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Publico, Boston, MA

Publico

4.6
4.6
851 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
A photo of Publico restaurant

Publico

4.6
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
South Boston

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 Publico’s Garden! This wonderland installation 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.
    The Winter Market at Publico photo

  • Breakfast with Santa at Publico Boston!

    US$0.00 - US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
    ***Family-Friendly Breakfast with Santa Clause at Publico!*** You better not pout, you better not cry! You better watch out, we're telling you why - Santa Clause is coming to Publico! Your pre-paid reservation will allow you your own table for the event, access to our full breakfast buffet the whole family will enjoy, all soft drinks and coffee! Don't worry, Mom and Dad, we will also have some fun and festive holiday themed brunch cocktails for additional purchase, too! Advance reservations are required to attend and the event will take place in our entire restaurant and garden space! Note: We have 3 dates for Breakfast with Santa - Saturday December 7th Saturday December 14th Saturday December 21st
    Breakfast with Santa at Publico Boston! photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 851 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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.

851 Reviews

  1. Adam

    Greater Boston

    147 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    147 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Matthew

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Ali

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Nicole

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    vip
    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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  8. briannal

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Publico never disappoints! We had a great time getting brunch and watching some sunday football. Jess was our server and she was attentive and lovely! Will be back soon (most likely next weekend) for more football shenanigans and great food.
    PublicoResponded on October 31, 2024
    Thank you so much! We'll pass this along to Jess as well. Hope to see you again soon.

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  9. Rick

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak tips are epic. Always the best food and drinks
    PublicoResponded on October 31, 2024
    Thank you Rick. They are one of our best selling items!

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  10. Nicole

    Mobile

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fried chicken I have EVER had in my life. I enjoyed the chicken sandwich and every time I go for brunch I HAVE to have the chicken and waffles with a side of truffle hot sauce. It is the BEST! My husband can’t get enough of their hot chicken Benedict and he always comments on how great the potatoes are that come with the meal. Their cocktails are so pretty, creative, and yummy too. My husband and I live in CT, but travel to Boston often, and this is our go to place. The last time we came I made reservations for dinner AND brunch the next morning before we traveled home. We loved their dinner menu just as much as their brunch! The owner/manager (?) is a very kind and attentive guy. When my husband asked for a t-shirt from the display case in a size large the owner went out of his way to look for one. When he asked how we liked the food and where we were from, we told him how much we loved everything about the restaurant, he then kindly gave my husband a FREE t-shirt in size x-large (he didn’t have any large) and a free bottle of truffle hot sauce! You can’t find this kind of generosity or kindness everywhere anymore. We tell all our friends about this place who like to travel to Boston. We will continue to come back!!!
    PublicoResponded on October 31, 2024
    This review sums up why we do this. Thank you so much Nicole!

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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 851 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Publico restaurant

Publico

4.6
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
South Boston

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Publico

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
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