The Publican

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• Stopped by for Sunday brunch and The Publican did not disappoint me. Good food and cocktails in a great atmosphere. Loved the communal table!

  by 布鲁诺

  
  

• Go for the BBQ carrots and the hake.

  by Matt N.

  
  

• Farm to table, ambiente nada chato.

  by Gabriel r

  
  

• Dishes constantly change but you can expect to find fresh oysters from the coast and items like crab scramble and chili-glazed pork shoulder.

  by Eater

  
  

• Wasn't impressed. Slow service over priced. $7 for 2 tiny little pieces of not tasty bacon! Way to long to get a drink & mimosa wasn't even filled to the top of the glass.

  by Cyndie C.

  
  

• The squash and carrots were excellent.

  by Ben B

  
  

• Save room for the incredible dessert

  by Barry H.

  
  

• 9.5/8 - 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.

  by Mary E

  
  

• Amazing 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

  by Christina M

  
  

• Best Higher End Dining according to radicalpossibility.com

  by Amanda

  
  

• Try the maple bacon!

  by Mark

  
  

• A few years in, Paul Kahan's temple to pork and shellfish remains strong, with chef Cosmo Goss taking over for Brian Huston in the kitchen.

  by Eater

  
  

• The communal tables are awesome. Don't be afraid to talk to your neighbors!

  by peter r.

  
  

• the publican bacon did not disappoint

  by Vicky A.

  
  

• WOW. 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

  by Carolyn S

  
  

• Brunch was incredible. Red wine poached eggs were delicious. Get the rinds to snack on.

  by Patrick M.

  
  

• Delicious food especially the charcuterie and do not forget the pork belly.

  by Diego Reynoso

  
  

• The 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.

  by Serious Eats

  
  

• Rotating menu. Great brunch. Unique ambience like a modern barn. 🍳

  by Christine D

  
  

• yummmmm serrano ham!

  by Natalie

  
  

• Ah. 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.

  by Colin R.

  
  

• Try the Soup - #delicious #chicago #OTChefsTable (via @Foodspotting)

  by flying feliz

  
  

• Try the Sandwich - #delicious #chicago #OTChefsTable (via @Foodspotting)

  by flying feliz

  
  

• Try the Meats - #chicago #delicious (via @Foodspotting)

  by flying feliz

  
  

• Did the tasting menu and they just kept bringing delicious food until we said stop! Great atmosphere and amazing food.

  by Liz E.

  
  

• Pork pork pork

  by Brian H.

  
  

• menu changes but food is amazing!! highly recommend it!

  by felicia

  
  

• Fantastic brunch. Get the boudin noir with the green chili sauce.

  by David H.

  
  

• The plums, the sweetbreads, the chicken, the desserts rock

  by Kathleen Corless

  
  

• Guava beer! Great service.

  by Connie C.

  
  

• Must try the fried cauliflower and bread pudding !!

  by Charnele M.

  
  

• Get the skate wing. Do it.

  by Matthew S.

  
  

• Mackerel with strawberry and cucumber.

  by Jarucha C

  
  

• Brunch is really good with dishes that are beyond ordinary.

  by Carol F.

  
  

• For lunch, get the skate sandwich. Amazingly well done

  by John E.

  
  

• Come with a group for maximum sampling of beers and plates alike. Pork rinds, grilled carrots, steak tartar, and falafel were all very, very tasty.

  by Deandra Tan

  
  

• Wonderful experience. Quality of ingredients elevate this place, throw in great staff and you are in a winner

  by Paul Farrell

  
  

• The bacon with maple syrup is awesome

  by Victor M.

  
  

• Tough place as a gluten and dairy free diner, but their atmosphere is fun. They were also super accommodating with food substitutes.

  by Taylor K.

  
  

• For brunch, the arctic char & spaetzle is really good. The bacon is still tasty, but a bit dry.

  by Kirstjen L.

  
  

• The single best meal of my life. And very well made drinks, with craft quality spirits.

  by Mike T.

