Reviews for Publico in Columbia, SC
First time here after my regular of a fiance recommended it. What a great spot! It seemed crowded upon arrival but we were... seated quickly and served just as quickly. The atmosphere is lively and upbeat. The different games on every table are a funlittle bonus. We unknown arrived at tail end of Sunday Brunch which turned out to be a delightful coincidence. I had the Chicken& Puffles (bubble waffles). Fiance had the chef's special red velvet french toast. The food was absurdly good. I will absolutelybe back here again. Read more
Friendly, attentive staff provided excellent service... mix of students and locals of all ages made for pleasant Sunday morning... brunch atmosphere...enjoyed well prepared tasty brunch menu...Steak and Eggs Tacos were outstanding as was Shrimp andGrits...highly recommended! Read more
I was extremely disappointed in the quality of food. I ordered the fries and they were not fresh so I requested a new order. My... waiter(Enaja) was the best part of my experience. I ordered the 2 tacos and both were extremely salty. The location andenvironment is trendy and clean but I wouldn’t come for food. Read more
A must-visit every time we’re in Columbia! As it has since it opened, this place absolutely slaps. The ambiance is fun and... chill, especially the back patio/yard. The service from the staff (HUGE shout out to Caroline Curran) is incredible. And thefood is crazy good. Like, ignoring your fullness and being sad when the meal is gone good. Go!! Read more
Visited on a busy Sunday for Brunch and had excellent friendly service from all the staff. Enjoyed the breakfast burger which... was tasty, and a few beers, which were a nice start to the day! Great outdoor patio seating and an upbeat positive vibe. Read more
I recommend to go here if you just enjoy the drinks and take for instagram pictures. We went to the restaurant at around 9pm... and we got asked for money from multiple strangers outside of restaurant during we were waited for our table was ready. We hadfour different cocktails and “ Naughty and Nice” was best of all. The waiter who served us was very friendly andhelpful. However I hate say but foods were very disappointed results… Okinawa Ramen noddle was actually spaghetti noodles andsoup were all soaked up to the noddle. There was nothing about Okinawa and charged way too expensive. Hopefully there foods getimprove in the future. Read more
Great atmosphere. Staff was dressed in holiday attire and the restaurant was festively decorated. We had the beyond burger,... avocado tacos, sticky ribs and watermelon margaritas. The watermelon margarita was amazing!! The beyond burger was very tastyand the fries are seasoned which is a preference, very delicious. The sticky ribs were tender, wasn’t a fan of the avocadotacos. But everything else was spot on. Read more
Update: 10.31.22 Great lunch in 5-Points with my Bride. Publico celebrates Taco Tuesday on Monday for special tacos. We really... liked the tacos and my Bride had a Macrobiotic Salad. Healthy and great. Our servers, Mary Grace and Savannah were so nice andaccommodating. Be sure and ask for them when you come to eat these great tacos. This is the first time, in a couple of years,that I’ve been here. Today it is Monday and they have $2 Taco Tuesday today because Tuesday is too far away. I couldn’tbelieve how the tacos have fattened up for a heck of a deal. But be forewarned, 90% of their hot sauces are extreme heat forMachos that don’t like the taste of their food. Included is a picture of 2 that is medium heat. The tacos were really good andI will be back. Read more