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The Publican, Chicago, IL

The Publican

4.6
4.6
5927 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
20:00
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Sunday Supper Club with Greg Wade

    US$125.00 per person

    23 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for Sunday Supper Club for a special night with the incredible Greg Wade of Publican Quality Bread! Greg will be cooking up a delicious spread, featuring Pizza al Taglio, Pasta Rotolo, Smoked Short Rib, and more. And to top it all off, we’ll be serving one of his legendary pastries, the Maritozzi. tuna crudo- bagna vert, blood orange & fennel arancini- carnaroli rice, crab & 'nduja chicory salad- kohlrabi, pecorino, poppyseed, and preserved tomatoes pizza al taglio- octopus, tomato conserva, preserved lemon & calabrian chili pasta rotolo- roasted mushrooms, taleggio cream & balsamico smoked short rib- white corn polenta, parmigiano reggiano & green peppercorn gremolata dessert: Maritozzi sfogliatella
    Sunday Supper Club with Greg Wade photo
  • Valentine's Day Pre-Set Menu

    US$90.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Publican with a special prix fixe menu available alongside our regular offerings. Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience featuring curated dishes designed to make your evening extra special. Oysters Rockefeller Island Creek oysters with pernod butter and creamed spinach Plums Armagnac pancetta and spicy mango chutney Beetroot and Watercress stracciatella, burnt onion, cara cara and pistachio Roasted Cod gigante beans, braised leeks, and clams vinaigrette Grilled Sirloin arugula pesto and mushrooms bagna cauda Cabbage Au Poivre charred with pepper cream and cognac Key Lime Pavlova

What 5,927 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Publican delights with its "fantastic food, drinks, and service." Known for its unique and "amazing happy hour specials," it offers a lively, communal dining experience in the heart of Fulton Market. While some dishes may vary, the "oysters are amazing" and the brunch offerings are "always delicious!" Expect a festive ambiance and "exceptional service" that keeps patrons returning.

5,927 Reviews
  1. Robin

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great Aperol spritz! Perfect Friday lunch spot.

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  2. Wendy Kay

    VIP

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Chicago Restaurant Week experience. Everything was delicious from start to finish. Our server, was super knowledgeable. The food and wine pairing was perfectly crafted.

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  3. brenda

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and our server Michelle were great. Great experience overall.

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  4. Randall

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Customer service was extremely attentive; maybe too attentive according to my guest. In addition all servers and customer service representatives were very knowledgeable and kind.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a fun time. I love the unique vibes and we took our servers recommendations and they were ALL amazing!!

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  6. Heath

    VIP

    Atlanta

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great happy hour specials & good food & drink. Cool vibe in the heart of Fulton Market. Worth a stop.

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  7. Eric

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, drinks and service ….... as always!

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  8. Katie

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Chicago Restaurant Week - had the tasting menu & it was incredible. I've gone several times before this, always an amazing experience! Oysters are amazing & the Chicken with Fries are outstanding!

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  9. Arielle

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We found the lights to be too bright and the ambiance to be quite off for such an expensive meal. The kohlrabi turned out to be a bunch of diced apple with barely any kohlrabi in sight. The broccolini was wayyy too salty. The pork belly was kind of lack luster and the scallops were a very small portion. We absolutely LOVE PQM across the street so we felt a bit surprised this one couldn’t hit the mark.

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  10. Valerie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe and good food for a group brunch. Excellent service! Will def go again.

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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 4.6 stars by 5927 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Publican

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
  • 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.
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