  
  

• Pork and shellfish dishes are great. They also have a solid beer list.

  by Dan

  
  

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  by John N

  
  

• I absolutely love you The Publican! Check out Freebie today!

  by John N

  
  

• Hey The Publican, you should join Freebie! The benefits are amazing for both you and me.

  by John N

  
  

• If I have a heart attack because of eating their bacon, it was worth it

  by Filip Wolski

  
  

• By far one of my very few favorite restaurants in Chicago!!!! Porkbelly

  by Julia P.

  
  

• This place is amazing.

  by Tim C.

  
  

• With 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.

  by Chicago Tribune

  
  

• Heavy food but delicious.

  by Michael L.

  
  

• Some of the best food night in and night out in Chicago

  by Jeff C.

  
  

• 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

  by Suzanne E.

  
  

• Brunch: Bottomless intelligentsia coffee. Lobster scrambled eggs with grilled toast. Be full until dinner!

  by Kelly P.

  
  

• Great 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.

  by Mitty C.

  
  

• pre-order the seafood tower!

  by Olivia S.

  
  

• Oysters, clams, mackerel

  by Jedidiah T

  
  

• The purple eggs and ham is delicious.

  by Justin O.

  
  

• All of the sausage is awesome

  by Kyle O

  
  

• Beer, meat, fish, veg, really anything. Great all-around place for visitors!

  by Sarah K.

  
  

• PQM 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.

  by Redeye Chicago

  
  

• The 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.

  by Chicagoist

  
  

• Best meal I've ever had in my life.

  by Steve T.

  
  

• Bacon. Bloodys. Rinds. Frites w/ eggs. Get it all, girl.

  by Amy F.

  
  

• Don't miss the barbecued carrots.

  by Daniel E.

  
  

• Portions are small, be prepared,to spend some money, but the food is good...get several plates of pork belly

  by Sandeep C.

  
  

• Had 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.

  by Adam S.

  
  

• Omg!! 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.

  by amy m.

  
  

• Great spot for drinks, cheese and charcuterie. And oysters.

  by Pete B.

  
  

• They makeover of the best cakes.

  by Diddo S

  
  

• Get bacon. Duh

  by Brent

  
  

• Really good

  by Thomas T

  
  

• For 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.

  by Travel + Leisure

  
  

• Porcetta is must order

  by Steve C.

  
  

• Pretty amazing place for meats. I never thought I'd have a thing for 'raw meat', but it's amazing. The charcuterie plate is the way to go.

  by Ramsey M.

  
  

• If you don't get the spice pork rinds, why the hell bother coming?! Deliciousness.

  by Brady D.

  
  

• With 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!

  by Holly M.

  
  

• The Pork Belly dish is like braises candied bacon. Sweet and savory. A must have!

  by Jonathan L.

  
  

• Try the Feijoada (via @Foodspotting)

  by Brad M.

  
  

• Leg.of. vennison is awsome, brussel sprouts good too, three hams and charcuterie a must have.

  by Sumit B.

  
  

• Good food but as a San Franciscan I feel this place is overrated. Get the crab pasta. They also cure their own meat in a nearby butcher shop.

  by john a.

  
  

• Best lox I've ever had. Pork rinds, sirloin steak, pumpkin cheesecake.

  by Rosemary M.

  
  

• Bacon with maple syrup is amazing

  by Victor M.

  
  

• Bloody Mary's are great. Love the pickles!

  by Nicole E.

  
  

• Amazing meats , sandwiches and try the Ribollita soup and the Lamb meatball sandwich

  by Fadia K.

  
  

• Duck hearts were amazing!

  by Joe S.

  
  

• Start 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.

  by Eater

  
  

• What amazingly awful service...waited 25 mins when we had a reservation, and then our waitress checked in with us once during a five course meal. Not worth it.

  by Sean G.

  
  

• This might be the best meal I've ever had. Order the chicken and ham chops - unreal. You won't regret it.

  by Matt K.

  
  

• Stay 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.

  by Nick H.

  
  

• Try the "Taste of Three Hams"

  by Tim J.

  
  

• This 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.

  by Sabina B.

  
  

• The 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!

  by David G.

  
  

• The brunch was definitely over rated

  by Ashley H.

  
  

• Pricy but worth it!

  by Rafael R.

