What a pleasant surprise!! This restaurant offered well crafted and incredibly flavorful dishes at reasonable prices with really friendly service in a low key unassuming setting. I will definitely come back next time I'm nearby. read more

Great find for dinner in downtown/old town Suffolk! Very friendly service, great burgers and waffle fries. Husband had the double cheeseburger and I had the kids cheeseburger and both were delicious and plenty of food for each of us. It's not overly large inside and has a mixture of high tops and regular tables. The menu isn't overly large but I would come back to try other dishes and for sure order another burger! read more

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I was in town and looked on yelp for places to eat. The general public did not disappoint. The lemonade, the food and the service were great. Ciera took my order and was very kind. Talking to her felt like talking to family. She informed me of the neighboring businesses, the restaurant and the second location. I will definitely be back with friends. Thank you Ciera!! You made a great first impression. read more

Ordered takeout recently and enjoyed the food. I had the Thai bowl and my wife had the salmon bowl. Both were great, but fairly small portions. Give this place a try... read more

Excellent service. Great food. But I would like to talk about two things: If you have a medical reason to omit a seasoning or food, they will definitely accommodate! I'm super happy with my steak bowl. Secondly, this sweet potato pound cake. They brought it to the table and it was still warm from being baked this morning. Soft and fluffy, delicious, had the best taste to it. read more

The General Public - Sweet potato pound cake - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

We found free parking in front of The Restaurant. Upon entering we were greeted by a very friendly lady who explained their menu in great detail. Our meal came quickly as we sipped their iced teas as we waited. This was a very nice experience so next time we are in the area we will be back! read more

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I was interested in trying this place out, it was a bit busy and I think the server was a little bit overwhelmed but he still handled it phenomenally well. It was a clean restaurant and the bathroom was clean the only thing I noticed in the bathroom there was an odor I'm not sure if it's the water,sewer or something. Anyways we didn't have to wait long for the food everything came out well cooked I had the Caribbean Bowl and my pops had a burger with slaw. They definitely created a welcoming experience and one I won't forget about. I will be visiting again sometime soon! read more

The General Public - Plain Jane Burger/ Coleslaw - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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Gas, some good eats good portions took awhile tho when it didn't seem that busy but worth the wait for sure read more

The General Public - Salmon Bowl - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I never knew it was there. They have the most amazing salmon bowl! Delicious! Apple turnover for dessert was the bomb also..Service was excellent, homey! Very clean!! I will definitely be back for more things off the menu! read more

The food is always good! I've never dined in, but always get takeout. The staff is always personable and friendly. I appreciate how they give you an approximate time for when your food will be ready. I noticed they now have a bar area setup, which is cool. They also have several tables and some high top tables. The coconut curry bowl is one of my faves. They give a decent amount of shrimp, and it's mixed with sautéed green beans, yellow squash, and jasmine rice. The sauce is light and not overpowering. They were out of wings so I got fries. There one of few restaurants who sell waffle fries (well, other than Chick Fil A). The fries are crisp; they have seasoning options you can try. I've had the wings in the past and they're delicious smoked wings. I also got a house salad with balsamic vinaigrette. I've also had the salmon public bowl, which comes with a lemon butter sauce. They even add a lemon wheel for garnish. The food is always good - you can't go wrong with whatever you try! read more

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I ordered food from here through Uber eats. I ordered the plain burger and the fried shrimp basket. For ten bucks, I thought the burger would come with fries but it did not. However, the burger was larger than expected. It was good, I just ended up having to add my own ketchup and mustard since there didn't seem to have any on it. Also, there was a lot of pickles and onions layered onto the sandwich, which was just not my preference. The shrimp basket was great. Even though the breading was a lot, the shrimp were rather large so it made up for it. The fries were great too, my 7 year old ate most of them. The seasoning on the fries reminded me of Arby's curly fries, they had a little kick to them. I have never eaten at the restaurant but the food seemed like it was made fresh and quickly after I ordered. I would like to check out the inside with my family at some point. read more

