Looking for a fish fry? Check out the ultimate Greater Akron fish fry guide for Lent 2023
It's fish fry time in Northeast Ohio.
The Akron area offers plenty of options for people seeking meat-free dining options on Fridays throughout Lent. You can find fish fries at area churches, clubs, lodges and restaurants. Many offer carryout or drive-thru pickup options.
And if you're not a fan of fried fish, some places are offering baked fish. A few have other meat-free meals, such as scallops, shrimp, crab cakes, pierogi and salad. Some even have chicken tenders on the menu for the kiddos or those who simply don't like seafood.
Fish fries every Friday during Lenten season unless otherwise noted.
Akron churches, clubs and lodges serving fish fry
Akron FOP Lodge No. 7: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 24, 31 and April 7. 2610 Ley Drive, Akron. 330-773-3032. Beer-battered pollock or pan-fried flounder, $12 adults, $6 ages 10-and-younger. Baked cod, extra pan-fried and beer-battered can be purchased for $2 per piece. Includes choice of potato, coleslaw, rolls.
Ancient Order of Hibernians: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 24 and 31. 2000 Brown St., Akron. 330-724-2083. Six-ounce baked or fried cod, one piece $13; two pieces $16. All dinners come with choice of two sides: baked potato, french fries, macaroni and cheese, hot rice, coleslaw, applesauce or cottage cheese. Carryout available. No phone orders.
Annunciation Church/Visitation of Mary Parish: 4:30-7 p.m. every week except Good Friday. 55 Broad St. (across the street in the new location) lower church hall, Akron. 330-535-4141. Baked or fried white fish with choices of sides (scalloped potatoes, french fries, coleslaw and hot rice or green beans) and Massoli’s bread, coffee, tea or lemonade. $12 adults, $11 seniors, $7 ages 12 and younger. Desserts and soft drinks available. Take out or dine in. Handicap accessible.
Barberton VFW Post 1066: 5-8 p.m., through April 7. 75 Sixth St. NW, Barberton. 234-706-2009. Fish or shrimp dinner with fries, coleslaw and hush puppies, $10 each.
British American Club: 6:30-8:30 p.m. through April 7. 8564 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg. 330-963-6370. British-style fish and chips dinner, hand-dipped in made-from-scratch batter. Also shrimp, chicken or fish and shrimp combo dinners. Each served with fries, coleslaw, mushy peas (a British specialty), bread and coffee or tea. Soft drinks and a cash bar available. Macaroni and cheese dinners (while quantities last) and children’s portions available. Carryout available. Price $8 to $13. Cash and checks only. www.baclubohio.com.
Charles Faust American Legion Post 281: 4:30-7 p.m. through April 7. 1601 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. 330-920-9379. Cod, haddock, lake perch, chicken tenders, scallops, shrimp and sides of coleslaw, hot rice and french fries. Dinners $9-12.
Copley Homeowners Association: 4-7 p.m. March 10. Ohio Sportsmen Park, 1755 Jacoby Road, Copley. Choice of perch, salmon or chicken tenders with french fries, coleslaw, dessert, and beverage. Dinner roll included. $15 per person. Dine in or take out. 50/50 raffle.
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German Family Society: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 24, March 3 and 10. 3871 Ranfield Rd, Brimfield Township. 330-813-0486, www.germanfamilysociety.com. Fried, hand-breaded, two-piece cod dinner with potatoes, green beans and coleslaw, adults $15. Children's cod dinner with green beans and applesauce, $7. Macaroni and cheese dinner with green beans and coleslaw, adults $8. Children's macaroni and cheese with green beans and applesauce, $5. All dinners include bread. Potato soup and homemade pastries, $3. Dine in and carryout (order inside club). Basket Raffle each week.
Knights of Columbus 3410: 4:30-7 p.m. 2055 Glenmount Ave., Akron,.330-773-3410 or kofc3410@gmail.com. Hall is open for dine-in. Dinner choices: Fried whitefish, baked cod, fried shrimp, seafood platter. Choice of two sides: French fries, baked potato, coleslaw, macaroni & cheese, hot rice. Price range $12-15. Carryout available. Dessert and soft drinks available for purchase.
