Public Kitchen

Public Kitchen Menu

(781) 587-3427
397a Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Appetizers


Chili
$6.00
Cheddar, scallions, sour cream, tortilla chips.
Nachos
$11.00
Sharp cheddar, queso, pico de gallo, black beans, shredded iceberg, jalapenos, sour cream. Add extras for an additional charge.
Poutine
$13.00
Hand cut fries, cheddar, duck confit, gravy, pickled red onions.
Sweet Chili Garlic Shrimp
$13.00
Golden fried and Sriracha aioli.
Wings
$11.00
Buffalo, maple chipotle, sweet chili garlic or Korean BBQ. Served with blue cheese or ranch with carrot and celery sticks.
Tenders
$11.00
Buffalo, maple chipotle, sweet chili garlic or Korean BBQ. Served with blue cheese or ranch with carrot and celery sticks.
Fried Pickles
$8.00
Spicy aioli.
Buffalo Cauliflower
$11.00
Buttermilk fried cauliflower tossed in Buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing with carrot and celery sticks.
Mussels
$12.00
Lemongrass, ginger, garlic, grilled bread.
Maryland Crab Cakes
$13.00
Fried green tomatoes, salsa cruda, tomato coulis.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
$13.00
Applewood smoked bacon wrapped scallops over field greens, honey mustard dipping sauce.
Tuna Poke
$12.00
Crispy wontons, tuna poke, bean sprout slaw, jalapeno, Sriracha aioli and soy aioli. Raw.
Crispy Duck Leg Confit
$13.00
Duck fat fried glazed in Korean Barbeque on a chilled rice noodle peanut salad.
Nachos (Small)
$9.00
sharp cheddar, queso, pico d'gallo, black beans, shredded iceberg and jalapenos.
Shishito Peppers
7.00
Blistered shishito peppers.

$Salads

Add protein for an additional charge.
Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad
$12.00
Gold and red beets, heirloom tomatoes, whipped ricotta, fresh citrus, baby arugula, pistachio vinaigrette.
Cobb Salad
$12.00
Romaine dressed in a ranch with avocado, tomato, red onions, bacon, hard-boiled egg.
South Western BBQ Chicken Salad
$16.00
Romaine, grilled chicken, tortilla strips, corn, black beans, pico, chipotle ranch dressing.
Caesar Salad
$6.00
Romaine, croutons, traditional Caesar dressing (homemade caesar dressing is made with raw eggs) and shaved Parmesan.
House Salad
$6.00
Field greens, carrots, grape tomato, cucumber, red onion, croutons, champagne vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette.
Gorgonzola Steak Salad
$18.00
Field greens, grilled marinated steak, figs, grape tomatoes, Gorgonzola, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette.
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
$12.00
Vine ripe tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction.
Asian Tuna Salad
$18.00
Field greens, seared sesame tuna, snow peas, bean sprouts, carrots, red peppers, red onion, ginger-soy vinaigrette with roasted peanuts. Raw.
Arugula Beet Salad
$10.00
Red beets, arugula, fried goat cheese, pistachio and champagne vinaigrette.
Chili Soup
$5.00-8.00
Cheddar, scallions, sour cream and tortilla chips.
Public Greens
15.00
Baby spinach, steak, roasted red peppers, wild mushrooms, red potato, blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.

$Tacos

2 tacos served on a flour tortilla with fries.
Fish Tacos
$14.00
Fried haddock tossed in sofrito, chimichurri, black bean salad, jalapeno relish slaw.
Short Rib Tacos
$14.00
Asian slaw, cheddar, Sriracha aioli.
Fried Haddock Tacos
$13.00
Pickled slaw, pico de gallo, baja sauce, cilantro.
Pulled Pork Tacos
13.00
Crema, avocado, salsa roja, Cotija, cilantro and onions.

$Flatbread Pizzas


Margherita Pizza
$12.00
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil.
Fungus Amongus Pizza
$13.00
Mushroom duxelles, Gruyere, caramelized wild mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon, truffle and sunny egg.
Fig and Prosciutto Pizza
$13.00
House fig spread, thinly sliced prosciutto, shaved Parmesan, baby arugula, balsamic reduction.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
$13.00
Marinara, ranch, blue cheese crumble and bacon.
Irish Public Pizza
$12.00
Potato, cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, chives, and scallion crema.
Duck Confit and Brie Pizza
$13.00
Brie cream, duck confit, arugula, grape tomatoes, balsamic reduction.
Cheeseburger Pizza
$13.00
Roasted garlic aioli, ground beef, bacon, cheddar, caramelized onion, garnished with pickles, tomato, onions, lettuce.
Classic
$9.00
Tomato and cheese.
Piggy Pie
$13.00
Pulled smoked pork, house Barbeque, pineapple, red onion, goat cheese and scallions.
Broccoli and Cheese Pizza
13.00
Roasted broccoli and cauliflower, cheddar fondue, pearl mozzarella, roasted garlic.

