The General Public was really nice inside. And we went in the middle of the week, so it was quiet as well. We had a great time with our friends. The server was great. She was very helpful. She did forget a few things throughout the dinner, but she quickly brought whatever she forgot. I was a little disappointed because I had looked at the menu on Yelp before I went to make sure they had something I would enjoy. I found a green chili grilled cheese that looked amazing. Unfortunately, the menu was recently updated and the no longer carried that sandwich. I eat meat very sparingly, so I did find something, but their vegetarian selection lacked quite a bit. read more

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We were at The Rim area last Saturday and decided to have dinner @thegenpub. They have happy hour throughout the week, even on weekends. The bummer news is that their happy hour no longer includes food items. I guess it's cost-prohibitive now with everything getting more expensive. Hubby had the House Rita Rocks and I had the Tiki Punch. We shared the Crispy Empanada, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Shrimp & Avocado Salad, and Fish & Chips. The quality of the food is as good as it's ever been. Shoutout to Christian our terrific server. read more

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The General Public has an amazing Happy Hour with great drink specials and appetizers. On this particular visit we stuck to the Happy Hour menu and it created a wonderfully filling meal. With plenty of seating at the bar and in the dining area, there was plenty of space. The serving system is efficient so our food was out quickly shortly after our drinks. The food was so good from the gigantic Bavarian pretzel to the Brussel Sprouts, it was all fantastic. For a great Happy Hour experience, I highly recommend The General Public. read more

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I came here for a recruiting event. Their appetizers are pretty good. We tried the skewers that have mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic sauce. They also have fried empanadas. There's also these buffalo chicken meatballs, but the sauce is a little too acidic for my liking. I really liked their Yuzu Sprite mocktail drink. You can really taste the tart slightly bitter taste of the yuzu. I also tried a peach whiskey drink, and I realize I do not like whiskey. The servers are nice and attentive and very patient. The restaurnt and bathrooms are clean! read more

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This place is so good! We came here during lunch and they had a really great lunch special menu. We absolute loved all the food. We started with the artichoke dip and we got the $12 dollar lunch special fish and chips. It was a generous basket and the fish was so crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. I loved it. Our waiter Tommy was so nice, we enjoyed his recommendations. It was not busy when we went but they do take reservations. I like it felt like a very relaxed place to come eat. read more

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Great find! Decent variety on menu; generous portions; clean facilities; nice atmosphere; plenty of parking. With so many dining options in the area, this is worth a try. read more

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A great all-around spot in The Rim that hits the sweet spot between laid-back and polished. Dig the decor and vibe. I stopped in with some friends during a road trip stop and went for my go-to - a hazy IPA and a burger, and both delivered. The vibe is lively without being chaotic, and service was attentive and friendly, and everything came out quick, which is a theme here. Happy Hour is definitely the move, with a solid drink lineup and some standout small plates (everyone raves about the pretzel and Brussels sprouts for a reason). read more

Came here with my daughter for brunch before we went to the movies to watch Sinners! Great movie by the way. As for the General Public, well if you are a brunch and mimosa person this is a great location! $1 mimosas before 3pm! Service was really good, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is comfortable, laid back , nice music not loud, they have TVs to watch games which is great! We started with stuffed mushroom that was really good! We also ordered cinnamon French toast that was really great, the cream they are topped with is really light. My daughter ordered the smash burger, she is a huge fan of burgers however she said this one was kinda mediocre, and would've enjoyed having more fries because the fries were really good. I had the steak and blue cheese salad which was really good but the steak pieces were fatty, which I am not a fan of. read more

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I don't know why General Public isn't packed every day because it's honestly a hidden gem in plain sight. We always come here for the chicken Caesar salad because the way they prepare the chicken is so good--honestly, I can't figure out how they make it so tasty, so I just have to come here to enjoy it! Their ribeye sandwich is also incredible and usually my go-to, but this time I tried the chicken apple sandwich. It was good, but it could have used a bit more flavor, maybe a garlic mayo or something like that. I'll probably go back to my usual ribeye sandwich next time. Also, you must try their empanadas because they are so good. Their happy hour drinks are an amazing deal, and the lunch specials are great as well. We always get good service when we come. If you haven't been yet, I definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

