South Suburban Fish Fry Guide For Lent 2018

The Lenten season has begun earlier than usual in 2018, with Ash Wednesday already in the rear-view mirror. That means there's a bundle of fish fry events planned in Chicago's near south suburbs and South Side of the city. To help you plan your fish fry hunting mission, Patch has gathered information for 20 weekly events planned on the Southland beginning on Friday, Feb. 16. Here's a look at your fish fry options.

Café 63,

• 6411 W. 63rd St., Chicago
• will hold fish fry events from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays from Feb. 16 through March 30.
• Prices range from $9.95 to $13.95.
• They will be serving Fresh Catch of the Day Specials also Perch, Shrimp, Cod, Combo Plate, Non-fish Specials weekly, Homemade Soups, Salad & Desserts. All dinners served with Cole slaw, Fries or Rice Pilaf & a roll.

Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe,

• 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien
• Dates: Fri 2/16, Fri 2/23, Fri 3/2, Fri 3/9, Fri 3/16, Fri 3/23, Fri 3/30
• Adults $23.99 Kids 4-12 $9.99 Under 3 Free.
• Buffet is All you can Eat and includes unlimited soda, iced tea & coffee.
• Menu: Super Caesar Salad, Seafood Gumbo (no sausage), Cream of Poblano, Baked Tilapia w/ Crab & Cornbread Stuffing, Fried Lake Perch, Mini Veggie Rubens, Penne Pasta w/ Vodka Sauce, Shrimp & Grits, Southern Fried Catfish, Fried Shrimp w/ Remoulade Sauce, Cajun Smoked Salmon w/ Mango Salsa, French Fries, Southern Mac N Cheese, Cheddar Jalapeno Hushpuppies, Coleslaw, Potatoes Au Gratin , Assorted Desserts
• Reservations Highly Recommended Tax & gratuity not included in price

Cuzin's Neighborhood Bar and Pizza,

• 17704 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park; 3636 W. 147th St., Midlothian; 2825 W. 127th St., Blue Island
• Has fish fry events all year round.
• The current deal is an all-you-can-eat fish fry (pollock) freshly breaded and fried, that includes homemade coleslaw, mac and cheese and French fries for $11.99.

Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545,

• 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox
• $10.50-$12
• Every Friday year around 5-8 p.m.
• Icelandic Cod hand breaded and deep fried golden brown or baked cod fillet available also.
• Other seafood available are shrimp dinners, Seafood combo which includes scallops.
• All dinners come with fries, bread with butter and homemade cole slaw. Baked potato is available for all dinners.
• Full service bar, and carryouts available. 815-485-8369.

Harte's Tavern,

• 9858 S. Artesian, Evergreen Park
• 3-8 p.m.
• Enjoy a nice Craft Beer with your Fish Dinner!

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church,

• 7560 Archer Road, Justice
• 4-8 p.m.

John Olson Lockport American Legion Post,

• 15052 Archer Ave., Lockport
• Meal helps support our Veterans, enlisted men and women, and their families
• Cod, Catfish, Sea Bass, Shrimp, Combo (Shrimp & Cod), Baked Walleye and even Chicken Strips for the kids.
• All dinners include: Baked Potato or Tater Tots, Coleslaw, Bread & Butter. Sometimes we have surprise specials! (You never know what Mike will come up with: Home made Bowl of Soup, Prime Rib or Crab legs...)
• Fish Fry takes place every Friday thru April 6, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. Dine-In and Carry-Out Available.
• Karaoke takes place on the first Friday of each month from 7:30-Midnight.

Just Shrimp Restaurant,

• 15940 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park
• 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays

Knights of Columbus-#10926 Father Dick Allen Council- New Lenox,

• 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox
• Price range $4-$10
• Fridays during Lent

Knights of Columbus 4400,

• 1813 E. Cass St., Joliet
• Every Friday 11-9 and Saturday 4-8, year round.
• Menu available on our website www.kofc4400.com. Call 815-723-3827

Lincoln-Way East Music Boosters,

• 201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort
• Events will feature live music and a raffle.
• February 16 featuring Summit Hill Jazz Band, LWE Vocalists, LWE Jazz Ensemble and LWE Jazz Workshop
• February 23, featuring LWE Strings, LWE Vocalists, LWE Jazz Orchestra, LWE Vocal Jazz and a preview of the LWE spring musical
• March 9 featuring Hickory Creek Jazz Band, LWE Vocalists, LWE Jazz Ensemble, LWE Vocal Jazz and Guitar Studio
• March 23 featuring Youth Strings Chamber Ensemble, LWE Jazz Combo 1, LWE Vocalists, LWE Jazz Combo 2 and a preview of the LWE spring musical

