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Public Landing Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.publiclandingrestaurant.com
  • Email: info@publiclandingrestaurant.com
  • Phone: (815) 838-6500
  • Hours of Operation:

    Lunch:

    Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:30pm


    Dinner:

    Tuesday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 8:30pm

    Friday & Saturday: 3:30pm - 9:30pm

    Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm


    Closed Mondays
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: American, Steak, Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Chef Potter
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: Custom All Occasion Catering Available!

    Call Julie to plan your next event.
  • Private Party Facilities: The Public Landing features a full service banquet facility.
  • Private Party Contact: Julie Shepherd (815) 768-0017

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 158th & Archer Avenue
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Parking available in all area city and business lots.
A word from Public Landing Restaurant
Step inside and experience 200 years of the historical beauty of our 22 inch thick limestone walls and original hand hewn beams.

Our scratch kitchen creates house specialties such as Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna; a Seasonal Small Plate, Gourmet 10oz. Burgers, Deli Style over-sized Corned Beef… Sandwiches, Aged black Angus Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Homemade Pasta and more! Complete your meal with one of our Signature desserts, including Homemade Caramelized Baskets, Chocolate Mousse and Bread Pudding.

FULL SERVICE BAR featuring an extensive wine list, seasonal craft beers, daily drink specials and homemade seasonal Sangria.

SCENIC OUTDOOR DINING on our spacious patio along the banks of the old I&M Canal.

A DOG'S GOTTA EAT!! We are Chicagoland's premier location for Outdoor Dog Friendly Dining featuring the "Yappetizer Menu".

