General Public

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   Raheem

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 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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   Michelle

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 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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   Siwat

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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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   Alessandra

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   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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   Kate

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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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   David

   Toronto

   37 reviews

   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 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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   Lisa

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 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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   Peter

   Toronto

   25 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 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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   Bruce H.

   Toronto

   44 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   44 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We absolutely loved everything about this place from food to service to ambience. Dinner all around delicious and service was effortless and appreciative of fresh cutlery and dishes for every course!
   

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    Tena

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Loved our first visit to General Public and will definitely be back!! Delicious food and drinks and a sweet setting for a fun night out!
    

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