The Top 10 Restaurants In Janesville Wisconsin

Nestled along the curves of the Rock River, Janesville, Wisconsin is known for its sublime botanical gardens and historical roots as a blue-collar manufacturing hub. Here’s our guide to 10 of the areas best local restaurants.

1. Citrus Cafe

Cafe, Diner, Restaurant, American

The aroma of freshly squeezed orange juice hangs around like a tropical haze in Citrus Cafe. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The diner features local specialties, such as bacon from a nearby butcher. The menu includes a variety of dishes including Nutella Dream Swedish pancakes, minced ham-and-egg breakfast burritos, gyro sandwiches and triple-decker club sandwiches, old-fashioned ice cream sundaes and milkshakes.

2. Cozumel Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant, Mexican

Cozumel Mexican Restaurant is a no-frills lineup of Mexican fare featuring dishes with tropical, Caribbean-inspired twists that make for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Start off with one of Cozumel’s luscious margaritas and fresh-out-of-the-fryer chips with salsa. Try main courses such as Chuleta a la Mexicana –marinated pork chops topped with green tomatillo sauce – and Burrito Gordo, a massive 14-inch burrito filled with steak, chicken, rice, beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

3. Fuji Sushi and Steak House

Bar, Diner, Restaurant, Japanese

Fuji Sushi and Steak House is a sushi bar with an upscale lounge and hibachi grill. Traditional dishes are grilled and stir-fried in front of diners’ plates, then served immediately. Over at the sushi bar, diners can order precisely-prepared sashimi, all of it deliciously fresh and eye-catching in beautiful, bright pinks and oranges, as well as various combinations of sushi rolls. Wind up the night on a cozy leather sofa in the ornate lounge with a drink or two, such as a warm sake or a more inventive Pomegranate Saketini cocktail.

4. Luke's Deli

Deli, Restaurant, Dessert, American

Luke’s Deli has choices such as the garlic-turkey wrap, chicken cordon-bleu sandwich and turkey-artichoke melt available throughout the year. It also as a seasonal menu which changes regularly. Some of the sandwiches introduced as seasonal options in the past include the ACT – asparagus, cheddar cheese and tomatoes grilled on sourdough bread – and the Smokehouse Turkey Melt that is made with warm, shredded turkey, bacon, grilled onions, cheddar cheese and a special smokehouse sauce.

5. Mocha Moment

Cafe, American

Mocha Moment is a creamery/roastery/bakery/coffeehouse which features a large deck which looks out on to the woods beyond. Serving pastries, light lunches and coffee concoctions, Mocha Moment is a getaway: a tranquil space to relax and catch up with friends, and a welcoming place to sit by yourself to work or meditate.

6. Park City Family Restaurant

Restaurant, French, American, Dessert, Vegan, Vegetarian

Park City Family Restaurant serves classic comfort food and American fare. Beloved by locals for its casual eats any time of the day, an incredible French onion soup – perfect for chilly Wisconsin days and nights – the grilled chicken sandwich and its Friday fish fry are highlights of the menu; free pie on Tuesdays is a definite draw too.

South Padre

South Padre is a food truck that roams around the city stopping at various locations throughout the week. It specializes in wild-caught American seafood including lobster tails, Mahi Mahi, blue gill from Lake Erie and red snapper. If you’re looking for an on-the-go meal rather than raw foods to cook at home, go for the fish tacos, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese, shrimp ceviche and even shellfish bisque. Since the truck doesn’t stay in one place for long, check out its Facebook page for its exact hours and location.