Poor experiences last few times. Fine for drinks to meet people locally and to swing by. Otherwise food is modestly unremarkable at best. Service is inconsistent and spotty (constant attempts to up-sell and/or bait-and-switch happy hour items to regular prices is getting tiresome - so check your bill). Place seems to have drifted downhill quality-wise... menu/dishes is a bit too try-hard that it comes off as a pretentious wannabe gastropub without the associated quality. Hope things change for the better. read more

Excellent dinner spot. Went with some picky relatives that live in NYC and they were super happy. Great food and service!!

We just had a delicious meal at Publick House. There were no more reservations but we grabbed a high top and had a fantastic burger and a tender veal steak. We were very happy with the service too and it has a nice atmosphere. I can see why they had no reservations read more

Great food & nice outdoor area during Covid even on a cold night, plenty of heaters but you don't feel sealed in (large opening in front & back) - thank you, we will be back! read more

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food is just okay. very expensive for what it is. it's also very dark inside and very loud

Where should i start?! This was an absolutely divine dining experience! The food was magnificent, ambience was immaculate, and the service was both very timely & efficient. This is an extremely clean venue packed with knowledgeable staff and an eclectic menu. I highly recommend Publick House for your next date night or business lunch! Attached are my favorite shots from the night, enjoy! read more

Publick House - Tuna, paillard, fries, good riddance & rose - New American Near Me - Mountainside, New Jersey

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I stopped here for a quick bite prior to a work event in the area. I wasn't familiar with the area, but a quick Yelp search suggested Publick House as a solid choice for gastropub/bar fare. The interior is very small but when I walked in a little after 6pm on a Tuesday, there were only a few people seated at the bar and fewer at tables. The vibe was a little too sullen for me as I was hoping for a more energetic place that would allow me to blend into the background as a lone diner. It was quiet enough to hear everyone's conversations at the bar, including the wait staff. I started off with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc which was generously poured, and opted for the tuna crisp appetizer. It was delicious but I wish the description was a bit clearer to emphasize the dish was mostly breaded/fried rather than a clean, sashimi-style option. Not quite ready to throw in the towel, I ordered the pork belly at the recommendation of my bartender and a few other Yelpers who had mentioned it in their reviews. It was very tasty, but the texture was surprisingly tough to cut/bite off. It didn't quite fall apart the way I'd hoped as with other pork belly dishes. My favorite part of the dish was probably the sweet potato puree lining the bottom of the dish, which was silky and flavorful. This is definitely a solid choice for drinks, food and bar space with TVs. Maybe it's a bit more lively on the weekends, but weekdays seemed a little dull. I thought prices were a bit high considering the overall experience, but I'd give them another shot if I'm in the area again. read more

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The food and service are amazing--no complaints. It is a small place so it can be a bit loud. There is outdoor seating but it's facing the street coming off RT. 22 so a similar issue outside too. Recommend calling ahead to secure a good spot. read more

Stopped in randomly for dinner (always drive by and it's packed) and this place was GREAT! Sat at the bar, Natalia was great bartender- solid beer on tap and nice cocktail menu. Had the burger (white cheddar, aoli, onion jam)... DELICIOUS!! Was watching people around me - all the other food looked great and everyone seemed very happy with their meals, too! Plus loved the vibe too - dark wood, dim lighting, fireplace. Super cozy and intimate. Definitely recommend! read more

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

Absolutely love this place. Great drinks and a wide variant of delicious food. Tuna crisp is a must try so is the spicy Margarita. We had a very large group and the manager was very accommodating. Great neighborhood spot. Can't wait to come back to try more things. read more

I expected more. My husband ordered a steak with a side of mushrooms . The steak was sub-par and tough. You have to pay extra for sides. The mushrooms were cold. There was no water at the table, and you had to ask for salt & pepper. There was no bread which you would expect from a higher quality restaurant. I ordered a pasta dish which was okay. The bill came to over $100 with a soda and ice tea. We were very unimpressed and disappointed . We do not mind paying for good food, but it was not worth the price we paid. The building itself was nice. read more

Delicious meal! Loved the scallop dishes. Plus they were super accommodating of our baby

Food is always fresh and delicious, and the service is wonderful. Really enjoy it as a more upscale date night or a celebration dinner.