The General Public - CHICKEN APPLE CLUB HAND CUT FRIES and CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I wanted to try General Public's Restaurant Week dinner menu, but I couldn't find a kids menu online so I called to confirm there were kids options. The phone rang for 2.5 minutes and no one picked up the phone. I still decided to drive to the restaurant and give it a try. As we walk in the hostess is walking to the host/hostess stand and I ask for a booth, but let her know we need to go to the bathroom first. A few minutes later, we are back at the hostess stand and I see the hostess enter the back kitchen. No one is at the hostess stand so we wait. I watch the servers all performing their single task. One person looks up at me for spilt second and then goes back to their task. It's just after 5pm and the restaurant is less than half full. We wait and wait. I pick up a menu and review the options. At some point I realize this wait is ridiculous and I walk up to the bar and ask the bartender if someone can seat us. She asks someone walking by to help us and we are sat. I confirm there are three kids options, however a menu doesn't exist. The girl that sat us took our drink order and when she returns we are ready to order. We've had plenty of time to figure out what we wanted to order and are hungry. She explains she is not our server, so we wait. Eventually our server appears, takes our order but leaves all the menus on the table. Somewhere between receiving the appetizer and the entree, the menus that were on the edge of the table were picked up. I noticed other tables that were there before us still had their menus on their table as well. I know the menu left on the table is a little thing, but it takes up space on the table and it's all part of the experience. The only reason I gave this experience two stars was because I enjoyed the food and once our server came to our table, things were good. My child on the other hand loves grilled cheese and tried her meal and instantly said "I don't like it." I got her to eat a few bites, but I knew I would have to find her something else for dinner. I enjoyed the crab hushpuppies as an appetizer. While you don't see or taste crab, the flavor is great. I also enjoyed the coffee rubbed steak and potatoes. The lemon/blue berry dessert was not as good as I anticipated. Overall, the Restaurant Week offering was pretty close to the same price if I would have ordered everything off the menu, so it wasn't much of a cost savings. Will I return? Not likely. We frequent the Rim and La Cantera restaurants and can have a better experience elsewhere. read more

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Went during lunch time and their lunch menu options are great for $12. The Caesar salad has to be one of the best in San Antonio and the green chile chicken sandwich was sooooo good!! The service was great, we went with our pup, so happy to say they are a patio pet friendly restaurant. We sat outside and the climate was perfect for an outside lunch. The Brussels had a good crisp, but I personally prefer more of a honey siracha Brussels type. Lunch Menu is 11am-3pm. Happy hour begins at 3pm with their unbeatable 3pm: $3, 4pm: $4 and 5pm: $5. read more

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Haven't visited in a year and the food was still delicious. The restaurant was nice and clean. Our server Tommy was super friendly and attentive. The ginger ahi tuna tartar was mouthwatering! read more

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My good friend and I went here the other night for dinner. The entrance and interior are very attractive with lots of eye catching and interesting decor. It was a Tuesday night so I wasn't expecting it to be busy but I will admit I was concerned by how few patrons were in the restaurant during our visit. I sure hope they are busier on the weekends because wow we loved this place! Our waiter was attentive and very helpful with menu recommendations. We started with the loaded tater tots and crab hush puppies. DELISH! Then for our entreé we shared the steak & potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection, especial the steak - it was a perfect medium-rare. Exactly how I love it! The smoked old fashioned was phenomenal. I will definitely be returning. read more

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Just don't get the fish and chips! Oh, and expect to pay if you want your soda refilled!! Will NOT be returning. read more

The General Public - A whole lot of batter and not a whole lot of fish and the tartar sauce wasn't even dippable with the large pieces of pickles in it. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We got here early enough that it wasn't busy yet, there wasn't as much seating as I thought there'd be. We sat outside and I noticed there were heaters in case of cold days/evenihgs. The food was very very good! We enjoyed it very much. I went to the bathrooms and was happy that they have the music pumping in there. The bathrooms could use some scrubbing in the corners but other than that, ok. Overall, we enjoyed this restaurant and would come back again, the menu had a lot of enticing looking meals. read more

