August E's - Fredericksburg East

We visited this establishment a few years ago and heard it had been purchased by another owner.Although the space is still nice, the prices compared to the quality were not equal.Overall, the food was well cooked and presented nicely but lacked the flair for the price.

I expected a lot more from a place with a $100 ppa. Apps were delicious but came well before we got our drinks (which took almost 20 minutes. Had to ask multiple times for water. We ordered steak frites and surf and turf both medium rare. Surf and turf was okay but the steak was significantly undercooked, definite rare throughout. Steak frites was godawful. No presentation to speak of, four pieces of tough, overcharred steak, totalling maybe 6 oz precook, and unseasoned French fries with literally nothing else on the plate. Had to ask and wait over 5 minutes for the aioli it says comes with it on the menu. Our server never checked on us after we got our entrees for at least 20 minutes. When she did it took another 20 to get our food boxed up (took the steak for our dogs and to get two coffees and the check. I noticed that the only FOH employees in the restaurant were the four servers and a manager, they did all of the running and bussing themselves. If you want to format your restaurant that way, lower your prices. If you want to charge $50 an entree, I’m expecting to at least have a full water. Hire some support staff.

Fine dining done right. Our server Chris was the best you could ask for. Loved every part of it.

Save your cash. This spot doesn’t deliver on the promised experience. Disappointed by the lackluster service. Charging $6 to split a salad feels petty. Timing was off the whole night from our server but really felt it with wine arriving AFTER the steak. Although flavorful, the steak missed the mark on requested doneness (asked for medium-rare). Menus cluttered the table throughout the meal. Server relied on notes for specials. Splitting checks not allowed, making group dining a hassle (everyone in calculators isn’t the look you want at your restaurant). Overall, this place survives on Fredericksburg’s tourist buzz. Invest in a trip to Napa instead. I won’t return if I can help it.

Chris was our waiter and made this experience so wonderful for us! Our food was amazing, and we will absolutely be returning!