Good food very relaxed atmosphere and a great selection of local beers. It's a bar service order at bar food then comes to table read more

Public & General - Back bar - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Cute local place with yummy food and good drinks. I love the fries and pretty much can't resist ordering them every time I come here. I like that they offer somewhat elevated bar food in addition to their alcoholic drinks. There aren't a ton of options if you're not drinking alcohol, so my only suggestion is to add more options in that department. The patio here is very cute when the weather is nice, but the inside is also nice, more of a cozy bar environment. read more

Great food, service, drinks, and ambience! We will definitely be back next time we're in Gainesville.

Went here on Saturday night with a couple of girlfriends. One of them had been here before and suggested the place, but myself and the other had not. GPS didn't take me exactly to the restaurant, so after turning around twice, I finally saw the outdoor lights from a street down. I didn't see a sign for the restaurant outside (maybe because it was dark), but I wasn't even sure I was at the right place at first. This was a tad frustrating. Once you are inside, you have to find a seat yourself. Seating is limited to a few booths, the bar, and several large, family style tables. We came early on in the evening, but as the night when on, I could see it would be difficult to come here with a larger group, as this place doesn't take reservations. You also have to go to the bar to order your food, and you're given a number for your table for it to be delivered. I didn't know this, and didn't see any signs to let you know about it, however the one in our party who had been here before knew, and took care of ordering for us. Had she not been here before or told us about it, we might've been waiting for a while before we figured out why we hadn't been seen by a server. I think this should be better communicated. I ordered the kale and beet salad, chicken wings, and dill fries. The kale salad was pretty good, however the wings weren't anything special. The dill fries were interesting, but besides throwing pieces of dill on them, I wasn't super impressed. I had a craft cider and a sparkling wine, which were decent. The rest of the menu was different, so if you're a picky eater, this might not be a restaurant for you. The vibe is very hipster, so if you're into that, this is a place to check out. read more

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The food in this restaurant was delicious! We both had the pulled pork tacos and they were great! There were 3 tacos on the plate the portion was definitely adequate. read more

Great place! Super friendly helpful staff, outside dog friendly shady patio. BLT and Brisket French dip and fries, all top notch, and you know I'm picky. read more

Public & General - BLT, Brisket French Dip & fries. Buddy approved. - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This was a new place that I learned about from my boss that my husband and I decided to try! I must admit when I got there I was bummed out because I had my hopes for getting the fried green tomato sandwich which I hear is fabulous but when we arrived and checked out the menu, it wasn't on there:( We ended up getting the burger and fries nevertheless and it was YUMMY! We plan to go back soon! We greatly appreciated the social distancing and the wait staff was very nice and friendly. We sat outside which it was nice and the weather was perfect! read more

Public & General - Burger and Fries - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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This was my first time here with my boyfriend. The burgers were amazing! I subbed american cheese for cheddar & it was great. We also got the dill fries with tomato mayo that were perfect size to share. I also got the Violette Evergarden drink which was tart, but refreshing. Definitely will be back for another date night! read more

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It's a bar. Don't expect a restaurant. I had the cedar key clams. My husband had the pork tacos and a glass of Riesling that tasted like it was opened a couple of weeks ago. It was really citric acidy and flat. The clams we good the toast was really good. The pork tacos were ok once. Pay up front. We way over tipped 20% since the server came once to deliver the food and never came back. The garden is really nice. read more

Went here for the first time and was automatically in love with the atmosphere and ambience of P&G. There is a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, along with a spacious bar inside that serves amazing draft beers. There is also tons of parking in the area and usually enough room to still socially distant. I went on a Friday around dinner time and we had no trouble finding a booth for a party of 4. I got the Hefeweizen draft beer and the braised beef with fries as my meal. Honesty great experience with friendly staff, chill ambience, and local eats. Only downside is this place is pretty far from the normal hub of bars/restaurants in downtown or near campus. Other than that, I recommend to try this place out to support local businesses in Gainesville and enjoy the fall Florida weather! P&G, thank you and I will be back read more