  
  

• Opt for the side of hash browns. They are magically delish.

  by Rudy M.

  
  

• Wine poached eggs are where it's at

  by Oz O.

  
  

• Fantastic bloody Mary!

  by Héctor G.

  
  

• Finally I found a place where I can say "well, there is too much meat in my sandwich"! Love it!

  by Efe S.

  
  

• The bathroom is amazing

  by Connie

  
  

• Spicy pork rinds.

  by Jennie C.

  
  

• MUSSELS. Get the mussels. Charcuterie plate is ok. Opens at 3:30pm.

  by Jennie C.

  
  

• The best fries I've ever had in my life. No BS.

  by Dan D.

  
  

• Being your earplugs for brunch - they attempt to drown out the already loud room with even louder music. Cannot even hear my server. Fail.

  by Mandy B.

  
  

• Paul Kahan's temple to pork and oysters still serves some of the best food in the city.

  by Serious Eats

  
  

• Get the bacon.

  by Kent R.

  
  

• Brunch was excellent.

  by Michael H.

  
  

• "Publican": Person in charge of a Pub.

  by Diego P.

  
  

• The bacon here is no joke, it's a must-try! The oysters tasted so clean and fresh, some of the best I've ever had.

  by Rachel R.

  
  

• Amazing service and food... The place has a familiarity and easiness to it... Greatly recommended

  by Miguel H.

  
  

• Try the Brisket, Egg And Cheese Breakfast Taco (via @Foodspotting)

  by Michael

  
  

• Try the French Toast With Ham And Pechay With Mustard Vinaigrette (via @Foodspotting)

  by Michael

  
  

• Try the Maple Bacon (via @Foodspotting)

  by Michael

  
  

• The Red Wine Poached Eggs is a perfect representation of the dining experience at The Publican: unique, unpretentious, and undeniably satisfying.

  by Grubwithus

  
  

• Don't pass up the porchetta as a main course and the potted pork with cherries as an appetizer. Pure pork perfection!

  by Sarah R.

  
  

• Put the menu away. Get the suckling pig and farmhouse chicken and the vacherin for dessert. You're welcome

  by Pranav A.

  
  

• Play chicken.

  by Alex K.

  
  

• Try the Spicy Pork Rinds - Sorry for the shot, bag got moved as I snapped. Not spicy, more cheesy,like a dusting of flavoring from a dorito, but no one cared. They were awesome. (via @Foodspotting)

  by Glenn D.

  
  

• Try the Fried Perch - Tasty as all hell. What they call a Marie Rose sauce, I just called yummy. (via @Foodspotting)

  by Glenn D.

  
  

• Try the Halibut Crudo - Like sashimi but not, raw yes but cut & served differently. Basil & lime & chile oil made an amazing drizzle. (via @Foodspotting)

  by Glenn D.

  
  

• “Charcuterie Plate” FTW

  by ChatChowTV G.

  
  

• Leave your gingham at home. It's like wearing red to Target.

  by Megan S.

  
  

• The pork rinds. Just get 'em. Oh. And some oysters. Yeah. Oysters, too.

  by Suzanne P.

  
  

• They should make their items order-able from my smart phone by adding them to the app "appay biz". That way, I can order ahead using "appay"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  by George W.

  
  

• Flawless brunch.

  by Matthew L.

  
  

• Great 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!

  by Suli C.

  
  

• Indoor decor is odd and unsettling, but great beer selection. Going to the toilet is an experience all its own.

  by Meredith M.

  
  

• Great 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.

  by Jeff W.

  
  

• Try the Squash Cake (via @Foodspotting)

  by kiki's BFF

  
  

• Try the Blood Sausage (via @Foodspotting)

  by kiki's BFF

  
  

• Try the Honeycomb Tripe (via @Foodspotting)

  by kiki's BFF

  
  

• The oven baked sourdough pancake was no joke. This place is goooooooood!!!

  by Thomas C.

  
  

• Pork 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.

  by Veronica H.

  
  

• Having an appetizer of both oysters and the spicy pork rind is an excellent way to kick off your meal.

  by Carrie V

  
  

• The Striped Bass and The Ham Chop are out of this world good!

  by David G.