Knights of Columbus Stow, Holy Family Parish: Dine-in or carryout, 4:30-7 p.m. through March 31. 3179 Kent Road, Stow. 330-931-6777. Fried or baked cod or breaded shrimp with two side dishes. Sides include french fries, sweet potato tots, green beans, rice and macaroni and cheese. $12 for adults. Pierogi dinner or macaroni and cheese, $10. $6 for a children's dinner. Online orders for take-out can be placed at kofcstowfishfry.com between 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. the Friday of the event and will be assigned a specific pickup time. Takeout orders can also be placed in person at Holy Family with payment at the time of pick-up.
Knights of Columbus Council Hall 3213: 4-7:30 p.m. through April 7. 148 Lyman St., Wadsworth. 330-334-0030. Alaskan Pollock with french fries, coleslaw and applesauce. Adults $12, children $7.
Little Flower Catholic Parish Men's Club Fish Fry: 4:30-7 p.m. through March 31. 2040 Diamond St. N.E., Canton. Dine in or carryout (no phone orders). Two-piece fried or baked cod dinner with two sides, $14; shrimp dinner with two sides, $14; children's dinner with two sides, $7. Sides include applesauce, french fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and green beans. Coffee and soft drinks included with dine-in orders only. Desserts sold separately.
Polish American Citizens Club: 4:30-8 p.m. 472 E. Glenwood Ave. (entrance on Dan Street), Akron. 330-253-0496. Fried lake perch (large or regular). Fried shrimp comes in large, medium, and small. Baked cod is available as well. Dinner prices from $10 to $15. Sides include salad, cabbage and noodles, cole slaw, cottage cheese, french fries, apple sauce, hot rice and macaroni and cheese. Chicken tender dinners, pierogi and kielbasa are available. Add 50 cents for to-go orders.
Queen of Heaven Church: 4:30-7 p.m. through March 31. Parish Life Center, 1800 Steese Rd., Green. 330-896-2345 and www.queenofheavenparish.org. Dine in or carryout. fried or baked cod $12; three-fish tacos $12; shrimp $14; combo shrimp/cod baked or fried $14; pierogi, two slices pizza or macaroni and cheese $10; children’s or seniors’ dinners – one piece fish if getting fish $10. All dinners are served with a glass of water, bread and butter, coffee/tea and include two hot sides selected from green beans, french fries, buttered red-skin potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot rice, macaroni and cheese or pierogi; and one cold side selected from applesauce or coleslaw. Only with dinners, extra sides: $2 each; fried fish $3 each; baked fish $7 each; shrimp $1 each; slice pizza $3 each. Soft drinks also for purchase. Desserts available, priced as follows: ice cream $2, ice-cream sundaes $3, pie $2, other desserts $1.
Ralph Huff VFW Post No. 1062: 5-7:30 p.m. through April 7. 1581 Main St., Cuyahoga Falls. 330-929-9494. Dine-in or carryout. Three-piece battered perch dinner, $14; two-piece battered perch dinner, $12. Three-piece chicken tenders or seven-piece breaded shrimp dinner, $11. Combination platter (one fish, two chicken tenders, three shrimp), $14. All served with fries, bread and choice of two sides (salad, coleslaw, applesauce). Fish sandwich, $6. Extra fish, $2 a piece. Bake sale to support Auxiliary. Cash preferred but credit card accepted.
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St. Andrew the Apostle Church: 4-7 p.m. through March 31. 4022 Johnson Road, Norton. 330-825-2617. Baked or fried cod fish, fried shrimp or combo dinners, choice of two sides (french fries, homemade cabbage noodles, homemade hot rice, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw or applesauce). Includes bread, homemade dessert and coffee or tea. $12 adults, $8 children. Dine in or carryout. Cash or checks only.
