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General Public, Toronto, ON

General Public

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 111 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto

    Best Ambience

  • Toronto

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
General Public offers a captivating dining experience with "beautiful decor" and a "creative menu." Guests rave about the "incredible food" and "impeccable service." The ambiance is both "warm and stylish," making it perfect for a night out. Highlights include standout cocktails and a delightful raw bar selection. Highly recommended!

111 Reviews
  1. Joshua

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was incredible. Michelle was attentive and thorough, kind and welcoming. We loved the halibut with the creamed leeks, as well as the lemon posset for dessert. Overall it was a perfect meal with perfect drinks. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Stephanie

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dinner. Delish rib eye and halibut. Worth the price. Perfect service and overall design and a chill ambience.

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  3. Maggie

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Tartare very salty. Trifle was…well a 70s trifle. Nothing new. And assortment of food was a bit too eclectic leaving the palate a bit confused about what it had experienced. Wings and carpaccio? Trifle and tartare? Waiters were many and mildly overbearing. Think the interior was really the only thing worth the hype. That part was gorgeous! At least the place didn’t pretend to be over the top expensive.

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  4. Jennifer

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the best service, food is outstanding - those fries! - gorgeous venue Did I say THE best service?! Looking forward to the next time

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  5. Birgit

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jen Agg is a superstar. Our only regret is that we didn’t try the pudding 😊 the lamb, the trout tartare… Absolutely phenomenal. 

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  6. Kelly

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fun as I assumed it would be. A little rushed out in the end( I know it’s a Saturday night!) beautiful space, great service as always and food matched the vibe. So happy / proudit’s part of the neighborhood !

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  7. Nicole

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent! My party of 2 had a bar reservation for 845pm and we arrived a tad early but were graciously accommodated. The service at the bar was exceptional, our bartender took the time to learn what I liked to drink and recommended an awesome booze-forward Bev (Helter Skelter, loved it). She also took the time to make a thoughtful recommendation for our dinner— we ended up choosing a few salads (my chopped wedge was better than any wedge salad has a right to be) and the fries…my god, the fries. They are magic. Beyond that, the ambiance was perfect, playlist was the best, and the restaurant itself is just gorgeous (my dining partner and I were salivating over the gorgeous bar too — she says it’s onyx? I say a pretty marble? Whatever it was, whole vibe was perfect). Thanks for a great holiday meal experience!

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  8. Virginia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Modern interpretation of art deco feels very warm and inviting. The service was very friendly and attentive. The menu took a seeing at tradition British with flair and was executed very well. Highly recommend the carpaccio and yellowtail crudo from the raw menu. The non alcoholic cocktail list was one of the more inspired that I have seen. A very beautiful experience that a cater to intimate couple moments and larger family and friend affairs. Highly recommend

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  9. Anthony

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, great service. Will definitely go back.

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  10. Megan

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Great food, really fun and cute vibe and absolutely 10/10 service. Our server Tyler did a great job at guiding us through the menu and choosing our courses! Would go back in a heartbeat :)

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General Public is rated 4.7 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
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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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