  
  

• Always get the soup!

  by Jason L.

  
  

• Great place for dinner or brunch. The suckling pig, halibut crudo & goat bolognese won at our table. Stay away from the crab, it's messy and not worth it.

  by Cyndi B.

  
  

• Skip the pork rinds... Tasteless, powdery and weird. But get the mussels, and get the farm chicken.... Cooked and seasoned to perfection!

  by Lucretia B.

  
  

• frites w/ organic eggs. great dipping alternative to ketchup!

  by Gloria C.

  
  

• Best Gimlet in town

  by Katie S.

  
  

• Tried everything. Winners: pork belly, fish stew, and waffle for dessert. Mmmmmm.

  by Becky J.

  
  

• The ham chop and beets

  by Nguyen D.

  
  

• Try the meat ;)

  by Miranda

  
  

• Platters 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.

  by Renaissance Hotels

  
  

• Save a horse, eat a pig. More importantly, don't forget to order a craft brew.

  by Morgan M.

  
  

• Try the Weisswurst & Pretzel (via @Foodspotting)

  by Aaron E.

  
  

• Seriously: turn the heat on. Freezing. It's winter.

  by zizi

  
  

• Excellent Belgian Beer selection here.

  by Royal Flesh Tattoo and Body Piercing

  
  

• It's been said before, but Get The Pub Bacon.

  by Samay G.

  
  

• Don't miss out on the maple glazed bacon.

  by Katherine B.

  
  

• Awesome restaurant! So much deliciousness.... #drool

  by elizabeth f.

  
  

• Rice was drowning in excess oil from the pork belly bibimbap.

  by Grace C.

  
  

• Amazing beer selection, and even better brunch!

  by Untappd

  
  

• French fries + eggs. That's all you need to know... brinkmagonline.com

  by BRINK Magazine

  
  

• "They make really pretty food here." -Jamie

  by Geoff

  
  

• By far the best beef sirloin, hands down!

  by Sid D.

  
  

• French fries + eggs. That's all you need to know... www.brinkmagonline.com

  by BRINK Magazine

  
  

• Be careful or you'll end up with a case of porkinsons disease.

  by Crystal H.

  
  

• Publican bacon 4.75/5. Zucchini bread with ricotta 4.5/5 smoked sablefish 4.25/5 eggs jean-something 3.5/5

  by Kenneth T.

  
  

• Try the Broccoli Rabe - #local grown, served w burrata, breadcrumbs & salsa criolla #foodiechats. (via @Foodspotting)

  by Lynn A.

  
  

• THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO LOVE!!

  by Andrea

  
  

• amazing pork rinds!

  by Dick H.

  
  

• Went here for brunch this past weekend and would absolutely recommend it. Not only was the selection very diverse, but the cocktails and bacon blew me away.

  by Baird Warner Concierge

  
  

• This small town Hoosier boy had his mind blown. We will return with larger appetites. Hard to give a recommendation as the menu changes by season. Go with an open mind and make bold decisions.

  by The Quest For Zest

  
  

• 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.

  by s p.

  
  

• Seriously overrated. Bad service. The ribs have a good flavor but are too tough and the frites are way too salty. Pork rinds are good tho. That's about it. Had to ask twice to get a refill on coke.

  by Sarah C.

  
  

• Oysters are some of the best I've ever had - super fresh. Farmhouse chicken was tender and amazing - we got the half portion and the serving size was still very generous for the two of us.

  by Christina B.

  
  

• Try the anchovies and a pint of fresh draught :-)

  by Jeff F.

  
  

• Get the roasted chicken and split with a friend. It's huge, and some of the best around. Then go family style on charcuterie plates and pork rinds.

  by Lisa W.

  
  

• Get the bloody Mary. Amazing!!!!!

  by Jamie B.

  
  

• Get the Porchetta! So good!

  by Jared S.

  
  

• Rhubarb trifle with basil ice cream - absolutely genius combo of favors!

  by Lindsey T.

  
  

• Basil ice cream is fun

  by Kathy T.