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I visited here around 3:05pm on a Tuesday afternoon. This is located in downtown Suffolk. They have street parking. Inside on the left wall, there is art work going down the wall, which is very unique. At the table, there is salt, pepper, sugar, and a container of hand sanitizer. After choosing my own seat, my waitress came over promptly. I got sweet tea to drink and it was delicious... the perfect sweetness. It came in a plastic cup with the small cubed ice, which is the best type of ice IYKYK. I had already looked at the menu and other reviews online before coming, so I knew I wanted wings. I ordered around 3:13pm. I got the 12 wings and split them up by getting 6 lemon pepper and 6 Thai. I got waffle fries as a side, which was $4 extra. The fries come plain but for $0.25, you can add a seasoning. They are 8 choices, including old bay, ranch, salt & vinegar, Cancun, bbq, sea salt, white cheddar, and garlic parm. The waitress (T) was extremely friendly! She told me she was helping her brother with the restaurant. "T" stated that her brothers best friend owns the restaurant, which has been in business for a year. There are 4 TVs, each playing something different. I noticed that there is a bar area but no liquor. "T" told me that they just got their license to sell liquor, so they will be stocking up within the next few days. As I'm waiting for my food, I felt myself not being very hungry, even though I hadn't eaten all day long. My food was ready at 3:35pm. My fries came out first. I could feel the heat, which told me they were fresh. I could smell the aroma of the bbq seasoning, which made my mouth water. The fries were cooked perfectly! The wings came at 3:38pm. The wings are brine smoked and grilled. I enjoy a lot of seasoning on my foods that "require" seasoning. The lemon pepper wings did not disappoint as they were scrumptious!! The Thai wings were also delicious but I liked the lemon pepper wings more. I was able to eat half the wings and the fries before throwing in the towel. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant and I would most definitely return again! "T" said the bowls are good, so I would probably try that next. Teamwork was highly demonstrated throughout my visit. The other waitress present, Ciera, checked on me and attended to things I may have needed. read more

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Good food, good service, fair prices. That about sums it up.. 85 more words not needed. read more

Burgers are fine, wings can be a bit dry (when available). Salmon bowl is adequate. Some vegan offerings, and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Ow er was rude. Street parking, and some public parking in the rear. read more

I am more than a fan! The fact that this establishment cooks food to order and you can see the cooks... this is definitely a win win restaurant! The portions are rewarding and the service on point! I first visited this location with my husbae when they reopened once outside opened up on a Saturday. We were able to dine in. At the time the restaurant was full, as in no other seating was available. All the social d seating was filled with other patrons. Being able to see the busy Washington Street gives a pub feel to me... who wouldn't want to dine and see their surroundings... I love to be safe and sound while dining. The waitress... she was amazing. I believe she was handling all the tables present and was also the cashier... from time to time another lady would assist, but overall, those ladies had a system and it was working to serve about 30 people - all smiles! At the time, no bar drinks were available. We were told the restaurant is still waiting on licensing. Cool... water was fine for us and the soft drinks. We had the catfish nuggets to start. While they were not best compared to others, we still ate them along with waffle fries. These were just OK too, but once again, we ate them :) My husbae opted for a bowl and myself a juicy burger for our main meal. Both were A++ A few weeks later, I was in the area and wanted to try a bowl. I believe I had the salmon bowl... I took it home... so within 10 minutes I was seated with fork in hand ready to eat... Even the ride home did not diminish the goodness of my bowl... I loved it! I highly recommend you give this locally owned small business a try if you are in the area. Parking was not an issue for us, but I believe only street parking is available. Not sure if this restaurant offers vegan options... but vegans, you should be able to find something here to tickle your fancy... you may just fall in love. Service from entering to leaving was 5 stars... I love the chill vibe here... rather dining in or on the go. Well worth your hard earned money and your time. Shops and other eateries are within walking distance. You may just want to take a stroll to find out a bit more about the area before heading to your next destination. Check out his hidden gem :) and make you belly happy! Have fun and enjoy life :) read more

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The wings are the best I've ever eaten. Staff was nice and attentive. Clean place.

