25 Greater Cincinnati Fish Fries You Need To Try This Lenten Season

St. James the Greater

St. James the Greater has been blessing the White Oak area with quality Lenten meals for over 10 years. Fried or baked fish, fish sandwiches, shrimp, pizza, mac and cheese, Servatii’s pretzels — there’s something for everyone. 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 28-April 3. 3565 Hubble Road, White Oak.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary (Kentucky)

Immaculate Heart of Mary’s annual fish fry has been a Lenten favorite for more than 30 years. The full menu features homemade favorites like hand-breaded fish, crab cakes, coleslaw and green beans and the cult favorite Tommy Boy: a grilled cheese topped with fried cod on white or rye. Beer is available! 5-8 p.m. dine-in; 4:30-7:30 p.m. drive-thru. Fridays, Feb. 28-April 3. 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington.
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Mary, Queen of Heaven

The Mary, Queen of Heaven Fish Fry is widely known in Cincinnati as the Home of the Codfather. Izzy’s CEO John Geisen becomes the Codfather for a day by dressing mafia-style and carrying around his giant stuffed cod for photos. Make sure to see the Codfather and try foods like shrimp tacos, baked cod, fish sandwich, butterfly shrimp, the signature Holy Haddock and more. Domestic and craft bottled beer and Angry Orchard cider available.4-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 28-April 3 for eat-in, take-out or drive-thru. 1130 Donaldson Road, Erlanger.
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St. Lawrence Church

Drive-thru, dine-in or carry-out at this fish fry. Dinners range from breaded jumbo shrimp and teriyaki salmon to grilled cheese (on garlic bread!) and a cod sandwich. Dinners include two sides, but you can also go a la carte. If you dine in, lemonade, coffee and tea get free refills. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent. 3680 Warsaw Ave., Price Hill.
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Germania Society Klubhaus

Colerain's Germania Society is hosting a Friday fish fry during Lent at the Germania Klubhaus. According to their website, they will be serving Orange Roughy this year which can be ordered as a sandwich or platter. The menu includes New England Clam Chowder, mac and cheese, collard greens, hushpuppies and desserts and a cheese pizza for the kids. The Klubhaus bar will also offer both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, for those who'd like to wash down their fish with a frosty brew.5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 28-April 3. 3529 W Kemper Road, Pleasant Run.
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R&R Quality Meats

If you don’t want to wait until dinner for fish fry fun, R&R has you covered with their lunch menu. They offer fish tacos, lobster mac, a cod sandwich, grilled cheese, shrimp baskets and sides on their lunch and dinner menus every Friday in Lent and Ash Wednesday. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner is served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. every Friday starting Feb. 26 until Easter. 4029 Harrison Ave., Bridgetown.
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Guardian Angels

Guardian Angels’ fish fry menu offers fried and baked fish, crab cakes, mozzarella sticks, mac and cheese, baked goods and more. They will also have a craft corner to keep the children entertained, all crafts cost $1 or less. 5-7:30 p.m. every Friday of Lent except for Good Friday. 6539 Beechmont Ave., Mt. Washington.
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"Off the Hook" St. Ignatius Fish Fry

This West Side parish invites the community to bring friends and family to their annual fish fry dinner. The menu offers fried fish, baked fish and shrimp with sides like mac and cheese, green beans and coleslaw. Pizza, French fries, desserts and more will also be available for dine in or carry-out options. 5-8 p.m. Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday). 5222 North Bend Road, Monfort Heights.
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Good Shepherd Fish Fry-Days

This Catholic parish goes meat-free on Fridays. Dinners include a side, roll, drink and dessert. Mains range from a fried fish dinner (with two pieces of cod) to six pieces of shrimp, fish tacos and even soup. 5-7:30 p.m. dining room and 5-7 p.m. drive-thru Fridays, Feb. 28-March 20. 8815 E. Kemper Road, Kenwood.
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Fabulous Fish Fridays at Bridgetown Finer Meats

