Late August

4.7

110 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Southern
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat 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
Danny Davis: (832) 780-9879

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

Brunch
Multiple dates available
We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new Saturday brunch series, inspired by the restaurant’s recent collaboration with Hola Houston and InStyle Magazine in Mexico City. Bringing the flavors of the Mexico City event, this brunch will offer a unique fusion of Mexican and African American culinary traditions that captivated influencers and media abroad. Now, Houstonians can enjoy this one-of-a-kind menu crafted by Chefs Chris Williams and Sergio Hildalgo. In partnership with Tequila Región de México, the brunch will feature two specially crafted cocktails: the Mexican Negroni, featuring their blanco tequila, and a Sazerac showcasing their reposado, adding a perfect pairing to the vibrant flavors of the brunch menu.
Chef's Table
$75.00 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 | $75/person without wine pairing or $100/person with wine pairing (excluding tax and gratuity) | Available for lunch and dinner daily

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 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Late August is a culinary gem in Houston, offering imaginative Afro-Latin fusion cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing" food and "exceptional" service, particularly praising knowledgeable staff like Tariq and Danny. The chic atmosphere and community-focused ethos make it ideal for special occasions. Diners appreciate the "perfect" wine pairings and "wonderful" dining experiences.

110 Reviews

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Kate
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious!! The ambiance was wonderful, the service was impeccable, and the portion sizes were plentiful! We enjoyed every minute of our dinner - thank you!
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Kendra
Miami
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was such a great dining experience at Late August. The customer service was phenomenal. The manager was amazing. The waiter was amazing. The food was amazing. The drink was amazing. The restaurant itself is so cute and quaint, and I love the playlist. The music was excellent as well. I will be returning. We truly enjoyed ourselves.
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Evan
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food, didn’t have a bad dish. Excited to go back and see the expanded wine program, lvl 4(?) som on staff running it
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Vanessa
VIP
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is yummmmmyyy & the cocktails are delicious and spunky. Diverse flavors and gorgeous ambiance. 10/10.
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Susan
VIP
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food was fresh and delicious. The owner even came out to give us personal attention. The staff all gave impeccable service.
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Dr. Paige
VIP
Houston
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Wanted so much to love it. So so loud. Wait staff was very sweet but also very unknowledgeable. Food was hit and miss. Management attentive. Overall just so many other places to go I probably won’t return.
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Kim
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chose this establishment to celebrate a good friend’s 55th Birthday. Everything was PERFECT!! Great venue for a party of eight ladies to fellowship and enjoy the company of one another while savoring in the flavors of the AfroMexican cuisine. Tariq was our server and he was nothing short of AMAZING!! 10/10
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Joanna
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Every restaurant has an off night, and when mistakes happen, the best course of action is to make things right. Unfortunately, when none of the available solutions truly resolve the issue, it creates an uncomfortable experience for everyone involved. Our group of ten had a reservation, and while most of us enjoyed our meals, one unfortunate mix-up left a lasting impression. A member of our party was mistakenly served someone else’s order. By the time the error was noticed, the kitchen had "closed," leaving her without a meal altogether. While the front-of-house staff attempted to make amends by offering a bottle of wine, it was an imperfect gesture—especially since she was flying out the next day and couldn’t take it with her. It was an effort, but one that didn’t quite hit the mark. That being said, the food itself was very good. But service missteps like this, especially when no real solution is provided, leave a lingering disappointment. Hopefully, this was just an unfortunate anomaly rather than the norm.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friend’s birthday
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Maria
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Hello the vibe was nice but did take awhile for drinks and had to follow up for my second drink. Two of my friends ordered steak, one was medium rare the other medium but both came out rare so that wasn’t enjoyable for them. I enjoyed the Chile relleno but I wouldn’t go back. We asked the waitress for a photo and she made sure to clean the table to get a nice photo so that was very nice of her.
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Late August is rated 4.7 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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 Brunch Sat 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
Danny Davis: (832) 780-9879

Late August

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Brunch

Chef's Table

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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