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The Publican
New American Restaurant and Gastropub$$$$
Fulton Market, Chicago
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Eater recommend this place
"The farm chicken is awesome if you aren't in the mood for pork!"(7 Tips)
"Pork rinds and the rillettes with peach jam are a must to start."(30 Tips)
"The chicken is out of this world and pork belly is delicious"(24 Tips)
"Try the brussels sprouts and the chef's raw oyster selection!"(33 Tips)
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Serious EatsApril 7, 2016The Publican is known for serving the best ceviche in the city! Their sliced raw fish is lightly sprinkled with citrus juice and olive oil then arranged with pieces of grapefruit, avocado, and chile. Read more
Mary AlesandriniMay 30, 20169.5/8 - Explosion of flavors. An attack on your senses. Come with a group to try all of the different types of pork, served family style. Well priced for trendy dining.
C ReyFebruary 14, 2016Ah. May. Zing. Came for brunch and left with a smile on my face. Spicy house made Bloody Mary was legit! Had the crab scramble, sirloin and pork shoulder. Absolutely exquisite. Reservations preferred.
David WexlerMarch 23, 2019Easily one of the best restaurants in the country. The BBQ carrots are on another world and the pork belly just melts in your mouth. A MUST for Chicago eating!
Victoria U.May 15, 2018Come early in dinner service to sit at the bar. Get the charcuterie board and bread with three sauces. Stay and drink beer all night.- Ariana VoyerApril 30, 2017Unpretentious yet high quality food/flavor. Loved the fried broccolini with a light tempura batter & fried cheese. The soft shell crab and cuttlefish ink pasta were 👍🏻. Can't go wrong w/ anything!
TripExpertMay 15, 2015"From its large selection of oysters, to its grand, three-tiered seafood tower and aged ham with goat butter and peasant bread, there's munching of all kinds." -Gayot, one of our featured reviewers Read more
EaterOctober 31, 2013Start with some fresh oysters from the east coast, then try the maple sausage corn dog, rock crab scramble, or duck confit. And as always, don’t forget the popular syrup-braised pub bacon.
Brian StraussMarch 15, 2018It’s hard to overstate how good this place is. Place yourself in their competent hands and go with the super-reasonable tasting menu at $65. Pork Rillette, Cajun Sausage were standouts. Beer me!
Chris MacKenzieAugust 15, 2022Quality food served family style. Good beer list. This place has made it through the years. Some bold flavors that you might not have had before but the servers are very knowledgeable so just ask.
✞CONSTANTINE ✞March 27, 2014I ate at this restaurant with three friends on Saturday night. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The charcuterie plate was incredible, as was the porchetta.. Don't miss the BBQ carrots...
Ghostly InternationalAugust 8, 2011Nearly impossible to go wrong with the Red Wine Poached Egg (with sides of Prosciutto and Arugula) and a Mint Julep. We'd venture to say this is travel-from-another-state-worthy.
Renaissance HotelsOctober 16, 2012Platters of gleaming, fresh oysters, piles of juicy porchetta and a ribeye steak dry-aged for 60 days are extraordinary, and even better paired with beers from Publican’s world-class beer list. Read more
CarolApril 12, 2016WOW. Really great food and impeccable service. We got the taste of 3 hams which was phenomenal as was the brussel sprout salad. The pork belly was great, a little sweet. Semi-small entree portions
Every single visit confirms to me why this place has won a few James Beard Awards! Deliciousness all around! The scrambles and alone poached egg dishes are excellent. Brioche French Toast is to die 4
ブルーノJune 6, 2017Stopped by for Sunday brunch and The Publican did not disappoint me. Good food and cocktails in a great atmosphere. Loved the communal table!
Travel + LeisureFebruary 21, 2014For the city’s best oysters and aged charcuterie, head to Paul Kahan’s buzzy restaurant, the Publican. Across the street, his just-opened butcher shop serves a killer barbecued veal brisket sandwich.
Jeff WeinsteinApril 11, 2013Great oysters, pork belly, steak, and other meats. Beer list and service are top notch. Can be loud and crowded. Sneak a drink in at aviary before or after.
Suli ChongApril 15, 2013Great brunch place although waits are understandably long. Had the braised lamb which was excellent but hands down, the best thing on the menu was their maple syrup-braised bacon!
Adam StevensJune 1, 2014Had the oysters, pork rinds, ham sampler, pork belly, porchetta, half chicken and pain perdu. Memorable by far was the pork "crunchtastic" rinds, pork belly is incredible and the porchetta is unreal.
Holly MooreDecember 17, 2013With clients last night and had a fun time sharing lots of amazing dishes. Big hits were the pate with lovely berry jam and amazing bread, the country rib - incredibly tender, and the suckling pig!
