Publico

Name: Publico
Address: 11 Dorchester St, Boston, MA, United States, 02127
Telephone: (617) 622-5700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

854 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

Imagine yourself wandering through a local public market, enjoying culturally unique street foods, socializing and immersing yourself in new or familiar surroundings. We believe, for the public good, everyone should have the chance to experience this magic.
We proudly invite you to join us at Publico, where our goal is to channel the senses of exploring a new locale through globally inspired fare, libations, and mid-century meets rustic décor.
Our simple plates meld elements and flavors from Europe, South and North America. Prepared with traditional techniques and time tested recipes, our approachable offerings highlight the season’s freshest, sensibly sourced ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Paired with wine selections from around the world, a selection of local craft beers, or indulgent cocktails, your experience is designed to leave you with a modestly priced passport stamp for your palette.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Lunch Thu, Fri 10:00 am–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 622-5700
Website
http://publicoboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Joel Howard
Catering
Find us on EZ Cater Publico Street Bistro & Garden
Private party facilities
We are open for small and large events, private and semi-private space is available. For more details please visit www.publicoboston.com or email events@publicoboston.com

Location
11 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127
Neighbourhood
South Boston
Cross Street
West First Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Winter Market at Publico
Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Enjoy a table inside Publico’s "The Winter Market" Holiday Pop-up. An enchanting 360° installation inside the Garden! This wonderland features lush winter greenery, a jaw-dropping 16-foot dazzling lit Christmas tree, twinkling holiday lights, and festive and fun 'holiday market' inspired drinks and snacks! 🎄. Inspired by the European Holiday Markets x Your childhood Christmas Tree Farm - this cozy space is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the holiday season. Standing room at the bar is available after 8:30pm on weekdays and anytime on weekends. NOTE: Any changes in the booking, times and\or party sizes, may result in your reservation moving to the main dining room based on availability. *Seating times limited to 90-105 minutes!

Popular dishes

What 854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Contemporary American
Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Publico offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food, staff, and ambiance." Their menu features healthy yet delicious options like burrata and ceviche. Guests rave about the "generous portions" at brunch, while the "beautiful courtyard" adds charm. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains "consistently good" and worth returning for.

854 Reviews

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Sarah
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were so kind, and I had one of the best salads I’ve ever had. Will return, even though we live pretty far away!
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experience was great. Staff, food and drinks were amazing! We will definitely go back when in Boston!!
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Lili
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was mislead about my reservation, Open Table claimed I was a no show when I sat and waited 20 minutes for my order to be taken. I reserved for the Christmas market and was not sat there. Overall a very poor experience.
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Adam
VIP
Greater Boston
147 reviews
4.0
147 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was decent, but nothing exceptional. We liked the decor of the winter market. They were out of the special drink that we wanted, but we got another one that was decent. The service started off good but then we couldn’t find anyone to give us a bill and after 15 minutes or so, we got up and asked another employee to find our waitress
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Matthew
Greater Boston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Winter market was not what they said it was! It was lame!! Just Xmas decorations! Nothing great! Said you could get the winter market menu anytime but nope on Sundays not till 3! Go somewhere else!
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Ali
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We enjoyed the food at Publico but didn’t realize it was sort of a hang out spot and sports bar, so while we were sitting at our table eating it was packed shoulder to shoulder with people around us and we weren’t able to have a conversation without yelling. We also had to flag down the waitress to ask for water, to order food, for silverware, and for the check as she rarely checked in on us. When our food arrived we didn’t have silverware and had to sit for 10 min with our food growing cold before our waitress walked by again and we could ask for silverware. We debated asking at the hostess stand or bar but it would’ve involved getting through the dense crowd of people.
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Allyson
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was great as was food. I choose a lower rating. Why? My cousin from Georgia wanted Boston beer and we looked on line to find a place who had the Boston famous beer she wanted on her visit. And guess what! You are on that list which is why we came. But no! You honestly don’t have this beer so you put your waitstaff in an awkward position in order to explain its disappearance.
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Abby
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing - we did mostly apps and then had salads because the apps were so filling. Drinks were delicious. The atmosphere was certainly noisy and energetic but surprisingly we were able to hear each other at our table. Recommend!
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Janice
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delight! Amazing people and wonderful meals.
PublicoResponded on October 31, 2024
Thank you so much Janice! We hope to see you again soon.
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Nicole
VIP
Greater Boston
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Three of my girlfriends and I went for their Sunday Girls' Brunch, and we had a nice time. We thought that it was going to be more of an event with vendors (as advertised), but ended up just being a regular brunch. We all enjoyed our meals and drinks. One of us got the French Toast Sticks, which were bigger than anticipated but worth every bite; another got a breakfast burrito; another got the chicken and waffles; and lastly, one had the green salad with steak tips. We all enjoyed everything, including the friendly service.
PublicoResponded on October 31, 2024
Hi Nicole. We do have vendors here every Sunday in the garden-atrium. My apologies if we didn't make that clear enough. Please do try us again and check Instagram for a list of vendors featured each Sunday as they do change week to week.
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FAQs

Publico does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Publico also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 622-5700.

Publico is rated 4.6 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

11 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127

Additional information

Cross Street
West First Street
Neighbourhood
South Boston
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Lunch Thu, Fri 10:00 am–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joel Howard
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://publicoboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 622-5700
Catering
Find us on EZ Cater Publico Street Bistro & Garden
Private party facilities
We are open for small and large events, private and semi-private space is available. For more details please visit www.publicoboston.com or email events@publicoboston.com

Publico

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

The Winter Market at Publico

Popular dishes

Coffee & Donuts

Bag of Donuts

Steak & Eggs

Menu

What 854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Publico offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Publico restaurant rated?

Is Publico currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information