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Not what we expected. Looked on yelp for a hamburger recommendation that we couldn't get in Ocala. I will say we were left wanting more, but definitely unable to eat more. The hamburger was fresh and perfect in addition to the skin on fries. I tried a craft soda, cherry cola, and it was YUMMY! It was an off time so there were very few patrons and we were social distanced to a tea. Even when additional patrons came in later there were no social distancing issues and everyone was masked and ready to roll! I can't say I would ever return unless it was with a few adults for adult beverages and charcuterie, why you ask....it looks more like a general store that is using lantern light versus a restaurant for a meal. Thanks for the great food and service, and thanks for being safe! read more

We've been here before and enjoyed the patio and good food. Today was different. There is zero service to speak of. The one guy at the bar is on his phone and you're expected to bring drinks, water, menus to the table yourself, and come back inside to order. I've been in the restaurant industry for over ten years at James beard award winning restaurants and I've never seen this type of lazy service. I've also never had to try and choke down a ceasar salad. I think they dressed it in mayonnaise. I'm sorry to leave a bad review. Don't come here if you want flavor or service. read more

Public & General - Caesar - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Cute little place with nice outdoor seating. Good place to come and have some drinks and finger foods. Came on a Saturday night and ordered a charcuterie board to go along with some drinks. It was a nicely presented plate with a pretty good assortment of different little sides to go with the meat and cheese. Overall this is a nice place to come kick back and relax or even come on a date. No typical waiter service so it's more of a relaxed and casual spot with a nice ambiance. read more

Public & General - Charcuterie - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Usually like this place but beware coming in later on a week day because they close early with no warning... happened twice now in my experience. Super disappointing. read more

This place is a cool vibe. It is a bit off campus so it's nice to get away from the rush of college students. They have a nice outdoor seating area and a dimmed indoor area with a bar. Everything (food and drinks) is ordered at the bar and then your are given a number to put at your table. They have several large tables for big groups but it does get busy sometimes. Their drinks and food are super good and unique from other places. I almost enjoy the vibe of this place more than anything. The brunch on sundays and dinner menu are both good. All of the food here is good but does not wow me. It is also refreshing because it is so different from other places. Not amazing food, but very relaxing and I could spend a long time just relaxing and sitting here with friends. read more

This is the restaurant/bar most local to where we live in Gainesville. And it is always delicious. Our go-to is the burger. It comes with this sauce that is absolutely divine, for only $6. We also always order fries to share. The dill fries with the tomato aoli is the way to go. They are flavorful and come with a enough to share (in the large). This place gets PACKED. Food takes a long time. Drinks can take a long time. You order at the bar, so it's also not the same level of wait-staff that one might want, but I promise--the food here more than makes up for it. As an added bonus, the last time we came here was with our neighborhood Facebook group, P & G Neighborhood. We called in advance, and the staff reserved two large picnic tables for us on a very busy evening. Thank you, P&G! P & G is a wonderful neighborhood gem, and I am so glad that we have it. A must eat for locals or visitors. read more

Public & General - Dill fries - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Apparently I have been here a handful of times, not that I recall, so clearly it is not the most memorable restaurant in my opinion. Came here for lunch and ordered the falafel sandwich. It was okay, could have used a sauce base to make it not as dry. The flavors were very good and the pickled onions were tasty but few and far between. I also ordered the roasted cabbage on the side and it was more of a salad, so not sure if they brought out the wrong thing or this was what I ordered. Not many pieces of roasted cabbage, so would definitely not order this again. I had their water to drink and it had a funny taste, so I got lemons to cover the weird taste. All in all, it was a nice atmosphere and the food was okay but not great. read more

