Our 2024 guide to Twin Cities fish fries

Jess Fleming, Pioneer Press
Updated ·10 min read

The days are getting longer and Easter is just around the corner.

You know what that means: It’s fish fry time!

Lent begins Feb. 14, and most places hold their first fish fry that week, on Friday, Feb. 16. Lent ends March 29, the Friday before Easter.

Here’s our annual list of restaurants and organizations who abide by the Midwestern Friday ritual. Don’t see your fish fry on the list? Email the info — restaurant or organization, location, date(s), what’s served with the fish, cost and how folks can contact you — to eat@pioneerpress.com and we’ll add you.

ORGANIZATIONS

B-Dale Club

When: 3-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent

Location: 2100 N. Dale St., Roseville

Food: Cod or shrimp, baked potato, green beans and dinner roll

Cost: Cod, $15; Shrimp, $17; Combo, $16.50

More information: 651-489-5386; b-dale.com

Church of St. John Vianney

When: 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays Feb. 16-March 22

Address: 840 N. 19th Ave., South St. Paul

Food: Fried fish, fries or baked potatoes, grilled cheese, coleslaw, vegetable and choice of dessert

Cost: Adults, $15; kids 5-12, $10

More information: 651-451-1863

Church of St. Matthew

When: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent

Location: Social Hall entrance is at the back of 510 Hall Ave., St. Paul. Curbside to-go entrance is off Humboldt Avenue onto Robie Street

Food: Fried or baked Alaskan pollock, baked potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Non-fish options are spaghetti or grilled cheese.

Cost: Fish dinner, adults, $15; children 5-12, $7. Spaghetti or grilled cheese, adults, $13; children 5-12, $6. Beer and wine available for dine-in purchase.

More information: st-matts.org

Church of St. Patrick’s

When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23

Location: At the Arcade-Phalen American Legion, 1129 Arcade St., St. Paul

Food: baked or fried cod, tater tots, coleslaw, mac and cheese and dinner roll

Cost: $14

Guardian Angels Catholic Community

When: 4-7 p.m. Friday Feb. 23, March 8 and 22

Location: 8260 N. Fourth St., Oakdale

Food: Baked or fried haddock, coleslaw, red potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, roll and dessert

Cost: All-you-can-eat dine-in, 11+, $18; seniors, $8; curbside and carryout, $16

More information: Order online at guardian-angels.org/fish-fry

Holy Family Maronite Catholic Church

When: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22

Location: 1960 Lexington Avenue, Mendota Heights, serving inside the Social Hall

Food: Baked fish, green beans in tomato sauce served over a bed of Lebanese rice, fried cabbage, flat bread, garlic sauce, homemade dessert

Cost: $15

More information: 651-291-1116; holyfamilymaronitechurch.org

Knights of Columbus Council 4967

When: 4 – 7 p.m. Feb 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15

Location: Church of St. Peter, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul

Food: Deep-fried or baked gluten-free cod, au gratin potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, bread sticks. Take-out dinners available.

Cost: Adults $15; Seniors $14; Children 7–12 $5; 6 years and under free

More information: 651-777-8304; churchofstpeternsp.org

Knights of Columbus St. Croix Council 1762

When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, March 1, March 22

Location: St Patricks Catholic Church 1500 Vine St., Hudson, Wis.

Food: Baked or deep-fried Atlantic cod, fries, au gratin potatoes, root vegetables, green beans, mac and cheese, tossed salad, coleslaw, dinner roll and cookie

Cost: Adults, $17; seniors 65+, $15; children 5-12, $10

Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566

When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent

Location: 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes

Food: Three pieces of hand-breaded cod, coleslaw, choice of baked potato or fries, dinner roll

Cost: $14; all-you-can-eat, $18

More information: 651-783-0055; linolakeslegion.com

North St. Paul VFW Post 1350

When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent

Location: 2483 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul

Food: 3 pieces hand-breaded pollock, baked beans, fries, coleslaw and French bread

Cost: $17

More information: 651-777-2855

St. Jerome Catholic Church

When: 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22

Location: 380 E. Roselawn Ave., Maplewood

Food: Hand-battered deep-fried cod, fries, coleslaw, baked beans and dessert

Cost: One piece fish, $12; Two pieces, $14; three pieces, $16. Pasta meal with meatless red sauce $10, includes all above except fish. Walk-ins welcome, $2 upcharge per meal

