This Publick House ( originally Dillon's Publick House) is a great upscale neighborhood restaurant and bar.Located on the corner of Mountain Ave and New Providence rd in Mountainside. From the minute i walked in, I knew this was a special place. Everything is dark woods and white accents, at night they have lit candles (electric) all over. You get a feel that your in a chic New York restaurant. It has a very modern feel, along with a cozy fireplace for seating. The bar is well stocked. They have unusual beers, and they make delicious cocktails especially their martini's. This is a place that draws a lot of Westfield people more then Mountainside.The women look like their going out on the town. The bartenders are friendly, so is the wait staff. The menu is seasonal and modern and they do have some Irish favorites. After all this is an Irish Pub. I started with their crispy calamari salad with hot cherry peppers and chili remoulaude. The salad was good ,the calamari was crisp .It was very interesting w/ the peppers and sauce it gave it a nice kick... along with that we ordered the artichoke dip with pita chips. This was creamy, hot, and delicious on the pita chips. For my main dish i wanted to try something Irish so i went with their Shepard's Pie. It was warm and comforting. It was loaded with beef and roasted vegetables, mash potatoes all over the top. Can you say yummy! My husband had the fish n chips, he thoroughly enjoyed his. For dessert I had the chocolate molton cake with vanilla gelato. My husband tried the New York style cheesecake with raspberry, rhubarb compote and a brulee sugar. I would definitely recommend this place. They do have a kids menu, but it's best to come early before the bar crowd arrives. read more

It's has a really nice vibe, cool bar area and a nice fireplace to hangout on a cold night. The food I've had there could be better, it's not bad but again could be better. The burger is just ok and for a Pub that's just not good enough. I also had a dinner salad with flank steak , the steak itself was good and cooked perfect medium rare, it just wasn't enough and the salad itself I would rate a C. sorry guys you need some better purveyors. Burger tasted like sysco foods. read more

nice cozy restaurant with lots of parking and a very polite helpful staff with simple but great menu....5 stars read more

Publick House - New American Near Me - Mountainside, New Jersey

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Excellent place for a few drinks or to grab some food with friends. Typical bar style restaurant, often with a good amount of young professional type guests. Publick House offers a good amount of craft beer selections with quick service from the bar staff when you're sitting at the bar as well as a few tv's placed about to catch some of the sporting events that may be going on. Also a great place to meet up with friends for a meal, they have a large restaurant area separated from the bar area that offers a modern mixture of menu options that can cater to many dietary needs. read more

I recently went to Publick House and had a great time there. The place was packed when my significant other and I walked in. We gave our names to the host and proceeded to wait at the bar. Although the space is small, the design of the area is great. The family who runs this knows to pay attention to all the details. The bar taps are great and everything is kept clean. I highly recommend reservations (if they take any) during the weekends. Once we got our table and sat down, a waitress named Nancy was taking care of us the rest of the night. She was professional and awesome throughout the whole service process. In terms of the food, the team in the kitchen was making some great dishes. I would say the food won't blow you away but a lot of attention is paid on making your dishes. The presentation is good, the taste is good and everything on the menu looks great. We went with what Nancy told us and got (mac&cheese, Spicy Tuna Crisp & Slow Braised Pork Belly) for apps and split the hanger Steak for entree. Everything was prepared well and the food was great. I would definitely recommend everyone to try this place. read more

Draft Beer was disgusting! Particles of dirt floating in our beer! Tasted like bug spray!

Publick House.. please bring back your wings! keep the new version, that's fine, but bring back your original wings to the menu as well! :( New chef has a new style of wings (asian style soy-ginger). We ordered some to give them a try, and yes they are good! BUT... totally different style than the wings they had before (which were a dry wing with a crispy coating). THOSE wings were addictive... we would make a special trip out of the way whenever we visited family in north NJ just to get those wings. read more