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Enjoyed the restaurant week dinner here Sunday. Our food was really good. Happy hour is priced according to the hour. $3 at 3pm, $4 at 4pm, and $5 at 5pm The crab hushpuppies are covered in power sugar, so the crab is a little bit of sweetness but serves as the salty part of the dish. The grilled cheese bites are delicious but messy. Everything was good. We were stuffed when we left. read more

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We visited on a whim to try their Culinaria restaurant week menu and it was probably the best RW menus I've tried, other than Bliss restaurant in south town. I started with crab hush puppies which were excellent, like a savory donut hole with amazing dipping sauce. Didn't taste crab but the flavor was still fantastic. My husband had the Kung pao lettuce wraps which were just ok imo. For mains we had the harvest bowl which was very healthy and tasty per my husband and the chicken frites which was excellent. My favorite fries, I think they were double fried, tasted excellent. Chicken was well-seasoned if you like rosemary. Would definitely order again. read more

The General Public - HALF CHICKEN & FRITES - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Ideal place for meeting friends during HH, which is exactly what I did. Happy hour prices were pretty good and I enjoyed the House Margarita. Service was perfect and the place wasn't full, which gave a good choice of seating. It's a roomy spot with comfy chairs in a welcoming space. For food, we ordered the Empanadas, Daily Tots and the Stuffed Mushrooms. All very tasty and good sharing portions. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. read more

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Excellent food and service. We had 4 adults and 1 child. I had the Fish and Chips, our server also recommended getting the crab hushpuppies, which turned out to compliment the Fish and Chips very well. The wife and I split the Lemon Mousse and Blueberry Compote dessert, light and delicious read more

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The music is good and the venue is clean, however the service.... I was at the bar trying my best to call the bartender while they asked other patrons next to me if they needed anything (they didn't they had drinks/food I had none) and would look down on the floor when looking towards me. I know I might not fit the demographic that is the Rim but I've lived in SA for a bit now so I always try to find the positive and i really could not at this establishment. Well good for tourists I think it's hipster enough and the prices are high enough. Picture just to show I was actually here and never served even tho it was not that busy. Rating two stars bc I've worked as a bartender and server before so I know how it is. read more

The General Public - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My friend and I had a great lunch. Service was quick and friendly. We had the hummus and two of the $12 lunch specials, the chicken apple club and the harvest bowl. All the food was fresh and delicious. We would definitely go back. read more

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Elizabeth gave excellent service, the drinks came out fast and the food was amazing Highly recommend read more

Went for the restaurant week menu. Loved all of it. Had the lettuce wraps, beef tenderloin, and cheesecake. All of it was very well cooked! My friend had the pink lady drink with the spinach dip. She loved hers. The waiter was so kind! Kept our drinks full. Gave us good recommendations. The place itself was cute and even though it was moderately busy, it was not too loud to have a conversation. read more

The General Public - BEEF TENDERLOIN PINK LADY - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Cozy atmosphere very relaxing lounge vibe service is really good. She accommodated it major change to one of the signature drinks and it came out really good. As far as pricing, they're a little proud of their drinks. We had a number of appetizers to accompany. The food was fantastic. read more

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Went to The General Public in San Antonio and left completely disappointed. The food was awful--my fish and chips were drenched in salt, and the fries were limp, mushy, and barely cooked. We started with empanadas that were bland and gross. To make things worse, the bartender seemed more interested in chatting with her friend over mimosas than serving customers. Can't understand how this place has good reviews. Save your time and money. read more

The General Public - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The place was not busy on a weekday afternoon. Friendly staff, TVs all around in sports. Nice bar in the center. Pretty good menu. Food was tasty. read more

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Slow service (wasn't busy), terrible food, small portions, and flat beer. I'm excited to try whatever new place pops up after they go out of business. read more

