The Publican
3.5
from - Neighborhood: West Town
- 837 W. Fulton Market
- Chicago, IL 60607
- 312-733-9555
Paul Kahan and Eduard Seitan (Blackbird, Avec), Donnie Madia (Blackbird, Avec, Sonotheque) and Terry Alexander (Sonotheque, Violet Hour, Mia Francesca) are behind this Warehouse District spot where suds (a hefty 100-plus bottled beer list, plus a dozen on tap) are paired with eclectic dishes highlighting sustainable seafood and heirloom pork. The menu changes frequently, but expect choices such as a charcuterie plate of crispy-skinned pork belly with game bird terrine, Morteau sausage and head cheese with house pickles; whole-roasted Dover sole with pan vinaigrette and cherry tomatoes; and crispy sweetbread "schnitzel" with lemon, capers and parsley. Madia and architect Thomas Schlesser, the duo that designed Blackbird and Avec, handled design here too. The interior, inspired by European brasseries and beer halls, features custom-designed ladderback chairs, a large communal racetrack-style table and three-tiered Euro-style tables designed for convenient stand-up snacking while you wait.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Green Street and Fulton Market
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- Green line "L" stop: Clinton stop; CTA bus: Halsted-8
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Restaurant: 3:30-10:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 3:30-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (brunch) and 5-10 p.m. Sunday; Bar: 3:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 3:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Sunday Brunch
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Features:
- Prix Fixe Meals. Four-course meal offered on Sunday nights
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For about 30.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Yes
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"Very Happy Birthday dinner"
By valpogal from valparaiso, indiana, September 6, 2009
Went to Publican's Sat nite for daughter's birthday. Extraordinary experience. We sat in one of the booths which, we all agreed, was one of the k...
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"Disappointing"
By cdg2009 from Little Italy/University Village, July 12, 2009
Ambitious menu, slow service, conversation-challenging atmosphere due to noise, pricey for what you get. Overall, just OK. Do not plan to return.
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"Publican - Go today"
By KL4036 from Chicago, June 5, 2009
After hearing about the Publican for some time I thought we'd be let down but just the opposite. It is busy definitely make a reservation but g...
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