Lockport VFW Post 5788,

• 1026 E. 9th St., Lockport
• Smokin' Z BBQ, a New Lenox-based caterer, will serve seafood entrees including Tilapia Fillets or Shrimp skewers lightly smoked and seasoned with our signature rub served on a bed of jasmine rice with choice of 2 sides, Shrimp Mac n Cheese and our BBQ items including Pulled Pork Dinner, Loaded Baked Potato, Ultimate BBQ Chips and Loaded Mac n Cheese
• from 5:30-8 p.m. on Fridays during Lent

Markham VFW,

• 3220 W. 159th St., Markham
• Fridays during Lent, 3-7 p.m.
• 708-596-6990

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 beer battered cod, homemade hushpuppies, and baked potato. $13.95 adult, $7.95 kids age 10 and under. Cash bar available.
• Open seating is from 3 to 8 p.m. Fridays during Lent through March 30.
• Friday, February 9 through Friday, March 30.

Original Island Shrimp House,

• 12902 S. Lagrange Road, Palos Park
• Pepper, egg and shrimp sandwich, $8.99; Icelandic cod (chemical free) freshly prepared in house by the pound, $13.99; lobster roll, $14.99. Sides a la carte.
• Every Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 16 through March 23.

Our Lady of Loretto Women's Guild,

• 8925 S. Kostner Ave., Hometown
• Fish, $9; shrimp, $11; fish and shrimp combo, $11.
• 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., Feb. 16 through March 23. In the "B" building.

Park Forest American Legion Post 1198,

• 1631 Western Ave., Chicago Heights
• will serve a fish fry dinner from 6-8 p.m. on Fridays in Lent, beginning on Feb. 16 through Good Friday.
• Dinner prices range from $10 to $15.

S.S. Cyril & Methodius,

• 607 Sobieski St., Lemont
• $10 fish, shrimp or combo dinners, Friday Feb. 16 and Friday March 6 / 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or until the fish is gone),
• The best hand breaded fish in the area. Shrimp and pasta dinners are also available. Cash bar, desserts and great people. Come on out and join us for both evenings. Kids menu available. See the full menu and pricing.

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.

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, Feb. 16, March 9 and March 23. (in the Alexandria Center)
• Fish dinners, $10; meatless pasta, $5 adults, $3 children under 13; grilled cheese with fries, $3; cheese pizza with fries, $3; sides, fries or roasted potatoes, $2.
• Early bird-senior discount 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., fish dinners $9.
• Raffles

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 Feb. 16 through March 23, 4:30 to 8 p.m.

St. Christopher Catholic Church and Boy Scout Troop 358,

• 14611 South Keeler Ave., Midlothian
• $9 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: Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 2, March 9, March 16 and March 23

St. Damian Church,

• 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest
• Fish dinner $9, Cheese Pizza Slice $2, Beer & Wine available,
• Fridays of Lent, Feb. 16 through March 23, 4:30-7pm,
• Deep fried cod filets, the seasoned fries are a BIG hit! This we are featuring "all-U-can eat" desserts! We also have Take-Out, call ahead 708.342.8518 after 4:30 p.m. each Friday.

St. Germaine Fish Fry,

• 9711 S Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn
• 5 to 8 p.m. (or until the fish runs) Fridays in Lent, Feb. 16 through March 23. All you can eat fish starting at 5 p.m. following 4:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
• Fish basket $10; meatless pasta, $5; grilled cheese and fries, $4; traditional soup and bread, $3; cheese pizza, $2; french fries, $3; baked potato, $2. Water, pop, beer available for purchase.

St. Joseph Parish,

• 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood
• Every Friday during Lent : 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• February 16 and 23; March 2, 9, 16 and 23
• Call 708-798-0622

St. Patrick’s Church,

• 200 E Illinois St., Lemont
• A fish fry planned at Parish Hall from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 16
• Serving: Deep Fried Fish & Chips, Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll
• Adults: $12; Children 2-10: $8
• A St. Patrick Parish Fundraiser benefitting St. Alphonsus St. Patrick School

Did we miss any? Email the information about your fish fry to tim.moran@patch.com.

We will add to this list as more events come in.

Last year, there were several other events planned in the south suburbs. You can take a look back here and find out if they have similar events planned in 2018.

Patch file photo / Tim Moran