To order: stjeromefishfry.org

St. Pascal’s Men’s Club

When: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays through March 22

Location: 1757 Conway St., St. Paul, Brioschi Hall (Flandreau Street entrance)

Food: Fried and baked cod, au gratin and seasoned fried potatoes, coleslaw, mixed steamed vegetables, mac and cheese and dinner roll

Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $16 adults; $8 children 6-11; children 5 and younger, free

Station No. 6 in the Rosetown American Legion

When: 4-9 p.m. Fridays during Lent

Location: 700 W. County Road C, Roseville

Food: Two pieces of hand-battered cod, house-cut fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw

Cost: $14

More information: 651-483-3535; rosetownlegion.com

VFW Post 8752

When: 2-7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent

Location: 9260 East Point Douglas Road S., Cottage Grove

Food: Three pieces of baked or fried cod, choice of potato, coleslaw and salad bar

Cost: $17; just fish and potato, $15; kids’ dinner, $5

RESTAURANTS

5-8 Grill & Tap

When: 4 p.m. until sold out Fridays during Lent

Location: 1741 South Robert St., West St. Paul

Food: Hand-battered cod made with Summit EPA

Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $16.99; lunch portion, $12.99

More information: 651-456-5858; 5-8club.com

5-8 Tavern & Grill

When: 4 p.m. until sold out Fridays during Lent

Location: 2289 Minnehaha Ave. E., Maplewood

Food: Hand-battered cod made with Summit EPA

Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $16.99; lunch portion, $12.99

More information: 651-735-5858; 5-8club.com

Acqua

When: Tuesday-Sunday dinner

Location: 4453 S. Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Food: Panko-encrusted walleye with paprika, roasted fingerling potatoes, sauteed broccolini and lemon beurre blanc

Cost: $37

More information: Reservations recommended at 651-407-7317 or acquawbl.com

Bay Street Burger Dive

When: Feb 14 – March 30

Location: 731 Randolph Ave, St. Paul

Food: Fried fish, coastal slaw, sliced fried potatoes, rye toast, served with a remoulade sauce and lemon.

Cost: $20

More Information: 651-294-3240; burgerdivemn.com

Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse

When: Fridays during Lent

Location: 1305 W. Seventh St., St. Paul or 517 2nd St., Hudson, Wis.

Food: Finnegans beer-battered cod, shoestring fries, coleslaw

Cost: Lunch, two refills, $10.95; all-you-can-eat dinner, $14.95

More information: 651-228-1408 or 715-501-2467 (Hudson); bennettschopandrailhouse.com

Cabin 61

Location: 4150 Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake

Food: Hand-battered wild Alaskan cod with housemade tartar, coleslaw and fries

Cost: Lunch or dinner, $15

More information: 651-340-8415; cabin61.com

FoodSmith

When: Fridays from Feb. 9 through March 22

Location: 973 Smith Ave., West St. Paul

Food: Beer-battered Atlantic cod, hand-cut pub fries, coleslaw and tartar

Cost: $19.95

More information: 651-330-0896; foodsmithpub.com

Gabe’s Neighborhood Bar & Kitchen

When: Fridays during Lent

Location: 991 N. Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul

Food: Lift Bridge Farm Girl beer-battered cod, fries and coleslaw

Cost: Dine-in 2-Piece lunch special $15; dine-in all-you-can-eat dinner special, $18; 3 piece to-go special, $16.95

More information: Reservations recommended at gabesmn.com

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter

When: Fridays during Lent

Location: 8390 Lofton Ave. N., Stillwater

Food: Cod, mashed potatoes and coleslaw

Cost: $22

More information: 651-439-7128; gasthausbavarianhunter.com

Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse

When: Fridays during Lent

Location: 12800 Bunker Prairie Road N.W., Coon Rapids

Food: Hand-battered haddock, fries and coleslaw

Cost: $21.95

More information: 736-951-7225; kendallstc.com

Lake Elmo Inn

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays during Lent

Location: 3442 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Lake Elmo

Food: Breaded or broiled cod, coleslaw and baked potato or fries

Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch, $23

More Information: 651-777-8495; lakeelmoinn.com

Magnolias Restaurant

When: Fridays year-round

Location: 1081 Payne Ave. St. Paul

Food: Fried Cod, served with choice of potato and choice of soup, salad or coleslaw