The fish sandwich was wonderful, and a shout out to Tommy for great service! The menu is filled with a variety of choices. Today I ordered the breakfast skillet from their brunch menu. read more

3.75/5 I think the food is solid. Nothing mind-blowing but we weren't disappointed by anything we ordered either. We tried the: Crab Hushpuppies: 4/5 yummy! well-executed. Kung Pao Lettuce Wraps: 4/5 These were pretty good! Had enough for 6 wraps. The sauce paired well. Seared Salmon: 4/5, the slaw was drenched in sauce and pooled at the bottom, making the salmon soggy. Beef Tenderloin: 4/5 Fries were so greasy but the beef was cooked well! White chocolate Cheesecake and Lemon Mousse with Blueberry Compote: Both hit the spot, with a cute presentation in a mini mason jar. I think there were way too many cherries for the amount of cheesecake given so I would prefer the Lemon Mouse over the cheesecake. read more

The General Public - Seared Salmon with Asian Slaw - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Cheap happy hour beer, would tell you about the food but never received it lol. Bigger girl on the bar was pretty slow and unenthused, we could only get three beers total within around 40 minutes. Also we ordered a sandwich and she replied with yeah of course, obviously her brain was on autopilot, wasn't even on the ticket. read more

What a wonderful experience. Came in and were greeted and seated. Every where I looked had a comfy space. Our server was amazing! We got the meat and cheese board, burger, sandwiches, and fish. Fish was nice and flaky, burger was cooked fabulous and had the perfect amount of pink. The ribeye was juicy and full of flavor. The chicken Apple club was gigantic with each bite being tasty - what was I thinking when I wanted to try their dessert lol What had my heart was how attentive our server was (I'll have to find her name and edit) Have I mentioned how amazing she was?! Lol Without saying a word, I could sense that she had her eyes on us. Maybe not all the time, but always on the perfect time. She made sure to see if we were good shortly after she served us. Then consistently filled the cups and followed up if anything g else was needed. Amazing experience and glad to have tried this place out read more

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Restaurant week review Had a great time at the general public w/Gabriel as our waiter. It was a a bit noisy but the game was playing. The food was incredible. For starters, we ordered the crab hushpuppies and crispy empanadas. Both were so flavorful. For the entree, we got the seared salmon and half chicken with fritas. The fries were a generous portion and the salmon and slaw were delicious. Overall, the experience was amazing and we will def be coming back. read more

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great! We walked over from the shopping mall at La Cantera (The Quarry in Spanish). It is wheelchair- accessible. The food was great. The draft beer cold. The manager was awesome but our waiter seemed very new at the job. In general a very good time was had by all in our party. read more

The General Public is a great spot at the Rim. They have one of the best happy hours out there and that's saying a lot. The happy hour cocktails are good and they start at $3 if you're early enough. They max out at $5 if you get there in between 5pm and 6pm. The happy hour bites are delicious and they will fill you up. They always change up the tots of the day and that keeps them interesting. I always receive great customer service and I wanted for nothing. The General Public is a place I highly recommend to anyone that is near the Rim and it's definitely worth the drive if you're aren't. read more

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Really cute spot at the rim! The wife and I stopped in just to grab some apps for happy hour and we were really pleased. The indoor and outdoor seating was great and the staff was very nice. Our waitress was Skylar and she was awesome. We ordered two apps and they were both delicious. The hushpuppies and the grilled cheese bites. Happy hour is from 3-6 and is half priced drinks and apps and if you show up at 3 it's only $3 for each app. I recommend this spot for sure! Overall: 4.7 read more

The General Public - Hushpuppies - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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So to start i could have went home grabbed my chef coat and showed up and redid this whole menu. The tator tot daily crap was disgusting 50% of americans dont like bleu cheese. Or buffalo. With both on and drowned its disgustingly spicy. My white mom wouldve done better. The salmon was most likely prepackaged and frozen before shift starts. 2oz portions are for poor people. The copeoud slaw on the plate was a bit much. Anyways. Should consider a chef there with true kitchen experience. 1 year of culinary doesnt cut it either. I come from a high end 4 ble diamond restaurant and this would have been a joke for a tasting. read more