St. George Serbian Orthodox Church: 4:30-6:30 p.m. through April 7. 4667 Applegrove St. NW, North Canton. Adult Dinners: Baked Premium Cod; Hand Beer Battered Cod - 2 pieces; Breaded Shrimp - 8 pieces. Child's Dinner: Breaded Shrimp (4) or Beer Battered Cod (1)Includes: 1 side dish roll and butter. $17 Adult dinners include 3 sides, roll and butter, $8 Child Dinners. Homemade Desserts and Beverages available for purchase. Dine In or Carry Out. (
St. Hilary Knights of Columbus: 5-7:30 p.m. March 3 and 31. St. Hilary School, 2750 W. Market St., Akron. 330-867-1055. Baked cod, pierogi, grilled cheese sandwiches, green beans, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, cobbler and ice cream, beverages. Adults $16, seniors $13, students $10, family $70. Person to contact with questions is Joan Heegan at ext. 200.
St. Mary Parish Men’s Club: 5-7:30 p.m. through March 31. 340 N. Main St., Hudson. 330-650-0722, ext. 244. Many dinner selections will be offered, including beer-battered and grilled fish, shrimp, baked lemon pepper haddock, crab cakes, pierogi and salads. Side dishes of lobster bisque soup, cole slaw and sidewinder fries. Roasted red potatoes and steamed broccoli available, along with chocolate cake for dessert. Prices range from $6 to $16.50. A children’s menu is offered including pizza. Dine-in or carryout options are available. Call ahead phone orders or order online at http://seafood.stmaryhudson.cc
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church: 755 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore. 330-413-2986. Drive-thru Fish Fry every Friday until April 7. Pickup is 4:30-6 p.m. Fried battered cod dinner or baked cod dinner served with jo-jo potatoes, hot sauce rice, tangy vinegar coleslaw and tartar sauce $16. Homemade sides $5: pierogi, halushki, bread pudding and other desserts. Pre-order and pay online at marketplace.stnickoca.org Last order taken 8 p.m. the night before. Also selling Easter Paska Breads for March 24 pickup.
St. Phillips Episcopal Church: 4:30-7 p.m. 1130 Mercer Ave., Akron. 330-535-7295. Dinners include fish, coleslaw, green beans, baked beans, bread, cake and water. Cost is $15.
St. Vincent de Paul Parish: 5:30-7:30 p.m. through March 31. 17 S. Maple St., Akron. All meals include one entree, two sides, salad, and a dessert. Main entrees are beer-battered fried cod, baked cod, pierogi or fish tacos. Sides include macaroni and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, pierogi or french fries. Choice of homemade carrot cake, cheesecake or brownie. Children will have an option for cheese pizza. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children.
Slovak J Club: 4:30-7 p.m. through April 7. 485 Morgan Ave., Akron. 330-786-9972. All-you-can-eat fried fish $15. Baked cod dinners, $15, must be preordered by Wednesday each week after 3 p.m. Six-piece chicken tenders $12. All dinners include macaroni and cheese, fries, haluski, hot rice, coleslaw and bread. Four-piece chicken tenders with sides (10 and under): $8.
Tadmor Shrine Center: 5-7:30 p.m. through April 7. 3000 Krebs Drive, Akron. 330-644-8494. All-you-can-eat buffet featuring Alaskan pollock, french fries, apple sauce, coleslaw and rolls. Shrimp or chicken dinners also available. Free coffee, tea, punch and water. Cash bar available. $16 per person. Ages 5-12 $8. Under age 5 is free. Fresh pie slices $3 or two for $5.
Greater Akron restaurants serving fish fry
The Boulevard: 2-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays. 435 Chestnut Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. 330-928-8596. Three-piece lake perch dinners with two sides, $17.99; five-piece $20.99.
Coventry Diner: 3333 Manchester Road, Akron. All-you-can-eat fish fry Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent. Fish with french fries and coleslaw, $14; fish with fries, coleslaw and clams, $15.25; fish with fries, coleslaw and shrimp, $16.
Kevin O’Bryan’s Irish Pub: 11 a.m.-midnight Fridays. 1761 S. Main St., Akron. 330-724-9782, www.kevinobryans.com. Fish & Chips, Alaskan beer-battered haddock, pub fries, salad, Old Bay tartar, $10.99. Shrimp platter, jumbo pub-style shrimp served fried, blackened and grilled, battered pub fries, salad, $12.99.
