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General Public, Toronto, ON

General Public

4.8
4.8
103 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 46 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    The Junction
  • Cross Street
    Dufferin St. and Dupont St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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!

103 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Megan

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Kyrell

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fantastic service what could be better.

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  4. Alan

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, great food and great service. Thank you!

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  5. Ellen

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding! I was there at 11 am and had the breakfast sandwich. It was a very good choice! The english chips (fries) are also wonderful. The server was attentive and fun!

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  6. Shannon

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great first visit. So nice to have an option like this in the neighbourhood open for lunch. It’s right around the corner from our office so I see many more lunches, happy hours and dinner meetings in our future :)

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  7. Lauren

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an incredible time at General Public. The service and vibes were amazing and memorable. Jen Agg even filled our water glasses and served us desert ☺️. The caviar with mini Yorkshires is a dish we’ll be thinking about for a while - so delicious, as was the NY strip and chips. Definitely a top restaurant in the city and one that I’d recommend. CNN

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  8. Marie

    Amsterdam

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is really cozy and intimate, the service is present but not too much, really good cocktails and wines. My only concern is the food, it’s good but too many dishes were fried. When it’s fried, you loose the taste of the ingredients. Why do you fried the paté ????

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  9. Nancy

    Chicago

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff. Accessible washroom is a bonus. Food was delicious

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  10. Jack

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming environment with tasteful decor. Service was friendly and balanced which is not a given in many places. Thankfully the food matched the initial impressions of the restaurant. Each of the courses we had was tasty and flavourful. Really nice addition to Geary.

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General Public is rated 4.8 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for General Public

201 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dufferin St. and Dupont St.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
  • 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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