One of my favorite places to grab dinner in Gainesville. I usually go for the burger (it's phenomenal), but opted for the steak and it did not disappoint! We also tried to Dijon buffalo wings and they were also good. Always recommend getting a side of fries here - they are crispy and delicious!! I also tried one of their drink favorites - the Saturn. It was recommended to me by one of the staff and it was great as well as their cosmopolitan that had pomegranate. I always enjoy the ambiance here - it's good for date night or grabbing a bite with friends. read more

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I'd describe this place as nice casual. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Gainesville. Grab a menu, find a spot to sit, and order at the bar. They give you a number and bring your food/drink to the table. Reasonable prices and great variety of craft cocktails. The burger was good, but I honestly liked the pork tacos more! Everyone at the table agreed that we would have liked the fries to be a bit crisper. Probably will return to try their cheese and charcuterie offerings! read more

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Really chill atmosphere. There is seating inside and outside and bar seating but it's not a huge place, so seating can be limited if it's a very busy day. The food is really delicious and drinks are made well. The staff are helpful and have made some good suggestions for food. This is a great spot to visit! read more

I really liked the food here, I got a sandwich with a side salad and both were unique and delicious. The chocolate peanut butter cake was very rich and tasty, though a bit dry. The service here is interesting as you go up to the bar to order and then they serve you at your table, but the servers were still very attentive and helpful. The lighting is very dark inside but it's a cute atmosphere overall with the vibe of a brewery. read more

Public & General - Chocolate peanut butter cake slice - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I went back in a weekday and I don't know who was back there but my food was made with LOVE. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich with fries and it was too good for words. I absolutely loved it and it's now my favorite thing to eat. Highly recommend their ranch which I believe is homemade . Will definitely come back! read more

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I came here for the live music, Howard Wapner's trio. Great atmosphere. I haven't ordered any food or drinks yet, but you can't order from the table, I just learned. I was waiting for the dirty dishes from the previous diners to be cleared away from my table. It was a longish wait, but the restaurant is pretty full. First time here. It says it's a grocery store but it really just looks like a hipster restaurant where you order at the bar. read more

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It's been a while, but we hit #publicandgeneral. The friend green maters had whipped goat cheese, and was a hit! The Caesar salad (large shown) was good and filling without protein, with a tinge of anchovies and bites of artichoke. It might not be for everyone who isn't expecting the anchovy addition, but that is the classic Caesar. The burger was good, smaller and seemingly in a hand-made bun. Happy hour from 3:00-6:00 was a bonus. Gator game bound! read more

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We arrived for lunch and I had the pork tacos and a kale salad. The salad was good. The tacos were ok. Service was slow for some of my party who got the food long after we ordered. The ambiance is kind of dive bar-ish. read more

Great food, excellent beverages. Friendly service! The decor and outdoor area look amazing. Would make for great events or bringing your friends out. Strangely, was quite quiet when I arrived. Maybe I came on a slow night. Worth a try! read more

A nice little stop on our way to the spring, Public & General was an interesting little find with some good specials and wide open seating. The dill fries were delicious and the kids enjoyed the chicken and burger. My BLT was rather greasy which was unexpected since it was on "local sourdough", but I still managed to enjoy half of it. The craft beer selection had a little for everyone also, which is always a good touch. Overall, I'd love to return and try their dinner menu, and in the meantime might enjoy lunch with a different pick. read more

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A hole in the wall joint that pleasantly surprised. Looking for a dinner close to the airport and decided on Public. Warning there is no visible signage at night, so good luck finding it without GPS. Once inside, you go to the bar for menus and ordering. You find a table and the food is brought out to you. The menu is small but perfect if you are hungry for a good meal. They have many hard to find beers and solid taps. They also have a separate wine bar with someone to assist. We opted for dry rub wings, a Buffalo Chicken sandwich, and the Brisket sandwich. I highly recommend the Buffalo Chicken. Service and staff are excellent. We will return. read more

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Went here for a relaxing lunch after a long few days with two of my sisters. We love this spot, especially the outside seating in the back patio. Cole is awesome and made me miss being back in my hometown. Good service for how busy the place was. Very popular spot with great beer on draft and reasonably priced wine. 10/10 would recommend this spot. I love the food and always an easy going vibe. read more

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Cocktails are always a 5 out of 5!! We got the Gin Basil and Aviation cocktails. Always tastes fresh and consistent. Food's a solid 3.5 stars, but it's a fair trade off for how good the cocktails are. We've gotten the brisket hoagie, burger, and wings. They're good for bar food, but usually on the dry side and light on flavor. Well worth the visit for the cocktails!! read more

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Went for dinner with friends and had one of their dinner specials and am so glad I did. I ordered the pan seared snapper and it was prepared perfectly and the portion size was great. Even though it was a Friday and they weee busy the service was still great and they were so friendly. Definitely recommend for a chill night out with great food. read more