OPEN ALL HOLIDAYS!! Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diner Reviews
  • "There were 6 of us there to celebrate a Birthday. 2 of the party were early teens. They enjoyed the Historic background and food. It was easy to find something they would like as well as choices for all of us. We have been here several times but are looking forward to dining out on the screened in porch. This is a wonderful place for all ages. "
    Dined on 4/13/2014
  • "great atmosphere my steak could have been served hotter rest of the food was outstanding"
    Dined on 4/6/2014
  • "This restaurant has great ambiance with it's hewn-stone walls and dark timbers. Great contrast to the white tablecloths and shining tableware. But it's not intimidating. The bar is well-stocked and the patrons friendly, Food was very good and the menu is interesting. From fresh and natural fish dishes to comfort food steaks, this place has it. A little pricey, but worth it. Tucked away just outside of downtown Lockport, this is a little gem for a romantic dinner. Wait staff is terrific! Very attentive and helpful. Make a reservation and get there before the crowd hits!"
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "We "happened upon" Public Landing while out running on the nature path behind it. Great ambiance, wonderful "re-use" of an historic property, food is very good and the wait staff couldn't be nicer."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Our first, but not last, visit to the Public Landing was wonderful. My husband and I took my mother there for a birthday lunch. What a lovely treat for us all."
    Dined on 4/3/2014
  • "We celebrated my daughter's. 36th birthday there last week. I never knew it existed. Because the food, ambience being a historical bldg from the 1800's, and a very polite wait staff; we will likely return. It is a special place for a special occasion"
    Dined on 3/23/2014
  • "Public landing is one of the best restaurants in the greater Lockport region. Located in the historic Gaylord Building, it has a warm and inviting ambiance. The staff is always friendly and the food is outstanding. In the summer, the outdoor patio area is "dog friendly", so you can bring your pooch to dine with you. It's very much fun. Highly recommended."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "Excellent environment, great service, above average food."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "The setting was perfect for us. We had a quiet lovely dinner we were able to converse without dishes banging and loud conversation from others."
    Dined on 3/19/2014
  • "A great historic restaurant in downtown Lockport. The food was great. The service was outstanding. We were celebrating a birthday and were there for lunch. We will return for dinner one day."
    Dined on 3/16/2014
  • "Public Landing is our go-to place for special occasions. We love the food, always creatively prepared and delicious, with an attentive and friendly staff. The historic building gives it a unique atmosphere and if the museum is open you get to learn something about the building of the I&M canal."
    Dined on 3/16/2014
  • "Good fish fry dining on a Friday night. It seemed on the pricey side especially for any of the cocktails in this location. Overall nice experience in a great restored building and a historical area of Lockport. We would go back."
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "My friend and I went to nursing school 30 years ago and get together annually to catch up on our lives as working nurses! The steak frite was outstanding, the server was attentive but did not rush us at all. The dessert was delicious! Thank you."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "I love the atmosphere here. The service is always good. Our only glitch was that two of the meals came out cold, but they were quickly reheated. The chef prepares some mid week specials that are just excellent. He also prepared fish in a bag that we requested but was not on the menu. We will definitely return."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "What a wonderful find. We loved it the moment we seen the buliding and the grounds. It is so beautiful. We live so close by and with much regret this was the only time we went to Public Landing. The wait staff was so friendly and attentive. The food was excellent!! The moment we entered the room we were greeted so warmly. We will be going to Public Landing often and highly recommend it."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "All four of us enjoyed the food and the waiter was outstanding. He understood the special needs of one in our party, and explained the food content."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Loved it! As a local resident, I don't always think about dining locally. We had a group of 9 for a confirmation celebration and had an excellent experience. The food was great, our server was fast and friendly and the host even arranged for us to get seated early when we arrived before our reservation. Highly recommend!"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Dine at lunch and had the fish special. It was very good, lightly coated. Also, a small salad, perfect portion, with dressing on the side. Our server had many tables which affected prompt service at our table and short attention in menu questions. The dessert serving was large and easily could be shared by four. Don't understand the charge for sharing when the entrees are small but adequate for a meal."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "I would highly recommend this restaurant! The pot roast was amazing and the service was great! I will be back:)"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "I have been to Public Landings many times and have never been disappointed with either the service or the food. A gem in Lockport."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Great food, Great specials, and an amazing staff!!! I can't wait to go back!"
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Always wanted to come here, enjoyed the pot roast dinner, enough to bring home for lunch. Pretzel bread was great. Waitress very nice and wished me a Happy Birthday several times. Brought me ice cream with a candle since my Husband had the 4 course meal which included dessert. He also enjoyed his meal, Looking forward to coming back again."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "We were there at 7:30 on a Saturday. There were a couple of people at the bar, and when I say "a couple" I mean two, but literally no one else was eating. The restaurant smelled musty and was completely empty. Steaks were good, but certain veggies were obviously canned and should not have been served. This is the second time I've been here for dinner and the place was empty. I don't know how they stay in business. We won't be back."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "The chef is especially good with soups and sauces, but the food overall is always good. I like that the portions are sufficient without being huge. There are always interesting choices - and many will introduce you to a food that you thought you knew in a somewhat new way. It's a bit of a drive for us, but well worth it."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "It was our anniversary and I wanted to surprise my wife with an evening that would hopefully promise a warm intimate setting with good food, a pleasing atmosphere, and warmth. Public Landing didn't disappoint. We arrived 30 minutes ahead of our reservation because I was concerned about the cold snowy weather slowing us down. We were seated right away and our waiter immediately provided us with menus while one of the servers poured our water. Within minutes he was back to take our beverage orders and brief us on the evening specials. We didn't wait long for our order to be taken. As we sipped our wine we discussed the ambience of the restaurant. Our food came out within a reasonable and everything was prepared to perfection. We will be back."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "We've been to Public Landing many times and have never been disappointed. The pet friendly patio is specially nice in the summer."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Food wass COLD when we got it! Was sent back. But, Still came back COLD. Not Happy with Food or ervice this time. :("
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "We had a fantastic time at the Public Landing. The food was great. The service was excellent, which in some places seems to be a dying art. But, not at the Public Landing."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We love this restaurant set in an old historic building along the canal in Lockport. Nice for a special occasion or just a nice relaxing dinner. Good food. Good service. You'll want to go back again!"
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "Food was generally good, although pork chops were dry with very scant maple glaze. Salmon was undercooked on thicker portions. Desserts are very small but delicious, not ideal for sharing. Service is good and friendly. Ambience is relaxing with beautiful interior. I will return, hope for a better experience."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "Great food, beautiful surroundings, always a great experience."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "Our first time there. Everything was vert Good! Wiil go back very Soon..."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "The cocktails we had are very genious. My manhattans were served in a tub like the old days. I don't know what they cost but it was a drink worth having. The strip steak I had was as good a steak as I every had even on the level of those over priced steak joints downtown. Can wait to come back."
    Dined on 12/12/2013
  • "The Public Landing always gets rave reviews from people I know who've gone there for the food, atmosphere, and view. The awesome thing about this place is that you'll always get those things no matter when you go but every now and then you have the chance to make the experience extra special like the night I went. I took a date for dinner and we were seated near the window at night with a perfect view outside. It happened to be a cold and snowy night around Christmastime. There were lights on the trees, there was snow falling and on the ground, and the atmosphere could not be more perfect for a romantic dinner. The food was amazing as usual, our server was very nice and attentive, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "A relaxed and comfortable experience. Never rushed."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "very good food, small but well-selected spirits and bottled beer list, very friendly staff, in a beautiful historic building. we went on a cold night, and the temperature in the dining room was a bit on the cool side, but otherwise no complaints. the bone-in pork chops were great, and my brother raved about his chicken schnitzel. the menu overall has a nice range of midwestern american staples, including liver and onions, which my aunt visiting from san diego found to be a rare treat."
    Dined on 12/4/2013
  • "I took my wife there for our anniversary. It was our first time there and it was wonderful. From the moment we walked in you felt like an old friend. My steak was cooked perfectly. My wifes fish was wonderful. And the setting? Absolutely beautiful. Its in a building from the 1800s. Such awesome history. Decorated very nicely. We will definitely be going back."
    Dined on 12/3/2013
  • "I took my wife here to celebrate her birthday. She had Prime Rib which was done perfectly. It was delicious. I had a Rib Eye which was also perfect. The service was great, not hurried but also not slow. It is always enjoyable to dine here."
    Dined on 12/1/2013
  • "Enjoyed our Thanksgiving feast! Food, service, ambience fantastic. Well organized seating and service on busy holiday."
    Dined on 11/28/2013
  • "Nice time spent with my sister over an early dinner. Food was excellent; she had steak, I had pork chops. The dessert was phenomenal as always. Great martinis."
    Dined on 11/27/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Southwest Suburbs Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Best Service
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for Groups
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Special Occasion
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