Public & General - Roasted cabbage - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I came here for dinner on a Tuesday night. Ambiance: Great! It was cozy and there was a relaxed vibe. People werent uptight and it was definitely casual. Service: The people at the bar are your servers! They were very attentive of the customers. We ordered some drinks right when we sat down and they were made quickly. It's also important to note..ORDER EVERYTHING AT THE BAR. I didn't see anywhere that said to order at the bar. Thankfully my friends had been there before and they knew what to do. Food and Drinks: Now, this is where a star was unfortunately dropped. My boyfriend and I had 2 sour beers and my friend had a basil (? Can't 100% remember which herb it was) cocktail that was delicious! So, drinks were perfect. We then ordered our food. My boyfriend got the burger and the dill fries. He said for $6, it was pretty good! The fries were good too. I ordered their little chicken with veggies and the rice. The rice was like a 6.5/10. I've had better but I've definitely had worse. Now my chicken...I'm not one to make a fuss but I had to report it. The breaded chicken piece was undercooked and pink in the middle...basically raw. I think a proper fix to this may be to lower the frying temp and let it sit a little longer. The staff were understanding and of course adjusted the final check. Summary: I feel like this was "fancy" bar food. Prices were fair, food quality is decent and savory, and I would give it another chance. Remember to order at the bar and seat yourself. Give it a try! read more

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This is one of the restaurants I visit most. The bar staff so very friendly and knowledgeable. Their seasonal cocktail and mocktail menu is creative. It's a lovely place to sit with friends to chat for a while. read more

This was a COVID visit so some of my remarks will relate to that, which I feel is germane to the review. I walked in and no one greeted me but there was a sign saying sit wherever so I grabbed a high top. There were very few patrons. After about 15 minutes, I discovered that to place an order I had to put on a mask and order at the bar. So I complied. Great wines by the glass $9-12..clearly they put a lot of thought into the wine list, and the menu too. The limited menu has some neat choices. I had the fried squash blossoms with risotto stuffing, the tilefish and the dill fries. The food was all very good, but not blow your mind...it just needed more flavor esp. salt. I'm giving it a 4 because the decor was great and it's a comfortable place...and its during COVID. I might return. read more

Public & General - Tilefish small plate - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Mmmmmm.......tasty burger with crunchy, crisp fresh ice burg lettuce, onion, fresh made pickles, burger sauce, gooey cheddar, served with a side of mayo. These people know how to do a burger! It also comes with a choice of fries of the potato salad (I recommend the potato salad) and a beer (which today was a delicious refreshing Czech style pilsner). Cozy atmosphere with cool music, good food. I'll be back. read more

Absolutely loveee the atmosphere. Sitting outside was amazing with the lights above our table. I ordered the burger and fries and both were very good! Not the BEST burger I have ever had but the fries made up for it - very crispy and flavorful. It was interesting that we had to go up to the bar to order but I didn't mind it. I would probably try something else next time, the menu is quite unique in the types of food they offer. But definitely recommend especially in cooler weather. read more

3 Stars for killer outdoor and indoor vibes (very different for each), dill fries that live on in my daydreams, a well-stocked bar, but a pork belly dish that underwhelmed big time. This restaurant doesn't take reservations, so it's first come when you arrive. Luckily, they have a few seating areas, a cafe in the front, some small tables as well as communal tables inside, seating at the long bar, and outdoor seating. I imagine in the evening it's a dream. We managed to find a spot outside on the most glorious morning for brunch. I opted for a brunch dish that featured pork belly (I can't recall exactly what it was), some friends got the breakfast tacos (with the privilege of visiting the taco seasoning station included), and lots of dill fries. The tacos came looking a bit sad, but that changed as soon as my friends came back from the taco station and added some awesome toppings. This was far more than just a bowl of cilantro and salsa. We're talking thin sliced radish level toppings available. My friends were pleased and full! The dill fries were a crowd pleaser as well and left me wondering what I've been doing all my life eating boring fries. Don't leave without ordering these. The only bummer, but unfortunately a biggie, was the pork belly. The star of my dish was a thick slab with chewy fat that wasn't rendered at all. I love pork belly because it is very fatty and the rendered fat should melt in your mouth. I couldn't even cut through this fat and ended up chewing on a corner for a while before giving up and leaving all the pork belly. One poorly rendered slab can be a kitchen error, but my buddy also ordered this dish and he was clearly struggling to cut through his as well. Overall, I've heard great things about their dinner and other brunch items, so I'll be back next time I'm in town. Just probably won't order the pork belly. read more

