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    Downtown Public

    3.5 (921 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    DOWNTOWN PUBLIC ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
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    Delicious!
    Myrine S.

    Good food, good music and friendly service. Enjoy sitting outdoors with the large trees and fire pits. Cozy and relaxing. One of our fave spots in Downtown Murrieta.

    shishito pepper appetizer
    Christopher V.

    The service was a bit slow, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. I ordered the shishito pepper appetizer, and it was disappointing. They're usually grilled with a nice char and visible sear marks, but these were soft and mushy, almost as if they had been steamed. The sauce helped make them edible, but overall they fell short of expectations.

    Outside seating area
    Christina L.

    This is a great place! Great food,Great seating area. The place is clean. Good staff. I tried the mac and cheese on my visit here and absolutely delicious. The fries as well. This is honestly a really great establishment. The decor is nice as well, nicely built. It is pricey but worth every dollar.

    Fries were hard, beef has not flavor at all and the Brussels were overcooked almost burn
    Katherine M.

    We came for my friend's birthday dinner and it was a totally disaster, fries were hard, beef has no flavor at all and the Brussels were overcooked almost burn

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    Barry H.

    We got together with our friends before they move to Florida. Started out with a table outside, but then it began to rain so we moved inside. Ordered a Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Milk Stout along with the Barbacoa Bowl. Great combo, delicious and filling.

    Birthday Card
    Ali A.

    Jenna and Josh are total champions. They are attentive, kind, and amazing at what they do. Josh has served me here a couple times and is personable and fast. Jenna served me on my birthday and she took time to answer our questions and wish me a happy birthday. She suggested amazing meals and was quick with everything. They are both amazing!! Food is BOMB!! Jenna also gave me a birthday card signed by the whole staff. It is going in my treasure box. I almost cried. So so so sweet. Thank you Jenna and friends!

    Food good. Ambiance good. Service okay. Nice place for a spring or summer night out. Enjoy!

    Pickle tini , strawberry lemonade
    Berlynn B.

    Service and ambiance was amazing. And the food!! Whew don't get me started! Delicious!! My husband had a burger he said it was incredible. I had the pesto chicken sandwich it was so juicy and fresh! And the fries had flavor!!! The pickle tini was yummy , my server recommended it to me.

    Barbecue Bacon burger... have a good appetite, you'll need space in the tank. Bangin Flavor mix!
    Diego G.

    New spot to try with son... get tasting drinks and to start off the Tomato Addiction Yummm!!!

    NIcholas S.

    I've come back twice recently for lunches and this has become easily my favorite spot in Old Town Murrieta. I happened to get Darrien as our server/Bartender at the Bar again and his service is OUTSTANDING! We saw a few familiar faces of people we knew, other customers we sat beside were very polite and you can tell everyone is in a great mood when they come here. Great music, Great food, Great people. What more can you ask for ? This was my first lunch with my wife as newlyweds after our wedding and it couldn't have gone better. Drinks and food were amazing, You gotta try the Euro Fries !!

    Christina M.

    Nestled in downtown Murrieta, super cute little restaurant. They have indoor and outdoor dining. We sat outside and it was lovely. Our food was good, but pricey for burgers. My burger wasn't anything fancy and was $22. My husband had a bbq bacon burger and was $26. Nonetheless, they were good. Our waitress was polite and friendly. We will definitely be back to try a few more things on the menu.

    Euro Fries - with garlic on the side

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    Our favorite date night spot. I love the outside patio area. It's warm and inviting there. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious.

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    Ask the Community - Downtown Public

    Are you all dog friendly in the patio?

    We are ADA exclusive

    Are there any new rules or things we have to do because of COVID?

    Short version.. wear a mask when not at a tabke

    Can you please tell me what vegan items you have on your menu and the price? Thank you for your time!

    https://publicrestaurants.com/downtown-public-menu/ This should be pretty up to date.. there are… Read more

    Is there a back room or are indoors available to reserve for a party?

    There is indoor seating. Call in and speak with or leave message for Jacob

    What is the name of the Riesling you guys are currently serving? I had it last night and can't stop thinking about it

    It is called Frisk Riesling. So good!

    What are the happy hour specials and times?

    Happy hour 3-5pm M-F. But VERY limited menus which is dissapointing.

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    I just wanted to share how amazing our experience was thanks to our server, Payton. From the moment…read morewe sat down, Payton made us feel welcomed and taken care of. The energy was warm, attentive, and genuine, the kind of service that instantly makes your whole meal better. Payton checked on our party of 8 at the perfect moments, made great recommendations, and always had a smile on her face. It's rare to find someone who is both professional and personable, but Payton balanced both effortlessly. Our food was great, but Payton is truly what made our visit special. If you're thinking about dining here, ask for Payton. You won't be disappointed! Also huge shout out to the host Avery. I called asking for our servers name so I can leave a review, she expressed she wasn't part of the morning crew but still took the time to help me figure out who our server was from a shift she wasn't even part of. That level of kindness and effort is rare and so appreciated.

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