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    St Paul Fish Company

    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Blue point oysters - half dozen
    Brian V.

    This small restaurant is located within the public market in the downtown area of Milwaukee. The public market is a cool place overall with lots of eateries and some vendors that sell other stuff. It was my last day in town and I wanted something late with a beer and watch a little bit of the baseball game on TV. I was able to sit at the counter right away and greeted by some friendly folks. I just ordered a few oysters and a beer. They have a great seafood menu and would love to come back and try some more items. Overall, just a really great time and easy in and out. It should be noted that it was during a weekday so it wasn't super crowded. I could imagine this place being packed on the weekends.

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    Tiff H.

    The Milwaukee Public Market is busy and a bit overwhelming but after some window shopping, we settled on grabbing food from St. Paul Fish Company. The wait for a table was impossible and actually quite stressful and uncomfortable, so we settled on ordering our food to-go to sit somewhere in the main communal food hall seating. The line to the register was so long I actually was able to decide on my order pretty quickly - the fried oyster po'boy was meaty and crispy, not too overly breaded. The lobster roll meal came with fries and cole slaw for $20, which I found to be super affordable (this price is probably outdated now). A little bit too much filler but understandable and I was ok with it for the price. However, my favorite bite was the New England Clam Chowder, perfect for the rainy fall day. If I'm ever back in Milwaukee, I'd definitely try to dine in next time, but maybe not on a weekend afternoon to avoid the crowds.

    Holly S.

    Great oysters great Friday walleye Paloma and pina colada added a yummy touch and friendly atmosphere

    Sherman C.

    I was craving for some good seafood for my trip at Wisconsin so here I went to St Paul Fish company to give it a shot and they did not disappoint! Shout out to Joe as he provided exceptional customer care with a great smile as always! I went on a Sunday at 1 pm so I still needed to check in and waited for 15 minutes to be seated. The place is crowded and please expect the space of seating would be tighter. I ordered fried oyster and scallops dinner. Both are delicious and flavorful! The prices to me are reasonable as well. If I swing by Wisconsin again, I would like to have lunch at this restaurant again!

    Emma B.

    Came around 3pm on Friday and surprised at how busy the place was. Tiki bar outside was absolutely overflowing on to the sidewalk. Table service has a 45min wait still. We ordered to go and ate upstairs in the public market - much easier. We ordered a walleye fry fish and crab cakes. The crab cakes were good. The walleye was just one piece of fish not that big and fried with the skin on. It was good but just didn't get enough of it.

    Pat C.

    Located in the Milwaukee Public Market, St. Paul Fish Company serves good food. You have to inform the person behind the counter that you want to dine in. It can be very busy. When we walked in after lunch, a table was open and we got seated without waiting. Our server Edith was friendly. Food was very good. My blackened ahi tuna (dinner) was fresh and delicious. I had mine with fried jasmine rice that was flavorful and sauteed vegetables. The lobster roll had meat that could no longer be contained by the warm, golden-brown toasted split-top bun.

    Paige K.

    Grabbed a seat at the bar around 6pm on a Thursday and it was BUSY. Granted it's a holiday weekend. Service was still quick. I went with the pan seared walleye, sub double veggies. It was delicious!! Literally no votes. Vegetables were tasty, fish cooked perfectly, and the sauce was perfect. Good drink prices and daily specials but didn't take advantage this time.

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    Ryan H.

    Must try: Lobster Roll! Why: Loved the butter toasted brioche bun loaded with Lobster! Bun has slightly crispy exterior and was buttery goodness. Fried and coleslaw were also really good. Tons of fries that were also slightly crispy - just how I like it. I ate outside since the weather was nice and enjoyed my meal while people watching. Notes: The workers were friendly and helpful. They have indoor table seating as well as oyster bar area. Many tables outside of market too. This was my first meal during my visit to Milwaukee and what a delicious way to start!

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    M E.

    We were on vacation and swung by the Milwaukee Public Market. I'd read about St. Paul's Fish Co. and we were lucky to get a table for two around 5:45pm on a Tuesday without a wait. We both enjoyed a walleye fish with rice, veg, pineapple salsa and a beurre blanc sauce. Our waitress (in the Bass Pro Shop hat) was super bubbly and friendly, which added to the experience. We honestly enjoyed the meal and experience more than our anniversary dinner at a swanky 'harbor' restaurant that same week! Plus, you can't beat the price. Helpful?

    Sharon E.

    If you love lobster, this is the place to be--they even serve lobster on a stick, which was a fun first for us! Located right inside the public market, the atmosphere is lively and busy, but we were lucky enough to get seated very quickly. The service was great and quick. The lobster sandwich was packed with a generous amount of meat, and the crab cakes were delicious as well. We also tried the walleye fry, which was good quality, though personally, I would have loved a little spice masala kick added to it. Highly recommended!

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    Mike M.

    I had a meal here many years ago while in town and enjoyed it. Recently I had the opportunity to return. 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!

    Valerie L.

    Best margarita outside of Mexico that I have had! The Lobster Roll was amazing as well!!

    Yining D.

    Really well priced seafood options in Milwaukee. My husband and I came here before a show at the Riverside and we knew we would have to come back to try their other items. I got the walleye fish fry with chips and my husband got the fried catfish po boy. Both were delicious and the fish was super flavorful and not bland at all. It came with two things of tartar sauce which I loved, because you could put a decent amount of sauce on each piece of fish. I'll definitely have to be back to try their lobster roll, lobster bisque, and other po boys. Great spot! There's a huge parking lot for the Milwaukee public market as well. For a Saturday night, the dine in was pretty full and the to-go option took about 10 minutes. They close at 8 pm so definitely come by for an earlier dinner!

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    Fresh seafood and generous portions. The lobster roll was delicious, and the clam chowder was rich and flavorful. Definitely worth a visit!

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    No matter what fish you want, it's always good. They have everything from walleye, halibut, sea bass, lobster. Highly recommend

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    How busy it is on Sunday afternoon?

    It gets very busy towards the late afternoon. They do take walk-in reservations and give you a buzzer. What we always do is go a little earlier than the time we want to eat, put our reservation in and walk/shop around the market. Then when your… 

    We are hoping to dine here this coming Saturday, perhaps around 5-530. What amount of wait time might we expect at that time? Thank you!

    At that time on a Saturday can be pretty busy but I think not more than 30 mins

    Is your seafood flown in daily? Where are your shrimp sourced from?

    Sunday afternoon is a better time to go in the evening at sometimes very packed

    Lobster rolls - Silly question but my lady wants me to ask... The cold lobster salad in the roll is made with mayo? She hates may but wants a lobster roll...

    I'm pretty sure the lobster roll is bound together with some mayo from the ones I saw people ordering there. I can tell you it doesn't look like it's much though as they really pack in the meat! I'm sure she won't be disappointed. Been there many… 

    If it's too busy, can you order your food & drinks, and then go enjoy them in the upstairs area?

    Yes you can.

    Are there certain menu items that are better when ordering to-go?

    I love the lobster roll and tuna salad there! The raw oysters are so fresh and delicious. I would stick to non fried items for to go options! Those might be on the soggy side by the time you eat them.

    I am wanting to take my sister out for dinner for her birthday and she loves seafood. I would have a party of 6 and a toddler. Would it be possible to accommodate all of us?

    Yes. But if you've never been, this place is very crowded and in the midst of the Public Market. It is NOT a stand alone restaurant. The food is great, but not your typical restaurant. Always very crowded, very casual and lively!

    What's the difference between their Friday lake perch fry and their daily perch fry?

    The same but cheaper on Friday from 4 till 8.

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