Public Landing

4.6

2175 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Upscale Casual Eatery offering an American Menu all Day, craft cocktails and daily drink specials.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(815) 838-6500
Website
http://www.publiclandingrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Juan
Private party facilities
3 distinct, unique banquet rooms available for Bridal & Baby Showers, Wedding Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners or any other occasion! On site outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Location
200 W 8th St, Lockport, IL 60441
Neighborhood
Lockport
Cross street
158th & Archer Avenue
Parking details
Parking available in all area city and business lots.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Celebrate Easter with Tradition!
Apr 20, 2025 only
Celebrate the holiday with our Easter Dinner Holiday Menu!
LOCKPORT RESTAURANT WEEK! 3 COURSES - $39
Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 9, 2025
Chef's Tasting Menu - All items free from seed oils & gluten. Available Tuesday - Saturday after 4pm, Sunday after 2pm. All Day Regular Menu also available. View full menu at https://www.publiclandingrestaurant.com/
Fish Fry! One Day Only!
Mar 5, 2025 only
Ash Wednesday Fish Fry! Available starting at Noon. View menu: https://www.publiclandingrestaurant.com/ Full Menu also available!

Popular dishes

STUFFED MUSHROOMS$16.00
Sausage, spinach, jalapeno cream cheese, pesto.
SMALL BREAD$6.00
(2) gouda cream & stone ground honey mustard.
LARGE BREAD$12.00
(4) gouda cream & stone ground honey mustard.
BANG CALIFLOWER$14.00
Sweet thai chili & spicy sriracha, scallions.
CRAB CAKE TRIO$18.00
chipotle aioli, onion straws.
LOADED FRIES$9.00
SAMPLE FRIES$0.00

SOUP & SALAD

B F O$9.00
Baked French Onion. Provolone & swiss cheese, caramelized vidalia onions.
LARGE HOUSE SALAD$12.00
Cucumber, tomato, carrot, red cabbage. Choice of dressing.
SMALL WEDGE$9.00
Egg, cucumber, bruschetta relish, bacon, bleu cheese, balsamic dressing.
LARGE WEDGE$14.00
Egg, cucumber, bruschetta relish, bacon, bleu cheese, balsamic dressing.
SMALL BEET$10.00
Mesculin mix, goat cheese, pecans, dried cranberries, balsamic dressing.
LARGE BEET$15.00
Mesculin mix, goat cheese, pecans, dried cranberries, balsamic dressing.

PASTA & RICE

BAYOU$27.00
Shrimp, salmon, scallops, whitefish, peppers, onion, creole cream, roasted red pepper rice.
RUSTIC COUNTRY$25.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, plum tomatoes, vodka cream, fresh mozzarella,
STIR FRY$19.00
Bok choy, napa cabbage, carrots, broccoli, peppers, scallion rice, miso teriyaki.
STROGANOFF$25.00
sliced tender beef, egg noodles, button mushrooms, dollops of sour cream.

KIDS

KID CHEESE BURGER$9.00
American cheese, french fries.
CHICKEN TENDERS$9.00
French fries.
BUTTER NOODLES$9.00
Macaroni noodles.
CHEESE NOODLES$9.00
Macaroni noodles.
KIDS SALMON$16.00
Broccoli, red rice.

What 2,175 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Suburbs
Great for brunch
Southwest Suburbs
Innovative
Southwest Suburbs
Healthy
Southwest Suburbs
Romantic
Southwest Suburbs
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Public Landing delights with its "great food," "excellent service," and charming "historic setting." Highlights include "delicious comfort meals," a cozy ambiance, and a "beautiful outdoor patio" perfect for special occasions. While some dishes and service could improve, the overall experience remains "consistently good," making it a beloved choice for many.

2,175 Reviews

P
Patrick
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the minute you walk through the doors, you just sense it’s going to be a 5 star meal, and the staff does NOT disappoint!! The ambiance and all updates made on this historical building sets the tone for the great service and detail to meal prep that makes this establishment stand out amongst the best!!!! Top the meal off with chef Benny’s homemade cheesecake, like no other!!! Great job Public Landing!!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, food and service. And they don’t use seed oils! We’ll definitely be back!
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Wayne
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a great experience, the food is always delicious and all the staff are very friendly.
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Bob
Chicago
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place w great service. Only problem was we had a 6:30 reservation, and the kitchen closed at 7. Dinner was a little rushed.
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Tim
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
good food and good waitress Kara. noise was low but it was early on a sunday. beautiful restaurant
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Joerg
VIP
Chicago
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Personally we did not appreciate the price fix menu the day after Valentine’s Day but since we had to guarantee the reservation with a deposit - I was not going to leave. Some of the food was good and some tasted like banquet food. The appetizers and salads were very good. Lobster bisque was a bit stale. The steak was perfectly cooked and good quality but the twice baked potatoes also tasted like yesterday’s potato. The stuffed pork chop was barely edible. The filing was great but the pork chop was basically rare. Overall the food was good and the service was great but I did not feel like I got what I for at this price point.
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Karen
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is dignified and historic and the building is in a beautiful park setting. The stone walls and heavy beams in the ceiling hark back to the past. The food is always wonderful there and the service is excellent. The atmosphere is elegant but casual. It's one of my favorite restaurants and they serve a terrific cosmo!
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Caleb
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time being here. I definitely would recommend, food was great, service was even better. 10/10 will be going back this spring.
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R
Richard
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Portion sizes were extremely underwhelming and the food was actually horrible. I’ll never be coming back. The lobster bisque had 0 lobster in it and was watered down. The shrimp cake was 2 bites worth, the surf & turf was a horrible cut of steak and burnt shrimp. I don’t think I’ve had a worse experience nearly ever in terms of quality and taste and preparation. Horrendous.
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Daniel
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great dining experience at the Public Landing!
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FAQs

Public Landing offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 838-6500.

Public Landing is rated 4.6 stars by 2175 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

200 W 8th St, Lockport, IL 60441

Additional information

Cross street
158th & Archer Avenue
Neighborhood
Lockport
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking available in all area city and business lots.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Juan
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.publiclandingrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(815) 838-6500
Private party facilities
3 distinct, unique banquet rooms available for Bridal & Baby Showers, Wedding Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners or any other occasion! On site outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Public Landing

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Celebrate Easter with Tradition!

LOCKPORT RESTAURANT WEEK! 3 COURSES - $39

Fish Fry! One Day Only!

Bang Bang Cauliflower

Tropical Salmon

12 oz New York Strip

STARTERS

STUFFED MUSHROOMS$16.00

SMALL BREAD$6.00

LARGE BREAD$12.00

BANG CALIFLOWER$14.00

CRAB CAKE TRIO$18.00

LOADED FRIES$9.00

SAMPLE FRIES$0.00

SOUP & SALAD

B F O$9.00

LARGE HOUSE SALAD$12.00

SMALL WEDGE$9.00

LARGE WEDGE$14.00

SMALL BEET$10.00

LARGE BEET$15.00

PASTA & RICE

BAYOU$27.00

RUSTIC COUNTRY$25.00

STIR FRY$19.00

STROGANOFF$25.00

KIDS

KID CHEESE BURGER$9.00

CHICKEN TENDERS$9.00

BUTTER NOODLES$9.00

CHEESE NOODLES$9.00

KIDS SALMON$16.00

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