We've eaten here several times, and love the atmosphere, the food (always great specials), as well as the phenomenal selection of craft beer. There is always something interesting on tap that you can't find anywhere else in the suburbs. I believe there are probably 12 taps? plus bottled beer, and I think a lot of people do wine here. There's a cozy spot in back to sit by the fire with cocktails before or after dinner. While there is occasionally a wait, it's a pleasant place to pass the time. This past visit, I started with a Troeg's Mad Elf, which is something in itself hard to find outside of Pennsylvania, and if you do find it, it's often kicked very quickly off the tap. We had an app and bread which came out very quickly. Our meals followed promptly. In a party of 5, unfortunately there were a couple of entree issues. Steak was overcooked, and a different piece of meat contained more fat than desired. I am very rarely one to complain, but we did mention something to the waiter. After a couple of minutes, the manager came over and talked to us about all of the food, and was extremely knowledgable and downright friendly. After chatting, he actually decided to cover the cost of our entire meal, even though we insisted that was not necessary. We were blown away and can highly recommend this restaurant on all levels. I feel that if something isn't correct, they will go out of their way to fix it. Kudos to Bernie and the staff, we'll certainly be back again. read more

I have been here a half-dozen times. They have good bar food (burgers, wings, fish & chips etc.) The wings are the crispiest I have had in the area and come either 'traditional' or BBQ. The fries are 'shoe-string' style and are good when they are hot, sometimes they are not.... :-( They have a more extensive dinner menu with pricier fare but I have not tried much of it. The bar scene is popular and this is the busiest I have seen this corner of Mountainside in several years. Park in the back. Watch out for traffic in front of the place. I have almost been hit by drivers not looking where they are going as they come around the corner and who forget to look for pedestrians in the crosswalk. read more

First, we are always fans -- amazing food and drinks. However, on a few recent visits, the service was out of character for this place (usually when the owner isn't there). i.e. Recently we waited 45 min to even get water, and 2wks prior had to walk around to find our waiter & order another round of drinks. Prices are a touch high for the area, which would be fine, except the portions are noticeably shrinking--I think the salad has been cut in half. We have and will continue to come and enjoy this place regularly, but some of the recent changes are surprising for Publick House and don't meet the high standards we've come to expect. read more

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Amazing food quality and excellent service. They really care about their food making a statement. Fun menu that leaves you wanting for nothing!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! read more

Area is a bit strange but it is a nice little space. Food is good but not great, and does not match the high prices for what you're getting. Our biggest problem was service-it was SLOW. They were apologetic and told us they're having COVID problems with having enough help. But we waited over an hour (after ordering) only to find out they were out of what I had ordered. Spent almost two hours there in total on a Sunday night. It's tough to look past that. They did comp our appetizers due to the wait and I appreciate that. read more

Awesome food and drinks and our waitress Megan was the best. This will be our new Tuesday dinner spot with her as our waitress!!!

I had been searching for the best burger. Since Publick House has the best fish and chips I always ordered that. I decided to try a burger since friends recommended my trying their burgers. I did and it was so good! I finally found the best burger around! read more

We ate inside tonight. The partitions they put up are wonderful. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. The service is fantastic. Very attentive. And the food...so yummy! My husband had the lamb shank which he loved and I had a burger with Brussels sprouts. Wow. It was all so good. We will definitely be back soon! read more

I was completely surprised by this place. My friend and I did a double date here, and I was told "pub fare," which I love. So I was expecting like nachos and wings and, you know, pub fare. And I'm wearing like a hoodie and jeans with my Rhino Toms - not exactly dressed for a nice dinner. So we walk in and get fancy menus and I see the prices and then this guy by the fireplace gets down on one knee and proposes to his girlfriend - and I realize I am not entirely prepared for this meal. I had also already eaten, expecting to grab something small while everyone else had dinner. So I pulled myself up by the bootstraps and came to terms with this surprise fancy meal. I ordered the Bibb salad and a glass of Riesling. I took the hoodie off and settled in. I looked around, not many people were dressed for a fancy dinner. It's a casual atmosphere in this bar/restaurant with upscale food. The salad was delicious, but definitely not filling. If I hadn't eaten before, I would have been ravenous by the end (I also didn't get any protein on it, so if I added chicken or shrimp, it may have been more filling). The fries (my date had the burger) were amazing and so were the whipped potatoes (my friend had those with her burger). A+ for their potatoes. read more

