Public Kitchen

Great vibes! I love the open front layout. It gives inside the restaurant a nice atmosphere and fresh air. Lots of indoor seating and outdoor seating. We sat indoor and it was super casual. The tuna poke nachos for appetizer was loaded!!! Lots of toppings and super saucy and spicy! I really like the sliced avocados and I recommend removing the jalepenos if you can't handle spice. I didn't like the chip itself, it was a bit thicker than a tortilla chip. The steak tips as a main dish was good. Lots and lots of mashed potato and four pieces of steak tips. I definitely wished there was more steak and there was just too much potato. Not a good ratio. But the steak tips and the sauce on top were super flavorful very yummy. The asparagus on the steak tips and the mahi mahi dish were unchewable kind of wilty and rubbery. Service was very nice and food came at a good time. Overall I enjoyed the ambiance. Super causal and refreshing. The food could use a little touch up.

We love Public Kitchen in Wakefield for a cozy weeknight dinner or even a weekend out with friends! I would highly recommend the Salmon dinner entree and any of the drinks really.The service is always quick and everyone is super friendly!

Went to the movies and Imax and on the way back popped into Public Kitchen.From the beginning the service was outstanding. Sat at a very nice table, met the server and she took our order for appetizers. Yummy fried pickled and nachos. Both portions were huge. Two veggie burgers and a mac and cheese. My son told me the mac and cheese with ritz crackers was outstanding. The veggie burgers were delicious and HUGE. Burgers came with perfectly done fries. The noise level was tolerable and all the TVs had sports on so we were happy with that.If you find yourself in the Wakefield area I'd recommend eating at Public Kitchen. You will be very happy.

We first tried Public Kitchen several years ago and we were a fan so decided to go back.The timing on food was not good. They brought out the appetizer of potato croquettes, and entrees came 30-40 minutes after we finished one appetizer between three people. I got the Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, others got a salad, fries, and tenders, so not sure why it took so long for our entrees to come out.The potato croquettes were good, and reminded me of a stuffed baked potato. The Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad was decent, but the chicken was dry, and the apples could have been sliced smaller. I tried the tender (forgot the sauce flavor), and I wasn't a fan: it was soggy from being drenched in sauce, and was not a fan of the sauce. Fries were lukewarm, and soggy.

Shame... shame!!!My favorite local place served some lousy food tonight which was a shock!First, as always great greeting and seating. Next, MacKenzie arrived to take our beverage order. Quick response and things are looking good as usual. Ordered an appetizer, their corn mix with fajitas chips. Delicious. Mail course order:My wife loves a great burger when not having Filet Mignon. I ordered their infamous "meat loaf wrapped in bacon, sitting on top of home made mashed potatoes and asparagus. To die for. True comfort food at its best. Then the BOMBSHELL...My wife's burger arrived with their cool little fry basket... But...luke warm, soggy and obviously dunked into to Fry A Lator one too many times. Yuck !!Greasy, floppy and not worthy. ( as a young man, I did work in the most famous east coast fry joint ever seen so I do know a few things about proper cooking)Waitress came over. I spoke up for my wife about the reheated fries. She said I'll put in a fresh order. Just a few minutes...Meanwhile I'm thoroughly enjoying my meatloaf, she's eating her burger only. New fries showed up... but. They batched up some new fries with the old soggy fries trying to unload them?!!Shame on you!!The GM was apparently not watching the meal service and sub par crap was served again!!Hence, my two star rating tonight. I call a spade a spade!!It's usually always a 4 or 5 star. Not this night!!!Bob G

I was in the area for a business trip and stopped by Public Kitchen in Wakefield with some coworkers.The menu offerings are typical to other gastropubs from lighter foods like salads, shareable appetizers like chicken wings, or heartier items like burgers or dinner entrees. I'd compare it to a leaner YardHouse menu because they share similar Asian-fusion menu items.I ordered a burger with a fried egg, and it was satisfying - especially on a cold evening. I liked the side of pickles it came with and the fries were really good! Crispy on the outside and ''mashed potato-ey" inside. My kind of fries!Our server recommended the Fried Pickles with Spicy Aioli and we enjoyed this as well.The service was great and our server was attentive. I liked the chill atmosphere. And my coworkers enjoyed watching a football game while devouring their food.Overall, we left satiated and enjoyed each other's company. The service made for a great dining experience.

Popped into this cozy restaurant on a cold day for some poutine fries and they did not disappoint at all! Some of the best I've ever had and a great portion to share between a few people. Would love to return for some of the yummy looking drinks and delicious sandwiches-super intrigued about the spicy peanut butter burger!

Favorite lunch spot! Food is awesome and very consistent. Always really fun food and drink specials to choose from. The service at the bar is always great, fun group of bartenders who are super friendly and personable. It brings you back in time with the cartoon cups. Such good childhood memories, shows and characters. I love the big windows in doors in front of restaurant brings in so much light and lights up the restaurant. In the summer the even open the doors too. Here are all my favorites!

Had a visit on a very busy Tuesday evening. It was a busy time and the restaurant was buzzing. We had an easy time finding parking on Main St, Wakefield, MA. We were seated rather quickly and set up. Our wait for someone to come over was reasonable. We ordered the bavarian Pretzel and some drinks. The water was busy but stayed on-time with us. The Pretzel arrived rather quickly and was delicious. It was much bigger than I had seen. We placed our entree order after the pretzel was delivered and things went pretty seamless. I had a burger, which was delicious. looked like a 10oz instead of the cheap 4 and 6 oz that I have seen at other places. We ordered a caesar salad with chicken and the "fungus amongus" which was a pizza with arugala, honey and mushrooms. Both dishes were fine (see pics).It was a nice stop. I was not knocked over by the food or the experience, but it is a nice addition to a downtown. It was crowded, clean and well-staffed. Originally, we were hoping to sit outside but there were no seats available. I am thinking that maybe more outside seating would be a good thing? 4-stars for good!

Where shall I begin?I love this place, my GO TO restaurant in the area. The food is great, the drinks are delicious and the staff rocks.First, you'll start off with a crisp glass of water with an old school design on the glass--Ronald McDonald, Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote, etc. With each sip, you'll be taken back to the Looney Tunes Era and then some.Next, you'll want to check out the drink menu. I have tried a variety of them and highly recommend: 3-9-7 (Vodka-Sweet & Delicious), Brockman Blues (Gin & delicious), In My Gin Era (Gin), Lemon Drop Martini (Upon request), & the El Diablo (House infused Tequila-if you're into spice) YUM! If you're not into cocktails, they have numerous canned/bottled beers and my favorite, a rotating draft beer list! Staff allows you to taste test a couple of the beers, which is helpful.For apps, the Elote Corn Dip, Nachos, BBQ/Buffalo/Sweet Chili chicken tenders, and Buffalo cauliflower are all so tasty!For dinner, I highly recommend the following:Buffalo Chicken Flatbread (GF or nonGF)Asian Short RibSteak TipsSwordfish Piccata (Plate changes seasonally)Classic Baked HaddockMy mouth is watering thinking about all of these options! Overall, great place to eat and drink. So many options to choose. You won't be disappointed. See You There!