Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 4:22 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 733-9555 to confirm.
Location & directions
837 West Fulton MarketChicago, IL 60607
About The Publican
Looking for a seafood restaurant in Chicago? The Publican is at 837 West Fulton Market, Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Publican is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 7 days of the week.
Service options include dine-in. On the menu: pork.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Phone: (312) 733-9555.
Quick facts
- Category
- Seafood Restaurant · Pork
- Address
- 837 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
- Phone
- (312) 733-9555
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for seafood restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Publican’s weekday schedule with 22 other seafood restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 67 hours a week, about the same as the local median (66.2 hours). 100% of seafood restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and The Publican is one of them.
Compared with 22 other seafood restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for seafood restaurants in Illinois
Based on 21 menus with 1,215 priced items from seafood restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $18.15, and half of all items are priced between $8.99 and $31.00.
We don’t have The Publican’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what seafood restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Lobster Tail | 29% | $33.49 |
| Guacamole | 24% | $14.39 |
| French Fries | 24% | $6.00 |
| Carne Asada | 24% | $33.59 |
| New England Clam Chowder | 19% | $10.00 |
| Caldo Mares | 19% | $38.19 |
| Vuelve a la Vida | 19% | $29.98 |
Calculated from 21 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Publican there are 229 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 649 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (90), Cafes & Coffee (81), Sandwiches & Delis (50), and Bakeries & Desserts (48).
Competition is strong: 8 other seafood restaurants are within a mile and 21 within three miles. The closest is Swift & Sons, 0.2 mi away.
227 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsEmporium Arcade Bar< 0.1 mi
- AmericanBeatrix Fulton Market< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiRamen-San< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternAba< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanBar La Rue< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a seafood restaurant
Seafood restaurants range from fish shacks and oyster bars to upscale dining rooms and Cajun boil houses. What is on the menu depends heavily on the region: lobster rolls and clam chowder in New England, crab cakes in Maryland, shrimp and grits and fried catfish in the South, crawfish in Louisiana and salmon and Dungeness crab in the Pacific Northwest.
What to order
- Oysters – ask where they come from; local varieties are usually the freshest
- Fish and chips or a fried basket – the casual classic
- Chowder or gumbo – regional soups and stews
- Seafood boil – shrimp, crab or crawfish with corn and potatoes
Good to know
- Check the “market price” before ordering lobster or crab.
- Coastal seafood restaurants get very busy on summer weekends.
- Raw shellfish carries extra risk for some diners; ask staff if you have concerns.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Publican's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is The Publican open on Sunday?
Yes, The Publican is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is The Publican located?
The Publican is located at 837 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607.
What is the phone number of The Publican?
You can call The Publican at (312) 733-9555.
Does The Publican offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Publican. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Publican wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is The Publican open late?
Yes – The Publican is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Publican?
There are 649 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Publican. Nearby options include Emporium Arcade Bar (< 0.1 mi), Beatrix Fulton Market (< 0.1 mi), and Ramen-San (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other seafood restaurants near The Publican?
8 other seafood restaurants within a mile. The closest is Swift & Sons, 0.2 mi away.
How much do seafood restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 21 menus with 1,215 priced items from seafood restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $18.15, and half of all items are priced between $8.99 and $31.00.
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