The General Public-Suffolk — Restaurant in Suffolk

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...

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...

Our family has patronized this restaurant since it originally opened in 2019. Having traced our family roots to the 1700s in Nansemond County, we were supportive of not only a new local business, but also an apparent African American owned enteerprise as well.

We do not post frivolous reviews, for any establishment. Not earth shattering, but TGP does have a comsistent tendency to run out of wings (the first listing on the menu). In such repeated cases, we usually order other items, such as the salmon bowl, or one of the birgers. Unfortunately, upon our last two visits, the smoked wings were burnt and rather dry and the salmon was also over cooked. The GP burger (a favorite) was fine. In the past, we have been told by a longtime employee that they had some phone issue (their words). Perhaps it is no longer an issue.

I do know if the the phone is not answered during operating hours, you may have to physically go to the restaurant to verify if they are open on that day (sometimes closed for catering jobs), or with a customer. Again, no fault on the staff. Adjudged legally blind, now I, and my family order onsite. The staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere is normally quiet, and is wheelchair accessible.

Probably will not be back due to a rather nasty response to my previous review by the owner for pointing out a few things we've noticed over a long time. Also noted the lack of any type of response to all other recent customer comments. Thanks to everyone who collectively supports local business for the community,...