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General Public, Toronto, ON

General Public

4.7
4.7
90 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
General Public is inspired by trying to imagine what an upscale English pub would be if it had the heart of an American brasserie (and was open 11 to 11). It’s also going to signal a little bit of steakhouse, but not too much. And finally, it will look behind itself at the Black Hoof, which you will see reflected in James Santon’s menu here and there. In terms of vibe, the main floor is ‘everything’s gone green’, with lush comfortable banquette seating, warm wood, and barstools designed for long conversations over many cocktails. Upstairs you’ll find a completely different space that transports you to a peachy 80s dream. Somehow these two halves make perfect sense, and complement each other in a seamless conversation, where neither wins the argument, but you really do have to see it! See you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Steakhouse, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 571-1788
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private dining room that will accommodate up to 35 guests for lunch or dinner.

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Canadian

  • Toronto

    Best Ambience

  • Toronto

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
General Public offers a "fabulous experience" with delicious food and creative drinks in a stunning space. The atmosphere is buzzing yet comfortable, making it a great addition to the neighborhood. While some dishes need minor tweaks, standout items include the Lions Mane Schnitzel and halibut. Highly recommended for a special night out.

90 Reviews
  1. andrea

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. Unfortunately our special guest had to cancel last minute so it wasn’t the celebration we had planned. However we had a fab dinner - wedge, tartare, skate, halibut, schnitzel, chips and three cocktails and it was fab with fantastic service in beautiful space.

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  2. Jennifer

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great space amazing service- tyler lamb tartar was fab sauce for oysters delish rest of the food failed to impress.

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  3. Raheem

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Days after and I’m still thinking about the experience! Incredible space, food, and service. Tongue and tail pie is unreal!

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  4. Michelle

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy vibes, excellent playlist, delicious menu and ab fab service! Looking forward to trying more dishes!!

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  5. Siwat

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Just want to preface that the experience started out pretty bad from the beginning. I did make a reservation around 7 days prior to my visit. Upon arrival, we were put in the worst table possible - the tiny table under the stairs which was right in front of the door to the kitchen, which had really high traffic and was not pleasant. They said due to double bookings, and such, this was the only table available. We agreed and took the table anyways, but informed that we wanted to be move to a better table when one becomes available. We waited around 20-25 minutes for another party to finish up and were moved there. After being moved, it was another 15-20 minutes before the server came back to our table to take our orders. Considering, how not busy it was during that time, this was pretty bad. The food also came out pretty slow. The food was started out tasting pretty good, but the main was where it went a bit downhill. We ordered the Kanpachi crude and fried crusted clams/mussels - delicious. For mains, we got the Tongue and Tail Pie, and the NY Strip (asked to be cooked rare), with a side of Potato Roulade. While Tongue and Tail pie looked very aesthetically pleasing, the dish kind of fell short. Under the beautiful pie crust, there were barely any gravy to the stew. There were good amount of beef tongue and oxtail, but barely any gravy/stew, which made it quite dry. Half of the NY strip which we asked for rare was overcooked (almost medium to medium well). While the sauce was delicious, the overcooked meat kind of ruined it for us. We did also inform our server about the overcooked part of the dish (half), and was only replied with a “Oh Im so sorry about that” and he walked away, with no attempt for a resolution. We are not fussy and difficult customers, so I did just let it slide and finished the dish either way. For desserts, the banoffie pie was actually delicious, and kind of saved our meal. Overall, the restaurant still has tons of improvement to do.

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  6. Alessandra

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a reso for a spontaneous girls night & found our new favourite spot. Great food, great service, beautiful interiors, 10/10 playlist, also love a spot not too deep into the city. Overall perfect night.

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  7. Kate

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I felt disappointed overall - had a 9pm reso and got seated at the bar which I expected, except that the bar isn't the traditional bar where you can order drinks they just have a bar overlooking the restaurant upstairs. It felt like the slush seating. It was for a birthday for someone who loves to sit at the bar so it was disappointing. Also the stools were really uncomfortable. The food was all good. Nothing that really wowed me especially in terms of presentation. The service was great, and I would give them a 10/10 for that!!!

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  8. David

    Toronto

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic addition to the neighborhood. The outside is understated, but you are transported to a quite beautiful space as you walk through the door. The menu is very eclectic, with lots of great and varied options. Service was friendly and attentive, but not overly intrusive. The food arrived promptly, looked great and was delicious. For a place that's only been open 2 months, they are doing great, and will only improve as they get into their rhythm. Will definitely be returning.

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  9. Lisa

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The seafood tower was over priced for the quality . Good service and decor

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  10. Peter

    Toronto

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun place with imaginative dishes, good cocktails, good service and a superior wine list. Nice decor too.

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General Public is rated 4.7 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for General Public

201 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dufferin St. and Dupont St.
  • Area
    The Junction
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Steakhouse, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Phone number
    (416) 571-1788
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private dining room that will accommodate up to 35 guests for lunch or dinner.
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