This is the best food I have had in Gainesville. Amazing and non-expensive menu. Great food & a better atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and bring friends read more

Public & General - Brisket sandwich - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Perfect casual date night spot, best charcuterie in Gainesville, love the wings as well. A nice detail is they give pickled veggies with the wings instead of bland celery and carrots. Service is always nice as well. read more

Overview: 5/5 Not been to many restaurants on the North East of Gainesville. We sat inside since it was 98 degrees. It was not crowded when we arrived around 11:30am but was packed by the time we exited around 1:00pm. Food was great and a wide selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks. Ambiance : 5/5 It is spacious with separate dining areas for indoor and outdoor. We sat in the bar area at the bar. It was an L- shaped bar with ample seating. It has a nice "pub" feel to it. The outdoor space would be nice on a cool fall or spring night. Food/Drink 5/5 Wow one of the best burgers I have ever had! It has great flavor, a little on the small side but packed with "deliciousness". I ordered a side of fries with the homemade mayo. Also really good and crispy the way I like them. I paired it with a craft beer that was cold and refreshing. Service : 4/5 Overall the bar tender Cane was good. Gave me a sample of beer and when I didn't like the one I selected he asked a few beer questions and gave me another sample to try. "Winner"!!! However when it got busy Cane got slammed taking orders and serving food/drinks at the bar. IMHO they needed an extra person to help with the lunchtime crowd. Conclusion : Loved, loved, loved this place and will definitely be back. read more

Public & General - Cheese burger - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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This place has a great selection of cheese, charcuterie, and alcoholic beverages. The menu also features several small plates and special entrees which I assume change frequently. Overall a great atmosphere if you're looking for a laid back evening and great food. read more

First time at P&G for us. We went at 2:00 pm, and the place was nearly empty. That was fine; we're vaccinated, but it's been a long time since we've been in a crowd. The staff were all masked, and *properly masked* at that - over the nose, not under the chin. Appreciated that! We ordered burgers at the register and sat down in a nice, comfortable booth with a tall plexiglass shield isolating us from the adjacent booth. The burgers arrived in about 15 minutes, perfectly grilled, with delicious, thinly-sliced onions that complemented the burger perfectly. The fries were lightly salted - appreciated that, too - and delicious. The thin pickle slices were wonderful, and tasted house-made. Two great burgers w/fries and two cans of Diet Coke for a total of $24.00. Very fair. Everyone we encountered was really cordial - we even ran into a friend from Leonardo's. Excellent music, too. I'm sure we're probably the last people in Gainesville to discover P&G, but if anyone has yet to try it, I'm sure you'll enjoy your meal. read more

