Review The General Public - Houston

Good ambiance, spacious restaurant. Server was very attentive and got everything in our order right. Clean space. My friends shared their food tasted really good. I can speak only for what I ate the chicken parmesan meatballs.Their taste was good just a tiny bit dry. I assume because of the cheese. Not too many vegan options. Street parking or garage about a block down. Overall good experience. Will definitely consider going back again.

So I was pleasantly surprised with this happy hour. We ordered a number of drinks and food as pictured. We went around 5:00p and it wasn't too packed at all. Everything was $5. The food was delicious and the drinks were strong. I will definitely be back.

I stopped my meal to make this review. Literally told my friend mid meal that I need to review this place. Come here. Get the half chicken and frites. Get the meat and cheese board appetizer. It is amazing. You won't be disappointed, just a nice place to eat straight up and great food!

Good customer service. I went for Houston Restaurant Week to try the Kung Pao wraps but they were out. While disappointing, the other options ( hush puppies) was still tasty. The drinks was good & the dessert, amazing. We arrive early so plaza parking wasn’t bad but upon leaving I can see how it can be a hassle. Due to the other business in the area it can be a quick fill up.

Has the green chili grilled cheese sandwich with the green chili sauce on the side. It was amazing and it was said that it was the best grilled cheese ever! We also had the rib eye sandwich again amazing! We spent a great deal of time discussing food with David and expressed how delicious it truly was. Mimosas were only a bunch each. Had Woodford Reserve whiskey on the side. This truly was the highlight of the weekend. hats off to the chef and to the Manager David. Needless to say, we will be back! 11:45 Saturday morning 7/29

This is a cool little spot with unique decor, open bar area concept. Happy Hourly is good... $3 at 3pm, $4 at 4pm and $5 at 5pm. Very good drink and food menu!

The best happy hour in Houston hands down. $3 bites, beers and drinks at 3pm. $4 bites, beers and drinks at 4pm. $5 bites…you get the picture. Happy hour from 3-6 all week. Plus it’s in City Centere. Get your day sip and shop on.

Nice place with an amazing happy hour. Service can be iffy as far as attentiveness but the food for the price is fantastic. Location is everything and they are worth the visit with so much to do nearby

The place was empty on a Saturday night, which I thought was interesting. Not one person at the bar. We ordered the giant pretzel and it is huge. We really liked it and both the mustard and the cheese to dip were tasty. I got the pork belly banh mi. It was a little disappointing as the pork was a bit overcooked but the slaw and fresh jalapeños were tasty. I got the bacon jam crispy Brussels sprouts and they were delicious. Hubs ordered a sandwich and ended up taking it apart and eating the chicken. Service was pleasant and efficient. We enjoyed looking at the wall decor but again, it was a bit dull with very few other patrons.

The food was perfect from beginning to end our serve Paola was lovely, she definitely made the difference for our visit

I enjoyed the drinks and the food is good! I will definitely be going back. If you're looking for a good happy hour or somewhere to eat with friends, this is a great place to go.

When Happy Hour is REALLY a Happy Hour! This has got to be one of the best happy hours in Houston! I brought my friends to try them out and we had a great time here! Our bartender Allyson was such a doll! She took good care of us. David, the manager, also checked in to make sure we were having a good time. I’d absolutely come back and bring more people The sliders were seasoned perfectly! (I love that they weren’t salty and they were dressed too!) I also liked that it wasn’t only basic drink option but other sig cocktails available to choose from. I’m a fan. @neekXkitchen on IG

Food selection is typical high end pub food. Good quality and tasty. Service was good and the were able to quickly accommodate our group of 10. Good beer selection. I'd recommend the place if you want some simple eats and a relaxing place.

What a great dining experience! Awesome drink recommendations from our super friendly bartender Christian. The Pear Toki is delicious!! Chicken lettuce wraps were amazing. First time coming and definitely coming back to the bar. Shout out to Manager David for hiring such a great crew!

They have the lunch special for $12. I had the fish and chips while my friend had the empanadas and tater tots. My fish was good but my fries were soggy and soft. It would be better if the fries were crispy and hot. My friend loves the empanadas. I would come back again to try other food in the menu.