  
  

• The maple-braised bacon is so delicious. Want to find out the secrets behind this dish? The recipe is featured in "The Better Bacon Book" for iPads. http://oapub.co/9a4d0f5d

  by Open Air Publishing

  
  

• The Maple-Braised Bacon is so delicious. Want to find out the secrets behind this dish? The recipe is featured in "The Better Bacon Book" for iPads. http://bit.ly/foursq_bacon

  by Open Air P.

  
  

• Sunday brunch is ridiculously good. Had the waffle, red wine poached eggs And pork shoulder. Drink prices are crazy good. Best bloody mary Ive had outside of Louisiana.

  by Heather M.

  
  

• Once you taste the housemade ricotta and the thick slabs of “Publican bacon” (not the strips that come with the omelette but the top-shelf stuff), you'll be back for brunch every Sunday.

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• This place is the tits.

  by Rob S.

  
  

• Go for the country ribs - take that tip to the bank i'm a New Yorker ;)

  by Brad H.

  
  

• Great food, wonderful service, an American version of a beer hall..will definitely go back!

  by David D.

  
  

• French fries: awesome, French fries with egg?: super awesome, muscles a definite & oysters a super definite!!!

  by Kristina S.

  
  

• Paul 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.

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• Get the pecan sticky bun, fo sho.

  by Bradley K.

  
  

• You wouldn't think it but the oysters here are excellent.

  by Scott S.

  
  

• Brunch is amazing:-)

  by Gina M

  
  

• This charming European beer hall restaurant serves simple dishes with extraordinary flavor. Two words: pork rinds.

  by Thompson Hotels

  
  

• For those who don't worship pork: divine oysters, amazing chicken, glorious veggies, extraordinary waffles... and the beer!

  by Larisa S.

  
  

• Begin your Sunday with the housemade ricotta and the thick slabs of “Publican bacon” (not the strips that come with the omelette but the top-shelf stuff). Or try the fig-pistachio scones.

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• Ask for Chris Griffin behind the bar - best bartender!

  by Michael G.

  
  

• Bacon at brunch is the best you will ever have

  by Dawn M.

  
  

• Chef Brian Huston of The Publican will be cooking at our L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Event on 11/6! Join us: http://bit.ly/LALovesAlexsLem

  by Alex's Lemonade

  
  

• The acorn squash is Autumn.

  by Michelle R.

  
  

• Just ask your server. Theyre amazing and will not steer you wrong.

  by Michael O.

  
  

• An homage to pork, seafood, and beer. Need I say more?

  by Jonathan E.

  
  

• Sounds weird, but the corn is to die for!! Parmesan aioli?!?...amazing.

  by Sade B.

  
  

• Marvelous beer-focused restaurant. Eclectic menu with hearty farmhouse fare specializing in pork and seafood dishes - a lot of the prepared meats are cured in-house! Great communal seating too.

  by InterContinental Chicago

  
  

• A 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)

  by GourmetLive

  
  

• Nearly 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.

  by Ghostly International

  
  

• Just had the worst mussels of my life. Probably won't come back. This place doesn't hold a candle to Girl and Goat.

  by Tom K

  
  

• Amazing super-thick bacon for brunch!

  by Nguyen-Anh L.

  
  

• Loved the atmosphere - I just popped in for vino, but will be back for food.

  by Tammy G.

  
  

• Try the Chocolate Chicken Sausage Surprise.

  by Chris M.

  
  

• I hope you like pig in all of it's forms. Because Publican EXCELS at every aspect. Also - try the truffle fries with an egg on top. Top Marks.

  by Stephen S.

  
  

• Pork belly bacon!!!

  by Nguyen-Anh L.

  
  

• Shelf under chair for purse #awesome

  by Miriam R.

  
  

• The Publican manages to stand out from sister restaurants Blackbird and Avec by paving the way for the rise of gastropubs with housemade charcuterie and a killer beer selection.

  by The Feast

  
  

• The ribs are amazing.

  by Peter B.

  
  

• Great beers on tap. Mussels are amazing.

  by Alex Marijan

  
  

• Try the Farm Chicken With Summer Sausage

  by Greyhawk68

  
  

• Try the Raspberry Ice Cream With Butterscotch Sauce - Ridiculously good, and a perfect end to the meal.

  by Greyhawk68

  
  

• Try the Taste Of Three Hams - The ham was magnificent!

  by Greyhawk68

  
  

• Strange yuxtaposition between decoration and menu's high prices...

  by Diego R.

