Our 2024 guide to Twin Cities fish fries
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
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
The fish fry from Mason Jar in Eagan. (Courtesy of Mason Jar)
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
The fish fry at Tiffany’s Sports Lounge in St. Paul. (Courtesy of Tiffany’s)
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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