I wanted to like publican, but overall thought it was just okay. The portions are quite large, but…read moreis missing the finishing touches that are thoughtful to the customer. For example with my mussels, rather than this large chunk of baguette, I wouldn't preferred it pre-sliced. We went on a busy Saturday night and it was popping in here for sure. However because it was so busy, my table ended up being neglected and our waitress was impossible to flag down. In terms of vibes, it seems like a pretty cool place to be. I liked the chairs and then the little booths seem like a fun time. I was also a big fan of the bathroom sink. Overall, Publican was a fine time, and even better time if you're looking for meat forward dishes.

This place was a vibe! A first time for me, I attended a private event here and thought it to be…read moresuch an interesting venue to host a big seated dinner. Very unassuming, considering it's just your good ol' neighborhood butcher shop / market by day. Off the bat you can tell they carry clean, wholesome products. The shelves and fridges are stacked with the likes of fresh meat cuts, house-made sauces, cheese, jams, pickled goods... the list goes on. I can only imagine their deli sandwich are incredible. I'll have to return to order from their regular cafe next time I'm in town. The event however, wow very well done and the menu was stacked. Their sweet staff kept bringing out family-style dishes and I didn't have a single bite that wasn't delicious. From the butcher's steak to the mussels and everything in between. Oh and the night finished with some kind of apple/cranberry pot pie situation. Wow. Oh and plenty of wine and cocktail options here too! Like plentyyyy. Keeping this place on my radar for when I'm next in the city. Thanks for having us!

Not sure what else to say than.. food is good. Just…read morefantastic! Closes thing to the Texas .. Chicago jalapeño poppers were my favorite. Meat is always fresh and good here! Counter boys were lil mean but who cares!

Green Street Smoked Meats absolutely lives up to the hype and is easily one of those places that…read morefeels worth the visit from the moment the food hits the table. We got the sliced brisket, pulled pork sandwich, cornbread, and mac and cheese, and everything was excellent. The meats were smoky, flavorful, and really satisfying, with that rich barbecue flavor that makes you want to keep going back for another bite. The mac and cheese was especially delicious and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The atmosphere is also a big part of what makes this place stand out. It has a cool, casual vibe that makes it great for hanging out with friends, grabbing a laid back meal, or bringing people from out of town who want a memorable Chicago food spot. It was also a really nice bonus that they offer unlimited soda refills, which made the meal even better. The portions were generous, everything felt well worth the price, and the whole experience lived up to expectations. Definitely a spot I'd gladly come back to again.

This is located in the French market of the Metra Ogilvie transportation center at 117 N. Clinton…read moreSt. and 500 West Madison St. Chicago IL I ordered special turkey sandwich which tasted delicious. I had fresh lettuce and tomatoes on it. The bread was good fresh and crunchy. Cheese was offered, but I declined because of my diet at the current time. They do offer seating in a different location of the French market. There are several food vendors in the French market. I can probably spend a month there and never experience the same one. I would definitely go back again for the same sandwich. I did try pastrami for the first time and it tasted very good as well. For the most part, this is a stand order and go type restaurant. I would definitely do it again.

What an absolute disappointment. They have very few sandwich choices. We ordered four different…read moresandwiches, potato salad, and cole slaw. When our friend arrived to pick up our order, it still wasn't ready (35 minutes after the fact). That's when we learned they didn't have one of the sandwiches. They were also out of potato salad. It was noon on a Friday. How were they out of so many things and how could they not have called and told us immediately? One friend had nothing to eat for lunch and, due to their delays, we couldn't go elsewhere. One person got a Reuben. It was fine not a lot of meat. I had pastrami. Also very little meat (I don't even like meat and I'm not a big eater but it was like ?!). Totally dry. Not grilled, no cheese, no condiments. Looked nothing like their picture in the paper. The coleslaw was TERRIBLE and inedible. Do not order. You can see from my other reviews that I rarely leave bad reviews. This place is not cheap. My sandwich was like $17. It's a joke (see pic). They skimp on meat when they are called a meat place. They are out of everything. Don't care about customers not getting what they ordered. Definitely would not go here again.

I've been making brisket forever and the one I bought from them was the best one ever. Excellent…read morequality.

I come here only to grab some eggs as the quality is exceptional, however the meat always looks…read moredelicious when I come in. Definitely need to try them at some point. Staff have always been friendly and prompt with service.