The atmosphere was really nice, it was a little more expensive than I thought because of the name but the food was amazing and unique options! read more

Went here with my friend that I haven't seen in a while and I have to say it was pretty good. We sat inside on a hot day and enjoyed our cocktails & beer (draft beer forgot the name). Although the beer was $9 it was very good and tasty. We started off with the onion rings & sweet & spicy wings. Onion rings seemed like it was missing the onions and mostly tasted like the batter coating it , the wings were very good and so delicious deff recommend. I got the NY strip steak medium rare (if you like well done pls discard yourself from the earth), it was very good and cooked right. Expensive place but quality food & atmosphere. read more

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

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Cozy, clean and great service. A bit pricey for what you get and they added a 3.5% credit card penalty. Food was OK.

We haven't been here since over a year ago. What a sweet surprise with the new chef. New flavors and way improved and knowledgeable staff (Anthony was attentive and knew so much about the dishes) and still having outdoor seating was a huge plus for us. The wings are crispier than they were in the past, but very tasty. I had the pork, my husband had the burger. the tres leech was not soppy and not sickeningly sweet, very good! We will definitely be back! read more

After a day of figuring out what to eat my friends and I stumbled upon this place. They had really good reviews so happy to sit and dine outside. They were indeed very friendly which is why they got one star. Our waters had dirt sitting at the bottom of them and when we asked for new ones they still had dirt in them. The food in my opinion was not worth the price at all. Burger was dry, ceasar salad croutons were extremely stale. My fish and chips was greasy came out late bc they had messed up my order. If it wasn't for the extremely nice staff I probably would've asked for my money back. read more

Publick House - More dirt. - New American Near Me - Mountainside, New Jersey

Had a great meal here! Recommended for sure, delicious food and great service. Quality every time.

Plenty of parking in the rear. There is no sign for the place on Mountain Ave, The sign is on the New Providence Rd side even though the entrance is on Mountain Ave. Beautiful atmosphere. In addition to tables and a bar, there is a seating are with couches near a fireplace and a large screen TV above it. At $15, their hamburger is pricey and it came out "much rarer" than the medium rare I ordered. My friend added to shrimp to his salad and that was another $10. Seemed high to me. Our server was very helpful, friendly, and efficient. Based on friends who love this place, I would try it again. read more

Definitely a hit! The place is a small spaced with warm ambience and scrumptiously delighting food and drinks menu. "Call it a day" is a stunner drink takes you straight to some good tropical vibes. Chicken wings, Tuna Crisp are absolutely worth the hype especially if wings are ordered with Garlic sauce, goes amazing with the honey coating of the wings. The servers were of great help in elaborating on their specials and their services. Totally worth the time, money and taste buds read more

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If you're looking for the heart of New Jersey's finest watering holes, look no further! Their craft cocktails are a thing of legend, where you can totally tell (and taste) the passion and precision in their bartending. I have yet to eat a full meal here, and it's safe to say it's not even necessary. Their apps are way beyond filling, and equally as flavorful and decadent. If anything seafood is on the menu, grab it while it lasts. read more

Love this corner location. This place is poppin' with a cool Monday night vibe. I loved when the chef went rogue with their Monday "special menu" series during the winter months. Hope to see that series again during the summer months. Nice selection of bourbons on bar, even one from NJ, which is weird, but also very intriguing. read more

Great spot dinner and the service was spot on, the food was excellent. I really like to decor in this restaurant.

I have been meaning to come to this restaurant for quite some time and I'm glad I did. It was definitely a little difficult to spot because the outside sign wasn't so visible from the direction we were coming in. There's ample parking space in the lot located behind the restaurant. The inside is pretty cozy and quaint with a nice fireplace located towards the back of the restaurant. We went during lunch time and to be honest all the appetizers sounded amazing, however none of the entrees really caught my eye. We ended up getting 3 appetizers and an entree. The pork belly was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. I also got the burrata which was phenomenal. It was charred smooth and silky, absolutely delicious. The last appetizer we got was the octopus which though it had good flavor was a bit over cooked for my taste. The tail was pretty crunchy when I bit into it. All and all it was a nice place and pleasurable experience and will definitely try again, but next time for their dinner menu. read more

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My wife and I went for dinner there last night for the first time since their reopening and were truly impressed with everything - from the salad to the very generous steak portions they served, cooked to perfection, to the final dessert. Also, the service was excellent and they did a great job in renovating the place to make it very welcoming inside. read more

Burnt Burger Alert nice looking place. For a public house very small but well done, kind of like the burger... unfortunate. read more

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

I had a wonderful here. Food and service was excellent. Very nice atmosphere. Delicious Italian options, I highly recommend.

