The Publican
3.5
- 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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"Good food, fun atmosphere"
By hd from Oak Park, February 15, 2009
I read the reviews which are mixed, but was pleasantly surprised by this place. The seating is definitely different, it's like a beer hall/midieva...
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"Fries are great"
By taterman from Idaho, February 12, 2009
But that's not enough to build a casual dining restaurant around.If you are not adventuresome you can automatically cross off two thirds of the men...
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"Awesome"
By FormaNewYorka from Gold Coast, February 3, 2009
Great meat. Great beer. Plenty of seating. Can not wait to go back.
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