What time do you serve dinner, how many days a week?

We serve dinner 7 days a week, and we serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

The hours are as follows:

Dinner
Monday-Thursday 6:00-11:00pm
(bar until 1am)

Friday-Saturday 6:00pm-12:00am
(bar until 2am)

Sunday 6:00-10:30pm
(bar until 1am)

Brunch
Saturday and Sunday 11:00am-3:30pm

What time does the kitchen close?

Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 11:00pm on Monday through Thursday, and 10:30pm on Sundays

Does the chef offer tasting menus?

Tasting menus are available though arrangements must be made 48 hours in advance through our Events Manager Marion Emmanuelle.

Are there vegetarian dishes?

Our dinner menu currently offers three appetizers, one main course, one dinner-size salad, and several side dishes that are vegetarian. All can be adjusted to accommodate vegans. Our brunch menu also includes many vegetarian options.

Dress code?
Casual

What is your wine corkage fee?

$25 per bottle of wine. We are happy to assist with arrangements.

Do you have gift certificates?

Yes, they are available in any denomination. Call 212-343-7011 for assistance.

To be given as a gift, we also offer three-month memberships to our exclusive Wine Mailbox Program.

The cost is $150.00. For more details email jesse@public-nyc.com

How many seats does the restaurant have?
120 seats and 14 at the bar.

Can I bring in a cake?

We don’t allow cake from the outside, but with 48 hours notice, our pastry chef can create a cake for you. The cost is $8.50 per person and reqires a minimum of four people to create.

Who were the architects?

AvroKO is behind the design, concept and branding.

The team was awarded two James Beard Awards for PUBLIC in 2004, for “Best Restaurant Design” and “Best Graphics”.

What is the chef's name?
Chef Brad Farmerie

Where did he cook before?

In London, he has cooked at the Providores, Sugar Club, Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons, Coast and Chez Nico. PUBLIC is Brad's first New York restaurant.

Do you add gratuity to the check?

A 20% gratuity is added for groups 6 and larger.

Where can customers park?

There is a parking lot on Mulberry between Prince and Spring which is two-blocks from the restaurant. At this time this is the closest lot. Street parking is also an option in the neighborhood, including on PUBLIC's block of Elizabeth Street.

What about large parties?

The restaurant is composed of a semi-private wine room, a main dining room with a communal table, a lounge/dining room and a quaint private lounge with a fire place, and can accommodate private parties ranging from 10 to 200 people. You may also consider our adjacent wine lounge The Monday Room, which can accomodate up to 35 guests. For all parties of 10 guests or more, please contact Marion Emmanuelle at 212-343-7011 x210, or e-mail her at marion@public-nyc.com.

When do you get cancellations?

Difficult to predict. You can always call the night you wish to dine and the host will let you know if there are any last minute cancellations.

What is the wait time for walk-ins?

This varies greatly. You can always call ahead that evening and speak with our host, who will let you know how busy we are. From 7 to 9:30 is usually the busiest time. We encourage people to dine at the bar and in the back lounge where we serve a full menu.

Do you accept brunch reservations?

No, we accept walk-ins only at brunch.

What credit cards do you accept?

Most major credit cards: American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Diner's Club.

Wheelchair access and disabled bathroom?

Yes. There is an entrance to the Lounge on the lowest level that has a wheel chair lift. There is a wheelchair accessible bathroom in the Lounge but unfortunately; our Wine Room and Main Dining Room are not handicap accessible.

What is The Monday Room?

The Monday Room is our wine lounge adjacent to PUBLIC. Reservations can be made by calling 212.343.7011. Please visit www.themondayroom.com for more information.