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General Public, Toronto, ON

General Public

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 61 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Steakhouse, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    The Junction
  • Cross Street
    Dufferin St. and Dupont St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Therianthropy Winemaker's Dinner

    CA$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    19 Mar 2025 only
    19:00
    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 177 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.

177 Reviews

  1. Franklin

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GP rocked. Food, cocktails and wine were all fantastic. Very attentive and considerate staff. Everything was more than worth what they’re charging. It’s also a really cool, thoughtfully designed/decorated space. Loved it all!

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  2. Sabina

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, incredible service, beautiful venue... but left hungry

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days 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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  4. Denise

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great vibe. Will definitely back. I loved the non alcoholic cocktail options. The young buck is one of the best I've had in a long time.

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  5. Diane

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  6. Ernest

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  7. TeganM

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  8. RachelG VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 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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  9. Tony

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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  10. EYJL VIP

    Toronto6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 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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FAQs

General Public is rated 4.7 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for General Public

201 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dufferin St. and Dupont St.
  • Area
    The Junction
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00–23:00
  • 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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