The Publican - American restaurant in Chicago - 837 W Fulton Market, USA

Incredible food, great service, and great location. The bathrooms are a little weird (lack of privacy) but not terrible. The bacon was the star of the show. I love bacon but the presentation here was unexpected in the best way possible. It’s thick, tender, fatty, and so full of flavor. I would come back just for the bacon. I also loved the shrimp and grits. These grits are creamy and decadent, so buttery and savory I could eat them plain but the shrimp and sauce do add a lovely complement.

This is a family style restaurant and the food portion is big. We apparently ordered too much. But the food quality is pretty good. Love the sprouts and whole fish fry.

The food, the service, chef’s kiss. The bartender made me a custom drink which was perfect. The food timing was perfect so they were staggering foods and all came out hot and fresh. The oysters were fresh flavorful; the beef frites was so delicious and didn’t even need the garlic aioli which made it even better. The porchetta was beyond this world and had the perfect balance of everything. The mushrooms were perfect in texture and soaked in the delicious flavoring while still maintaining the mushroom taste. All other foods were also just as good and I could rave on and on about it. The service was outstanding and we felt taken care of. 10/10 would recommend and come back again.

Overall: The food was okay but the service was professional, courteous, and timely. Price point is good but again, the food for us was just okay. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and we did love that you could sit outdoors. Main Course: We ordered the waffle, shakshuka, aged cheddar biscuit with ricotta, and shrimp & grits. By far the best out of the 4 was the shrimp & grits. The waffle was surprisingly disappointing. It lacked substance and seemed a bit old. The shakshuka had potential but really didn't make the mark. The biscuit was very underwhelming. Portion size: The portion sizes are quite large and will leave you feeling stuffed. Price point: Comparable to other brunch spots in the area; however, I really didn't feel the shakshuka was worth $22. Service: Courteous, professional, and timely. Ambiance: Casual. Attire: Casual. Reservations: Weekend brunch is packed so I would recommend a reservation. Parking: We walk here from our hotel so cannot speak to the parking situation.

Did you know that The Publican has happy hour M-F from 4 to 6 pm? Me neither until last week! Fantastic smash burgers, oysters, schnitzel, and beer all with reduced prices. Indoor and patio seating available. Definitely recommend!

Great brunch on the weekends. I liked the shrimp and grits and waffle and croissant. Nice intimate booths for parties if 4. Happy to return.

An excellent spot for dinner. It's a little on the pricey side, but it's worth the stretch. The food was fresh and delicious and the staff was really friendly. I highly recommend the pork chop. It was cooked perfectly and was tender and delicious, and the portion size was quite generous. The serrano ham and bread plate was also quite a treat. They make their own bread and it is very good. Perfectly crusty on the outside, and soft and moist on the inside. And the beef fat fries shouldn't be missed. This place knows how to do pork.

The food is out of this world. I came alone but wish I had a crowd to enjoy every dish with. This place is for foodies, down to the care the bar manager put into crafting a reallllly good espresso martini for me and the other basic girlies that wanna party. The food here is exquisite. Wow.