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    Public & General

    4.2 (273 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    PUBLIC & GENERAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Mayra B.

    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!

    Howard Wapner & friends (Jazz)
    Watermelon E.

    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.

    Burger, Caesar salad, fried green tomatoes
    Lindsay A.

    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!

    Wings
    Misty M.

    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.

    Unique Beer menu
    Richard L.

    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.

    German beer
    Joshua W.

    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.

    brisket hoagie

    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!!

    Pan seared snapper with a Fuji apple and roasted fennel vinaigrette over ginger infused rice with broccolini and carrots
    Evelyn M.

    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.

    Pork taco lunch special
    Tara C.

    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.

    Jason P.

    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!

    Burger
    Jamielee T.

    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!

    Old Fashion with house rye
    Arvind D.

    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!!

    See this, hit the brakes!!
    Erich C.

    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!!

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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    Temoo - Wings and a gyro. Note the poor sauce distribution.

    Wings and a gyro. Note the poor sauce distribution.

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