Lent is almost here. Here’s our fish fry list for 2023!
The holidays have passed, the sun stays out longer, and Easter isn’t too far away.
Do you know what that means? It’s fish fry time!
Lent begins Feb. 22, and most places hold their first fish fry that week, on Friday, Feb. 24.
Here’s our annual list of restaurants and organizations that 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
328 Grill at American Legion Post 98
When: Fridays through April 7
Location: 328 Broadway Ave., St. Paul Park
Food: Beer-battered and fried cod or baked cod; mac and cheese, au gratin potatoes, coleslaw and green beans
Cost: Adults, $17; children, $10
More information: 328grill.com
5-8 Club
When: Fridays through April 2
Locations: 2289 Minnehaha Ave. E., Maplewood; and 1741 S. Robert St., West St. Paul
Food: Summit EPA-battered cod, fries, coleslaw. Upgrade to baked potato for $2.50.
Cost: Lunch, 4 pieces of fish, $12.99; all-you-can-eat dinner, $16.99
More information: 651-735-5858; 651-456-5858 or 763-425-5858; 5-8club.com
Bayport American Legion
When: 4:30-7 p.m. (or until fish runs out) Fridays during Lent
Location: 263 N. Third St., Bayport
Food: Three pieces of cod, potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll.
Cost: $15 (upcharge for additional fish)
More information: bayportlegion.org
Church of St. John Vianney
When: 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays Feb. 24-March 31
Address: 840 N. 19th Ave., South St. Paul
Food: Fried fish, fried or baked potatoes, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, coleslaw, green beans and desserts
Cost: Adults, $15; kids, $10
More information: louann@sjvssp.org or 651-451-1863
Church of St. Matthew
When: 4:30-7:30 Fridays, Feb. 24-April 7
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, $15; spaghetti or grilled cheese, $13. Beer and wine available for dine-in purchase.
More information: st-matts.org
Guardian Angels Catholic Community
When: 4-7 p.m. March 3, 17 and 31
Location: 8260 N. Fourth St., Oakdale
Food: Baked or fried fish, coleslaw, red potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, roll and dessert
Cost: 11+, $18; seniors, curbside and carryout, $16
More information: guardian-angels.org/fish-fry
Holy Family Maronite Catholic Church
When: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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, flatbread, garlic sauce, homemade dessert
Cost: $15
More information: 651-291-1116; holyfamilymaronitechurch.org
Knights of Columbus Council 4967
When: 4–7 p.m. Feb 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
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
New Brighton Eagles
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Fridays through March 31
Location: 563 Old Highway 8 N.W., New Brighton
Food: 3 pieces hand-battered fish, choice of baked potato or hashbrowns, coleslaw, bread, tartar sauce
Cost: $15
More information: 651-636-9525
North St. Paul VFW Post 1350
When: 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 22
Location: 2483 E. Seventh Ave., North St. Paul
Food: 3 pieces hand-battered pollock, baked beans, fries, coleslaw, bread
Cost: $17
More information: VFWCLUB1350@gmail.com
St. Genevieve Church
When: Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Location: St. John the Baptist, 14383 N. Forest Blvd., Hugo
Food: Cod, potatoes, fries, coleslaw, mac and cheese, rolls, cookies and beverages. Dine in or takeout
Cost: Adults, $13; Seniors (60 and older), $11; Juniors (9-12), $9; Child (5 and under), free
More information: 651-429-7937 or 651-246-3236
St. Jerome Catholic Church
When: 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31
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.