The burger was amazing just a little pink like I like it. The waffle fries were seasoned to perfection or too salty just right said baby bear. I will definitely put this on a monthly rotation. read more

The place is located in the downtown area of Suffolk. Parking is somewhat of an issue but if your a local of the area you're use to it. The atmosphere of the place is lively yet chill. Definitely a nice place to grab something to eat from on a nice sunny day or even a rainy one with the open storefront window for outside viewing. The food was top tier, I got the BBQ stout burger and loaded public fries just because it was something I would normally order and I wasn't disappointed. Everything was amazing! I can't stress that enough, I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu which is simple but plentiful at the same time. The staff was welcoming as well. I was greeted with with a smile and even an embracing hug. If you haven't already, try them out. read more

The General Public - BBQ Stout Burger Public Loaded Waffle Fries - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Locals and visitors seem to love this spot! Their takeout and delivery business was busy when I arrived to place a takeout order. The waitress was super kind and helpful. Lots of options for pub grub like wings/burgers/fries. I was wanting something a little lighter so I ordered a steak bowl. It took about 15 minutes for my order to be prepared. Super quick and impressive considering how busy they were and how fresh everything was. The steak was cooked to perfection! My favorite part was the mushrooms and potatoes in with the bowl - I wish I would've had more in the bowl. The sauce on everything was pretty tasty but also super oily. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town read more

The General Public - Steak Bowl - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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Thanks to Yelp, I found a restaurant that had high ratings and I was ready to check this place out! Surprisingly when we walked in my husband recognized the owner who also have a spot at the Newport News city building. He confirmed the food is going to be good. The menu is easy and had something for everyone. I settled on the Coconut curry shrimp bowl with the sauce on the side. The sauce was made with coconut milk and heavy cream. It had a nice flavor and it wasn't spicy. The shrimp was grilled and it came with stir fry vegetables and rice. It was so good. My husband ordered the jerk chicken bowl and it was equally good but spicy! It comes with a carrot, raisin, pineapple slaw that cools it all down. The bowl also comes with rice and stir fried cabbage. So the fried cheesecake ball...it is covered in graham crackers and then fried! Yes fried!! As a cheesecake connoisseur, I knew this was a big No-No but no... I had to try it. And it wasn't t for me. I will stick to the traditional and eat the way it was supposed to be. The place is good for large parties with plenty of seatings and the decor is rustic with a country feel. read more

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absolutely DELICIOUS!!! i got the wings half thai half honey siracha. but the lemon prepper wings i had a bite of and they were so good too! i recommend the thai sauce!! CHIMICHURI WAS SO GOOD!! especially when they put it on your fries!! 10/10. the staff was wonderful as well read more

The General Public - Wings-thai/honey siracha flavor chimichuri fries - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

After hanging with my homegirls going horseback riding at Kay's Acres, we got hungry and decided to stop at The General Public for a bite to eat before heading home, because we saw that they were fairly new to the area and had great reviews. The Chicken Cali Club was bomb! The fried chicken was tender and juicy, and it came on a buttered brioche bun (Chile ya'll know I love me some buttered brioche!); furthermore, the loaded fiesta waffle fries paired so well it. Kudos to the chef, because he really threw down back in that kitchen. Shoutout to Errika for being an excellent server and make sure we were properly accommodated throughout our meal. With good service, and great food, I sincerely hope The General Public continues to keep up the good work and I wish them much success in the future. I can't wait to go back for lunch the next time I'm in the area. read more

The General Public - Chicken Cali Club Sandwich w/ Fiesta Fries - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Food is always great. The staff and General are welcoming and kind. Glad they now have two locations!! read more

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Been a while since I ordered takeout but I was excited to try a new restaurant in a new area. I got the salmon bowl and the steak bowl. They both came in great condition and still warm after delivery. I would recommend a small piece of tape on the bag that it was in or on the food containers. That's just a personal safety preference. Moving on, both meals looked appetizing especially the salmon. Steak Was well done (could have been cooked medium well though) The rice was undercooked (listen we need to get rice cooking together as a nation) just saying!!! Potatoes (I could go without them next time. Overall the meal was decent. Salmon Veggies were delicious Salmon was cooked perfectly! The rice was undercooked The sauce was delicious! I was so ready to give a 4 star just because of the rice being undercooked but then I found a piece of what looks like A SKINNY CUT OF THICK FOIL in my meal! Ughhhh Food safety is important and the foil is the reason I'm taking a star away. However, the food was overall a 4. read more

