The Publican

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Hot tea was low quality. Most of the food options were too sweet. Buckwheat crepes were not made with buckwheat, were cold, too sweet and ultimately very disappointing for anyone who likes buckwheat crepes. Salad was boring and not rescued by a few sprigs of fresh dill.
   

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   Kevin VIP

   Chicago54 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s been a while since a meal here ..top notch .good food and fun atmosphere.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Just superb. Amazing brunch. Been coming here for some time. Just keep getting better
   

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   Elke

   Chicago3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Bread platters yummy but pricy. Pretty empty on a Sunday at noon, so that was nice. Service a little forgetful, especially considering the place was near empty.
   

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   David VIP

   Chicago10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 24, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We’ve loved the Publican in the past but this was not a great experience. Hopefully next time will be back to true form.
   

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   Marci VIP

   Chicago32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Publican kitchen still cares and delivers fresh, interesting food. We went to the Sunday supper club and had a truly great meal. Service was crisp and attentive without being stuffy or harried. It was a lot of fun.
   

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   Nina

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 24, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The Supper Club was really interesting and delicious. The only concern sometimes was service and having the meals come out too quickly or too far apart.
   

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   Kelly

   Chicago25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server was outstanding and the food was excellent. Overall, it was a great experience. It did end up getting crowded, and the design is like a German restaurant hall, which means you are immediately next to people you don’t know; that may not allow for private conversation. I really enjoyed it!
   

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   Ami VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and drinks were amazing! Great service - we loved it and definitely will be back.
   

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    Matthew VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is mine and my wife's favorite restaurant. We held our wedding dinner here and we always take our friends who are visiting Chicago to the restaurant. The food is always incredible, the servers are great and very friendly, and the atmosphere is always top notch. If you haven't been, make a reservation ASAP. We know we'll be back soon!
    

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