Public

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Based on 4 reviews

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Cuisine: International, Fusion Price: Expensive

  • Hours: Mon-Thu from 6pm-midnight, Fri from 6pm-1am, Sat from 11am-4pm and 6pm-1am and Sun from 11am-4pm and 6pm-midnight.
  • Reservations: Recommended - Make an Online Reservation
  • Payment Options: Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
  • Dress: Casual
  • Noise: Moderate
  • Seats: 120 including 14 at the bar
  • Key People: Executive Chef - Brad Farmerie; Pastry Chef - Ellen Mirsky; Owners - AvroKO
  • Year Opened: 2003

Critic Reviews

The New York Times star 12/17/03

Public is a high-risk, high-reward dining proposition... - William Grimes

New York Magazine Critic's Pick  

Happily, this oddly forced decor is transcended, for the most part, by the cooking of the American-born, London-trained chef. - Adam Platt

Michelin Red Guide 2009 New York City star 10/07/08

Savory Member Reviews

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Jane L.
2 Reviews

Food Rating star star star star
Service Rating star star star star Posted on 02/04/08
Love it! Whether you want to have an exceptional cocktail at the bar or in the nice loungey rooms, or you want to sit down for a full 5 course meal, Public is awesome. A great place for the adventurous palate, they are really doing some novel things with their food. And, unlike some experimental restaurants, it all tastes good too.
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Ashleigh C.
70 Reviews

Food Rating star star star star
Service Rating star star star Posted on 07/21/08
Terrific brunch, with a bright and airy atmosphere (think billowing white curtains and tons of light). Very interesting cuisine not commonly found around these parts (Australian/New Zealand) with clever concepts (such as the monthly wine club). Loved it!
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Viktor O.
20 Reviews

Food Rating star star
Service Rating star star star star Posted on 07/31/08
Had the foie gras as appetizer. Perfectly cooked sauce was great. Then had the risotto...simply disgusting. Dry not creamy at all. The dish was red - made me feel like eating blood. Very disappointed. The other dishes my friends ordered did not seem a lot better...
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dan k.
205 Reviews

Food Rating star star star star
Service Rating star star star star Posted on 09/26/08
went for the scene and was pleasantly surprised by the food. foie and lamb sirloin are both good choices. my friend's pork loin was too dry.