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Delicious!! Found it on YELP of course!! Charming cafe nicely restored in an old time building. On street parking and next to a brewery. We ordered the turkey sandwiches made from house roasted turkey meat and Chef mayo. Flavorful from top to bottom with a generous portion of turkey and bacon. Sandwich was big enough to eat half and save the rest for later!! Delicious cole slaw and garlic green beans! I ordered the zesty waffle fries sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning. Friendly and professional service with 2 great chefs teaming up in the kitchen. I highly recommend you pass through town for this gem! Thanks! read more

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It was my first time in Norfolk and my last time ever looking for a place to eat to there. The General Public is going to be my go-to spot when I visit the Tidewater area. The service was amazing. Cierra and Miss Antoinette gave service with a smile. They were very accommodating, attentive, conversational and funny! The food was amazing. I had the salmon bowl. Literally, the best salmon I ever had and I don't say that lightly as a pescatarian. Another highlight, Chef General came out - greeted us and thanked us for coming. Again, top-notch service and 5 star meal. Whether you're in Suffolk or Norfolk or door-dashing --- The General Public is the place to be! I hope they open a spot in the DMV in the future! Lastly, there's street parking, but I parked in the garage right down the street. read more

The General Public - Salmon Bowl - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

What a great spot to enjoy dinner! We picked this place because of the great reviews, the pictures of the food, and the location in Suffolk, VA. This restaurant has a really cool contemporary casual vibe. I love the modern yet trendy atmosphere!! The menu is moderately priced. Options range from burgers, sandwiches, to fun protein and rice bowls. This restaurant has table service and counter service. Also offers To-Go. The server we had was very pleasant and quick with our order. We had the fiesta fries which were packed with flavor and the waffle fries were perfectly crispy! The Caribbean bowl was delicious. It had a more healthy feel with nice spice to it. And the Cobb salad with the chefs homemade jerk dressing is where it's at!!! La'Shawn the owner or should I say the "check writing dishwasher" (as she calls herself) is a hoot!!! Very kind and personable!! We truly enjoyed chatting with her. She even came out to say hello to our pups outside as we headed out. My S/O and I truly enjoyed our experience and WE WILL BE BACK!!! Thank you La'Shawn and team!!! read more

The General Public - The fiesta fries - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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First impression - service was okay. I feel like the server might need more training. Maybe she's new.‍ I get it, I have been in serving positions before so I will always empathize with waitstaff. It was basically fine, but I don't think you should go answer the phone when you're in the middle of taking an entrée order. Maybe this was a moment when the restaurant was understaffed. Food was very good! Seems like a nice lunch spot to grab a sandwich. That chef's Mayo - probably very simple to make, but it was tasty! Sometimes simple is perfect. A nice, charismatic woman came in and cleared our table right before we left. Not sure if she's the manager or the owner, but she seemed very familiar with the restaurant and its patrons. Will definitely visit again when we're in the Suffolk area! Thanks, everyone! read more

They have the best Parmesan fries and jerk chicken wrap. Oh, the basil lemonade is amazing. My son had a burger that was really good. Attentive and polite staff even on a busy day. Very small place so we waited about 10 mins for a table. Food was fresh and hot. Prices are reasonable. Parking sucks but not their fault read more

So we wanted to try something different on our end of town and gave this quaint spot a try. I ordered the Chicken Cali sandwich, my daughter had a shrimp basket and my husband had the GP burger. It was all good! Large portions definitely got us full. The owner came over to the table and was delightful to speak with. She told us how long they'd been there and invited to come back. It was nice finding something close to home and we will return. read more

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I've tried to use this restaurant multiple times always closed rarely follows their own hours on the door If you want the business stay open the hours you advertise read more

Delicious food and excellent service! Very casual restaurant with some quirky decor. I ordered the Buffalo fried shrimp basket with a side of Mac & cheese fritters. Parents ordered the fried chicken salad and the brunch burger. Food took about 20 mins to come out and as we waited, it became more and more crowded inside. Definitely a local spot but everyone was friendly. I only captured pictures of the shrimp and fritters but would definitely return. It's nestled next to a brewery that also was playing live music and had food trucks in the parking lot. Cute place! read more

The General Public - Buffalo shrimp basket with waffle fries. $12 and shrimp were huge! - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I've only ordered from DoorDash from GP. My food is always fresh and hot. The salmon bowl is AMAZING!

