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    The General Public

    4.1 (900 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Steak Sandwich
    Kayla H.

    Susi was a great server, attentive and gave good suggestions. If you are not a cheese lover, do not recommend the steak sandwich... if you are I recommend. Hush puppies are light and crispy. Fish and chips is a massive portion and even better for $12 during lunch.

    Smash burger
    Shawana M.

    If you like to taste more espresso, then you will love this one. The burger was extremely well seasoned.

    Brisket and eggs
    Jason S.

    Three stars for the lackluster bar service. No one ever checked on us, asked how our food was.. they'd walk on by and never say a thing. We had to ask for more water, the check.. and the people that sat next to didn't have their counter bussed for over 10 minutes after they sat down. I overheard him say, "are we going to have to ask to get service?" My wife and I looked and him and said, "YES. You'll need to flag them down." CRAZY to not check on customers or greet new ones. Anyway, the food was good ‍ probably won't come back though.

    Lemon drop martini.
    Elizabeth R.

    First and foremost, I patronized both Bowl & Barrel next door and the General Public. The host Tiana was amazing. She handled our large crowd with ease and efficiency. Even if she was overwhelmed the customers could not tell. She answered every question with patience and a smile. I ordered the happy hour lemon drop and it was good. HOWEVER, one of the main reasons I love the General Public is for the $3, $4, $5 happy hour. Hearing that they have discontinued that was a major disappointment. The drinks are still discounted as they are half off but that novelty will surely be missed. I hope that in the future the higher ups will consider the possibility of bringing that back. I'd also like to thank the GM, David, for coming and checking on my group. He made us feel welcomed and wanting to come back despite the changes....but bring it back!!!!

    Vlad V.

    Intro: I have now been to The General Public three times (twice in CityCentre and once in San Antonio). Both times in Houston have been for drinks. This regional chain is located in CityCentre which means your best bet is parking in the complimentary parking garage. Ambiance (4/5): The General Public is a visually appealing bar and restaurant. The decor is elegant and comfortable. There's seating at the bar and plenty of semi-circular booths. I have sat at both. Service (4/5): Not the fastest but they do the job. Above average service on both of my visits. Food (N/A): While I haven't had food at this location, I had their duck wings at their San Antonio location which I recommend. How often do you see duck wings on a menu?! Drinks (4.5/5): Interesting cocktail list along with a solid beer list. Wine too. I went with a tiki drink on my last visit. Overall, their cocktail list is pretty creative. And here's the coolest thing: at sundown, each day, if you're there, you get a complimentary shot. I have never seen another restaurant do this: awesome concept. The sun goes down and we celebrate! Overall: If you're looking for a bar in CityCentre, The General Public is your best choice.

    Breakfast Omelet

    We had our team brunch here today and it was amazing! The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and such a great atmosphere! We loved it and had a blast celebrating the holidays!

    KUNG PAO LETTUCE WRAPS
    Mirna C.

    Great ambiance especially for a happy hour. We parked at the garage and walked to the location since there's limited metered parking in City Center. We also made a reservation because it's busy on a Friday. They had some great choices for restaurant week and they were a good portion unlike other places that serve smaller. For an appetizer I got the Kung Pao chicken lettuce wraps which if you don't like spicy is doable but additive. The stuffed mushrooms are also good. For the main meal I had the harvest bowl with shrimp. For dessert they were small desserts in a jar. I got to try the lemon mousse and the cheesecake, which were both filling even though they were small because the harvest bowl is large. Overall the food was good and the service was friendly and attentive.

    Crab Hushpuppies - comes with 5
    Leslie J.

    Great food and Great drinks! Ordered the fish and chips. The fish was huge pieces and I chose the jalapeño ranch instead of the tartar sauce to eat with it and it was awesome! Also had the crab hushpuppies, they were amazing...and the maple butter that came with it took me to heaven!! For drinks I had the Tiki Punch which tasted like a drink from the islands. Top all of this off with a great waiter "Bennett" and you get 5 stars!!

