Been going to the store for decades. But like everything else it's changing. Fish just gotten so expensive but they still fly in specials like grouper and other seafood from time to time. I know we're in Wisconsin, but it is as good as we can get . Spanish mackerel is also a surprise find. Love how they clean it (nearly) . read more

Came here to get sushi grade tuna and salmon-they had it and it was amazing. I was helped right away by a kind young man who made sure to get me everything I needed and get me all setup with my fish. I will be returning soon! read more

We had a great experience ordering sushi grade salmon and tuna from empire fish! The service was quick and friendly and the fish tasted fresh and delicious. read more

Best never frozen seafood/fish source in WI... period! Best oyster source & shellfish. AlsoThe have coolers filled with frozen seafood, if that is what you need. If you bring your cooler, they will supply bagged ice to give you several hours of safe travel time! This is the real deal...make sure you review the web page, or call in advance, the never frozen seafood is seasonal... know what you will be able to secure! read more

Good selection overall, especially for the area. Their fish quality is generally solid, and the selection is impressive--especially for this region. They carry a wide range of sauces and frozen fish options, which is great if you're planning a meal that features finfish, shellfish, or shrimp. I did notice the sushi-grade salmon and tuna had a slight off-odor. Quality seems to vary depending on the time of day, so if you're in a rush it might be hit or miss. That said, it's still a good place to check out. They have their own parking lot, which makes the visit convenient. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but seafood--especially shrimp and finfish--is a luxury item, so it's understandable. Overall, I recommend it if you're looking to put together a seafood-based meal. The team members are knowledgeable and helpful. read more

Their products are great! Fresh and flavorful! But come early, it gets busy here! Despite the business, they've always had exactly what I wanted! read more

Empire Fish - Seafood Markets Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fresh products excellent service friendly workers. They remember your name! Prices are high but you get what you pay for. Clean hand bright. read more

Had a great experience with Empire Fish this Thanksgiving - we decided to have lobster instead of a 3rd Thanksgiving turkey meal this year, and we're having some trouble finding the specific type and size we wanted. Empire helped us right away and made the whole process from request to pick up very easy. The lobster were delicious, pretty reasonable in price, and we are looking forward to returning soon. read more

Best sushi grade fish in town! Price point and fresh fish is Elite compared to other options in town. So far we have tried the sushi grade salmon and tuna for home made Poke bowls! Yum! read more

I was so disappointed with all the supermarkets good looking fresh seafood cases and almost always being disappointed because the fresh fish had bad smells and taste I very really buy fresh fish anymore so I decided to stop here because I really like fresh fish. The have a nice selection of fresh seafood and frozen seafood with other items in the coolers and packages of seafood related sides and related packages. They have a nice variety of smoked fish with a small wine selection. The coolers have all kinds items but I didn't really check them out because fresh was the only seafood I was getting. They have daily specials if you check the web site and that's what I did today with 20% off smoked items. I got a chunk of the wild Canadian smoked white fish and a fillet of Scotland farmed ocean trout as my first samples from the store. read more

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Restaurant fresh fish can be expensive, but we have discovered that a one pound filet of fresh Whitefish or Walleye from Empire placed in the air fryer for eight minutes costs us 25% less per person than what we'd pay for a dinner of either at a local seafood emporium. Tip for the day! read more

Their store hours are practically inaccessible to people who work during the week and they are closed on Sunday(!). Unfortunately they do have good fish products particularly sushi and the smoked salmons so it is worth planning a Saturday trip here. I just wish their hours weren't so frustrating. They also consistently add .2 pounds to any measured product. "It's a little over, is that ok?" Gets really annoying the 7th time. read more

Great eatery. I love to purchase the fresh fish, lobster tails, and crabs. Everything on the menu looks good. It is a fun place to be. I enjoy the Mequon and downtown locations. Also great service. read more

Excellent Korean street taco meal kit! Beef was tender and flavorful. Sides of a slaw/shredded cabbage mixture as well as pickled red onions and sliced green onions were just enough. We actually had six tacos from this kit. Four corn tortillas were included. We had flour in our house so used those for the two extras. I can't wait to see what's coming in two weeks! We loved the meal with pate a choux. Always flavorful and delicious. Reasonably priced as well. read more

Empire Fish - Seafood Markets Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Absolutely incredible selection of fish! Best fish market I've been to outside of coastal towns. I will come here regularly for sushi grade tuna and salmon plus whatever piques my interest in the case. Is there anything they don't have?!?! It's easy to spend a lot of money here, but I think everything is very well priced for the quality. read more

