August Gatherings

Welcome to August Gatherings, a Cantonese restaurant located at 266 Canal St in New York City. This spot offers a wide range of traditional and chef-special dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

From Baked Sea Perch with Foie Gras to Fish Balls with Abalone Sauce, August Gatherings prides itself on serving authentic Cantonese cuisine with a modern twist. The menu features a variety of seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes that cater to every palate.

One of the standout dishes at August Gatherings is the Oven Roasted Angus Short Ribs, which has received rave reviews from customers. The succulent and flavorful ribs are a must-try for meat lovers. Additionally, the Lucky in Your Plate Abalone dish offers a mix of premium ingredients like sea cucumber, goose feet, and Japanese mushrooms for a truly special dining experience.

The ambiance at August Gatherings is described as family and friends friendly, with attentive and friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a special dinner, August Gatherings offers a welcoming setting for all occasions.

If you're a fan of Cantonese cuisine and are looking for a restaurant that serves up traditional dishes with a modern flair, August Gatherings is the place to be. Make a reservation, order for delivery, or simply drop by this establishment to experience the flavors of Cantonese cuisine in the heart of New York City.

August Gatherings Menu

Location

Address: 266 Canal St New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 274-1535

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUE 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    No
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Alcohol
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Bike Parking
    No

Last Reviews

  • Author: Haotian L.

    27 July 2024

    Decent canto place for authentic food, though in the pricier end. Everything was fine to good, but nothing in particular was spectacular. That said, we could've ordered more seafood dishes for the true test (lobster fried rice and prawns looked really good). Waiters were great

  • Author: Chen H.

    06 June 2024

    Authentic and top the notch Chinese food. Great service as well, the waiters helped us to separate large dishes and cake into portions for everyone (we had a large group). The ambiance is family and friends friendly. Highly recommend.

  • Author: Lisa M.

    24 April 2024

    Chantelle over snow pea leaves, white truffles lobster and black truffles oyster yee noodles. A fungi seafood meal. Service is spectacular as they speak same language and ambiance is Eloquent and relaxing.

  • Author: Alex M.

    31 March 2024

    (Overall: B) - Overall, I felt like August Gathering has an authentic set of Chinese dishes that are quite pleasant. They are very traditional and fairly priced with lots of variety which tastes good overall. Their staff are also incredibly considerate. There were some areas which I felt like could have executed with more depth of flavor or presentation expanding beyond home cooking, but otherwise content. (Salt and Pepper Prawn: A) - This is a very simple dish that has been executed exceptionally well. I was pleasantly surprised by the the softness of the shell where you can easily eat through it without discomfort, including the entire head! The salt and pepper taste both come through well, and overall it was a great dish! (Baby Lettuce: B) - This baby lettuce is quite pleasant and yummy compared to the traditional romaine and I liked the infusion of spices into the sweet soy. The presentation could be elevated at this price point, but is otherwise quite good. (Lamb Heart: C) - The lamb is well prepared to not have that unpleasant gaminess; however, this stew has a very classic homestyle stew flavor that would taste better with some more forwardness of different spices. (Beef Stew Soup: A) - Their beef stew soup, on the other hand, demonstrates some interesting flavor development with some immediate spiciness that hits the palette followed by some lingering sweet savoryness coming from the backhround. This clearer version of the soup is quite refreshing comparing to the dim sum classic. (Mushroom and Tofu: C) - This is a very simple and classic fish that is cooked to standard. I would've liked to see something interesting to go beyond the monotonous flavor as the tofu and mushroom are similar in flavor; the same could be said about the color which is just different shades of brown at this price point. (Beijing Duck: B) - Their peking duck is very meaty with lots to share around like some other petite ones. They opt for a more traditional bean sauce instead of hoisin, which works fine. I think what is lacking for an $80 duck here is some elevated presentation of skillful diagonal slicing of the duck meat to give more surface area to elevate those flavors when they hit the palette. (Three Meat Takeout: B) - Their takeout is cash only and much better priced than their dine in; however, the food does not taste particularly great in any dimension -- the cabbage tastes boiled, the chicken is dry, and the cha siu is too lean. The dish does contains lots of rice and protein though so it is a good, filling option. (Claypot Rice: B) - The presentation of this dish was actually quite nice, but unfortunately it was not adequately captured in the photo. I like how the umami flavor infused nicely into the rice; however, the critical component that is missing from this claypot rice is the crispy rice exterior that forms as you eat it and the rice was rather on the wet side, which likely contributed to this issue. -- Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Overall: +3 B Insta/Beli: @amei_eats

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