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General Public, Toronto, ON

General Public

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 85 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
  • Website
    http://www.generalpublic.ca/
  • 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.
  • Location
    201 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1
  • Neighbourhood
    The Junction
  • Cross Street
    Dufferin St. and Dupont St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

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 129 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
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Toronto

    Best Ambience

  • Toronto

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
General Public offers an "absolutely stunning" dining experience with a chic ambiance and eclectic menu. Guests rave about "phenomenal food," "impeccable service," and a "gorgeous interior." Standout dishes include the lamb tartare and tongue and tail pie. The cocktails and wine list receive high praise, making it "a top restaurant in the city."

129 Reviews

  1. Salvatore

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great and we will return and recommend it to others

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  2. Christine

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a incredible experience at General Public; great food, fantastic staff and incredible ambiance

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  3. Karley

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely awesome. Food had a fun twist on some modern classics. Service was exceptional. If you’ve been disappointed with toronto expensive menus that underwhelm, try this place, as it will exceed your expectations.

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  4. Nella

    VIP

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. We had multiple shareable appetizers- bluefin carpaccio was the stand-out for us, but we enjoyed them all. Service was 100%. Will definitely be back.

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  5. Atiqa

    VIP

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a wonderful experience here. We didn't know what to expect but had heard good things about the place. Service was excellent and the food was amazing. I also appreciated the list of creative non-alcoholic beverages for myself! Do yourself a favour and don't skip out on dessert!

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  6. Amy

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner - one of the best meals I've had in Toronto in ages. My partner and I came here last Saturday for my birthday and we had such a great experience. Everything was 10/10 - honestly! All the dishes we ordered were hits, but we especially loved the burger, the wedge salad (the horseradish cream!), surf & turf and banoffee pie, but really you can't miss. Usually there's one or two dishes that aren't as good, but every dish was so tasty, balanced, creative, we loved it. And the little touches - maybe just me but I just loved the jolt of nostalgia getting a lemon water bowl for after eating the chicken wings. And the service was excellent too - we sat at the bar so it was especially attentive, but also warm and genuine, it felt like they were actually happy to be there, which is so rare. Plus the room is beautiful and the lighting is really perfect. Favourite new restaurant :)

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  7. yasmin

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I celebrated my birthday here with my husband. Unfortunately we were seated next to the kitchen and the service door downstairs so we didn't get the best views of the space which is too bad as it is an interesting room. Service was quite good, no complaints. The food had hits and misses. Our biggest disappointment was the $118.00 ribeye. The meat was a bit tough and the flavour was off. All we could taste was lamb. Not quite sure why. I think if you are serving a $118 plate of beef, it better be amazing. I would say the best thing we ate was the Banoffee pie dessert. The Bluefin Carpaccio was also quite good, as well as the endive salad. The rest of what we ordered was average. We had a good time, but probably will not return. Overall, it is overpriced for what it is.

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  8. valerie

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous attention to detail, incredible food, and excellent, Friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Was a terrific night. We will be back again and again

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  9. Zach

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only complaint is that Le Swan is not also open for lunch. It’s mildly embarrassing coming to GP so many times.

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  10. John

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very chic space on Geary. Excellent, innovative, eclectic food, cocktails and wine. Solid attentive service. Portions not large.

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FAQs

General Public is rated 4.7 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 85 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
  • Website
    http://www.generalpublic.ca/
  • 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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