They had an excellent Valentine's deal - 2 meats, 2 seafood, choice of app, choice of 2 desserts, and choice of wine all for $70. I went on a Saturday morning to pick up my reserved box, and though it was busy, I was helped quickly. The shrimp cocktail was the showstopper for us - plump, fresh shrimp with a great cocktail sauce. Can't wait to try some of their other items! read more

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Imagine how happy I was to find a place that sells sushi grade fish?! I was ecstatic!! This is so out of my way that I find it hard to frequent this place. I would come here regularly for more seafood if they were closer. Prices are pricey as expected. They had everything one would need in order to make sushi, which I found super convenient because that meant that I didn't have to go to other stores. Everything except for avocado or cucumber that is.... Anyway the store is clean and did not smell fishy to me. The employees are super friendly. I've never had a bad encounter at any of my visits. As long as we're still obsessed with making homemade sushi, this will be our go-to spot for sure. read more

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Customer service was good. The fish was fresh and the ambience is very nice. and I would go there again I bought tuna steaks about red snapper was filleted and a couple of catfish . read more

The best fresh seafood. This was my first time here, the daily specials was at a great price... employees were very helpful, patient and attentive. I will definitely be returning! read more

Food top quality food! Even delivery was hot and fresh. I will order again. I plan on going there to buy whole lobster.

They have a good selection of sushi grade fish. Very friendly staff. Obviously a local favorite judging by the nearly full parking lot. Purchased a beautiful piece of bluefin tuna for sushi, very good. read more

Amazing selection of fresh fish and seafood. I bought mussels, snow crab and large shrimp. They are very busy and try their best to move the line which can be a little arduous. But I will always go back to get my seafood here because it is very fresh. read more

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Went in looking for fresh lump crab, ended up getting a can but it was still very good. I also came away with oysters and was given a couple bonus ones by the great guy behind the counter. read more

Phenomenal business - my dad is a regular customer here and won't go anywhere else for seafood. Construction has been really tough on business so please support them any way you can! read more

My absolute favorite place to get fresh seafood in Milwaukee. Totally worth any drive, just make sure to check the hours. Smells fantastic...!! I miss the old ship rope in the parking lot just a little :) Favorite place since forever, great quality, try the frozen escargot...perfection. read more

I wanted to find a place that sold sushi grade fish. Luckily, I stumbled upon Empire. The variety of fish was great; additionally, they sell chicken, pork, and lamb. I bought sushi grade salmon so I could eat it in a poke bowl. Someone working there explained how save it was and also gave me a tuna alternative they had. The salmon was $11.99 for the sushi grade body; a big tuna steak was $18.99. The staff was very helpful. There is also a rewards program you can sign up for online. I recommend doing that because the prices here can be expensive depending on what you are buying. For example, one lobster tail that I saw was $36. read more

We've lived just a few miles away from Empire for years, but only just made it in last week (for shame!). Empire kind of reminds me of Tower Chicken on the South side. They do one thing (seafood), they have a lot of it, and the store doesn't smell especially good. That said, Empire is super, super clean from what I could see (where Tower can be a little sketchy) and all of the fish on display looked beautiful. Prices are on the higher side - think Sendik's vs. Pick'N'Save - but are competitive if you take advantage of whatever's on special. We left with some lovely sockeye salmon fillets which grilled up beautifully, and some precooked/cleaned jumbo shrimp. The people working were helpful and friendly too. I really like that Empire has a small selection of other stuff - rubs, spices, etc and even a small rack of wine. If you're pressed for time, you can run in, grab some stuff to throw on the grill and not have to make a separate stop at the liquor store. Empire's not a place I'd do my everyday shopping ('cause I'm not a millionaire) but when I'm looking for a good piece of fish I'll certainly be back. read more

Stopped yesterday to pick up things for dinner, I was pleasantly surprised to see Growing Power selling vegetables in the side yard. The vendor said they're there every Friday afternoon. Hurray! I was able to get ingredients for sides to go with dinner! I was a little disappointed by Empire, though. Their selection is large, but they're pricey and quality isn't as good as my local grocery, and much lower than our other local fish market. 1# of smallish frozen gulf shrimp (ettouffe for dinner!) was $14.95 and was a little freezer-burned. A dozen Chesapeake Bay oysters was on special for $11.95, but were not as fresh as they should have been. It seems they've sacrificed quality for variety, never good for a fish monger. read more

I recommend Empire Fish to all my friends. The fish quality is excellent and great service. I drive an hour to get there but it's worth the trip. read more