    Chrissy P.

    Had a great time here.. the appetizers were good and so were the drinks! My server / bartender was Christian he was very attentive and helpful with ordering! The place is sorta like a sports bar but upscale! There's a lot of free parking, and a bowling alley next door so dinner and games ok and plus shopping!

    Lindsey S.

    Great food & Drinks!! Great service. Ask for Jose when you come in! I ordered the smash Burger and lemon drop martini

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    Imman E.

    This place has an amazing atmosphere and set up although I wish the menu was a little bit more diverse. There are not many options to choose from but if you frequent often then pretty sure you'll find something for your taste buds. I like to come because it's a nice quiet space to work in the daytime And they have Wi-Fi available. Make sure you try to catch them during happy hour 3-6pm for specials

    Brandon B.

    Really good food. Felt like a farm to table spot and we loved it. Everything was on point and tasted fresh. Fries were a little lack luster and not crispy but still tasted like your dad did his best and that's important!

    Jazmin T.

    The HR crew needed a little happy hour because adulting is hard! So the choice was easy when they asked where to go! I came here a few months back and loved the bar setup and the ambience, and I knew the HH was great for everyone's pocket! When we got there we thought our group was going to be smaller so we sat in a booth by the bar, but as we all started to arrive and food and drinks came, we knew the table wouldn't fit us all, so the host and MOD were more than accommodating to get us to a bigger table, which worked out great for our group! Mariah was our server and she was a dream! She was super attentive with all of our drinks and food, checking in when seeing we were getting low on liquid courage! Clearing plates and glasses as the evening went on, which is one thing that I ALWAYS love, as it's true attention to detail and makes it nice to not have a lot of dirty dishes in your table whilst socializing! The one thing I love about the HH here is that the drinks start at $3 @ 3:00 and $4 @ 4:00 and so forth. I got the Pink Lady, which was delicious and one of my fave drinks here. Food wise we all ordered appetizers to share family style. We got the pretzel and beer cheese, chicken meatballs, sliders, stuffed mushrooms, lettuce wraps, crab hush puppies and fries. Everything came out super hot and fresh and there was no food left!!! One tip is to dip the fries in the beer cheese!! Chefs kiss! All in all amazing evening with an awesome team and we will definitely be back!

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    Great food and excellent service. Our Bartender Bennet was very attentive and made awesome recommendations! Definitely will be back.

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    Bennett our server was great. Food was good especially the crab hush puppies, sweet and savory.

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    Delicious drinks and food! The service was wonderful! Their chicken Caesar salad and the crab hushpuppies are amazing!

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    We enjoyed the appetizers, the drinks and our meals. Service was friendly and attentive.

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    The food and service were great! Ask for Jose - he's fantastic! Drinks were also delicious!

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    Food was fantastic and the space is a really cool vibe. Our server José took great care of us and even gave us cookies to end the night.

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    Ask the Community - The General Public

    Do you show the NBA games?

    They sure do, all sports, great place.

    Any substantive vegan entrees?

    yes you'll find a few, ask your server too

    Is it located in city center?

    Yes it is. It's down the way from Tiff's Treats and across from Grimaldi's.

    What time does lunch end?

    When you finish?

    Asking for a friend, are there attractive bartenders?

    Yes yes

    Is there Saturday happy hour?

    We do not have our happy hour on Saturday Sunday. Happily Hour is offered Monday through Friday from 3pm-6pm. We also have our reverse Happy Hour “Bourbon & Burgers” Monday thru Friday from 9pm-11pm. Come visit us soon!

    Where is the best place to park nearby without having to pay an arm and a leg?

    There are 3 free parking garages at CityCentre. The closest one to us is behind the restaurant Brio. We do offer complimentary valet every evening at 5pm

    Is this establiament family friendly?

    Hey Amy, I went for Brunch on the weekend and it is. I can't speak for evenings though

    When is Brunch and any brunch specials?

    No specials but its served until 230pm on Sunday. Food was great

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