I'm going to say this only once! If you don't go to this restaurant, you are missing out! It's a foody haven!!!! The vibe is also amazing!! We started with the Poblano Escobar Appetizer. I had the Not a Pot Pie and my husband had the Down Town Burger (Wagyu all the way baby)! What's so crazy is I loved my iced tea but my husband and I were crazy about the water just the same because let's face it, they are not all the same!!! Don't miss out foodies!!! And if you like a cool, trendy outdoor/indoor bar, this is IT! read more

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So I had brunch here this morning. It was my 3rd time here. Gotta say, I was disappointed. First off, they are seriously limited in their brunch menu. Couldn't even order a plain omelette. I asked for an orange juice and a coffee. He told me they ONLY had decaf. ‍ huh? How can you not have coffee, mocha anything? especially at brunch? I0:30 in the morning. The food was cold. Go to a grocery store and buy coffee for your patrons. I think I'm done. read more

Downtown PUBlic in Murrieta is absolutely fantastic! I went on a local car cruise that ended in Murrieta. We decided to finally come in for a COLD Beer and belly up to the bar. Very warm welcome by hostess and the bartender. Bartender was very knowledgeable and pleasant on food and beer. Will definitely stop by with the wife soon, she will love it! PUBlic House is certainly worth the trip, thank me later... read more

When deciding for good food and a great atmosphere we always end up deciding on here The food is always amazing I love their honey glaze salmon huge portion but most of all we love the lighting atmosphere no LED spotlights on your head craft cocktails and selection of beer are excellent read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Downtown Public - shishito pepper appetizer - New American Near Me - Murrieta, California

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. read more

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Super slow service, not many people at tables and the service sadly disconnected. Food was good, being held hostage for another drink or to pay the bill was brain damage. Sorry, I would not recommend. read more

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 read more

Downtown Public - Fries were hard, beef has not flavor at all and the Brussels were overcooked almost burn - New American Near Me - Murrieta, California

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. read more

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This is such a cool spot. Great bar location indoor or outdoors and a spacious patio. The bartenders are skilled and make some killer drinks. I just told him what I liked and that I wanted to try something new and he did not disappoint. The food is also really good. read more

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! read more

Downtown Public - Birthday Card - New American Near Me - Murrieta, California

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

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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. read more

Downtown Public - Pickle tini , strawberry lemonade - New American Near Me - Murrieta, California

We ordered takeout and it didn't take long to receive our food. We ordered tacos because it was a quick order to make. The tacos were okay, but we plan to visit for indoor dining. There are few things I would like to try on the menu. read more

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

Downtown Public - Barbecue Bacon burger... have a good appetite, you'll need space in the tank. Bangin Flavor mix! - New American Near Me - Murrieta, California

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Husband and I went on last Sunday. He tabbed out and afterwards, we noticed they charged us for a beer and lemonade. We only ordered 2 appetizers and water. The server took off the drinks and didn't let him adjust the tip. So she got a healthy 20% tip on drinks we never ordered. We wish she actually remedied the situation. read more

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 !! read more

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Went here on a whim with friends and looking at the menu, the name of the Hummus appetizer seemed politically driven- being "Make America Red again!" but it was actually delicious. The service was good with Joaquin being our server. Drinks being served were ok but the whole place seemed sad. The rib eye was cold and for some reason, really spicy. I don't think I'll head back over here. read more

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. read more

Downtown Public - New American Near Me - Murrieta, California

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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.