Cost: 3-piece meal, $15.99; all-you-can-eat, $18.99

More Information: 651-774-3333; magnolias-stpaul.com

Manitou Bar & Kitchen

When: Fridays during Lent

Location: 2171 Fourth St., White Bear Lake

Food: Lift Bridge Farm Girl beer-battered cod, fries and coleslaw

Cost: Dine-in 2-Piece lunch special $15; dine-in all-you-can-eat dinner special, $18; 3-piece to-go special, $18

More information: Reservations recommended at manitougrill.com

Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar

Location: 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan

Dates: Fridays, Feb. 16 to March 29

Food: 3 pieces hand-dipped, Bent Paddle Light Lager-battered Alaskan cod, house-made coleslaw, tartar sauce, and Parmesan-parsley fries.

Cost: $18

More information: 651-340-7809; masonjar.kitchen

My Burger

When: Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent

Locations: Nine Twin Cities locations, including 1580 Grand Ave., St. Paul

Food: Breaded and fried Atlantic cod, topped with lettuce and tartar sauce and served with fries

Cost: $8.95

More information: myburgerusa.com

Parlour food truck

When: Fridays during Lent

Location: Luce Line Brewing Co., 12901 16th Ave. N., Plymouth

Food: Beer-battered walleye, fries, coleslaw

Pillbox Tavern

When: Fridays during Lent

Location: 400 N. Wabasha St., Suite #220, St. Paul

Food: Dill beer-battered walleye, mixed greens, seasoned fries and tartar sauce

Cost: $13.99

More information: 651-756-7566; pillboxtav.com

River Oaks Golf Course and Event Center

When: 4:30-7:45 p.m. Fridays through March 29

Location: 11099 Highway 61 S., Cottage Grove

Food: Baked or beer-battered cod, choice of potato (baked, cheesy hashbrowns or potato wedges), green beans and coleslaw, plus choice of soup or salad

Cost: $21

More information: 651-438-2121; riveroaksmunigolf.com

The St. Paul Grill

When: Friday lunches during Lent

Location: 350 Market St., St. Paul

Food: Shore lunch (East Coast crab cake, three breaded jumbo shrimp, coleslaw and fries); or fish and chips (two beer-battered walleye filets, coleslaw, fries)

Cost: Shore lunch, $34.95; fish and chips, $27.95

More information: 651-224-7455; stpaulgrill.com

Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse

When: Fridays during Lent

Location: 456 Concord Exchange S., South St. Paul

Food: Fried or baked hand-battered cod, fries, coleslaw, and house-made tartar

Cost: Six pieces, $18.95; 10 pieces, $24.95

More information: 651-350-7743; stockyardstc.com

Tattersall River Falls

When: Fridays through March 20

Location: 1777 Paulson Road, River Falls, Wis.

Food: Hand-battered walleye, lemon caper rémoulade, coleslaw and fries

Cost: $18

More information: Reservations recommended at tattersalldistilling.com/river-falls/ or 534-248-8300

Tiffany’s Sports Lounge

Location: 2051 Ford Parkway, St. Paul

Food: Fish, fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce

Cost: $18

More information: 651-690-4747; tiffanysportslounge.com

Tipsy Steer

When: 4 p.m. until sold out Fridays during Lent

Locations: 2025 105th Ave. N.E., Blaine; 2704 N. Snelling Ave., Roseville; 5000 Hiawatha Ave., Minneapolis

Food: Walleye, fries

Cost: $19.95

More information: tipsysteer.com

Tria Restaurant

When: Fridays during Lent

Location: 5959 Centerville Road, North Oaks

Food: Beer-battered halibut cheeks, house-made fries, house-made tartar sauce

Cost: $25

More information: 651-426-9222; triarestaurant.com

UW Wanderoos

When: Wednesdays and Fridays through March

Location: 1629 70th Ave., Amery, Wis.

Food: Three sunfish, two cod, one walleye, choice of potato, coleslaw and a dinner roll

Cost: $15.50

More information: 715-268-9217; uwwanderoos.com

Welsch’s Big Ten Tavern

When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays

Location: 4703 U.S. 10, Arden Hills

Food: Fried pollock, fries, coleslaw, dinner roll

Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch (buffet), $13.95 or dinner, $15.99

More information: 651-633-7253; WelschsBigTen.com

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