Home of Fabulous Fish Friday and a bigger-than-the-bread giant fish sandwich (for just $10). The menu also includes lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, Big John's shrimp boat, famous green beans, homemade tartar sauce and coleslaw. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays through Easter. 6135 Bridgetown Road, Bridgetown.
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St. Vincent Ferrer

Head to the St. Vincent school cafeteria for a Friday fish fry featuring both adults and kids dinner options. Grown-ups can opt for a meal with two pieces of Icelandic cod, coleslaw and sides ranging from homemade macaroni and cheese to fries and green beans. Kids can do cod or cheese pizza. There’s also a baked fish dinner — if you don’t want fried — and a la carte options. Domestic and craft beer is available. 5-7:30 p.m. Fridays, March 6-27. 7754 Montgomery Road, Kenwood.
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Mecklenburg Gardens

The German restaurant gets fishy on Fridays with Lent-friendly specials including bier-battered cod, blackened salmon, fish and chips, macaroni and cheese and corn bread. Pair any with a German brew. Special menu Fridays during Lent. 302 E. University Ave., Corryville.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Boy Scout Troop 471

Our Lady of Lourdes Boy Scout Troop 471 hosts their 29th-annual fish fry in the school cafeteria every Friday of Lent. In addition to the traditional delicacy of fried fish, the troop has a variety of other fried bites like mushrooms, cheese sticks, hush puppies and shrimp. Plus non-fried options like tomato soup and baked salmon. Dine-in, carry out or call ahead (922-0715; 6), 5-7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent. 5835 Glenway Ave., Western Hills.
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Darkness Brewing

Bellevue, Kentucky’s Darkness Brewing will be offering a fried fish sandwich special on Friday’s during Lent from their Darkness Diner food truck. The beer-battered fish comes with house-made tartar sauce and lettuce on a warm toasted bun for $8. They will also offer fish tacos in addition to their chicken and veggie tacos during Lent. Fridays during Lent. 224 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue.
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Joella’s Hot Chicken

Joella’s is offering a twist on the traditional fish sandwich. The Crispy Cod Sammie, available from Wednesday through Friday for a limited time, is cooked in your preference of heat and then topped with vinegar slaw and Bama White BBQ. It comes with your choice of side and costs $9.50. Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 26-April 10; Weekend of April 11-12. Multiple locations including 180 E. Freedom Way, The Banks.
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Izzy’s

The Codfather returns to Izzy's locations during Lent. The special sandwich features a tavern-cut North Atlantic cod filet, battered with Izzy’s special blend of 17 seasonings and spices, on a Kaiser bun garnished with lettuce and tartar sauce. Served with your choice of potato pancake or coleslaw. Available during Lent. Multiple locations including 610 Main St., Downtown.
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Holy Trinity Church

The Holy Trinity Church Men’s Club fish frys are back again this year offering will offer fried, baked and grilled fish, baked potatoes, green beans, coleslaw and more for $8 a person. 5-7 p.m. February 28, March 20 and 27, 2420 Drex Ave., Norwood.
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Prince of Peace and Braxton Brewing Co.

Prince of Peace is hosting a weekly fish fry with Braxton Brewing Co. featuring Riverfront cheese pizza and Braxton-beer-battered cod. Each week features live music from a different band: Joey Vasselet (Feb. 28), Andy McKeown and Greg Blackman (March 6), The Rocket Flys (March 13), Corey Tyler Moore (March 20), Plan B (March 27) and Stephen Anderson (April 3). 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 28-April 3. Prince of Peace School, 625 Pike St., Covington.
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Nine Giant Brewing

This Friday fish fry features "melt-in-your-mouth delicious" panko-crusted haddock with Cajun remoulade and hand-cut, double-fried pommes frites with sambal ketchup. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays during Lent. 6095 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge.
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St. Antoninus

St. Antoninus Boy and Cub Scout Troops host an annual fish fry with all the Lenten favorites, including fish sandwiches, jumbo shrimp, grilled cheese, homemade soup, mac and cheese and more. The event offers a drive-thru and Fish Fry Hotline to call or text in your order: 513-430-9987. 5-7 p.m., Fridays during Lent. 1500 Linneman Road, Covedale.
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