They are still my favorite! Sandwiches are always on point but don't sleep on their bowls! read more

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4.5 review from 87 yelpers....this place is not what I was expecting. I expected a shiny sign and well oiled wood, table clothes and real silverware. What I found was a door that lead up to a stairway to perhaps apartments and far from clean. Make a right and walk into The General Public with it's broomed floor, no table clothes and set up for 12 wood tables. If they separated into 2 tops there would be 15, I think. It's fairly small. I was ahead of the rush this Veterans Day and was greeted immediately. It appears there are only 3 well skilled worker bees here, one in the kitchen, one taking care of the patrons and one of the owners, Lashawn, splitting herself in half. I had iced tea and 12 honey sriracha wings. They didn't come with carrots or celery, that would have been a nice addition but they did come with a ton a delicious flavor. I was concerned they would be too hot but they weren't. But the best surprise was the size of these wings. I like the flats so went to them first. Got 5 down and was done, they were huge. With a choice of ranch or blue cheese how can you do wrong? I had to put 7 in a take out and gave it to a person in need on the way to my car. Pay it forward, right? This is not a place to just walk by, go in, go in, go in. read more

The General Public - Dozen wings with sriracha sauce. - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Great food and a uniquely eclectic menu with novel burgers and rice bowls with a variety of proteins.

This isn't a review of their food as we never were able to try it. A day in Suffolk found us hungry and wanting to try some place new. We specifically chose this location due to their reviews and eclectic menu. We arrived 15 minutes early to find 4 others waiting outside for 11am. It came and went without the door opening. I called at 11 just to see if there was an issue or would they be opening soon? The door says Friday/Saturdays opening time is 10am so, I didn't want to waste my time if the opening time was actually noon. My call went unanswered. I stepped into the alcove and could then hear several people inside talking so I called again a few moments later. I could hear the phone ringing inside, the folks talking yet the call went unanswered. Again. By this time the other 4 folks had left to head for Mexican (which was open on time according to the posted hours). I really wanted to try this spot as we're not in Suffolk that often. After another 5 minutes we finally gave up and went to Amici's. Which was quite delicious so perhaps it all worked out. Just a shame that in this day and age with so many dining options (local and chain) and we want to keep our money local we're unable to do so because y'all couldn't open on time. If there was an issue, no problem. Post a note on the door, answer the phone or post it to your Facebook page. Because you did not it makes me believe you don't care that you lost money from 6 waiting customers. And it was cold and windy today so we all braved the weather only to not be considered important enough to be addressed. read more

The General Public - 11:07am and still locked. 6 people upfront clearly waiting to get in. Posted door hours say y'all open at 10am. - Salad Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

This is another spot that I have become a regular at! Literally everything on their menu tastes great! From the catfish nuggets that are fried to perfection, the waffle fries, to their burgers and sandwiches that pair amazing with any beer! If you visit this place you won't be let down at all. read more

Great creative cuisine and desserts. The waffle fries are to die for and put Chick-fil-A to shame! I highly recommend most anything on the menu. Ask for the carrot salad which is really desert in disguise. The Caribbean bowl will burn your tongue off and the shrimp curry bowl is delish. The only area of the menu that needs work is the burger section. They've got a good base but the burgers need to be thicker and the buns thinner. Meat/bun ratio is everything! Also they need to make sure that the toppings are not watery as my bun bottom was soaked and it wasn't hamburger juice. Just a few minor details but success is always in the details! Don't miss the cheesecake balls either!! read more

Random find: I was in the area and couldn't decide what I was in the mood for...Yelp pointed me here and I was pleasantly surprised! Walking in, the place is bright and airy with different seating options (tables, high tops, or bar-type seating along the side). I was immediately greeted at the register and upon learning it was my first time here, the lady working gave a quick rundown. Very friendly service. I decided to order food to-go. I ordered the salmon bowl, which came with rice, green beans, and a lemon butter sauce. The wait was about 10 minutes, which I felt was reasonable as they were making the food fresh. I was really happy with my food--I wanted to lick every bit of that sauce from the bowl, it was soooo good! Salmon was well cooked. I like how the menu had something for everyone. I was happy to see healthier options like the bowls and salads but also things like burgers, fries, wings, etc. Only downside but not a deal-breaker: I didn't see any alcohol drinks (a beer would've been great!) but I hear they are looking to add drinks in the future. I definitely will be back to try something new! read more

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