  
  

• Each time you ask for bred, you get a different flavor. Try it!

  by Philippe S

  
  

• You can't go wrong with the porkbelly

  by James D

  
  

• Best house bacon ever. Brunch Best brunch I've ever had.

  by robert b.

  
  

• Weiss beer mimosa to start the morning. Red wine poached eggs. Bacon.

  by robert b.

  
  

• Try the blood sausage. So good.

  by Ian S

  
  

• Get the suckling pig, you will not regret ;-)

  by Jeannie

  
  

• “When I went to Belgium I saw places that were all about pork, beer, and oysters. That became our tagline,” says part owner and chef, Paul Kahan, of this Chicago beer hall.

  by GourmetLive

  
  

• Best ham and eggs in town!!!

  by Michelle R.

  
  

• Don't be a fool, order the pork belly, blood sausage and selection of 3 hams they are without equal.

  by Jayson L.

  
  

• Pork rinds... Awesome

  by Chris A.

  
  

• Hard-to-find beers, impeccable charcuterie, and mussels the size of your head.

  by DailyCandy

  
  

• The Publican butchers organically raise animals in-house and serve up charcuterie plates of sausage, hams, pâtés and terrines.

  by USA TODAY

  
  

• The chicken is out of this world and pork belly is delicious

  by bryan v.

  
  

• Wear your Hawks jersey on game nights and get a free order of pork rinds. Mmmm...

  by Bryan E.

  
  

• The pork rinds are like gas station pork rinds with powder cheese on top. Overhyped.

  by Fred S.

  
  

• The Publican’s winey boudin blanc; garlicky kielbasa; apple-studded, fennel-kissed pork breakfast sausage; and chunky, sweet spiced headcheese will fulfill your wildest dry-&-wet-cured porcine dreams.

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• This self-avowed "beer focused restaurant" combines European beer-hall decor with fresh farmhouse fare. Their small plates are a must, from hearty pork rillettes to juicy yellow beets.

  by Epicurious

  
  

• There are no categories for the sweetbreads. Try them. Just try them before you look up what they are. Let's just say there's a reason they're called "sweetbreads."

  by Emily f

  
  

• Again, keeping kosher is overrated

  by Ross W. B.

  
  

• Chicago Brunch Must and the red wine poached egg is phenomenal.

  by Alexandra I.

  
  

• Try the spicy pork rinds, Pork Belly, Fries (w/fried eggs on top) for dinner... and the sausage for Sunday Brunch!

  by Marco M.

  
  

• I can't suggest the pork rinds enough.

  by harper r.

  
  

• Pork belly!!!

  by juan M

  
  

• Sunday brunch - Take an appropriately shaped pork rind and wrap it around a piece of fried egg w/ a frite on top. Mmm...

  by Vivien K.

  
  

• The farm chicken is awesome if you aren't in the mood for pork!

  by Bryan E.

  
  

• There's no better Sunday brunch than a bloody mary and absolutely anything off the menu with a side of Publican bacon. Go the extra mile and ask for a booth - it's worth it for the elbow room.

  by Belle J

  
  

• super yum yum

  by zoe V

  
  

• Pork rinds, pork belly, sweatbreads FTW.

  by Jeremy R.

  
  

• Head over Sunday nights for a $45-per-person family-style four-course dinner.

  by ZAGAT

  
  

• Checking it out soon!

  by Clay T.

  
  

• Pair the pork rinds with a Sazerac manhattan.

  by Eric S

  
  

• For a weekday happy hour, opt for pork belly, french fries and a strong Trappist beer

  by Stephanie M.

  
  

• Sunday brunch- red wine poached eggs w/lamb pastrami is a winner.

  by Jose R.

  
  

• It will almost seem sacrilege in a pork-heavy restaurant, but try an order of the half chicken with summer sausage and frites. The sausage is homemade, the frites are crispy and the chicken is cooked

  by Josh C.

  
  

• have the pork rinds.

  by Jeff A