Chicago TribuneDecember 22, 2014With a focus on seafood and pork this gastropub won't disappoint. Make sure to try their charcuterie, farm chicken, or any of the seafood offerings. Read more
ChristinaMay 21, 2016Amazing food! Get the meat dishes they are delicious and farm to table. Sirloin dish is super tender. Breads are also great and they are freshly made from their own bakery
Michael CFebruary 24, 2019Fun spot. Great food yet casual. Family style service. Pork, pork, pork! Also throw in a fish dish for variety.
Mark BMarch 9, 2013Decadent and so tasty, the chicken liver pate is a must! Recommend the farm chicken with fries (soaked in chicken fat) and the perfectly cooked pork belly. This place is a must for any meat lover!
Mitty ChangSeptember 29, 2014Great for large groups or small parties. Just make sure to make reservations, or else get here early. There is also standing tables in the bar area. Great food. Great service.
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014An equal-opportunity bivalve supporter, as evidenced by its diverse bicoastal selection of oysters ($3 each; $15 for a half-dozen, $30 for a dozen) and briny clams on the half-shell ($2 each). Read more
Phil WatsonDecember 14, 2017The chef’s menu is the way to go. Something like 8-10 dishes + dessert makes for an amazing selection from one of the best kitchens in Chicago.
Nick HorkOctober 12, 2013Stay for dinner, or stand near the bar area for a drink and snacks. Both are amazing, but keep an eye on the beer prices. Their curation of gems from far and wide can warrant hefty bills.
David GeorgeSeptember 30, 2013The food was beyond good...I was slightly skeptical at first but once the waiter gave a recommendation I was more open. The duck and beef were phenomenal! Slightly pricey, but worth ever penny!
Kate LeeJanuary 4, 2013Try different beers: they have good ones on draft. The half charcuterie plate and pork rillettes are great appetizers. The menu changes seasonally. Prepare to share plates. Save room for dessert.
amy millerMay 28, 2014Omg!! The bacon (pork belly) is AMAZING!! In also had the fries with egg and pecan roll. Everything was delicious! My bloody Mary was a.little too spicy for my liking.
one of the best chicken dishes in the city. country ribs (more like pork chop), daily pickles, fried eggs & fries, brussel sprout salad. outstanding beer/wine selections. house made yogurt at brunch.
Sabina B.October 5, 2013This place is a beer enthusiast's dream come true - the Devil's Reign is a sweet local brew. Go family style & share the Scrapple, Blood Sausage, & Country Pork Pate for drunch.
RyanOctober 1, 2015Get the chef's tasting menu! Basically unlimited food - they will keep brining out more until you tell them to stop
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014The ingredients change around but the ingredients are always top notch. The fresh pasta is cooked perfectly, coated with whatever delicious meaty concoction of the moment. Read more
Michelle ShafferJune 22, 2014Bloody Mary's are fantastic and come with a beer sidecar, but their coffee is wonderful, too... We can't come here for brunch and just get one beverage!
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014PQM will offer two burgers each month on Tuesdays: a standard Publican Burger ($10), as well as a rotating special burger that, in the future, may be conceived by guest chefs, I am told. Read more
Deandra TanMay 26, 2015Come with a group for maximum sampling of beers and plates alike. Pork rinds, grilled carrots, steak tartar, and falafel were all very, very tasty.- Veronica HMarch 30, 2013Pork rinds and the rillettes with peach jam are a must to start. Suckling pig has an amazing North African flavor with cumin, pomegranate seeds, and yellow beets.
Time Out ChicagoFebruary 28, 2012Paul Kahan blends lambic with white beer, candy sugar and spices (such as cardamom and microhops, or juniper and rosemary) in kegs once a week, and serves lambic doux in the shared jugs. Read more- Time Out ChicagoNovember 2, 2011Diners come here for three things: to sample the massive list of brews, to taste impeccable charcuterie and oysters or to begin their Sundays with arguably the best brunch in town. Read more
GourmetLiveAugust 15, 2011A mammoth communal harvest table, packed with a crowd downing mugs of Belgian craft brews and eating blue–ribbon pig sourced from local farms, served nose–to–tail (try the slab of woody pork ribs)
PJ SchultzJuly 12, 2011Do NOT be quick to brush off the frites. The fries are cooked just right and seasoned perfectly with great salty flavor. The aioli is a perfect aioli. Put them together - I feel like I'm in Amsterdam.
Ninah RandolphAugust 29, 2018Very nice vibe and good food. We had a huge party and needed to be reseated at another table and they were able to accommodate with great service
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