Seasonal & Holidays

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2019

Find a list of nearby fish fry events happening on the South Side and south suburbs during the 2019 Lenten season.

Tim Moran
Tim Moran (Patch File Photo)

Hey, all you Friday-Night-Lenten-Fish-Fry hoppers. Lent has officially begun, and Patch has reeled in a bundle of nearby fish fry events. Here’s a look at your meatless Friday options:

St. Christina Parish

  • 3333 W. 110th St., Chicago
  • Fish $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, Children 5-12 $7, Under 5 Free. Spaghetti & Grilled Cheese. Fish reorders $5. Free Carry outs are available. See the full menu and pricing.
  • Fridays during Lent starting March 8 through April 12, 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Hartes Saloon

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  • 9858 S. Artesian Ave., Evergreen Park
  • Blur Gil, $15; walleye $16; lake perch, $13; shrimp $13. Also calamari, $10 and also a different fish dinner every week.

St. Bernadette Parish

  • 9311 S, Francisco Ave, Evergreen Park
  • All-you-can-eat menu including deep-fried and baked breaded cod, pizza, french fries, onion rings, salad, mostaccioli and baked goods.
  • Adults, $10; seniors 65+, $8; kids 8-12, $5; kids under 5 FREE
  • Beer/Wine, $2; pop/water, $1; coffee, free
  • ONE DAY ONLY: Friday, April 12, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Loretto Women's Guild

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  • 8925 S. Kostner Ave., Hometown
  • Fish, $10; shrimp, $12; fish and shrimp combo, $12.
  • All dinners include baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, dessert and coffee. Pasta, grilled cheese, zucchini sticks, cheese sticks, soup, bottled water and pop also available for purchase. Don't forget Loretto's Luscious Creations. Raffles. Delivery available, 708-334-9724.
  • Every Friday, 4:30 to 7 p.m., March 8 through April 12. In the "B" building.

St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

  • 8000 S. Linder Ave., Burbank
  • Says this year's fish fry will be the best they've ever had.
  • It will be every Friday in Lent from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the church basement. Alaskan Cod and Jumbo Shrimp will highlight the reasonably priced menu. See the full menu and pricing.

Chuck’s Southerns Comfort Cafe

  • 6501 W. 79th St., Burbank
  • Includes build your own seafood platter, fried perch dinner, egg salad sandwich, pepper and egg sandwich, California fish tacos. See the full menu and pricing.
  • Reservations are highly recommended, call 708-229-8700.
  • Fridays during Lent through April 19

The Backnine@Fountain Hills Golf Club

  • 12601 S. Kedzie Ave., Alsip
  • 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays during Lent through April 19
  • Combo fish-cod, $11.95; fried shrimp dinner (18 pcs.), $12.95; beer battered cod, $9.95; pepper and egg sandwich, $7.95; grilled cheese, $7.95; Sante Fe chicken salad, $9.95; veggie wrap, $6.95, plus weekly specials and kid’s menu, $5.95. Dinners include fish (fried or baked), coleslaw, fries and beets.
  • Beverages and carry-out available.
  • For more info call 708-385-9266

St. Christopher Catholic Church and Boy Scout Troop 358

  • 14611 South Keeler Ave., Midlothian
  • $10 all you can eat (senior and child prices also available),
  • Dinner specials (excluded from all you can eat). See the full menu and pricing.
  • Fridays during lent: March 8,March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12.

St. Benedict’s Famous Fish Fry

  • York and Gregory Streets, Blue Island
  • 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. lunch’ 4 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent through April 12
  • Adult plate, $10, kids 12 and under, $3; dinners include fish (fried or baked), coleslaw, fries and beets.
  • Beverages and carry-out available.
  • For more info all 708-385-9266

Tinley Park VFW 2791

  • 17147 S Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
  • 3 kinds of fish, shrimp ($5 extra), chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, soup, salad and dessert -- all you can eat
  • Tater tots, pasta, soup, salad bar, bread/butter, deserts,
  • Coffee or tea
  • $13, adults; $5, children 6 to 12; children under 6 are free
  • Fridays during Lent through April 12, 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Mars Meyer American Legion Post 991

  • 11001 S. Depot St., Worth
  • Cod, catfish, shrimp or chicken strips, soup and salad, baked potato and fries
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and desserts
  • Adults, $12; children 12 and under, $6; children under 3 FREE
  • Fridays during Lent, through April 19, 4 to 8 p.m.
  • For more info call 708-448-6699

St. Germaine Fish Fry, presented by the St. Germaine Athletic Association & Holy Name Society Men's Club

  • 9711 S Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn
  • 5 to 8 p.m. (or until the fish runs) Fridays in Lent, March 8 through April 12. All you can eat fish starting at 5 p.m. following 4:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
  • Menu includes fish basket; meatless pasta, grilled cheese and fries, traditional soup and bread, cheese pizza, french fries, baked potato. Water, pop, beer available for purchase.

St. Catherine of Alexandria

  • 10261 S. Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn
  • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m.
  • Fridays, March 15, March 29. April 12 (in the Alexandria Center)
  • Fish dinners with choice of fries or Del Santo’s baked potator, $9; meatless pasta, $5 adults, $3 children under 13; grilled cheese with fries, $3; cheese pizza with fries, $3; sides, fries or Del Santo’s baked potato, $2.
  • Raffles

Oak Lawn Park District's Stony Creek Golf Course

  • 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn
  • All-you-can-eat menu includes freshly made creamy Clam Chowder, Stony Creek garden salad, homemade coleslaw, white fish and breaded cod, homemade hush puppies, and baked potato. $14.95 adult, $8.95 kids age 10 and under. Cash bar available.
  • Open seating is from 3 to 8 p.m. Fridays during Lent through April 19.

Did we miss any? Email the information about your fish fry to lorraine.swanson@patch.com.
We will add to this list as more events come in.

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