The Publican

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4.5(2,819)

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Location & Hours

Address

837 W Fulton Market, IL 60607, USA
Chicago, Illinois 60607
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(312) 733-9555

About The Publican

A creative seafood & pork-focused menu plus global brews in a hip setting with communal tables.

Price range: expensive

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4.5/5

Based on 2,819 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Francisco Calderon

3 months ago

The Publican offers a creative menu centered around seafood and pork, with an emphasis on global brews and communal dining. While the concept is intriguing, my experience here left much to be desired....

Jeremy Ber

2 months ago

Had an incredible experience at the Publican on new Year's Eve! The servers were in a great mood and the food was just incredible. Definitely get the BBQ carrots and bread. Be warned though, the food ...

Maria G

3 months ago

Highly recommend for brunch! Service was great and all the food came out nice and quick. We got the shrimp and grits, waffle, cheddar biscuit, and a side of bacon and crispy potatoes. Everything was a...

Zoë Barlow

a week ago

Fantastic meal, service and environment. Breakfast fish plate wish not to be missed. Poptart was fantastic. Very good with accommodating for allergies. Highly recommend!

Brian Bosak

4 months ago

Wonderful brunch. Awesome 2 inch thick slab of bacon that was more like a cut of port belly. The Benedict had crispy prosciutto instead of ham - yumm! The crepes had a tad bit too much cream cheese fo...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers had a fantastic dining experience at The Publican, with an average rating of 4.6/5 across the reviews.

Customer Favorites

Dishes highly praised include the breakfast fish plate, poptart, BBQ carrots, bread, shrimp and grits, waffle, cheddar biscuit, bacon, crispy potatoes, beef-fat fries, and the 2-inch thick slab of bacon.

Atmosphere & Service

Customers appreciated the welcoming and loud environment, along with friendly and quick service. However, one review highlighted a lack of attentiveness and helpfulness from the server.

Value & Quality

While most customers praised the food quality, one review mentioned disappointment with pricing, portion sizes, and menu variety, except for the standout dish of beef-fat fries.

Areas for Improvement

The main area for improvement highlighted was the pricing, portion sizes, menu variety, and service attentiveness, as mentioned in the review with a 3/5 rating.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews consistently praised the food quality, service, and ambiance, with minor criticisms focusing on the value for money and service attentiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Publican located?

The Publican is located at 837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA.

What is the price range at The Publican?

The Publican is listed as expensive.

Where can I find the hours for The Publican?

The listed hours for The Publican are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact The Publican?

Call The Publican at (312) 733-9555. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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