Publican
(312) 733-9555
845 W Fulton Mkt
Chicago,
IL
60607
41.8865
-87.6489
Neighborhoods: West Side, Near West Side
What People Are Saying About Publican
The Editor
Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch
In Short
The Fulton Market restaurant stirs attention on the simple fact that its sisters are Blackbird and Avec, and no wonder: It's another production by executive chef Paul Kahan. A wall of windows welcomes diners to this minimalist-chic space ; the inside mimics European beer halls and brasseries with numerous beer steins on display, cafe tables, walnut chairs and high ceilings. A near-dozen oversized wooden taps behind the bar further the beer hall feel. Menu-wise, everything is seasonal, and seafood and meat (pork in particular) gets a lot of play. Grilled sardines are served with green garlic salsa verde, while a shrimp boil is redolent with dill and super-sweet corn. Jarred pork rilletes are offset by rhubarb jam, and pork shank gets graced with cane sugar are cured rapini.
User Reviews
mobservateur
June 02, 2009
Nice concept!! Great beer list!! Might work a little on the menu... but otherwise a nice place. And hey, what a location!! Good job opening a place like this!!
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ciao29
April 11, 2009
Ate at the Publican for the first time Friday night. It was packed but we had a reservation and were seated immediately. Great selection of wines from strange lands. Try the Valdivieso Caballo Loco. Deep red, full body, a meritage I think but could be wrong. Possibly the best mussels I've ever tasted. And, wait for it. a pork belly that was so succulent and jiucy on the inside, but crispy on the outside. Mmmm. We also ordered a whole roast chicken so that we could take some home to savor in the morning. They do some mysteriously good marinating when roasting the chicken and the skin comes out crispy and delicious with a spicy tang to it. I will return next week to try some of the many other tanatalizing dishes on the menu. This place rocks and is certain to become one of Chicago's best reataurants for hearty food.
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CSMobileUser
March 03, 2009
Ive already been here 5 or 6 times since it opened just a few months ago. I've enjoyed it everytime and I've gone with everyone from clients to friends to my wife. While I have been frustrated at times with the slow service, the food and beer r well worth the slight wait. And now that they take reservations the wait for tables shouldn't be as bad. But hey, u can't fault a place for being crowded and popular. Once the get the service down this place will be one of the best in the city.
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What to Drink:
If beer's your thing, this is your place. There's 100 bottled ales, lagers, stouts and ciders, plus 10 beers on tap.
When to Go:
Every day but Sunday, the restaurant serves an edited menu of oysters (as in plump, salty and smoky Hog Islands from California) and ham-based dishes (think pork rinds) from 3:30pm to 5pm prior to dinner service.
Where to Sit:
Those looking for a bit more privacy should grab one of the booths with swinging doors. If you're in a hanging-out kind of mood, score one of the stand-up tables at the front of the restaurant.