King of fish in Milwaukee!! Ok, there really aren't that many choices. There's Empire, and St. Paul Fish Market. Don't even consider grocery stores. Brrr, they don't play the same game. So, here are a few reasons why Empire is better than St. Paul: 1. Empire's selection is much larger. 2. Empire has gobs of parking. 3. The employees at Empire are helpful and super nice! The worker's at St. Paul have a certain Salty Sea-Dog a-holeness tor them. I always feel like I'm bothering them. 4. Empire has a great selection of accoutrements and frozen pre-packaged seafood products. 5. You can see the processing area at Empire. It's super clean and makes you feel good about what you are buying. 6. Empire sells sushi-grade seafood and all the extras for when you want to go maki-crazy. Although we are about a thousand miles from the nearest ocean, we don't have to settle for 2nd class seafood. Make the trip, don't settle for what's in your grocery store. read more

Empire's the best around. For realz. If you want to eat a thing that once swam in a lake or a river or the ocean, Empire should be your jammy jam, MKE. Honestly: if you're cooking a nice meal, or even just a weeknight meal, Empire has a fabulous selection of everything. Normal-ish stuff, like cod, whitefish, salmon, trout, mussels, or mahi... to fresh lobster, skatewing, escolar, oysters, King Crab legs, and more. They'll special order product for you, too! And their retail store carries (as William T mentioned) a vast selection of smoked fish, seasonings, marinades, and more. Tons of great restaurants in the area get their seafood from Empire, and for good reason -- they do what they do right. If some fancy-pants chef wants to do a Monkfish liver dish... he/she would probably hit up Empire. Whether you just dabble or fancy yourself an expert cook, Empire's def worth checking out. Check their website for their specials, and call ahead if you're looking for something super rare. It's tops on my list when it comes to seafood (I love St. Paul too, but Empire's both retail and wholesale), and you'll certainly find a greater selection at somewhat lower prices at Empire. Totally worth the short trek out to 'Tosa for me. read more

Empire has an incredible selection of fish and shell fish. Not only do they have fresh (never frozen) fish of all different sorts, they also have pre-marinated fish, smoked fish, live lobsters, etc. If you are a lover of cooking and eating fish, definitely check out this fish market, it will become your go to place for high quality fish. Empire is a fishmonger to many restaurants too, this is not your grocery stores fish case. read more

I bought sushi grade tuna. It was good quality. They sell nori, wasabi, etc. in case you are in need of ingredients while you are buying fish. I also bought some mussels. They were fresh and I didn't have to throw any out. I know of a few restaurants in Milwaukee that order from them so you know this place is legit. They close at 6pm on weekdays and are not open on Sundays so keep that in mind if you are cooking during the week. read more

Happily stumbled upon Empire Fish Co just when I had been wondering where to get fresh fish in Mke. Boy, did I experience some sticker shock though. Saw that the wild salmon was $24.99 per lb(Is that good? bad?). Not cheap, but I really wanted some fresh wild salmon. I asked the lady behind the counter for two pieces. I should have been more specific with how many ounces I wanted because she ended up giving me two pieces that weighed over a pound, thus making my cost over $26. Definitely wasn't expecting to pay that much and didn't need that much salmon. Ah well, I should have said something as I kind of felt taken advantage of. If you're stopping in here, check the prices and be clear and specific about how much fish you want to buy. The good news was that after cooking it the salmon was super delicious. I think I'll have to save coming here for a special ocassion and then be very clear about how much fish I want. read more

If you are looking for the freshest variety of all things having resided in the sea, until yesterday as the case may be, look no further than Empire! Super FRESH in a pristine setting. The prices maybe a bit high but the quality you are paying for is well worth it. Many of the top restaurants in town use Empire for good reason. This is my go to when I NEED a crab leg fix!!! read more

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My husband stopped in yesterday to pick up some fish and shellfish for dinner. As one reviewer stated, it did smell "fishy" upon entering, however; the scallops were dry packed, scentless, and once cooked- AMAZING. The Mahi was also completely scentless and thoroughly delicious!!!!! The options for fish/shellfish/etc. is incredible. This will definitely be our new fish market! read more

VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF!!! Great variety of fish and the prices are decent. I'd go back here anytime!

Very disappointed in the service this morning. Can't believe you're only allowing one guest per party to enter your facility. Yes the food is always very good, but the inconvenience of your Wuhan virus measures are going to have me shopping elsewhere until you return to what you used to be. read more

Best place in Milwaukee area for fresh fish, very knowledgeable out their product as well.

Empire is a magical magical place. I was making a fancy pants dinner and decided that seafood needed to make an appearance. I wandered into Empire and found some beautiful huge scallops. The guy behind the counter was extremely knowledgeable and gave me detailed instructions on how to cook them. When I mentioned that I was also thinking about doing lobster, he whipped out a pamphlet on how to cook lobster just about any way you could imagine. I highly recommend Empire for all your seafood purchases. read more