$More Stuff

Served with fries.
Public Burger
$14.00
Brioche roll, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, aged cheddar and applewood smoked bacon.
Spicy Peanut Butter Burger
$15.00
Onion roll, grilled 8 oz. burger, aged cheddar, smooth house peanut butter, bacon, avocado, shredded cabbage, kimchi sauce.
Veggie Burger
$15.00
Brioche roll, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, aged cheddar, guacamole.
Bahn Mi Short Rib
$15.00
Brioche roll, Asian slaw, cucumber, pickled red onions, Sriracha aioli.
Short Rib and Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese
$17.00
Sliced brioche, slow-braised short rib, huge mozzarella sticks, roasted tomatoes.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
Brioche roll, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini aioli.
Fish Sandwich
$14.00
Brioche roll, fried haddock, tartar, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion.
New England Fish and Chips
$18.00
Fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon.
Crab Cake Po' Boy
$15.00
Brioche roll, Cajun aioli, tomato, lettuce, pickled red onions and applewood smoked bacon.
BBQ Burger
$13.00
Brioche roll, jalapenos, caramelized onions, aged sharp cheddar and applewood smoked bacon with hand cut fries.
House Brined Turkey Sandwich
13.00
Grilled sourdough, thinly sliced turkey, mango chutney, red onion jam, curry aioli and hand cut fries.

$Dinner


Cauliflower Fried Rice Dinner
$23.00-23.00
Blistered shishitos, crispy "cauliflower rice", julienne veggies, kimchee, sunny side egg.
Pot of Gold Dinner
$17.00
Our version of mac and cheese topped with buttered Ritz cracker crumb. Add extras for an additional charge.
Steak Tips Dinner
$21.00
Marinated steak tips, house fries, grilled asparagus, demi-glace.
Asian Short Rib Dinner
$22.00
Glazed short rib, Asian slaw, vegetable fried rice.
Salmon Dinner
$22.00
Harissa marinade, Israeli couscous salad, asparagus, cucumber tzatziki, lemon basil butter, pomegranate molasses.
Classic Baked Haddock Dinner
$21.00
Buttery Ritz cracker crust, asparagus, lemon basil butter.
Fried Chicken
$18.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens, gravy.
Lamb Lollipops
$24.00
Grilled lamb chops, caramelized okra, arugula, feta, watermelon, grape tomato, balsamic reduction.
Tuna
$22.00
Blackened loin, fried rice, ginger salad, avocado, Sriracha aioli, sesame seeds.
Swordfish
$22.00
Grilled swordfish, gremolata, curried garbanzos, grilled cherry tomatoes, cucumber tzatziki.
Thai Curry Veggies
$18.00-22.00
Thai curry coconut broth garnished with toasted coconut, cilantro, house rice.
Blue Plate Special Dinner
18.00-65.00
Daily special served family-style.

$Kid's Menu

Add a side for an additional charge.
Kid's Pizza
$7.00
Kid's Mac and Cheese
$7.00
Kid's Make Your Own Nachos
$8.00
Chips with cheese, pico and sour cream all on the side.
Kid's Hot Dog
$7.00
Served with french fries.
Kid's Chicken Tenders
$7.00
Served with french fries.
Kid's Hamburger
$7.00
Served with french fries.
Kid's Cheeseburger
$8.00
Served with french fries.
Kid's Fish Sticks
8.00
Served with french fries.

$Sides (Archive)


Basket Fries
$5.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries
$7.00
House Rice
$4.00
Asparagus
$6.00
Coleslaw
$2.00
Mashed Potatoes
$4.00
Vegetables
$5.00
Buffalo Cauliflower
$10.00
Broccoli
5.00

$Lunch Appetizers (Archive)


Chili Lunch
$6.00
Cheddar, scallions, sour cream, tortilla chips.
Mussels Lunch
$12.00
Lemongrass, ginger, garlic, grilled bread. Raw.
Nachos Lunch
$9.00-13.00
Sharp cheddar, queso, pico de gallo, black beans, shredded iceberg, jalapenos, sour cream. Add chili, chicken or pork for an additional charge.
Poutine Lunch
$13.00
Hand-cut fries, cheddar, duck confit, demi-glace, pickled red onions.
Maryland Crab Cakes Lunch
$13.00
Fried green tomatoes, salsa cruda, tomato coulis.
Sweet Chili Garlic Shrimp Lunch
$12.00
Golden fried, Sriracha aioli.
Wings Lunch
$11.00
Buffalo, maple chipotle, sweet chili garlic or Korean BBQ. Served with blue cheese or ranch with carrot and celery sticks.
Tenders Lunch
$11.00
Buffalo, maple chipotle, sweet chili garlic or Korean BBQ. Served with blue cheese or ranch with carrot and celery sticks.
Fried Pickle Lunch
$7.00
Spicy aioli.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops Lunch
$13.00
Applewood smoked bacon wrapped scallops over field greens, honey mustard dipping sauce.
Tuna Poke Lunch
$12.00
Crispy wontons, tuna poke, bean sprout slaw, jalapeno, Sriracha aioli and soy aioli. Raw.
Buffalo Cauliflower Lunch
10.00
Buttermilk fried cauliflower tossed in Buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing with carrot and celery sticks.