More information: stjeromefishfry.org
St. Pascal’s Men’s Club
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays through April 8
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
St. Pius X Catholic Church
When: Feb. 24, March 10, March 24
Location: 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake
Food: Baked or deep-fried cod, baked potato, pasta salad, mac and cheese, coleslaw, dinner roll and dessert
Cost: Adults, $17, seniors or to-go, $15; children 6-12, $7
More information: 651-429-5337; churchofstpiusx.org
Church of St. Patrick’s
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24
Location: At the Arcade-Phalen American Legion, 1129 Arcade St., St. Paul
Food: Fried cod, tater tots, coleslaw, mac and cheese and dinner roll
Cost: $14
Restaurants
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 ala carte at the bar or $65 as part of a three-course tasging menu
More information: 651-407-7317; acquawbl.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
Charlie’s Restaurant & Irish Pub
When: Feb. 24-April 7
Location: 103 S. Main St., Stillwater
Food: Battered cod on a bed of fries
Cost: $21
More information: 612-230-0647; waterstreetinn.us/charlies-restaurant
Current Restaurant and Bar
When: All day Fridays
Location: 3291 St. Croix Trail, Afton
Food: Hand-battered cod, fries, and coleslaw
Cost: $15.95 or all-you-can-eat for $19.95
More Information: currentrestaurant.com
Freight House
When: Feb. 24-April 7
Location: 305 S. Water St., Stillwater
Food: Hand-battered cod, house tartar sauce, coleslaw, fries and Texas toast
Cost: $21
More information: 651-439-5718; thefreighthouse.com
Hastings Public House
Location: 2015 Westview Drive, Hastings
Food: Beer-battered, blackened or pan-fried or broiled cod,choice of potato (fries, mashed potatoes or Rivertown potatoes), coleslaw, lemon and house-made tartar sauce
Cost: 2 pieces, $15; 3 pieces, $18
More information: 651-379-2016; hastingspublichouse.com
House of Coates
When: Lunch and dinner, Fridays during Lent
Location: 16300 Clayton Ave., Rosemount
Food: Lunch, three pieces of deep-fried cod with baked potato, green beans and a roll, $10.50. Dinner, four pieces of deep-fried cod with choice of potato, coleslaw and a roll, $12.95
More information: 651-437-2232
Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse
When: Feb. 24-April 7
Location: 12800 N.W. Bunker Prairie Road, Coon Rapids
Food: Hand-battered haddock, fries and coleslaw
Cost: $20.95
More information: 736-951-7225; kendallstc.com
Little Oven
When: Every day through April 16
Location: 1786 E. Minnehaha Ave.; St. Paul
Food: Beer-battered cod, choice of potato or side of pasta, vegetable, soup or salad, and house-made popover
Cost: Lunch and dinner, two pieces of fish, $9.99; three pieces of fish, $13.99; four pieces of fish, $15.99; all-you-can-eat, $18.99
More Information: 651-735- 4944; thelittleoven.com
Magnolia’s Restaurant
When: Every Friday
Location: 1081 Payne Ave., St. Paul
Food: Cod, choice of potato and choice of soup, salad or coleslaw
Cost: Three-piece cod dinner, $15.99; all-you-can-eat cod, $18.99
More information: 651-774-3333; magnolias-stpaul.com
Momento Restaurant + Bar
When: Feb. 24-April 7
Location: 360 St. Peter St., St. Paul
Food: Beer-battered cod, Brussels slaw, fries, tartar sauce
Cost: $19
More information: 651-223-7000; momento-stp.com
River Oaks Golf Course and Event Center
When: 4:30-7:45 p.m. Fridays through April 2
Location: 11099 Highway 61 S., Cottage Grove
Food: Baked or beer-battered cod, potato wedges, green beans and coleslaw, plus choice of soup or salad
Cost: $19
More information: 651-438-2121; riveroaksmunigolf.com
The St. Paul Grill
When: Feb. 24-April 7
Location: 350 Market Street, St. Paul
Food: Beer-battered walleye, hand-cut fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce
Cost: $26.95
More information: 651-224-7455; stpaulgrill.com
Sgt. Peppers Grille and Bar
When: Fridays year-round
Location: 930 N. Helena Ave., Oakdale
Food: Hamm’s beer-battered cod, baked potato, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon
Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch or dinner, $17
More information: 651-738-7052; sgtpeppersgrille.com
Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse
When: Feb. 24-April 7
Location: 456 S. Concord Exchange, South St. Paul
Food: Fish, fries and coleslaw
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $22.95
More information: 651-350-7743; stockyardstc.com
Tiffany’s Sports Lounge
Location: 2051 Ford Parkway, St. Paul
Food: Summit beer-battered cold water Alaskan pollock, fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce
Cost: $17
More information: 651-690-4747; tiffanysportslounge.com
Tinucci’s
When: Reservations starting at 4 p.m. Fridays
Location: 396 21st St., Newport
Food: Fish-fry buffet, with deep-fried cod, steamed torsk, fried shrimp, baked chicken, baked beans, mac and cheese, au gratin potatoes, salad bar and homemade chocolate cake.
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $23.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 5-12, $1.95 per year for children 1-4 (Must purchase a beverage). Takeout: Friday Family Specials, $33.95 – $40.95.
More information: Reservations required. 651-459-3211; tinuccis.com
Welsch’s Big Ten Tavern
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays
Location: 4703 U.S. 10, Arden Hills
Food: Hand-breaded pollock, fries and coleslaw
Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch (buffet), $13.95 or dinner, $15.95
More information: 651-633-7253; WelschsBigTen.com
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