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Empire Fish

4.3 (56 reviews)
ModerateSeafood Markets
Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Kelsey J.

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!

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Steven T.

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.

Marie Mauritz K.

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.

Valentine's Special - Feb 2021 $69.99
Becky L.

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!

Megan L.

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.

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15 years ago

Sorry, Can't stand even walking in this place, it reeks of rotted fish. A proper fish store should have a sweet, briny fragrance....

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my husband and I enjoying cooking a nice meal together on the weekend. Empire is our go-to place for FRESH fish.

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I will come here regularly for sushi grade tuna and salmon plus whatever piques my interest in the case.

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Wild Fork - meals, sides and appetizers

Wild Fork

4.9(14 reviews)
8.5 mi

We weren't sure what to expect or if we would end up buying anything but when we walked in the…read morestore we were quickly greeted by Nora who was so awesome. she helped us find what we were looking for Lobsters for Mother's Day tomorrow and a Brisket for Father's Day and we bought some other things as well. We will be stopping back to stock up. If you're looking for a new place to shop or are near the store stop in!

First time here. I was attending a Yelp Event…read more I was super impressed with the store. I checked and there are lots of stores in the Chicago area but this appears to be the first in the Milwaukee area. It's a interesting concept. Everything is frozen, including meats, fish, vegetables and meals. There is a large selection of interesting, or what might be considered exotic foods. You can get cuts of Elk, Bison, and Venison. They have organ meats and oxtails. They have a large selection of shrimp, and some that are so big that you might mistake them for lobster. For many of the items, there are plenty of choices. For example there is not just one salmon or shrimp selection. They have at least 12 different types to choose from. For different locations, different types, different, and different types of production standards (organic, non-gmo, pasture raised, etc) The store is well organized. All of the standing freezers or wall units are neatly packed and well labeled. Pricing is easy to discern. It's easy to shop and find what you are looking for. I found the help to all be helpful, and friendly. The staff at the registers were patient, and chatty. I bought a couple of items, and looking forward to cooking up the pasture raised chicken (breasts) and the Gulf Coast shrimp. This is not my side of town, so it's a little out of my way. However, they explained that for $29 you can get a year of free deliveries. That's a great deal!

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Pan-Asian Supermarket

Pan-Asian Supermarket

4.1(52 reviews)
3.4 mi
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Definitely recommend coming here for anyone who loves to cook. It's an amazing addition to the…read morecity!! Almost any Asian cuisine you need items for - Indian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese etc... I would recommend looking around because they likely have what you're searching for here. Foreign candy and drinks? Check. Unique and quality produce? Check. Fresh and frozen meats and seafood? Check. Fresh baked specialty goods? All the kimchi? That kitchen gadget you needed but couldn't find? Triple check. Everything I normally purchase from closer Asian markets can be found here, but often in a wider selection. For example, I love hotpot. I generally buy Little Sheep brand and my local store has two non-spicy flavors. There were several at Pan Asia. As well as other brands in spicy and mild flavors. It's like Aldi vs Walmart. Yes Aldi has what you're looking for, but Walmart will probably have more variety. The place is large and can feel overwhelming at first. But once you have an idea of how everything is laid out it becomes easier to find what's on your list. It's essentially the same as other grocers- produce at the entry, meat in the back and frozen items along the far wall with dry goods and staples in the center. I visit every couple of months just to see what's new and seasonal. I've not tried the restaurants yet as they're generally pretty busy. But I have purchased bakery items and recommend everything. I think there's also a boba tea counter and the fact that I've not tried it yet blows my mind. Maybe next visit! The checkout has always been pretty fast, even on the busiest days. And there's almost always someone available around the store if you need assistance finding items.

I'm so glad that Milwaukee finally has another Asian supermarket! This place is such a great…read moreaddition to the area. They have a wide variety of fresh produce, plus tons of fun drinks and snacks. In addition to groceries, they also have a food court with sushi, boba, pastries, onigiri, and more. I've tried the boba and onigiri so far, and both were delicious. The prices are very reasonable, and while they may not carry absolutely everything, they have a much better selection than other nearby markets. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking to explore new foods or stock up on Asian groceries!

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Metcalfe's Market

Metcalfe's Market

3.9(92 reviews)
2.9 mi
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Date of visit: January 9, 2026…read more I had some time before my haircut a few doors down in this shopping center and while I normally do Metro Market, this grocery store was just more conveniently located and allowed me to park just once. The store definitely has a small town feel about it, and I don't think that's on accident. I really felt like this was a place where many of the staff is familiar with their regular customers and maybe that's why the cashier (Tana, I believe) wasn't particularly friendly, because she did not recognize me. I was able to score some Valentine's Day cards and also found a bar of clearance soap, so I was feeling pretty good about my purchases overall. If I was in this area again, I wouldn't be opposed to stopping here again to pick up some things.

Their HQ is in Madison and it's great to have some Madison treats available in Milwaukee, like…read moreStella's Spicy Cheese bread. A few of my favorite things about the store: Great selection of cold deli salad and pre-made dinners, great for whatever dinner energy level you have. Their veggie & fruit selection is top notch, with dedicated staff making sure the best selection is out. To the left of the entrance upon entering, there are great deals on meat and seafood to start you on your shopping journey. Their bakery goes above and beyond. Have a craving for a chocolate dessert? Pick up one of their Polar Bears and thank me later. P Love a good sale? Don't forget to check out the bins by the checkout lanes for some great sales on discontinued and/or holiday items.

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St Paul Fish Company - Shrimp Po Boy.

St Paul Fish Company

4.4(1.5k reviews)
7.4 miHistoric Third Ward
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This place will take care of you. Put your name on the list and you will be fed even after closing…read moretime.. when seated service was quick.Drinks first and hot food shortly afterwards...... perfect timing. The crab cake sandwich and fried shrimp dinner was delicious. This place has a big menu it's so much more to try, and they have specials for every day of the week.. you can also buy fresh seafood to cook yourself. I can't wait to come back .....try this place if you haven't it's definitely worth it!!! I watched my server take multiple tables orders with out writing anything down...that's definitely special....... And she got everything done right and quickly. Great service!!!

I had a meal here many years ago while in town and enjoyed it. Recently I had the opportunity to…read morereturn. St. Paul Fish Market is located inside the very busy and popular Milwaukee Public Market indoor shopping complex downtown. It reminds me of the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle. The only parking option that I am aware of is metered street parking. The building has 2 levels but the 1st floor is where most of the business are. It appeared to me that St. Paul's is the most popular business there. It is a seafood restaurant and fresh fish market. They have a small sit down area for table service dining or you can order your food to go at the counter. After being seated and reviewing the menu I decided to order the same meal I had over 11 years ago. I went with a bowl of clam chowder for $8 to start and then added a fried grouper sandwich ($16) with french fries for another $2.50. The chowder was perfect. Flavorful, delicious and I wanted more (5). The sandwich also was delicious and satisfying made with quality fish, lettuce, tomato, and bread. However while it tasted very good halfway through eating it the bread bun started to disintegrate and then quickly turned to mush before I could finish. Then I needed a fork to finish it. It got messy and I don't like that in a sandwich. It's only for that reason I give an overall 4 score instead of a 5. The french fries were very good tasting too but I had ordered too much food and only had room for a few of them.The table service was very warm and friendly. I believe St. Paul's is a very good choice for a casual seafood meal but please buy more sturdy buns!

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St Paul Fish Company - To go counter

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Empire Fish - seafoodmarkets - Updated May 2026

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