Dining here was an absolute delight! I ate with four friends outside and never felt crowded even though the outdoor dining area was full (on a Wednesday so clearly they're doing something right!). I'll get to the food and drinks but the best part of our experience was hands down the service! Lorik was new (we were his first table solo!) and so personable and helpful. He was eager to help and when he couldn't answer a question about a particular sauce and allergens, he went to the chef. Great answer, Lorik! He was great and will only get better. (Also a personal thank you for reusing our plastic water cups upon my request). Kaitlyn was his server trainer and being in the industry myself, I know Lorik's service speaks volumes about Kaitlyn's guidance. She was knowledgeable about the menu and able to give us descriptive and thoughtful recommendations on food and wine (even our wine snob of a friend was impressed!). I could tell they were VERY busy, but we never felt ignored or rushed. The backwaiters were also very helpful, polite, and accommodating. Cocktails and food change seasonally so there is always something new to try! I had La Cura, a reposado and mezcal based drink. Delicious! Very well-balanced and the ginger was fresh and helped me pretend I was being healthy. I tried my friend's Canadian Tuxedo (great name- aged rum and maple) and was equally impressed. Favorite appetizers were the octopus (PERFECT romesco sauce!) and the apple teriyaki wings. Everyone loved the entrees as well. The plate of lamb ribs was licked clean. My favorite was the rabbit- such a great use of grapes and classic flavors! I never go out and order rabbit but I'm glad I did. Everyone seemed to enjoy the pork shank but meh? It was good, cooked perfectly, but I cook carnitas, heavily seasoned pork dishes and a sh*t ton of black beans so I suppose I was looking for more in the dish, especially the "mojo verde". My favorite part of the dish were the sweet potato chips so that should say something. But if a dish being "good, not great" is my biggest complaint, I'm really searching and should not be a deterrent to anyone! Thanks Publick House for making my friend's birthday very special! read more

Food was great. My only complaint is that was our table quickly filled up with used plates and glasses. I walked a few items to the bar to make space for our next course. Since the restaurant was at less than half capacity, it was an annoyance but not a deal breaker. I would still recommend this place to anyone. read more

I came to Publick House at around 5:30 prior to an escape room on a Saturday evening it was extremely quiet and you ease drop on everyone there. Also it was July and FREEZING cold. We even had to run back to the car and snatch our jackets. After like 15 minutes (considering there was nobody there and that it was freezing cold in July) came around and asked for drinks. They didn't have much but I got water and again was freezing cold with there being like no water and just ice. She then came around like 30 minutes later (again there was nobody there) and asked for appetizers (again they didn't have a lot) I got nothing but my dad got something I forget what it's called and was super spicy. She came again and asked for main courses, I got pasta which when it came out was hard as a rock.the French fries that came with it were more like fried fried. When we finished dinner she came and asked if we wanted dessert I said yes and got a chocolate chip cookie which had nuts and Trenuts melted ice cream and was soggy and it didn't say there were nuts. I hope this review helps a lot read more

This place was not what I thought it would be. First we get here sit down and wait almost 10mins before where asked what do we want to drink then wait another 5mins before we're asked what we want to eat. After we get our drinks and food it started to get alittle better we were moved to better seats and the night was better but I would not be coming here again unless it's for drinks or dessert. Desde was really good. read more

Hadn't been here in a while! Glad we came back. Our waiter Peter was excellent. He was very attentive and knowledgeable. My husband had the loaded baked potato soup which was loaded with potatoes and flavored with a touch of bacon. My lunch was Bibb salad with a crab cake. Very fresh salad and tasty crab cake. My husband let me sample his fish and chips which were crispy and tender inside. Very delicious fries were on the side and the tartar sauce was different in a good way. Dessert of cheesecake was excellent with fresh blueberries on the side and went well with my cappuccino! Will definitely go back! read more

