Publico Street Bistro, hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of South Boston since 2017, combines an upscale casual dining experience with a full-service bar and welcoming open-air garden adorned with a retractable roof for all-season enjoyment. Offering a diverse culinary journey that knows no bounds, Publico’s menu is carefully crafted to tantalize taste buds with globally-inspired dishes, ranging from modern interpretations of timeless classics to adventurous explorations of uncharted flavors.
Latin-accented global dishes go with creative cocktails in a chic space with an atrium-garden bar.
Elizabeth Worth
Nothing but love for this place and their amazing lunchbox deal! However I am so disappointed that they seem to have changed their cookie recipe. The cookies used to be so soft, warm and gooey, with maybe streaks of caramel. The cookie I had today (send pic/slide) was crunchy and a very different experience. PLEASE BRING BACK THE OLD COOKIES!
… moreDayan Siri
First time, cool place and wonderful service. My friends steak dinner was good. I had limited options as a plant based diet. Main entrée didn’t have any vegan options. They had mushrooms pizza which was good. We loved our experience but I wish they had choices for vegans. Gave 4/5 for food based on vegan choices but for quality of food I would give 5/5
… moreMike Boyer
Best Mashed potatos EVER in a restaurant.
Him vibe and great venue. Plenty of outdoor, open air bar, traditional or even stand light atrium in the center for all seating preferences.
Our server Tessa was beyond fantastic. Well informed, flexible and attentive. Six stars!
Cocktails were great and the martinis were generous, perfectly dirty with real olive brin (not the bottle substitute) and our food was fantastic. Short ribs, oysters and yucca fries were all amazing. As mentioned the mashed potatoes were phenomenal. Order a second batch given they were only $7. Yes, $7. They put the big fancy steakhouses to shame on price and quality. Perfectly creamy, firm, butters starchy but not overso they were amazing.
Defintely a fun place with great food and drinks. Will defintely be back!
… moreAlan Mackinnon
What an awesome creative restaurant. I’ve been encouraged to go here for years and finally made it and was not disappointed.
The owner Theo took time out of his busy morning to make sure that everything was perfect. We had a sampling of many brunch plates and everything came out fresh and attractive on the plate.
I look forward to coming back for dinner.
Plenty of room for large parties and festively decorated for the holidays
… moreKerri garvey
I had a taste of many of the foods last night at a private party hosted here. Each item was more delicious than the other. I would love the guacamole recipe. Beautiful decor and the service was exemplary.
… morejason wightman
It’s getting harder and harder to find dollar oysters, but to find them, and they are of perfect quality, is like winning the lotto. Publico has an innate eclectic charm derived from its unique space nestled in a modern structure and adorned with vibrant plantings. Part of the space takes up the brutalist atrium of its host building, offset with hanging plants, flowers, that conjure images of Mediterranean life. I imagine this would be great for a private party. The tap beer is ice cold and fresh from clean lines, but before I could order one, I was served a tall glass of ice water without asking, which really hit the spot. For 12 bucks I was presented with 12 perfect PEI oysters, each was a burst of fresh sweet sea flavor. Wish I lived closer.
… moreJames Damon
I value consistency when I find a place I like and you’ll definitely get that here. Are they reinventing food? No. But are they making sure everything on the menu should taste the way it should? Yep. The vibe is cool. The food is always solid. My favs – zucchini chips, Greek salad (like one of the best American versions I’ve had. Probably cause the owner is Greek), chicken piccata. Burger is great. Catch their lunch deal.
… moreZachary Grossack
I’m a local and come here a lot. Food is solid. And it’s a great place on the weekend to go in Southie if you’re over 26 because it’s fun but not as crazy crowded as a BRG bar.
10 dollar lunch deal is a total winner and I hope it never goes away.
So we held our 10 year high school reuinion here. It was perfect from start to finish. And they were so easy to work with and wanted a very reasonable minimum for our number fluctuating group. Pro-Público
… moreChan Mi Lee
Atmosphere was great. Had instant liking going in; nice wooden decor and a welcoming bear(?) that was memorable. Staff were so friendly! Menu had a relatively good selection of typical brunch. They did a great job serving items hot and freshly cooked. Had that pleasure of having a home-cooked meal served immediately near the kitchen, and I really liked how my Western Omlette had melted cheddar cheese inside and served while nicely hot. The potatoes for the side and the fried chips were VERY GOOD. Actually the side potatoes that came with my Omlette was my favorite part of the meal. Very well cooked, with a tinge of crispy surface, not salty but still a good balance of spices. Loved it. And the juice they served for our sparkling wine – seemed like real juice. Added sweet and tangy, refreshing fruity flavor, so I really enjoyed my drink. The donuts were not sweet (tasted more like pretzels) but they went well with Nutella. I found the Salad selection pretty typical and limited in choice, so did not get one since nothing stood out to me. But I wished there was a way for me to add more veggies, e.g. in my Omlette. Wonder whether there would be options to make things a little healthier (e.g. choice of Salad as side instead of default potatoes, though got no regrets). French toast was bit bland but the maple butter was tasty. Overall really enjoyed my time here. Came out satisfied both in my belly and spirit.
… moreRyan Anderson
A MUST GO PLACE!!! I love this place. I have lunch twice a week here. The food is incredible and the staff are the best. They make an amazing cocktail as well. I haven’t had a thing on the menu that didn’t make me want more. Also, Theo, the gentleman running the place is the best. Such a nice guy, he makes you wanna come back. If you’re in the Southie area or looking for a great place to eat and have a nice time, definitely check this place. You won’t be disappointed at all
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