Public & General - Pan seared snapper with a Fuji apple and roasted fennel vinaigrette over ginger infused rice with broccolini and carrots - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We were a bit skeptical when we drove up but were pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. Moving from a big foodie city we have had trouble finding decent food options but Public & General did not disappoint. The cocktails were great as well as the food and service. We had Gin Basil Smash and a Cuke Ellington for cocktails, both refreshing and delicious. We had the burger and pork taco lunch specials. Both great. Glad we didn't drive on by to look for something else. We will be back. read more

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I believe they put lots of love on the food because everything is always beyond expectations.... Service!! Wowww they were very kind to us. I think it would be great to have some events read more

Public & General, the "P&G", a Gastropub in Gainesville. Any beer enthusiast and foodie would dig this place. Amazing burger cooked perfectly medium rare, fried green tomatoes, Florida beers. Take a look at those great menu prices! read more

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The casual, relaxing atmosphere of Public and General is a welcome change from the busy scenes on Main Street. Many locals bike here to enjoy the local brews on tap, inspired healthy eats, and dog-friendly patio area. The staff are friendly and helpful. The Dill Fries are my favorite menu item. I envision a happy future meeting friends here and ordering just those with a couple tap beers. The cheeseburgers are also excellent, with a perfectly charred exterior and soft interior complemented with fresh cucumber slices, onions, lettuce and your cheese of choice on a sesame seed bun. One of the best Bleu Cheeseburgers ever! read more

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This is the second time in three days we have found ourselves at this local eatery. The staff is incredible, hip and very attentive. Service is fantastic. The menu is limited and I appreciate this because the quality is above board. They are focused on doing what they do well. Cocktails are on point. I HIGHLY recommend the Shrimp and Pesto Gnocchi. I had them add pesto to a grilled cheddar cheese sammich and accompanied it with the tomato basil soup! Enjoy other options. First time we went in the evening and it was such a vibe. The second time we went after the "school" let out and we sat outside. Do not recommend doing this. Overall it was 10/10 highly recommend!! read more

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P&G is off the beaten path! They have such an amazing and eclectic menu that it would be a crime to find this place in a strip mall. Everything is at the bar! Come in, walk past the busy kitchen, and ORDER AT THE BAR! There is also a non-alcoholic beverage cooler, and you can grab what you want, before you order. Find your food, peruse their beer and wine menu, take your number to whatever table you want... and don't forget the deck! Chill with your friends and wait for hot food and good drinks!! read more

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Interesting place. Great service,good food. Away from students ))) nice vibe mixed with live music

Very cool place and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Fried polenta was outstanding!! Burger was excellent and the fresh cut fries were so good. read more

Good 'ol Google maps led me to Public & General on a whim tonight. I'm new in town and still learning about Gainesville's hottest dinner spots, and I do declare the pulled pork sandwich and fried polenta squares did not disappoint! I'm not afraid to admit that I like dining alone. Do I prefer it? Nah, but the people watching was top notch, making me feel like I was eating with company. I guess what I mean to say is that the ambience was perfectly intimate while also appealing to my people watching instincts. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with fried polenta and a pint of heifenweizen at the bar. The sign at the door says that it's the type of service that you pay up front, and the bartender is also the cashier. No complaints there ! The bartender/cashier really knows his stuff. When I asked about the fried Polenta, he described the portion size perfectly, and I was glad I took him up on it. I admit I did wait around 20 min for my food, but as I've worked in the service industry, I get it. Good food takes time. And when my order arrived I was pleased as pumpkin pie! The polenta wasn't too rich, but it was sure creamy and paired perfectly with the sauce provided. I decided not to eat the pulled pork as a sandwich, and ate it with a fork, ignoring the bread. That's the way one ought to devour pulled pork with cilantro, methinks. All in all, it was yummy! Especially washed down with some beer. read more

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This is a cute, cozy space. Wasn't crowded when I came in. There's a wine area and either booths or high top tables to sit for food. You go up, place your order and you can either pay then or open a tab and pay after. I got the temphe sub, which was $12. It was the sandwich only no side, which was a little disappointing for the price. Even if it came with chips or something. It was good and I enjoy the veggie option but I wasn't blown away. It was alright but I wouldn't get it again. I'd come back to try some of their drinks and maybe get an appetizer. read more

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I've given this place another chance and frequented it for lunch. I recommend the house pasta and burger. I prefer there lunch menu over the dinner menu. Order with the bartender and wait for your food to come to the table. read more