Horrible service! We were the only people in the restaurant and our waitress forgot our order after an hour of being there. The food was good, but they barely gave us a discount. We asked for free dessert and they only gave it to us because it was one of our birthdays. We also asked for water after and our waitress forgot again... I only put two stars because the food was alright. read more

We visited Down Town Public house recently, hearing they are under new ownership. First of all, the service was great, and the ambience is excellent. It is a truly unique place, classy and bespoke at the same time, with a great seating area outside that is equally thoughtfully designed. The food was very good. I had the Chicken is the Real Dill. Okay - if I'm honest, i was expecting a lot of dill- but there isn't really much dill- it's mostly capers and onions. We also had the Eurofries - with the garlic on the side. We really enjoyed those- and we were so glad we did garlic on the side because otherwise there would have been tooooooooo much garlic. Full disclosure - and to the owners - your dish called This Chicken is the Real Dill - your description doesn't say it has onions in the sauce. The sauce is DOMINATED by onions, overpowering what little dill there might have been. As a guy with food intolerance for onions, that was a real bummer to me. I'm still giving five stars though because i like the place! But hey - that dish - with that name? Why not put fresh dill on it like on the Eurofries - and cut the onions - or at the very least be clear in the description that the sauce is dominated by diced onions. read more

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I have posted a review previously for Downtown Public, but want to update the review based on a visit yesterday. Five of us went for lunch, we were seated right away. Our server Josh was one of the best I have ever had at a restaurant; friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, Six stars based on his service alone. The food, as always, was excellent. My girlfriend and I split the Blueberry Blood Orange Salad with blackened fish added, as well as a side order of fries. Delicious. We dined indoors as it was quite warm outside. Their patio has great tables with built-in fire pits and lots of tree canopy. This is truly a great gastro pub with a creative menu. read more

Came in for brunch and got the Soyrizo Hash... holy moly, this was so good! I would had taken a photo but we demolished it so quick we forgot! We got it based on a recommendation from our waitress Aubrey and she nailed it! Aubrey was very friendly from the second we arrived and took great care of us, we really appreciate the great service! Public House has great outside seating with lovely ambience of trees, Old Town Murrieta, and a table side fire at night time. Definitely will be back! read more

Vegan Brunch: Soyrizo Hash Vegan Appetizer: Vegan Mac & Cheese, Vegan Dinner: Linguine Arrabiatta A chic trendy full service restaurant, good for a sit-down meal. In addition to the natively vegan entrees, there's a lunch burger with option to sub and Impossible patty at no extra charge - to veganize it ask them to omit the house sauce and cheese. Hopefully they'll add a vegan dessert and a fully decked-out vegan burger, and bring back the Tempeh Tacos and Vegan Brussels Sprouts! read more

Downtown Public - There's a legit, clearly marked vegan entree at every meal. - New American Near Me - Murrieta, California

Good fresh sizzling food. Service was ok. Only one server for the whole restaurant it seemed. They seem to change the menu often so dont fall in love with a dish it might not be on the menu the next time. They offer outside seating with a low table, booth, or high top. We were seating on a low table. I wouldn't recommend it if you order food. The table is far from the seating so you have to lean down to eat. Its not comfortable and a good chance of getting food on you. read more

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I've been here before for drinks and finally went in for Dinner. Everything tasted so good and fresh. Service was great. Specially for a busy night.. read more

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Used to be a favorite, but not anymore... Downtown Public in Murrieta used to be one of my go-to spots, the vibe is great, the drinks are solid, and the atmosphere is perfect for a night out. But lately, the food has been a huge letdown. On my most recent visit, both my boyfriend and I ended up really sick after sharing a meal. I barely made it home (if you know what I mean), and he felt awful the next day too. That alone would be enough to keep me from going back, but honestly, the decline in food quality started even before that. Dishes that used to be exciting and well put together now feel lazy and bland. Even simple things, like the hummus plate, are just boring: plain hummus, pita, celery, cucumber, and carrots. That's it. No garnish, no olives, garlic, no flavor, no effort. The Caesar salad used to be one of my go-to favorites, the chicken was always cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Lately, though, it's just been disappointing and bland. For the prices they charge, it's honestly disappointing. Presentation and quality matter, especially when we're spending hard-earned money to enjoy a night out. I really hope they turn things around, because the place has so much potential (food wise) and has been a favorite for years. But right now, it's just not worth it. I'll miss you Downtown Public. read more

great food. always my go to spot to eat because the service is great. ambiance is amazing, they have outdoor seating with fireplaces and it's just such a vibe. the little store in the back is so cute too read more