$Lunch Salads (Archive)

Add a protein to your salad for an additional charge.
Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad Lunch
$12.00
Gold and red beets, heirloom tomatoes, whipped ricotta, fresh citrus, baby arugula, pistachio vinaigrette.
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Lunch
$12.00
Vine ripe tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction.
Cobb Salad Lunch
$11.00
Romaine dressed in a ranch with avocado, tomato, red onions, bacon, hard-boiled egg.
Southwestern BBQ Chicken Salad Lunch
$15.00
Romaine, grilled chicken, tortilla strips, corn, black beans, pico, chipotle ranch dressing.
Caesar Salad Lunch
$6.00
Romaine, croutons, traditional Caesar dressing, and shaved Parmesan.
House Salad Lunch
$6.00
Field greens, carrots, grape tomato, cucumber, red onion, croutons, champagne vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette.
Gorgonzola Steak Salad Lunch
$16.00
Field greens, grilled marinated steak, figs, grape tomatoes, Gorgonzola, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette.
Asian Tuna Salad Lunch
18.00
Field greens, seared sesame tuna, snow peas, bean sprouts, carrots, red peppers, red onion, ginger-soy vinaigrette with roasted peanuts. Raw.

$Lunch Flatbread Pizzas (Archive)


Margherita Pizza Lunch
$12.00
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil.
Irish Public Pizza Lunch
$12.00
Potato, cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, chives, and scallion crema.
Duck Confit and Brie Pizza Lunch
$13.00
Brie cream, duck confit, arugula, grape tomatoes, balsamic reduction.
Fungus Amungus Pizza Lunch
$13.00
Mushroom duxelles, Gruyere, caramelized wild mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon, truffle, and a sunny egg.
Fig Jam Pizza Lunch
$12.00
Blue cheese, candied walnuts, caramelized onions and apples.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Lunch
$13.00
Marinara, ranch, blue cheese crumble and bacon.
Cheeseburger Pizza Lunch
13.00
Roasted garlic aioli, ground beef, bacon, cheddar, caramelized onion, garnished with pickles, tomato, onions, lettuce.

$Lunch Tacos (Archive)

2 tacos served on a flour tortilla with house rice and beans.
Fried Haddock Tacos Lunch
$13.00
Pickled slaw, pico de gallo, baja sauce, cilantro.
Short Rib Tacos Lunch
$13.00
Asian slaw, cheddar, Sriracha aioli.
Pulled Pork Tacos Lunch
13.00
Crema, avocado, salsa roja, Cotija, cilantro and onions.

$Lunch More Stuff (Archive)


Public Burger Lunch
$14.00
Brioche roll, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, aged cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon with fries.
Spicy Peanut Butter Burger Lunch
$15.00
Onion roll, grilled 8 oz. burger, aged cheddar, smooth house peanut butter, bacon, avocado, shredded cabbage, kimchi sauce with fries.
Veggie Burger Lunch
$14.00
Brioche roll, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, aged cheddar, guacamole with fries.
Bahn Mi Short Rib Lunch
$14.00
Brioche roll, Asian slaw, cucumber, pickled red onions, Sriracha aioli with fries.
Short Rib and Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese Lunch
$17.00
Sliced brioche, slow-braised short rib, huge mozzarella sticks, roasted tomatoes with fries.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Lunch
$14.00
Brioche roll, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini aioli with fries.
P.K. Gobbler Lunch
$14.00
Grilled sourdough, house-roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy with fries.
Pastarmi Lunch
$14.00
Onion roll, Dijon aioli, Swiss cheese, slaw with fries.
Swordfish Sandwich Lunch
$14.00
Brioche roll, blackened sword, smashed guacamole, cherry tomato salad with fries.
New England Fish and Chips Lunch
$18.00
Fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon.
Crab Cake Po Boy Lunch
$15.00
Brioche roll, Cajun aioli, tomato, lettuce, pickled red onions, and applewood smoked bacon with fries.
Pot of Gold Lunch
$17.00
Our version of mac and cheese topped with buttered Ritz cracker crumb. Add chili, pork or bacon and peas for an additional charge.

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