.00
Pork Carnitas, Refried Black Eyed Peas, Peri Peri
Texas Caesar$15.00
Spicy Caesar Dressing, Avocado, Tomatoes, Grilled Corn

From Our Farm

Kale$14.00
Pickled Veg, Grape Tomatoes, Agave, Tajin Vinaigrette
Tomato$17.00
Cucumber, Seasonal Fruit, Avocado, Fry Bread, Suya Vinaigrette
Field Pea Hummus$16.00
Chorizo, Chapulines, Fry Bread
Charred Brussels$13.00
Turnips, Marcona Almonds, Mustard Green Aioli, Romesco
Roasted Squash$15.00
Coconut Yogurt, Pomegranate, Pecan Crumble
Grilled Eggplant$12.00
Spiced Plums, Fry Bread, Cashew Cheese, Pepita Crunch
Mustard Greens$11.00
Pickled Turnips, Chimichurri

Sandwiches

Crispy MKT Fish$18.00
House Tartar, Bolillo Bread
Beef Chorizo Smash Burger$17.00
Grilled Panela, Pickled Onion, Morita Aioli
Crispy Chicken$16.00
Lucille’s Hot Sauce, Cilantro Slaw, Bolillo Bread
BLT$17.00
Smoked Pork Belly, Mustard Greens, Tomato, Monterrey Jack, Morita Aioli

Large Shares & Entrees

Chile Relleno$23.00
Poblano, Melted Cheese, Avocado Cream, Creole Sauce, Red Rice
Roasted Chicken$28.00
Buckwheat, Pomegranate
Seared MKT Fish$32.00
Shrimp Creole Stuffed Tamal, Mustard Greens
LA Seafood
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Seasonal Seafood, Fry Bread
Fried 1/2 Chicken$26.00
Hot Honey
A1 Basted Strip$44.00
Yucca Fries, Cucumber, Tomato, Chimichurri

Others

Fry Bread$6.00
Fried Roots & Plantains$8.00

Desserts

Navajo Doughnuts$12.00
Powdered Sugar, Coconut Caramel
Rice Pudding Brulee$15.00
Cornbread Crumble, Mezcal, Berry Compote

What 138 people are saying

Late August reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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Late August in Houston is a culinary delight, known for its "excellent service" and standout Afro-Mexican fusion cuisine. Guests rave about "fresh, artisanal and innovative" dishes, like the octopus and gumbo, and the "beautifully plated" presentations. The ambiance is "contemporary and classic," making it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.

138 Reviews

M
Marshall
Houston2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience, I enjoyed the squash, the roasted brussel sprouts, and the fried chicken. The fry bread was also delicious. I recommend this place for your next dinner.
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Mary
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and the great customer service made it a very special dining experience. The staff was genuinely interested in us selecting a wine would be happy with, and paced the arrival of each course very well. Late August is in the ION building, and there’s a surface parking lot directly in front of its entrance, which makes accessing it very easy.
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Michael
Houston88 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great service— the oysters were prepared perfectly and the martinis were the best we’ve had in ages! Everything else was delicious too! We plan to return often!
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Nicholas VIP
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice "Farm to Table" type of restaurant with some excellent seafood dishes as well. Great service, good wine list and and very nice overall experience.
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stephen VIP
Houston106 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit. Love the options. 4 diners shared 4 small bites and 3 entrees and enjoyed sharing the different picks. Would recommend to others for sure.
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Shannon VIP
Atlanta10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food, drinks and service were excellent. Gumbo and anything with their octopus are excellent choices!
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Anne
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I celebrated a big birthday at Late August. It was perfect in every way: warm, inviting, cozy, delicious cocktails, wine, food and desert. The ambiance is contemporary and classic at once. Our waiter walked the perfect line when it came to giving us all we needed and leaving us to enjoy our meal and each other. I loved it and will be back.
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Ral VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We haven’t had a dining experience this good in a while. The service was great from the moment we walked in and the dishes just kept getting better. I can’t pick a favorite but I’d definitely try the octopus. We had the gumbo, octopus, squash, roast chicken and whole fish. All amazing and we will absolutely be back plenty to make sure we make our way through the menu.
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Glenn VIP
Houston18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time visiting. This experience exceeded our first time at Late August. Our server was excellent, attentive, and engaging. Our food was excellent and unforgettable: As we left; we discussed our next return. An incredible experience, again:
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Patricia VIP
Phoenix7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from all of the staff. My first time trying afro-mexican and I will be back. I tried an avocado sour and it was delicious and perfectly balanced. We did family sharing for all dishes and the entire party of four enjoyed our dinner.
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FAQs

Late August is rated 4.8 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-9620

Additional information

Cross street
Fannin
Neighborhood
Midtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

Website
https://www.lateaugusthtx.com/
Phone number
(713) 993-6200
Private party facilities
Explore our private dining experience for every occasion.
Private party contact
Stephanie Velasco: (630) 440-8293

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Late August

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Chef's Table - Contact Us To Reserve

Private Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Small Shares & Personals

Gulf Oysters$24.00

Smoked Drummettes$13.00

Market Crudo

Fried Tomatillos$18.00

Gumbo$14.00

Mustard Green Memelitas$20.00

Texas Caesar$15.00

From Our Farm

Kale$14.00

Tomato$17.00

Field Pea Hummus$16.00

Charred Brussels$13.00

Roasted Squash$15.00

Grilled Eggplant$12.00

Mustard Greens$11.00

Sandwiches

Crispy MKT Fish$18.00

Beef Chorizo Smash Burger$17.00

Crispy Chicken$16.00

BLT$17.00

Large Shares & Entrees

Chile Relleno$23.00

Roasted Chicken$28.00

Seared MKT Fish$32.00

LA Seafood

Fried 1/2 Chicken$26.00

A1 Basted Strip$44.00

Others

Fry Bread$6.00

Fried Roots & Plantains$8.00

Desserts

Navajo Doughnuts$12.00

Rice Pudding Brulee$15.00

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