I have been coming here for many years, and I fear it's been steadily going downhill. The vibe is by and large excellent and the design is nice. That said, the food seems to have gone down in quality and portions and up in price. The burger looks awful lonely in a big basket by itself and they simply will not cook it to order. See attached what it looks like 'rare'; this seems to reflect either ambivalence or incompetence (or maybe they're afraid of the quality of the meat). The outside seating is lovely but most of our meal there was a pretty strong sewage smell. Lastly, I had ordered a beer and it kicked the keg, so they gave me my beer (about 60% full) and said they'd bring me a fresh one after they changed the keg (no issue there) but when they did, it was about 80% full. More than anything it was just tacky, bringing a pint that was just close enough to being passable -- it looked so cheap, and they probably saved five cents worth of beer, for what? I hope they can work out some of these kinks cause I'd like for the place to stay around. read more

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Stopped in for lunch while heading back from tally. It's a little fancy. Vegan options consisted of salad and salad. Our token vegan enjoyed her avocado toast. She wasn't too keen on the salad (wary about the dressing). The burgers were really good (medium was too pink) and the fries hit the spot. Roasted brisket tacos weren't as flavorful as I hoped and a little greasy. The wings were great and pickled veggies were delish. Fried eggplant sandwich with salad was pretty good. The Yelp menu had a lot more options‍. All in all it was a good lunch. read more

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We have been going to this place for drinks and a light dish to bite and ways like it. The service, the drinks, the food, the ambiance... Tonight we decided to explore some entrée options. We went for the linguini with Andouille & zucchini and it was really really delicious. Glad we decided to share it, there was plenty for both of us (We are not used to eat heavy dinner and don't like to take food back home). read more

Love the ambiance and the basil gin drinks. Good food. And you can find healthy options as well as vegetarian.

Wonderful fries and burgers with excellent beer selection and very helpful service. Probably one of or the best burger in town.

Great burgers!! Ambiance could use improvement but food is great. Nice drinks. Good specials.

I got Sunday brunch here. It's a seat yourself establishment, and there is plenty of seating, both in and outdoors. You order at the bar. I got the eggs benedict. I thought it was pretty tasty. I think I will be back for their regular lunch and dinner services. read more

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Food and atmosphere were great. There is outside seating when the weather is right. Bring friends to make it a time to remember

Food was ok. Portions were large, but taste was meh. Recommend the fries, but cannot recommend the sammies.

I have been meaning to go to Public & General for some food for a while now, and finally for lunch I got the opportunity. I know I have been here in the past, but apparently I never wrote a review for it. As it was lunch time, I decided to just go for a burger, but then I saw the soup was minestrone, and I haven't had minestrone soup in ages, so that had to be an add-on! I sat by a window overlooking a veranda to the side of the establishment, looking out on a colder day. It was peaceful there, and the whole place was kind of peaceful. Not a lot of people, but enough to have some chatter in the background. My soup was the first to arrive, and I started in with it. No crackers were served with the soup, but it was still good. Some crackers would have been nice to have with the soup, even if they had been those oyster crackers you sometimes get. My burger came out a bit later, which was nice as it gave me time to work on the soup. The burger was good, and I would rank it up there in terms of pub burgers. Gainesville needs more places that serve a good pub burger. read more

$14 lunch special with a nice amount of salad. Fast service, nice ambiance. Nice outdoor seating. read more

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Public & General came highly recommended by a friend from Gainesville so we finally tried it out together in late November 2021. I really loved the atmosphere inside, with the (what feels like) royal Victoria-era wallpaper and the rustic, old tavern bar feel. The menu is small but changes every couple weeks. I ordered the crawfish etouffee and a cheesecake for dessert. The etouffee was so flavorful with creole spice and a good amount of crawfish. The cheesecake was incredibly creamy and melted in my mouth. I usually don't save room for dessert when I go out to restaurants to eat but I'm very glad I did in this case and I will order cheesecake any time I return. I am definitely looking forward to my next trip back to Public & General. read more

Public & General - Crawfish etouffee - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Very poor experience. I was excited to try this restaurant as I had never been there before and heard good things. Literally everything we ordered was disappointing, except the nice selection of beer and wine. The trout had a very bland and tasteless sauce, the charcuterie board looked like the servers just slapped on chunks of cheese, the steak was served differently than we ordered, the caesar salad had a very odd taste and the chocolate cake was extremely disappointing. I can get a better slice of cake at publix read more

I love the atmosphere here. There's lots of seating both inside and outside and it felt casual, but nicer than your usual college-town restaurants. The string lighting outside is cute for dates or bigger parties, and there's a good selection of food and drinks to choose from. I got their chicken wings, duck confit, and pasta dishes and it was plenty for me and my family! I would totally recommend visiting this quaint place. read more

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Nice local venue with friendly staff and efficient service. Fun selection of beer and wine available as well as small menu with decent bar food. Beware ordering the large fries as they could easily feed four people! Wine tastings periodically scheduled. Two thumbs up and would return. read more

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