I absolutely adored my brunch here! 15/10! They have $1 mimosas and their food is fairly priced and absolutely delicious. Their brunch ends @2:30 and there wasn’t a crazy wait time. We were seated right away. I will be back again. I ordered the meat and cheese board, the ribeye steak sandwich, and my friend ordered their shrimp and grits and my god, it was *chefs kiss*. The staff were so sweet to us. Overall, amazing experience

This is our first time trying General Public and we'll definitely be back! Stopped in for brunch, and decided to try a little of everything. The $1 mimosas (with orange, grapefruit or pineapple juice) were good, but we quickly decided to up our day drinking game and ordered the bee sting (perfect for me - a little sweet and a little spicey) and the dusky rose (recommended by the server and tailored to make it a little less sweet for my husband - amazing!). For starters we ordered the crab hushpuppies with honey butter and the bacon farm bread. I loved the hushpuppies, though they were a little greasy for my husband's taste. If a crab cake and beignet had a baby (and threw in a little corn meal and jalapeño to boot), it would be a crab hushpuppy. The bacon farm bread was a trio of toasted sourdough baguette with bacon, triple cream Brie and local honey. Salty, sweet, creamy and crispy goodness in each bite. I tapped out from fullness at this point, but my husband ordered two eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes and toast. The meats are sourced from a Deep Ellum butcher (the oldest butcher in Texas) and were most memorable. The sausage had a good snap but was tender and flavorful inside. The bacon was thick, salty and smoked - cooked to the perfect crispness. The sourdough toast is made from Slow Dough Bread Company bread, and that little bit of extra effort makes all the difference. The breakfast potatoes were also cheesily (don't think that's a word, but it should be) savory. I'll have to try them again next time, as I don't think I appropriately appreciated them in combination with everything else we ordered. In summary, the great service, high quality food and relaxed atmosphere make The General Public a brunch win. GP goes on the regular brunch rotation!

Wonderful place for weekend brunch, great atmosphere, very cozy and inviting and spacious enough to bring young children.... The staff was professional and extremely friendly. Killer menu and fresh food. I would definitely recommend this place and will definitely be going back!

So my husband made a reservation for Valentines Day and we abosolutely loved it! All the staff was very friendly! Amanda helped us to our table. She is very nice and welcoming! I thought it was so cool that as soon as we got seated we got a complimentary champagne flight (Valentines Day Special)! Also, there was live music. Our food tasted great! We ordered oysters and fish and chips. As a drink I had the mezcal mule, so good and refreshing! Before we left, Alfonso, our waiter, gave us a gigantic piece of birthday cake! He said it was complimentary from the manager! Thanks so much for making our night so special! We will definitely be returning!

The best place ever! Great service! The environment is to die for. I highly recommend the crab cake balls.

Great service. Excellent food. Our server was V and she was amazing. We will definitely go back. Also $1 Mimosas during brunch.

Delicious and creative food and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere! I loved the Fitzgerald. We ordered th bacon bread, crab stack and Migas. Everything was delicious and our waiter was attentive but not hovering. We will definitely be back for brunch again!

Everything we ordered was delicious. The crab hushpuppies and shrimp and "grits" were amazing! I highly recommend this place for a great brunch. Can't beat $1 mimosas!

The food was OK. But if you do eat beef or pork this is not the place for you. They do not serve Turkey products or Mushrooms. However the virgin Mimosas ..very taste.

Great place. Amazing food. I don’t drink but an amazing happy hour if you drink.

The people are fantastic here!! The best service I have ever received at a restaurant. Even the customers that come here are great people. Shout out to the owner/ manager, bartender-Kara, and the waiter Alfonso. Y'all are the best, KEEP ROCKIN IT!!

Nice casual spot with a simple yet quality menu. Very friendly staff and bartenders

What a great place! Good food but even better staff, from the moment we walked in it was like going back home and all your friends were there to meet you! It was more than dinner, it was an event!

After being being seated very promptly, my wife and I sat at our table for over 10 minutes and not one server ever came to our table. We decided to leave. As we were leaving, the host did ask if we'd like to speak with a manager and we declined. He was very kind. I would like to give this place another chance in the future and hopefully update this review.

The service and food was excellent and the French brew coffee outstanding the only negative comment I would have is that it was very noisy from being full for Sunday bunch making conversation somewhat difficult! I would definitely recommend it! I would go again!

One of the best restaurants in Houston. If you haven't had the burrata and pistachio toast or crab hushpuppies, you haven't lived.

I recently hosted a baby shower here and it was such a fun experience. Perfect atmosphere, service was top notch and the food was tasty. If you have not tried the crab hush puppies or honey fried chicken you are missing out. Thank you for accommodating us.

Susan Wu manager of The General Public Federico and Monica Greeted us on our arrival, we where looking for potential places to watch the Super Bowl They gave us the " locals" view of what's happening in the Houston area. What to avoid, tips on parking and a gracious invitation to watch the game at The General Public. We sampled lump crab cake and fried chicken. All home made and delicious! Oh and they have bowling alleys!