Klein’s Seafood: 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-6:15 p.m. Friday, 1072 Grant St., Akron, 330-773-1551. Large selection of fish and shellfish, cooked to order for carryout. Dinners and sandwiches are available ranging from $4.99 to $12.99 each. Almost any seafood on their fresh side can also be cooked by the pound for an additional cooking charge. Menu at www.kleinseafood.com.
Menches Bros. Family Restaurant: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays through April 7. 3700 Massillon Road, Green. 330-896-2288, www.MenchesBros.com. Fried cod dinner with fries, coleslaw and hush puppies, $11.99. Crispy fried shrimp with two sides, $14.99. Baked salmon with two sides, $19.99. $4 Blue Moon pint.
Mustard Seed Market Highland Square Cafe: Ash Wednesday and every Friday after 5 p.m. through April 7. 867 W Market St., Akron. Gluten-free, beer-battered Atlantic Cod served with cole slaw and fries, $17.99 per person.
The Original Peppe & Luigi's Restaurant: 240 5th Street SE, Barberton. 330-745-1121 or 330-745-1122. Currently offering take-out counter service only. Fish specials every Friday during Lent, starting Ash Wednesday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Shrimp dinner: breaded and deep-fried, medium-sized shrimp (15-22 shrimp per dinner), with french fries and coleslaw, $12. Flounder dinner with jo-jo potatoes and tossed salad, $12. Fish sandwich with french fries, $12. Beer-battered haddock with jo-jo potatoes and coleslaw, $12. Diners can substitute french fries with jo-jo potatoes or onion rings. Also offered are hot rice, cottage cheese and applesauce as substitutions for the coleslaw.
Raintree Golf and Event Center: 4350 Mayfair Road, Green. 330-699-3232 ext. 5. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 24, March 10 and 24. All-you-can-eat dinner buffet in the Grand Ballroom at Raintree. Prepaid reservations required. Fried cod, parmesan crusted cod, french fries, macaroni and cheese, rice pilaf, coleslaw and dessert. $20 per person, $7 ages 5-10, under 5 free. Chicken tenders available for kids. Carryout: three-piece fried cod dinner, fries, macaroni and cheese and coleslaw, $15. Free coffee, tea and water. Cash bar available. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot online: https://www.golfraintree.com/events
Roses Run Country Club: 4-9 p.m. through April 7. 2636 N. River Road, Stow. 330-688-4653. New England Clam Chowder, $4.99. Breaded popcorn shrimp, $8.99. Beer-battered fish sandwich, served on a brioche bun topped with lettuce and homemade tarter sauce, and served with fresh cut fries, $9.99. Beer-battered fish dinner, with hush puppies and coleslaw, $11.99. Shrimp scampi, sauteed shrimp tossed in a roasted garlic cream sauce over capelinni pasta, $13.99. Crab cakes, served with rice pilaf and remoulade sauce, $14.99. Blackened grouper seasoned with blackening blend, topped with pepper butter served with rice pilaf and coleslaw, $13.99. Sides: salad $2, six hushpuppies $3.99, basket of fries $4.99.
Sammie’s Bar & Grill: 4-9 p.m. every day, 498 South Ave., Tallmadge. Three cod filets hand-breaded and fried, with homemade coleslaw, fries, and house tartar sauce, $18.99. Four Lake perch filets hand-breaded and fried in a light seasoned breading , with coleslaw, fries and house tartar sauce, $19.99.
Wil’s Grille and Pub: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 1644 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Barberton. 330-753-5347. Lake Erie perch and walleye featured Friday and Saturday every week. Catfish and salmon offered on a rotating basis. Luncheon: perch three filets and two sides $14.49. Price available until 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Dinner: perch five filets and two sides $22.49, available all day; walleye available all day $24.99, includes two sides and two filets.
To be included in the fish fry list, submit information in this format: Name of organization, address, date or dates of fish fry, hours served, brief menu description and prices. Information should be sent via email to specialcay24@yahoo.com. Include contact information for any questions.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Where to find an Akron-area Lenten fish fry in 2023
