The Publican

4.7

5936 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 46 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

A homage to oysters, pork and beer, Executive Chef Paul Kahan's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–17:30
Phone number
(312) 733-9555
Website
http://thepublicanrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Paul Kahan
Private party facilities
Publican Quality Meats, located just across the street from the Publican, can accommodate up to 38 for a Seated Dinner, up to 75 for a Cocktail Reception, or up to 24 at the Chef's Prep Table. The Publican can accommodate up to 125 for seated luncheons, or evening Buyouts and 175 for Receptions.

Location
837 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Area
West Loop
Cross Street
W Fulton Market & N Green St
Parking details
Valet parking & limited street parking available
Public transit
- #8 Halsted Bus, exit on Fulton Market Stop. - 3 blocks east of Morgan Green/Pink Line stop.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,936 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Publican excels in serving "great food" with a "farm to table" menu and "creative" dishes. Patrons love the "excellent service" and "lively atmosphere." Standout dishes include oysters, BBQ carrots, and crispy potatoes. The restaurant offers "great value," especially during "fab happy hour" with "terrific service."

5,936 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Hot tea was low quality. Most of the food options were too sweet. Buckwheat crepes were not made with buckwheat, were cold, too sweet and ultimately very disappointing for anyone who likes buckwheat crepes. Salad was boring and not rescued by a few sprigs of fresh dill.
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Kevin VIP
Chicago54 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s been a while since a meal here ..top notch .good food and fun atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just superb. Amazing brunch. Been coming here for some time. Just keep getting better
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Elke
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bread platters yummy but pricy. Pretty empty on a Sunday at noon, so that was nice. Service a little forgetful, especially considering the place was near empty.
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David VIP
Chicago10 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We’ve loved the Publican in the past but this was not a great experience. Hopefully next time will be back to true form.
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Marci VIP
Chicago32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Publican kitchen still cares and delivers fresh, interesting food. We went to the Sunday supper club and had a truly great meal. Service was crisp and attentive without being stuffy or harried. It was a lot of fun.
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Nina
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The Supper Club was really interesting and delicious. The only concern sometimes was service and having the meals come out too quickly or too far apart.
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Kelly
Chicago25 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was outstanding and the food was excellent. Overall, it was a great experience. It did end up getting crowded, and the design is like a German restaurant hall, which means you are immediately next to people you don’t know; that may not allow for private conversation. I really enjoyed it!
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Ami VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were amazing! Great service - we loved it and definitely will be back.
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Matthew VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is mine and my wife's favorite restaurant. We held our wedding dinner here and we always take our friends who are visiting Chicago to the restaurant. The food is always incredible, the servers are great and very friendly, and the atmosphere is always top notch. If you haven't been, make a reservation ASAP. We know we'll be back soon!
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FAQs

The Publican offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 733-9555.

The Publican is rated 4.7 stars by 5936 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

837 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Cross Street
W Fulton Market & N Green St
Area
West Loop
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–17:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking & limited street parking available
Public transit
- #8 Halsted Bus, exit on Fulton Market Stop. - 3 blocks east of Morgan Green/Pink Line stop.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paul Kahan
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thepublicanrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 733-9555
Private party facilities
Publican Quality Meats, located just across the street from the Publican, can accommodate up to 38 for a Seated Dinner, up to 75 for a Cocktail Reception, or up to 24 at the Chef's Prep Table. The Publican can accommodate up to 125 for seated luncheons, or evening Buyouts and 175 for Receptions.

The Publican

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