Was really excited to go try out Public and General also known as P&G around town. I decided to grab a few Elites and we set off on a great dining experience where we bought a lot and shared everything. When you first arrive at P&G and you do not know about this place it's a pretty different experience. Some things you should know. First, you do order at one bar and then if you want a drink you go to the other bar. Then you sit down. They give you a number and bring out your food to that number. I really like the beer selection they have here. They have a lot of local beers which is super nice. I ordered a Green Bench which is a St. Pete local brewery and it was great! I had the chance to go to Green Bench and really like there selection so I was happy to find it in Gainesville. For food we ordered many different items. We ordered the House Charcuterie, large order of dill fries, a burger, warm pasta salad, scallops, and the trout dinner (not the small plate). Lets break it down. The house charcuterie was good. Two of the 3 meats on the plate were awesome. I loved the ham and the salami. The third meat was andouille sausage. The sausage had gristle inside of it and you could not chew it. Was hard. The mustard had a little kick to it but was really good. The pickled veggies were also really tasty. I would give the Charcuterie a 4 out of 5 stars. The Burger and Dill fries were amazing! The burger was out of this world good. It was super juicy, had a lot of cheese on it. I think there were sauteed onions on it and it had a great sauce. The bun it was on tasted fresh and was awesome. The Burger 5.5 out of 5 stars! Same with the dill fires. First, 4 people could share that bowl of fries. You get a ton! They are packed with flavor and the mayo based dip is awesome! 5 out of 5 on the fries. The warm pasta salad was good, not the best. You could not taste the garlic in it. But lots of fresh food and was pretty good. 4 out of 5. The Trout was not very good at all. The trout was way not tasty, needed some salt, and the flavor was just lacking. Also I the side was way overcooked. 2 out 5 stars. The Scallops were slightly over cooked. Just not the best scallops, but I am a scallop snob. I would say 3.5 out of 5 stars. Over all I would say this is a solid 4 out of 5 star place! I could even say 4.5 to inch closer. I will for sure be back! This was a great first time and can't wait to come get more! read more

The service is great. I highly recommend getting the gin basil smash. The dill fries are good. We got a charcuterie, burger, friends got Spanish octopus -- all of it was great! read more

I was privately, until now, generally disappointed in Public and General. This was my first visit, and I want to like them so much that I am going to give them another try soon, but my first experience was not so good. I love that they are trying to give exotic and creative food experiences, but the ones I tried, while beautifully presented, fell short on execution and flavor. The risotto was off, I am not sure how it came out so badly, the dill fries that everyone raves about I was really looking forward to because I love fries and look for any excuse to eat them, but if I am going to eat something on my, "I love it, but it does not love me back," list I want them to be good. These fries had sat somewhere too long. The trout had sat too long somewhere too. The trout had that, "I have not been treated well for far too long," flavor and attitude, and while the trout was not over cooked, a rare treat, the scallops were way over cooked, over seared. Three food items really disappointed me. Now for the praise; they hit the burger out of the park. The burgers live up to the hype! And, they are not the burger you expect. The burgers come up different than you expect. I could expand on that, but my husband will edit it out: he wants people to read what I write, and he thinks when I go into fine detail about esoteric crap (like the difference between a bar burger and a burger, burger) people stop reading. The other thing that they hit out of the park was the charcuterie plate. That was awesome bar food! Oh, crap! I forgot the pasta! The only thing good about the past dish was that the pasta was cooked perfectly. Perfect! But, if you put an item on a menu and it had garlic in the description, you better have detectable garlic in the dish. This dish did not, and while I could see the olives and capers and other salt baring flavor bombs, I could not detect real flavor in the pasta dish. And, don't put leafy greens in a dish that are neither hot nor cold. Choose how you are going to treat the leafy stuff!!! That is your job! Think through how you are going to handle the leafy stuff before making it a permanent menu item. Okay, I have more nits to pick. The sound level inside is great for a huge group because others can be right next to you but only the person with whom you are shouting into their ear can hear you. Cool! But, for the not big groups it is a drag. It is not quite nightclub sound level, but it is close. And I think the sound level may make the food taste worse. Sound sensation and taste sensation have an intimate connection. So here is the deal, they have a huge outside area that looks great, but it was too cold for us to be outside on this night, even though they have a few propane space heaters. I will go back when it warms up, and eat outside, and maybe I will get why everyone is so crazy about this place. I need to point out that people are crazy about this place, and I just have this one impression from this one occasion. I REALLY want to love this place! And, I want you to give it a try and make your own impression. It is worth a try. They are making an awesome effort, and I love what they are trying to do, even if they are not executing well. Give them a try! read more

Public & General - It's not me, it's the fish! - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Great food and good atmosphere. Will definitely come back next time I am in this area.

