Spending time in Juneau Town? Get to know this Milwaukee neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a seafood spot to a burger joint and more.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Juneau Town, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. St. Paul Fish Company
Topping the list is seafood market St. Paul Fish Company, which offers seafood and more. Located at 400 N. Water St. in the Public Market, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 612 reviews on Yelp.
St. Paul Fish Company offers plenty of seafood on its menu, including fried fish, sandwiches, grilled fish dinners, specialty meals and even an oyster bar. For a full entree, try a catfish fry with fries and coleslaw, or the live Maine lobster dinner. There are also daily specials, like mussels Monday, tacos on Tuesday and king crab night.
Christine B. said, "I sat at the counter for lunch and got a lobster roll and some oysters. They were both awesome. I was hesitant to get seafood in Wisconsin, but St. Paul's has signs about the seafood being delivered regularly."
2. Swingin' Door Exchange
Next up is bar and New American spot Swingin' Door Exchange, situated at 219 E. Michigan St. With 4.5 stars out of 589 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Expect a variety of sandwiches, soups, chilis, sandwich melts, salads, burgers and more at Swingin' Door Exchange. Enjoy the Sriracha chicken sandwich that’s made of seasoned grilled chicken breast with pepper jack, applewood bacon, grilled onions and Sriracha aioli on a sesame bun. There are also entrees like the ahi tuna steak, which is served with an option of fries, house-made chips, spicy vermouth carrots or house-made coleslaw.
Yelper James K., who reviewed it on Nov. 12, said, "Great atmosphere, very professional servers and bartenders, amazing food. Food and drink specials are outstanding. I have a great experience every time I come here and will continue to come back."
3. Alem Ethiopian Village
Ethiopian and vegetarian spot Alem Ethiopian Village is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 307 E. Wisconsin Ave., 4.5 stars out of 255 reviews.
Roll up those sleeves to feast on a plate of authentic Ethiopian food, served with no utensils. Order from a selection of fish, beef, chicken and lamb dishes, or choose vegetarian. The menu items come in family-size platters to share or combination plates while dining in or to go. Experience a meal like the Yebeg Keay Wot, which is spicy, tender lamb chunks, braised in red pepper sauceand cooked with onions and assorted spices. The Asa Tibs, made of marinated tilapia and sauteed with tomato and spices, is another option.
Calli N. noted, "Food and service were great. If you're looking to try some Ethiopian food, I highly recommend stopping here! Great options for vegetarians."
4. AJ Bombers
AJ Bombers, a traditional American spot that offers burgers and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 698 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1247 N. Water St. to see for yourself.
Known for its burgers, AJ Bombers has many options, toppings, sides and sandwiches. The restaurant also serves boozy shakes, frozen custard, wine, beer, cocktails and other beverages. Bite into one of the signature burgers, like the Caprese, made with fresh mozzarella, omato, basil and balsamic drizzle. Top the burger with any number of ingredients, such as pickles, truffle aioli, fried egg or avocado. And add any side, like onion strings.
Amanda A., who reviewed it on Nov. 10, wrote, "Delicious! Never a bad burger here. Very creative sandwich choices. Good service, attentive staff and the flying peanuts are so much fun! Great for lunch midweek, not too crowded."
5. Amilinda
Check out Amilinda, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 157 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Portuguese, Spanish and Southern spot at 315 E. Wisconsin.
The fine dining restaurant has Portuguese and Spanish cuisine that consists of appetizers, salads, main plates and desserts. The monkfish entree, served with a carrot and saffron sauce, celery puree and squid ink, is one of the standouts on the menu. Also, keep a look out for the beef tongue, which comes in a tomato stew, squash reduction and potato croquettes. Amilinda also has a large list of cocktails, beers and wines to choose from.
Yelper Becca A. wrote, "The food was exquisite. Fresh, perfectly seasoned and incorporated ingredients I would have never imagined would have tasted so good together. We shared the cheese plate, as well as duck fat-roasted chicken, and, with how delicious both were, we were so sad we did not save room for dessert!"