My grandfather took my father there when they were on UIC property. My father has taken me to…read moreTaylor St my whole life ( I'm 62) . Eddie's dad ( Joe) and my dad are no longer with us but Nea Agora still is and is still outstanding. Great quality and great service. Will butcher your meat anyway you want or not at all (whole) . This is NOT Whole foods. You are dealing with primal cuts . If you cook, come here. If you want fancy , go to Gibsons. Bring cash . If you don't, the rest of us in line will turn on you and this IS Taylor street and there is an alley! Just saying

Entire trip SO WORTH IT! I bought a BEAUTIFUL LEG OF LAMB…read morefor my birthday celebration and it melted in your mouth. Store clean Staff polite. I have shopped there for YEARS and will CONTINUE to

Five Stars for Zaid alone, who was an absolute hero hooking us up with all that cheese corn. They…read morealways know when to bring it out. Really great spot to treat yourself to a night out. Iberico Pork and Wagyu steak are phenomenal. And the cheese corn. But don't order too much, I still need some next time I come in.

Get ready to spend $$$…read more Opt into the silver tier $58 Our waiter was so sweet he gave us a bottle of soju on the house for a moms' night out. Tbh, i dont seem to maximize my fullest eating potential when dining with my toddler so it was finally my chance. Everything was delicious and came out quickly. We got so full and took advantage of the Boba station and ice cream too. Meats were definitely better than Handrolls

The best steak tacos in Pilsen. It is crowded, and it can…read moreget loud, so if you want to dine in and experience it, be patient and kind with staff. They work hard. It is something worthy of the experience, but you need to be in the right mindset. If it is too much, just take your tacos or your steak by the kilo to go. Did I mention the steak? These are the best steak tacos in Pilsen. Period.

I've heard good things about this place and it didn't disappoint, but bring cash as it is a cash…read moreonly restaurant. We ordered the queso fundido, horchata, Sabina's tacos, and skewers which comes with three. Next time, I would skip the queso and horchata as the queso got hard quickly and the horchata seemed a little watered down. The Sabina's taco and skewers were delicious! The chicken was not as good the shrimp but we wanted to try it. I recommend getting the shrimp as I feel like it's juicier naturally. The tacos were flavorful and I loved having the refried beans and cheese in the taco. The restaurant is lots of fun as the staff are all busy, playing music, and making sure people get their birthday songs in. I highly recommend this spot as it's good and the vibes are fun.

Love everything I picked up! (Prime tomahawk, ground buffalo, ground pork). And very clean and…read moreorganized! I was in Costco asking for smaller portions and someone overheard me and told me to come here for great quality meat. Just moved here, so I was happy to find it! Especially because the grocery store is right across the street in West Loop. Super convenient and I got my best compliments cooking the meat from here! lol

I came here after hearing about it from a relative who works a few blocks away. It was near St…read more Paddy's day but we did not want corned beef. We got steaks, and some wrapped with bacon! I like how the store is organized by protein types. The staff was helpful but not intrusive. The prices were elevated but not ridiculous. I still usu go to regular grocery stores for meat, but for a special occasion or something different, I'd go back to Wild Fork.

good selection and always fresh. the employees are nice and helpful. good hours and easy parkingread more

This is the spot to get whole catfish, it's a great price and has been fresh each time! The size of…read morethe catfish is about 2 lbs and they're headless and skinless. This is the perfect size for making mohinga (Burmese catfish soup). They also have a fish service counter if you need them to cut it into smaller pieces. They have nice big sturdy plastic bags that can fit the whole fish. They have separate service counters for chicken, fish, and beef/pork which is helpful to reduce cross contamination. It's super cold so make sure you bring a down jacket and beanie! The service line sometimes takes a bit of time so just be aware of that. There are plenty of other meat offerings like whole chicken, pork, sausage, beef, etc. All of them look really fresh and very competitive pricing. There's also a grocery store section where you can buy fresh vegetables, spices, and even baked goods like paczkis. The Bavarian cream paczki was delicious and not too sweet. There's also bulk frozen foods like fries and jalapeno poppers (if I remember correctly). Finding a whole catfish in Chicago can be difficult and I'm glad I can always trust Peoria packing for my catfish needs. The whole 2 lb catfish was only $6, incredible deal! The parking lot is decently sized, on a busy day like Christmas or Thanksgiving you can drive further near where the trucks are parked and park along the fence. For special holiday hours they were responsive both through Instagram DM and phone calls to confirm their hours! Really great service. They recently moved to this new location in October 2025. It used to be near Fulton Market in West Loop. Different location but same great service and item selection, probably more spacious too.