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General Public, Toronto, ON

General Public

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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

Experiences

  • Therianthropy Winemaker's Dinner

    CA$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 19, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    We'll be joined by Therianthropy winemaker David Eiberg on the mezzanine at General Public for a four-course, family-style dinner paired up with 6 wines, including two new releases. Seating for this event will be mixed including communal tables and counter seating. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions or allergies when booking. Unfortunately, vegan menus will not be available for this event.
    Therianthropy Winemaker's Dinner Photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 174 people are saying

General Public reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
General Public offers a "thrilling" dining experience with "amazing" food and service, set in "absolutely gorgeous" decor. Highlights include "unique" menu items like popcorn mussels and clams, "creatively" crafted cocktails, and a "delightful" ambiance. Perfect for a "fun" night out, it has quickly become a "top restaurant" in the city.

174 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!! The mushroom schnitzel and wedge salad were incredible! Good wine options too. Bit expensive, but expected. Will be back.

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  2. Diane

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely space! Our server was attentive and answered all our questions around the menu - also, gave wonderful suggestions! Our dishes were delicious.

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  3. Ernest

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and ambiance. Beautiful restaurant. Jen Agg does it again!

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  4. TeganM

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drink we're expertly crafted. Deserts are insane. Rosalind is a godsend and Alex is a delight. Thank you for a most lovely evening <3

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  5. RachelG VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    General Public is a newish hip spot with a good selection of small plates that are ridiculously overpriced. When I say “small”, I mean it literally. The servings are far from generous and the prices are astronomical. All that being said, the service was attentive and the wine list had an excellent selection of offerings in a decent price range. Probably won’t go back.

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  6. Tony

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dining experience. Great food and wine. Would highly recommend the counter seating. Will gladly return.

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  7. EYJL VIP

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience and service are great; however the menu seems to lack a bit of variety. Each dish individually was good, but I needed just a bit more veggie to add to the table (that isn't a salad covered in cheese).

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, the Golden Girls would love GP (this is not derogatory! Upscale, cozy 1980s Miami is a vibe Iove) The Banoffee Pie haters are so wrong

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  9. Susan VIP

    Toronto79 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the Halibut. Room is lovely. Was not a fan of the broccolini. Very vinegary. English chips were very good. Seating at the bar was great, but need a footrail. Stools/chairs are too big. Very little room between diners.

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  10. Christine

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent evening out at General Public. Our server was knowledgeable and welcoming, and the food was fantastic!

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FAQs

General Public is rated 4.7 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for General Public

201 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (416) 571-1788
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Steakhouse, British
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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