This is our families go to spot. We always come here! Especially for birthdays. Their outdoor seating is amazing. We always opted for the fire pit seating. It always makes the vibe that much better. The servers and staff there are always so kind and will definitely treat you with kindness and respect. & the food is delicious. We normally get apps, because they're filling!!! But anything you order will be delicious and filling. We normally order the tomato addiction, it's soooooo good! And my go to drink is the Public defender. It's refreshing and delicious. Cucumber infused gin? Count me in always. Chris made it perfectly! And Joaquin was the perfect server. Attentive, respectful, kind and friendly. Thank you guys so much! read more

We used to love this place. I feel like things went down hill with the management change. We went last night to give it another try and unfortunately wont be back. It took forever to get our drinks and food. When the food finally arrived, it was cold and the burger was well done when we ordered medium. Also, we had to go into the bar to get our own napkins and silverware since the wait staff was basically non-existent. Our server was apologetic and said they were short staffed, but with their prices, there shouldn't be excuses. I don't see this place staying in business too long. read more

New ownership seems to have made a pretty big dent in their business. Wine Wednesdays are a great experience. My friend and I go and share a bottle of wine, appetizers and desert. Highly recommend the magic bar Desert. I do wish their menu for happy hour had a bit more options, and their general menu perhaps could have some more vegetarian options. That being said, it's been quite a difference since new owners took over. read more

Downtown Public - New American Near Me - Murrieta, California

We are older folks and we tried to take our puppy with us at as it's her birthday to the outdoor patio where we were greeted with such beautiful customers, but however, the server came out and told us sorry no doggies so we went across the street to Anthony's where we always know they have great food we could sit on the patio we can have our puppy and all is well. You really need to get it together over there at public house honestly it's our first time trying it since they ratted out other businesses during Covid. We thought we'd give it a shot but it's a no for us. Never going back. read more

AUBREY IS AMAZING. My boyfriend and I came here for a little date night on a fairly busy Saturday night. The music is so calming and nice. The outside fire pits are so pretty, but it was a little chilly so we decided to sit inside this time. We've been here a couple times before and the food and drinks are always great, but this time the service really stood out to us. Aubrey was so kind and attentive. She returned with each item after we ordered it so quickly. She had great recommendations on the menu (I got the mac n cheese with bacon and it was GREAT - and I'm a mac n cheese fanatic) and my boyfriend got the pesto chicken sandwich, that he LOVED as well. Unfortunately, I didn't take photos because we were starving and inhaled our food but trust me, it was SOOO good. read more

Horrible service as usual! Sat at the bar with my wife, the slow lazy bartender walked around the bar and did not ask to take drink orders as we sat there for nearly 15 minutes. I also asked if they can wipe down the sticky bar top which was ignored. As I walked out, I complained to the manager Abby, who pretty much showed no interest. This place used to be pretty decent. Never again! I will make sure all friends and family know about this experience. Walked across street to Anthony's, which was great as usual.. read more

This place was so cute! The ambience was so cool, especially during the Halloween season. My husband got steak, and the truffle fries were yummy. I got the Mac n cheese, but next time I want to try it with the tomato addition. We also got the jalapeño peach appetizer things, don't remember what it was called, but it was GOOD. Service was great and friendly. read more

I need to go here more often. Was looking for a nice, easy atmosphere place, for a Saturday afternoon lunch with a friend. The food is excellent. Correctly prepared, well presented, and delicious. The ambience is very nice, we sat outside on the patio. Our server, Faith, was very attentive without overdoing it, knowledgeable about the menu, and we had a nice conversation with her as well. We'll be back soon. Marty / Rachel Lake Elsinore, CA read more

I love this restaurant. Some of the best ever service. Old Murrieta is amazing. While sitting at a table next to the sidewalk a person walking a HORSE just walks by and allows my daughter to pet the horse. Also the strawberry and passion fruit lemonades are delicious. read more

First sunny day this winter my mom and I sat outside at your bar Great location, food and bartender!!! I will definitely return read more