Enjoyed top quality beers and delicious food with a super friendly staff. I had the fried green tomato sandwich yum! My husband had the tempeh sandwich which he enjoyed. A wonderful spot for great food and beer. read more

They take a lot of effort to craft their menu and their selection of craft beverages (beer, cocktails, etc). The ambiance is perfect for a date, friends going out, or a working lunch during the week. Upgrade to dill fries! read more

(English) The relaxed atmosphere offered by Public & General makes it an excellent place for a night out. The waitress received us very kindly, considering, they were closing the kitchen in 20 minutes. We tried to order some dishes from the menu, but almost everything was over. We decided to order the dill fries with roasted tomato and mayo aioli to die for! steamed clam bowl with a white wine caper sauce and the house cheese plate with chèvre, Gouda, bread olives, apple, and figs. Everything was delicious and the place had a nice atmosphere. Sitting by the bar, we decided to include two glasses of wine to complement our delicious dinner. Overall, a fantastic experience, I would definitely go back to try more of the menu. (Español) El ambiente relajado que ofrece Public & General lo convierte en un excelente lugar para salir por la noche. La camarera nos recibió muy amablemente considerando que cerraban la cocina en 20 minutos. Intentamos ordenar algunos platos del menú, pero ya casi todo se había terminado. Decidimos pedir las papas fritas con eneldo y mayonesa de tomate asado para morirse! Bowl de almejas al vapor con salsa de alcaparras en vino blanco y el plato de queso de la casa con chèvre, Gouda, pan, aceitunas, manzana e higos. Todo estaba delicioso y el lugar tenía un ambiente agradable. Sentadas junto al bar, decidimos incluir dos copas de vino para complementar nuestra deliciosa cena. En general, una experiencia fantástica, definitivamente regresaría para probar más del menú. read more

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Great laid back vibes, good food, friendly staff. Surprisingly not busy on a Thursday night!

This place is always so hit and miss. Sometimes the service is good, other times not so much. Sometimes the food is on point and you forgive the service- sometimes not so much. Today is a Not So Much day on both fronts. Long wait for my food. Its not that busy right now. Flippant waitress attitude when my order was wrong. Food not how I ordered it. Told to speak with the bartender- which I did. She was at least helpful. Still waiting on new food. Fingers crossed at this point. Wish me luck. read more

I've only gone to P&G for lunch, as it is closer to my job than home. Interior: The interior of Public and General has a very pub and bar feel, while still feeling like a family and friend group friendly restaurant for all ages. Tables aren't huge but there is ample space for groups. I don't think it's great place for solo diners, unless you eat at the bar, also certain things on the menu appear to be portioned for sharing. Patio: cute. Trees. Picnic benches and metal high tables. Food: For lunch I ordered food at the bar and got a number. Sat outside. My food came surprisingly quick. I got the fried green tomato sandwich; it was huge and delicious; I love the sandwich bread they use (it reminds me of Taylor Gourmet Sandwiches in DC). The different flavors (cheese, sauces etc) they chose for the sandwich were well executed for me, nothing super overpowering. I also got the dill fries, because how could I treat myself to an lovely outdoor lunch without fries? There were way too many fries for one person. I wish they'd consider selling a half order of fries... I guess they're meant to be shared? And I know it is peculiar to complain about too much food but, food waste is an issue and reheated to-go fries are rarely good. Drinks:??? We will have to wait and see how they are when I visit for brunch or dinner! read more

Public & General - Fried Green Tomato Sandwich w/ Dill Fries on the side - Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Really like this spot. Super low key. Great place to sit and socialize. Service is always friendly and efficient. The burgers are good. Wish they were great but they're not. read more

Awesome wine and cocktail menu. Chicken sandwich is incredible. Remarkably deep list of cheeses for their charcuterie plates w/ amazing homemade jam and mustard. read more