Absolutely love this restaurant. The ambiance is fantastic (I love the live magnolia plants they use as dining arrangements and the spherically shaped candles lining the walls), the food is great and the cocktail list is stellar! In the spring and fall, when they open up the windows and industrial garage door in the dining area...well, it's just fantastic. Do yourself a favor and check it out if you haven't been!
The place is so hip and cool. I love the atmosphere. It's absolutely industrial chic. Service was warm and comforting. The food was pretty good. The kimchi waffle was mild but wished the waffle was crispier and the pork more tender. However, the flavors of the slaw blended well with the rest of the dish. The baked eggs brings warmth to your soul. It's yummy!
I love this place. Great chefs who serve inventive fusion dishes that are HEALTHY!! (no deep fried 'Comfort'). Great meat with an Australian/New Zealand touch. Great vegetarian options and delicious green sides. The cocktails are exquisite. The price is good for the quality and the bar next door after dinner is great fun. Come here and experience real food!
Super swanky setting with tons of personality: candle lit steps, punch card menus, garage door styled window... Food is also unique and memorable. Ceviche was amazing. The venison was rather tough. I think there was a bit of tendon in the cut. Otherwise high quality food and setting for a price.
I went there recently for desserts and drinks. Get the dessert sampler - they really have picked the best of all they have on the menu. If you can, there's a cute space tucked back in the corner where they seated us. I'm not sure how hard it is normally to get a place there, but it would be the best date spot ever. Separated from the rest of the restaurant and with a bit more warmth than the more open general seating. Brunch here was good but I found the portion sizes small and the value for the price to be a little off-balance. I'd like to come back for a proper dinner.
Awesome place. Far enough away from the touristy part of Nolita, which makes it quieter and more charming. The servers are engaging and professional. The food is unique and great. And finally the decor is one of the best parts - you can either eat in the more brightly lit, slightly fancier part of the restaurant, or in the more bar-menu-oriented and more dimly lit side of the place. I would definitely recommend the latter.
Justin Bassett-Green (JTBG)
+4
Public's dishes lend themselves very well to sharing between two people. Everything on the menu is "inspired by travel", but don't expect anything too exotic. Instead, you'll find simple offerings, prepared carefully and consistently.
The highlight of the Public experience is the extensive cocktail list. You'll find classic cocktails prepared in a unique way. The often unexpected additions are much appreciated; they keep the drinks just this side of tired.
Public is a great restauraunt.
I might even say it is one of my favorite restaurants.
The tasteful decor and atmosphere coupled with fun and interesting food and an extensive alcohol selection really makes it stand out.
The service is always great and they sometimes surprise you with extra wine or a fun thing they are experimenting with.
Worth checking out for sure.
Kangaroo carpaccio: smoky and so so good. Who knew? This place is a neighborhood classic, an Australian spot turning out beautiful modern food in a homey, old public library. Great cocktails and wine selection. They do a nice brunch with a self-serve baked goods table: much appreciated if you get the nibbles while waiting for a table.
This was probably the first restaurant or bar to take on the library theme. Decor is chic but not snooty. Service is excellent. Although the servers are all model-like they don't cop an attitude. Quite the opposite. Enjoy a real good Japanese fried oyster appetizer. Entrees were not as impressive - but still decent. I had the venison which was tasty but somewhat tamer than I thought.
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