Thank goodness for Yelp. My husband found this place on Yelp and we decided to try it out. So glad we did. The ambiance is cozy and the food is incredible. The bartenders know what they're doing without being all pretentious about it. Great place for a date. Would absolutely return. read more

The dark ambience with the fire burning is simply romantic, relaxing, and calming. The perfect spot for a date, meeting up with friends, or even taking the family out! I enjoyed my burger with chocolate gelato to finish off for dessert! The staff was friendly and got us seated right away. The decor is simple and classy and gives off a relaxed vibe. This is a place where you can't go wrong! :) read more

Great food. Place is always packed. Has been the only place to last in that corner spot for a long time. Buffalo Calamari dish is amazing. read more

Loved this place until a few weeks ago when I learned they hired a new chef and completely changed the menu, food is subpar. Super small portions, left there still hungry even after dessert. Really disappointed, this was a great spot, probably won't be back now tho. Two stars, one for the ambience and the other for their chocolate mouse cake. read more

Had a great date night here tonight! Went around 8pm, decent crowd but sat immediately. Solid cocktail and beer list, my boyfriend and I enjoyed our selections very much! The meal was more than satisfying to say the least. I chose the burrata to start, and the chicken thigh dish with polenta entree; awesome! My boyfriend had the garlic wings, and the house burger he had was cooked perfectly. We were so full, but knew we couldn't pass on dessert. We chose the plum cobbler to share.. OMG! Our server was friendly and attentive; and the ambience was relaxed, and welcoming. Definitely going back! read more

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On a Saturday night. Excellent food and easy to get a seat at 6:00pm. Wings were great. Calamari Salad excellent as a main course. Husband got the fish and chips - lightly battered fresh as can be. Service was attentive. Many families with kids. Overall great atmosphere, great food. read more

Had the halibut special it was amazing. Seard to perfection with some fresh grilled asparagus. Absolutely would recommend.

Good food. 2nd time there and good food again. The kitchen runs like a well oiled machine. Drunk beer, so can't comment on the drinks. The place is worth your time and money. read more

Def def def recommend this place ... all their tapas are well seasoned and absolutely delicious drinks are yummy and you must get the chicken waffle !! read more

Great atmosphere. And the back fireplace reminds me of the times I walked into any pub in Kilarney... The food is way beyond typical "Irish Pub Food"...I've been at this place several times for lunch or dinner.. I have never had a bad meal!!!! The Tuna Sushi pizza is a MUST. read more

Fantastic place. From the ambiance when you walk in, to the menu choices and the service. The food was delicious!! The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of 5 is because of pricing. This is not a super fancy, expensive steak house place, so charging $15 for a burger and then having to pay $7 for a side of fries is a little excessive. Now with that in mind, I would come back. Just not as often as I would if the prices were a little more reasonable. read more

I was in the mood for a Shepherds Pie and this was one of the only places we could find that had it on the menu so my girlfriend and i figured we would try the place out. I understand on a Friday night you may be busy, but most of the servers here are high school kids that seem more excited to flirt with eachother than help their tables. I ordered a coke, and not once, not twice, but three times did I have to remind my waiter about it. The second time he even came back and asked how everything was going. When my girlfriend and I finished our meal, we tried eyeing our waiter hoping he would get the hint but he was too busy leaning on the wall talking to the hostess. Other people in our section were frustrated too. The servers name was Mike. I understand one waiter shouldn't ruin it for everybody. It looked like it had a nice after dinner spot in the back and the Shepherds Pie was actually quite tasty. However the salmon and the mussels were nothing to rave about. The mussels sauce didn't have much flavor. Bottom line, if you want a shepherds pie order it to go. read more

Visited on St. Patrick's Day. Even on the busiest day of the year the wait staff and bartenders were friendly upbeat and attentive. Small and cozy with fireplace. Great drinks and very good food. I will return. read more

Publick House - A fun place for food and drink. - New American Near Me - Mountainside, New Jersey

