Fish Fry 2023: Where To Find Lenten Meals Near Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, IL — Lent has officially begun, and with it comes the tradition of Friday fish fries.

There are several groups around town serving up delicious fried fish every Friday during the Lenten season. Whether you're an observing Christian or just a local foodie looking for a good seafood dinner, Patch has compiled a list of nearby events.

St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield

• Dine-in or carry-out dinner will be served from 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24 and March 31.
• Carry-out orders can be placed by calling 815-577-6673 between 4-7 p.m. on fish fry dates. Orders must be picked up by 7:30 p.m.
• Credit cards, cash or checks payable to Knights of Columbus will be accepted.
• Menu and prices can be found via Patch.

Plainfield Moose Lodge #2491, 16310 S. Lincoln Highway

• Taking place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday during Lent.
• Menu includes combo meals, two-piece cod dinner with sides, and three- or eight-piece shrimp dinner with sides. Prices range from $6 to $16.

Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge, 335 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

• All-you-can-eat menu includes beer-battered cod, coleslaw and a choice of side and dipping sauce for $14.95. The same meal but with added crispy shrimp costs $17.95.
• Takes place every Friday.

Christina's Grill & Gatherings, 3516 Route 34, Oswego

• Menu includes fish sticks made with cod, haddoc filet, french fries, soup and salad.
• Taking place every Friday during Lent. Reservations, made by calling 630-554-8905, are encouraged.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School, 130 Woodlawn Ave., Joliet

• Taking place from 4-7 p.m. every Friday, except March 17, during Lent.
• Menu includes various cod, catfish or shrimp dinners, which all include a side of potatoes, coleslaw and bread. Desserts and drinks are also available.
• Carry out is an option.

Lockport VFW Post 5788, 1026 E. 9th St., Lockport

• Takes place Fridays from 5-7 p.m.
• Menu includes appetizers such as onion rings, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, fried mushrooms and french fries. Entrees include beer-battered Icelandic cod, Panko-crusted butterfly shrimp, or a combo meal. Prices range from $4 to $14.
• A chicken tender dinner is also available for $10.

Are you having a fish fry this Lent and want to add your name to the list? Is your organization here but we missed something? Send an email with your information to emily.rosca@patch.com and we'll add you to the list.