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 shop is in the French Market at the Ogilvie station. It was one of the only eateries open for…read morelunch on a Saturday afternoon, and it did not disappoint. The turkey provolone sandwich was great! The meat did not taste smoked, which was a plus for me. The bread was delicious as well. Service was fast, and we took our food over to the tables at the opposite end of the market, where a musician was performing. It was a nice lunch before a show at the Goodman!

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.

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

we came in on a wednesday night and thete wasnt a wait. our server josh was very quick, attentive,…read moreand diligent when explaining the menu and everything. we ordered shrimp and they forgot it so we let them know and they were apologetic and brought it out super fast. there were free snacks and chips and soft serve and juice and sodas and tea! the milk tea was pretty good for cutting the fatty meats. there was a wide variety of items like wagyu and nigiri but the brisket was one of my favs! id def come back again if i was in the area !!

Was looking for a Japanese style bbq grill and had high hopes since this restaurant is highly…read morerated. 4.9 on 7.4k reviews on Google and 4.5 star on Yelp. ( see chat gpt analysis of the reviews below) What I witnessed was probably the worst customer service, table grill failure and tablet ordering system failure all in one experience. Sort of like Lemony snickets - series of unfortnate events. I'm still confounded about the ratings. Did just have bad luck?? Table Grill: 0 / 5 Fire suddenly cut out after 20 mins and it was clear that propane tank was low. Server had no clear action other than to suggest to move the cheese corn off the grill. After taking his suggestion and the meat was still not cooking.( 10 mins later ) I had to flag him down the 2nd time. I had suggested we move to another table i saw that was open and he accomodated. Grill was not frequently changed like other bbq restaurants and looked completely charred and black by 20 mins. Oil was never applied to the grill . Meat constantly stuck to the grill wires making it difficult to turn the meat without ripping it. *Note to management: Make sure you quality check and confirm propane levels before you start the day. Do assurance check towards the evening to prevent any grill issues as we experienced. Server was not trained to be able to handle this situation. Servers had mentioned the fautly table was a known issue no corrections were made by management. Add oil on the table so customers can self oil the grill. Tablet Ordering System: 1/5 ( touch screen tablet) : After the Grill cut out , i pressed "call attendant " button on the tablet screen several times and no response. Looked across the room and server was happily busy catering to other tables.. waited 15 mins to flag him down to make him aware of the table flame. Tablet also did not propery input my order and often times found myself wondering if the orders went through. I had ordered Tom Yum soup and nothing came the entire dinner.. even mentioned it to my server. No action was taken. The real kicker was at end of the night i saw 3 orders of Tom Yum Soup on my bill. ( see attached pic ) Seriously guys?!! Server said he was not able to see my orders. * Note to management: Make sure you do a dry run of all the tablets and ordering system before you deploy tablets during peak busy times. Remove the tablets that are not functional. Its that simple. Customer service: 3/5 While I appreciated the server making attempts to correct gas grill error and tablet error. There were gaps in his service and attentiveness. He did not articulate or project his voice in the noisy environment and often felt he was mumbling. Since i was a new customer, I found it very difficult to understand the complex ordering systems which was timed every x minutes and limited to x amount. It seriously was a guess and see what happens ordering experience. Server only added to the confusion. Still unclear why Google Maps has this restaurant rated 4.9? In fairness he did comp my bill $15 for the series of errors. Still ended up paying $288. go figure. Food: 2/5 Salad was an embarassing 2 -3 tablespoons ( see attached pic) I dont think they really want you to have salad here. you have to order salad probably 3-4 times to get a regular size restaurant salad. Meat: 4/5 Good some highlights with Wagyu and Pork Belly. Sides: Dismal - 2/5 Edamame, veggies, wakame salad, lettuce, etc. probably the biggest offender. portions were small / maybe 2-3 tablespoon. if you wanted more you have to go through the ordering system. And yes there is the limit of how many items you can order at a time. Sunday May 18 9pm.

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.