
The fish fry tradition emerged as a way to provide an alternative to meat-based meals, and has since become a popular social event. CLEVELAND (WJW) Lent is here and it’s time to start choosing which fish fries to attend this season Plenty of Cleveland-area churches, restaurants and. It takes place during the season of Lent, which is the period of 40 days leading up to Easter.ĭuring Lent, Catholics are traditionally required to abstain from meat on Fridays, as a form of penance and sacrifice. Hot, crispy cod with a side of fries and tartar sauce is the standard, but many restaurants have their own take on the dish, subbing in mahi mahi, local walleye, and whole fried snapper. Take-out only Order at 41 beginning at noon.


The Lenten fish fry is a long-standing tradition in the Midwestern United States, particularly in heavily Catholic areas such as Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. 3058 Brereton St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Every Friday of Lent except Good Friday, 4 p.m. (814)539-0123 Fridays 11AM-6PM Immaculate Conception Church New Germany 1635 New Germany Grove Rd. (814)487-7245 Fridays 4PM-7PM Holy Cross Luthern Church Cambria City 711 Chestnut St. Millstadt Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 7980 Conemaugh Township VFD Tire Hill 1942 Krings St. Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all fish fry locations in/around the Twin. Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart – Elsberry Heres a list of some of the favorite spots for a fish fry, as recommended by KARE 11 staff over the years. Their objective: to occupy tables on the basketball court and, for the parish’s first time since the pandemic descended in 2020, sit down for an old-fashioned Lenten fish fry. Henry Men’s Club & the Ladies of St.Henry By the time the doors open at 4:30 p.m., a boisterous line of 50 hungry people is looping around the gymnasium foyer at Blessed Francis Seelos Academy. St Alban Roe Parish Knights of Columbus Council 12022 Check their websites for more information.

Some organizations have them on Ash Wednesday and other special dates. Alternate Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Most fish fries are held on Fridays during Lent. Best Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM, and 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Don’t see your preferred location? Add a fish fry by filling out this form. Find a fish fry near you by using the map on this page or checking the directory. Churches and other organizations are holding their annual fish fries this year.