Cool concept. The Smoke Show Old Fashion w/ Woodford Reserve was good. That as popular at 12noon as I expected on a Saturday. I ordered a Ribeye Steak sandwich halfway through my Old Fashion. It was....okay. The Steak seemed boiled or Souvide. The pretzel bun wasnt the best vessel for this shaved meat onion sandwich. This definately needs to be served on a kaiser or potato bun, to prevent from falling apart like mine did. The pretzel bun would have been better outfitted for a bratwurst. The flavor was very decent nontheless. Just didnt add up to what I was hoping. I'll try back on Tuesday. read more

The General Public - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Super fast & friendly service, Thanks Elizabeth! - Tasty appetizers! Great place to stop while shopping. Will come again.

Elizabeth was an awesome server and the food and drinks were delicious! The meat and cheese board was great, nuts and veggies are spicy.

I Just Got Home From The General Public & I Just Have To Give Some Praise To Y'alls Spot. I Was Handed A: Tell Us About Your Visit, Company Card, & There's A Couple Of Things I Just Wanted To Get Off My Chest. What Can I Say About This Place That Hasn't Been Said Already, "IT RULES!" Plenty Of Seating, Plenty Of Team Members, & Plenty (Let Me Tell Ya) Of FOOD! So Many Limitless Options, Such As A Cheese Burger, Bowls Of Soup, & One Of My Grandmother's Favorites, The Salad! The Restrooms Are Very Clean, I Couldn't Believe My Eyes Quite Frankly, I Could've Eaten My Chicken Tender Combo Plate Deluxe In There If There Wasn't Any Room, But Again, There's Totally Enough Tables & Seats To Occupy. I Might Even Not Cook At Home Anymore Because They Truly Treat You Like Royalty & I Need A Little Bit Of That Lately, I Mean, Who Wouldn't? My Life's Tough As It Is, I Hate My Job, My Boss Is Really Mean Sometimes The Customers Are Boring, My Dog Ran Away From Home So I Tried Making Print Up Posters Of "Have You Seen This Dog," But The Printing Machine Was Out Of Order, So I Sketched One Up, But I'm A Poor Illustrator With Terrible Penmanship, I Don't Even Know Where My Wife Went & It's Been Months!... You Know The Dust Is Still Settling... But There's Clarity When I Step Through Those Doors Into: The General Public. They Treat Me Like A Real Winner. When I Pull Up, I'm Always Greeted By One Of The Most OUTSTANDING Staff Members There, Mr. Thomas Dunlap! Always Giving Me A Firm Handshake & Seats Me At My Favorite Table By The Emergency Exit. Not Only Does He Take Your Order, But The Man Listens To Your Problems & Takes Note. I Mentioned That I Have High Anxiety & Now He Sits Me By That Emergency Exit Door Just Incase A Fight Breaks Out At One Of Those Booths, I Can't Handle The Violence! I Just Want To Eat My Food & Sip My Unsweet Tea In Peace, But If Something Gets Hairy, I Can Swoop Out If Need Be. Most Times I Have Food In The Panty Or Refrigerator, But When You Have A Polite, Considerate, & Talented Young Lad Like Mr. Dunlap Serving At Your Favorite Restaurant, You Make The Drive To Visit & You Let Those Foods Rot Away! Thank You Sir, Thank You For Being An Absolute Unit At Your Position! Thank You, The General Public, For Making Me Get Up Every Morning With A Big Ol Smile On My Face, Turning Me Into A, "Yes I Can" Type Of Fella. The General Public Genuinely Treats The Public With Generosity & I Thank You For That. Again, I Just Got Home From Y'alls Spot, But I Just Might Have To Head Back On Over Because I Don't Think I Have Anything Else Planned For The Night! So... Save Me That Table!!! read more

The General Public - Reminds Me Of Home! - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas