The weather is a little warmer; the days are a little longer. And the fish is about to fry! Lent begins Wednesday, Feb. 18, followed by what should be considered a holiday of its own — First Fish-Fry Friday! So many places offer fried fish on Fridays that it would be impossible to list them all, b ut we do our best. Most run specials every Friday until Easter, which is April 5 this year, but some only offer fish on certain dates, so be sure to read carefully. That being said, 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 [email protected] and we’ll add you. Our restaurants need your help more than ever this year, so maybe consider hitting a few fish fries this Lent! ORGANIZATIONS 328 Grill at American Legion Post 98 When: 3:45-7 p.m. or until gone Fridays during Lent (through April 3) Location: 328 Broadway Ave., St. Paul Park Food: Beer-battered or baked cod; mac and cheese, au gratin potatoes, coleslaw and pudding Cost: All-you-can-eat buffet, $20; children ages 5-10, $10 More information: 328grill.com Church of St. John Vianney When: 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent (through March 27) Address: 840 N. 19th Ave., South St. Paul Food: Gluten-free fried fish, fries or baked potatoes, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, coleslaw, vegetable and desserts Cost: Adults, $15; children 6-12, $10; under six, free. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Church of St. Patrick’s When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, March 7 Location: At the Arcade-Phalen American Legion, 1129 Arcade St., St. Paul Food: Baked or fried cod, tater tots, coleslaw, mac and cheese and bread Cost: One piece of fish, $12; two pieces, $16. Veggie egg rolls sold separately for $1.50 each. Bake sale and takeout available. Guardian Angels Catholic Community When: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27 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 65+, $10; kids 5 and under eat free More information: Order online at guardian-angels.org/fish-fry Holy Family Catholic High School When: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, March 6 Location: 8101 Kochia Lane, Victoria Cost: $16 for adult fish fry meal ($10 for senior citizens); $10 for a grilled cheese meal. Bingo with cash prizes from 6-8 p.m. Tickets: May be purchased in advance at hfchs.org/tickets or at the door Holy Family Maronite Catholic Church When: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 20 and 27 and March 6, 13, 20 and 27 Location: 1960 Lexington Avenue, Mendota Heights 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. 20 and 27 and March 6, 13 and 20 Location: St. Peter Catholic School cafeteria, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul Food: Deep-fried or baked cod, au gratin potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, breadsticks. Gluten-free options available. Cost: Adults $15; seniors $14; children 7–12, $5; 6 years and under free. Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566 When: 4:30-8 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: $15; all-you-can-eat, $19 More information: 651-783-0055; linolakeslegion.com North St. Paul VFW Post 1350 When: 4-7 p.m. or until gone, Fridays during Lent (through April 3) Location: 2483 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul Food: Three pieces hand-battered pollock, baked beans, fries, coleslaw and French bread Cost: $17; one piece, $12 More information: 651-777-2855 Northwest Sportshow When: 3-7 p.m. March 6 Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis Food: Four pieces of beer-battered walleye and choice of side (fries, kettle chips or applesauce) Cost: $18.75 with fries; $16.75 with chips or applesauce; plus $15 adult admission ($5 after 5 p.m. and $13 in advance at northwestsportshow.com) Rogers Lions Club When: March 20 and 27 Location: 21st Century Bank Event Center, 12716 Main St., Rogers Food: Fried cod, shrimp, fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw and bun. Water, juice and coffee are free. Cash bar available. Cost: Adults, $15; children, $10 Roseville VFW Post 7555 When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent Location: 1145 Woodhill Drive, Roseville Food: Michelob Golden Light beer-battered cod or walleye, fries, coleslaw Cost: Fish fry, $16.65 extra piece of fish, $4; Walleye, $21.85 More information: 651-483-5313 St. John’s Men’s Club When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent (through March 27) Location: 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Food: Deep-fried Icelandic cod, baby red potatoes, fries, coleslaw, mac and cheese, pickles, rolls and cookies. Cost: Adults, $15; seniors, $12; children 6-12, $10; 5 and under, free. More information: 651-429-7937 or stgens.org St. Joseph of the Lakes When: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 6, 13 and 20 Location: 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Food: Pan-fried or baked cod, tomato-basil soup, roasted potatoes, green beans, creamy coleslaw, bread and a variety of homemade desserts Cost: Adults, $15; children 5-10, $7; children under 5, free. $45 per family, dine-in or takeout Church of St. Matthew When: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent (through April 3) 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 wild-caught Alaskan pollock, baked potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Non-fish options are spaghetti or grilled cheese. Cost: Fish dinner, adults, $16; children 5-12, $8. Spaghetti or grilled cheese, adults, $14; children 5-12, $7; children under 5, free. Beer and wine available for dine-in purchase. More information: st-matts.org St. Pascal’s Men’s Club When: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent (through March 27) Location: 1757 Conway St., St. Paul, Brioschi Hall (Flandreau Street entrance) Food: Fried and baked cod, coleslaw, au gratin and seasoned fried potatoes, coleslaw, mixed steamed vegetables, mac and cheese and dinner roll and pudding Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, adults, $16; children 6-11, $8; children 5 and younger, free. Cash, check or card accepted. South St. Paul Moose Lodge When: Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Fridays during Lent Location: 5927 Concord Blvd., Inver Grove Heights Food: Three pieces of beer-battered cod, fries and coleslaw Cost: $17 More information: 651-455-2142 RESTAURANTS 5-8 Grill Tap When: Fridays during Lent Location: 1741 S. Robert St., West St. Paul Food: Hand-battered cod made with Summit EPA, fries, coleslaw Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $17.99; lunch portion, $14.99 More information: 651-456-5858; 5-8club.com 5-8 Tavern Grill When: Fridays during Lent Location: 2289 Minnehaha Ave. E., Maplewood Food: Hand-battered cod made with Summit EPA, fries, coleslaw Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $17.99; lunch portion, $14.99 More information: 651-735-5858; 5-8club.com Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse When: Fridays during Lent Location: 1305 W. 7th St., St. Paul or 517 2nd St., Hudson, Wis. Food: Finnegans beer-battered cod, shoestring fries, coleslaw Cost: Lunch, two refills, $14.95; all-you-can-eat dinner, $18.95 More information: 651-228-1408 or 715-501-2467 (Hudson); bennettschopandrailhouse.com Birch’s on the Lake When: Fridays during Lent Location: 1310 Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake Food: Beer-battered cod, hand-cut fries and house tartar; herb-crusted walleye with Yukon Gold whipped potatoes and asparagus; or wild-rice- and crab-stuffed walleye, baby carrots, asparagus, cippolini onions and lemon cream Cost: Cod, $36; walleye, $40; stuffed walleye, $48 More information: 952-473-7373; birchsonthelake.com Burger Dive When: Every day, Feb. 18-April 3 Location: 731 Randolph Ave., St. Paul or Rosedale Center Food: House-battered cod, sliced potatoes, rye toast, remoulade and coleslaw Cost: $22 More Information: 651-294-3240; burgerdivemn.com Kendall’s Tavern Chophouse When: Lunch and dinner, Fridays during Lent (through April 3) Location: 12800 Bunker Prairie Road N.W., Coon Rapids Food: 12-ounce filet of hand-battered haddock, choice of fries or tater tots and coleslaw Cost: $24 More information: 736-951-7225; kendallstc.com Mason Jar Kitchen Bar The Lenten fish fry at Mason Jar in Eagan. (Courtesy of Mason Jar) Location: 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan Dates: Fridays during Lent (through April 3) Food: 3 pieces hand-dipped, Bent Paddle Light Lager-battered cod, house-made coleslaw and Parmesan-parsley fries. Cost: $19 More information: 651-340-7809; masonjar.kitchen My Burger The $8.95 fish sandwich special at MyBurger is available during Lent. (Courtesy of MyBurger) When: Wednesday, Feb. 18 and all Fridays during Lent Location: 11 metro locations, including 1580 Grand Ave., St. Paul Food: Breaded Atlantic cod sandwich and fries Cost: $8.95 More information: myburgerusa.com Red Cow Location: Five metro locations, including 393 Selby Ave., St. Paul Food: Three pieces of Alaskan cod, coleslaw and fries Cost: $19.50 More information: 651-789-0545; redcowmn.com The St. Paul Grill When: Fridays through April 3 Location: 350 Market St., St. Paul Food: Shore lunch features three jumbo fried shrimp, a crab cake, coleslaw and hand-cut fries with cocktail sauce and tarragon aioli. Cost: $29.95 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 and coleslaw Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch or dinner, $18 More information: 651-738-7052; sgtpeppersgrille.com Smack Shack When: Fridays during Lent Locations: 603 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis and 3801 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington Food: Traditional fish and chips with beer-battered cod, Cajun fries and coastal slaw Cost: Fish and chips, $22.95 More information: smack-shack.com Stockyards Tavern Chophouse When: Fridays during Lent (through April 3) Location: 456 Concord Exchange S., South St. Paul Food: 10 ounces of hand-battered haddock, fries, coleslaw and house-made tartar Cost: $25 More information: 651-350-7743; stockyardstc.com Tiffany’s Sports Lounge The Lenten fish fry at Tiffany's in St. Paul. (Courtesy of Tiffany's) When: Fridays during Lent Location: 2051 Ford Parkway, St. Paul Food: Summit beer-battered, cold water Alaskan pollock, fries and coleslaw Cost: Adults, $19.71; kids, $10 More information: 651-690-4747; tiffanysportslounge.com Tria Restaurant When: Fridays during Lent (through April ) Location: 5959 Centerville Road, North Oaks Food: Prix fixe dinner menu, options for each course Cost: Starts at $35 More information: 651-426-9222; triarestaurant.com/event-calendar/lent-fish-features/2026-02-20 Urban Growler The walleye fish fry at Urban Growler Brewing in St. Paul. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press) When: Fridays year-round Location: 2325 Endicott St., St. Paul Food: Panko-crusted walleye, house tartar, coleslaw, pumpernickel rye bread and choice of side Cost: $25 More information: 651-340-5793; urbangrowlerbrewing.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 and coleslaw Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch (until 3 p.m.), $14.95; or dinner, $16.95 More information: 651-633-7253; WelschsBigTen.com Related Articles Valentine’s Day: Chocolate and beer pairings to woo your date One-pot recipe brings together pork chops, apples and warm cabbage slaw Quick Fix: Garlic and Herb Salmon on Creamy Spinach with Pimento Couscous Selby Avenue restaurant Local Rumor to close this weekend Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as parent company considers selling the brand ...read more read less