Publick House is one of those places you drive by without really realizing its there. With Westfield and all its choices right down the street, it gets overlooked. I stopped in one night not sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised! Its a unique upscale place in Mountainside, which is not known for a sizzling night life. There's a long bar, some high tables to the left as you walk in near the bar area, regular tables for dinner, and an area with cushion seating near the fireplace all the way in the back. The menu is varied - filet mignot, scallops, lobster rolls, corned beef sandwich, the requisite burger, etc. They have a larger than expected craft beer menu, including such choices as Troegs the Mad Elf lol Each time I've been there, the service has been excellent, the food has been very good (if a tad pricey), and the drinks have been generous pours. If you are in the area, its worth stopping in. read more

Publick House - Craft beer menu - New American Near Me - Mountainside, New Jersey

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My date had been talking about this spot for a while so we went recently with a few friends. I got a few glasses of Riesling, which were awesome. For my meal, I got the Publick Burger with caramelized red onion, apple wood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, hand cut fries. Instead of fries, I got the mashed potatoes, which were amazing. Very buttery and rich. I ordered the burger medium rare and it was delicious. My date got the Shepherd's Pie (braised lamb, vegetables, garlic potato pureé), which was really good. It was very filling. He ended up bringing home half of it and we had it with our breakfast, which was still good in the morning. The place has dark mood lighting so it's good to take someone on a date. It's clean and has a huge fireplace in the back. Though, the clientele aren't dressed up to the nines so don't feel obligated to look good. Our waitress seemed friendly enough. I do note at one point, I did say, "Where's my burger?!" because hunger was beginning to seep in, which is a sign that I may have waited 5-10 mins longer than I'd like. At least I only said it once. Prices are a little high for this spot in my opinion. I could get just as good a burger elsewhere for a little cheaper in my opinion. Though, huge thank you to my date for treating me. This place does NOT take reservations and my date said sometimes it can be an hour wait, which I dislike. Thankfully the night we went, it was pretty quiet in there so we got a table asap. But seriously, just take reservations! Makes it easier on everyone rather than drive out here then have to wait forever to eat. read more

My wife and I decided to try this restaurant. Bottom line the restaurant is way overpriced, has small portions of food, it's small and the tables are tightly squeezed in to try and accommodate more guests. Once you walk in you notice how loud the restaurant is. Holding a conversation and hearing the other person is difficult. The service was ok although we made a reservation and we still had to wait 15-20 minutes and never got the table we reserved. Very disappointed overall. Would never go back due to to high prices, small portions and loud setting. Oh and they add a 3 percent credit card convenience charge onto your bill. read more

My bf brought me here for my birthday and it was a nice dinner. Very cozy restaurant with regulars, it has a solid menu. We started with truffled cavatelli & cheese and the slow braised pork belly. GET THE PORK BELLY! I had teh scallops risotto as recommended by many yelpers, and it was amazing! My bf had the ribeye which he said was cooked very nicely but not really amazing. We had truffled fries and garlic kale on the side. they were both ok. I wish they did kale chips instead of garlic kale. fries were a bit soggy. I ended with tea since it said "Twinnings Tea" but they only have the flavored ones left. Disappointed since I like twinnings earl grey :( nice ambience. family friendly. there is an area in front of the fireplace and looked very cozy and pretty with benches. it does get busy and they don't take reservation so get there early! read more

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One of my favorite local places- always outstanding food and service. Everyone is made to feel like a regular here. A great ambience that is a blend of casual yet classy read more

Upscale pub nestled in a quiet corner of Westfield and Mountainside. In the summer they setup the place with open windows and create a very inviting atmosphere. In the COVID era they have setup a dedicated outdoor seating area which looks very nice. Menu is always changing and while pricey, a nice experience worth the extra dime. read more

This place to me will always be known as Dillon's. Only the real ones still refer to it as Dillion's. With that being said the food is great, some of the best wings I've ever had as they are extremely generous in flavor as well as meat. The pork belly is absolutely righteous along with the burger. Drinks are righteous as well. But the icing on the cake is the ambiance, won't go into detail as it's something that you need to experience for yourself. read more