A creative seafood & pork-focused menu plus global brews in a hip setting with communal tables.
At a glance
#27 of 113 Bars in Chicago #70 of 240 Restaurants in ChicagoLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★68%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Publican?
- The Publican is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2,601 reviews.
- How does The Publican rank in Chicago?
- The Publican is #27 of 113 Bars in Chicago by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Publican located?
- 837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States — 0.8 km from the center of Chicago.
- How can I contact The Publican?
- Phone: +1 312-733-9555 · Website: thepublicanrestaurant.com
The food is out of this world. I came alone but wish I had a crowd to enjoy every dish with. This place is for foodies, down to the care the bar manager put into crafting a reallllly good espresso martini for me and the other basic girlies that wanna party.
The food here is exquisite. Wow.
The food here is exquisite. Wow.
Overall: The food was okay but the service was professional, courteous, and timely. Price point is good but again, the food for us was just okay. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and we did love that you could sit outdoors.
Main Course: We ordered the waffle, shakshuka, aged cheddar biscuit with ricotta, and shrimp & grits. By far the best out of the 4 was the shrimp & grits. The waffle was surprisingly disappointing. It lacked substance and seemed a bit old. The shakshuka had potential but really didn't make the mark. The biscuit was very underwhelming.
Portion size: The portion sizes are quite large and will leave you feeling stuffed.
Price point: Comparable to other brunch spots in the area; however, I really didn't feel the shakshuka was worth $22.
Service: Courteous, professional, and timely.
Ambiance: Casual.
Attire: Casual.
Reservations: Weekend brunch is packed so I would recommend a reservation.
Parking: We walk here from our hotel so cannot speak to the parking situation.
Main Course: We ordered the waffle, shakshuka, aged cheddar biscuit with ricotta, and shrimp & grits. By far the best out of the 4 was the shrimp & grits. The waffle was surprisingly disappointing. It lacked substance and seemed a bit old. The shakshuka had potential but really didn't make the mark. The biscuit was very underwhelming.
Portion size: The portion sizes are quite large and will leave you feeling stuffed.
Price point: Comparable to other brunch spots in the area; however, I really didn't feel the shakshuka was worth $22.
Service: Courteous, professional, and timely.
Ambiance: Casual.
Attire: Casual.
Reservations: Weekend brunch is packed so I would recommend a reservation.
Parking: We walk here from our hotel so cannot speak to the parking situation.
The food, the service, chef’s kiss. The bartender made me a custom drink which was perfect. The food timing was perfect so they were staggering foods and all came out hot and fresh. The oysters were fresh flavorful; the beef frites was so delicious and didn’t even need the garlic aioli which made it even better. The porchetta was beyond this world and had the perfect balance of everything. The mushrooms were perfect in texture and soaked in the delicious flavoring while still maintaining the mushroom taste. All other foods were also just as good and I could rave on and on about it. The service was outstanding and we felt taken care of. 10/10 would recommend and come back again.
Did you know that The Publican has happy hour M-F from 4 to 6 pm? Me neither until last week! Fantastic smash burgers, oysters, schnitzel, and beer all with reduced prices. Indoor and patio seating available. Definitely recommend!
Arrived expecting an excellent and much anticipated dinner, but was left very disappointed. For the price point, we expected a lot more from the service. From start to finish, the dishes took over 1 hr 30 min to arrive to our table. It made for a weird, disjointed experience to still be waiting on the mains, but left with side dishes and bread for 2/3 of the meal. And the proteins weren't satisfying in the least (the country ribs were mostly fat).
I understand the dining hall atmosphere is supposed to be warm and lively, but the sound acoustics made it incredibly difficult to hold a conversation, even for just two people sat in the booths. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the Publican-- there are far better restaurants in the neighborhood.
I understand the dining hall atmosphere is supposed to be warm and lively, but the sound acoustics made it incredibly difficult to hold a conversation, even for just two people sat in the booths. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the Publican-- there are far better restaurants in the neighborhood.
Brunch for four at The Publican was awesome! We couldn't resist trying almost everything on the menu and decided to share it all among ourselves. And let me tell you, every single dish was just pure deliciousness! We had such a blast, sitting outside, enjoying the food and each other's company. Great spot, we'll definitely come back.
An excellent spot for dinner. It's a little on the pricey side, but it's worth the stretch. The food was fresh and delicious and the staff was really friendly. I highly recommend the pork chop. It was cooked perfectly and was tender and delicious, and the portion size was quite generous. The serrano ham and bread plate was also quite a treat. They make their own bread and it is very good. Perfectly crusty on the outside, and soft and moist on the inside. And the beef fat fries shouldn't be missed. This place knows how to do pork.
We dined here for Father’s Day brunch. We had reservations and by the time we arrived, they were out of many of the items on the menu. We made it work and ordered what they were still able to serve. It took a really long time for one person in our party to get their food. Like 30 minutes after everyone else had already finished eating. When they delivered the food, they explained they had an issue in the kitchen. Overall, the food was absolutely delicious and we would love to return for dinner to give it a fair try.
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