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So there's been quite the buzz about a new chef that has taken the reins at Publick House in Mountainside, which I hadn't been to in some time and I am pleased to report that this buzz is not without merit. Enjoyed a number of dishes including apps: Scallops (cooked perfectly and huge), Lobster with risotto (super nom, nom), main dish: roasted chicken with asparagus (tender and cooked to perfection...comfort food par excellence) and beet salad (which was unworldly and i am not a salad person!). Conclusion: don't just go there, run there and book your table asap. It's crowded again, and now i know why. With that, Mountainside has become quite the fun, little foodie hamlet with the not too long ago-arrived Mazzella's of Mountainside Gourmet Market, mainstay Daimatsu Japanese Restaurant, and one of the best old-time hole-in-the-wall bar-restaurants in UC, Chrones Bar. Now if only my hometown of Westfield can follow suit! read more

Second visit for lunch only again..... The restaurant smelled like a dirty mop unfortunately.

Stopped in for a drink for my 21st birthday and am glad I did so. The atmosphere was cozy, my bartender Liam was exceptional, and my drink was amazing. I don't know much about it bars, but this was a fantastic experience. read more

I'd rather not tell you about this place because I'd prefer you didn't go so I have a better shot of getting a seat at the bar. So I'm not going to tell you the food was amazing, from the drinks to the apps to the delicious entree. I'm also not going to tell you that on a busy Saturday night the bar tender HELPED us get a seat at the bar, and then waited on us like there was no one else there, even though she was hustling, all with a smile. And you'll never find out that our bill was noticeably less than a lot of other 4-star places in the area. So, don't waste your time, and leave the seat for me. read more

Love the decor. The staff is generally great(wait staff 5 star) but the hostesses can be a little selective in seating. Drinks are consistent and not watered down!!! Food is consistently well prepared with quality ingredients read more

Best customer service! Even though we waited because it was a Friday night the bartender took our drink orders and brought everything over to us while we waited for our table because the bar was full! Then a waiter took us over to some seating to wait by the fire place so we didn't have to stand! The hostesses were so friendly and answered all our questions about the area since we are from out of town! Food and drinks were great!! read more

This place was so delicious. The mac n cheese was so buttery and cheesy I couldn't stop eating my friends food. I had the steak and it was tasty and juicy. The fries weren't so great but the burger was yummy. The music they played was pop songs with a different tune to it. We played name that tune while we ate. We had a family dinner there but this would be a cute place for girls night out read more

Classy looking place. Plenty of parking in rear of the building. Nice bar and decor, warm and comfortable. The wait staff was attentive, but there were only two other tables seated when we were there. I had the Cesar salad qith dressing on the side and veggie burger. It was good, burger was on the small side but enough for lunch. I ordered my meal without added salt. However they salted the french fries. The salad was typical Cesar but the croutons were definitely homemade from fresh bread, slightly crunchy but not the typical little rocks you normally get at restaurants. Bonus, it's only 8 minutes from my office! read more

Anyone giving this restaurant less than 4 stars should be screened for possible severe psychiatric conditions and/or being a terrorist. The fish and chips was mind-blowingly tender and delicious and the Publick Burger had an unforgettable char flavor whilst being cooked perfectly-exactly as ordered. One of the other reviews complained about a new chef. This is my first time here - but if this is truly the "downgrade" that they crack it up to be, the previous chef must have been Christ himself serving rainbow-sprinkled unicorn steaks. We are definitely coming back. Possibly tomorrow. I will fairly update this review as I try other things, but the first impression was quite memorable. read more

Great atmosphere for after work drinks or for a sit down dinner. The veggie burger and fries are so good, but if you don't want a full meal, share the duck confit disco fries to accompany your cocktail. So filling and delicious! read more

Served raw fish, no one seemed to care when it was sent back and made excuses. Was served a $30 steak with a strand of someone's hair on it. Completely overpriced for the experience we had. Service was okay until they were unapologetic about the food. Very lucky for them that we aren't the type of customers to make a big fuss. Complete rip off. Won't be returning. read more