MINNEAPOLIS — Editor's note: The video above first aired on KARE 11 in April 2023.

Trollin' for a good fish fry this Lenten season?

Fish Fridays are back at restaurants, churches and other community gathering places, offering weekly and daily specials to get you through to Easter.

Take a look at the list below of fish fry faves, as recommended by KARE 11 staff over the years.

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Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all fish fry locations in/around the Twin Cities. Locations are listed alphabetically.

Anchor Fish and Chips

  • Fish and chips served daily, year-round for in-person dining or pickup
  • Wild Alaskan cod served with hand-cut fries
  • $16
  • Tuesday-Sunday, hours vary daily
  • 302 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis MN 55413

B-Dale Club

  • Fish fry every Friday during Lent
  • Cod, shrimp or combination of both served with baked potato, green beans and dinner rolle
  • Three-piece cod meal $15; two pieces and four shrimp $16.50; seven shrimp $17
  • 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • B-Dale Club: 2100 N Dale St., Roseville, MN 55113

Bison Creek Bar and Dining

  • Different organizations will host Fish Fry Fridays through Lent, with proceeds benefiting each group
  • Dinner is $15 per person, $10 for kids under 10
  • 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Bison Creek Event Center: 1207 MN-25, Buffalo, MN 55313

Church of St. Albert the Great

  • Fish fry every Friday during Lent
  • Baked and fried fish served with potatoes, coleslaw, spaghetti, bread and various desserts
  • $15 for adults; $7 for kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and under
  • 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • 3204 E 29th St. Minneapolis, MN 55406

Church of St. Matthew

  • Dine-in and curbside pick-up options are available
  • Every Friday from Feb. 16 through March 29
  • 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • 510 Hall Ave Saint Paul, MN 55107

Dan's Bar and Grill

  • All-you-can-eat cod, choice of potato, soup or salad and bread for $18.95
  • Lent menu, which includes other appetizers and entrees, available Fridays after 4 p.m.
  • Reservations recommended
  • 8485 240th Street East, New Trier, MN 55031

Fireside Lounge

  • Friday cod lunch special from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a potato, vegetable and roll for $13.99
  • All-you-can-eat fish dinner 5 p.m. - close for $16.99
  • 1288 Robert St. West St. Paul, Minnesota 55118
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Gabe's Bar and Kitchen

  • All-you-can-eat cod dinner special, Fridays from Feb. 16 through March 29
  • Served with fries and coleslaw for $18, two-piece lunch special for $15 
  • Dinner 3-10 p.m., lunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • 991 Lexington Pkwy North, St. Paul MN, 55103

Mac's Fish / Chips / Strips

  • Cod, walleye, and halibut in different quantities and price ranges
  • 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Monday through Saturday
  • 1330 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113
  • 610 W 54th St in Minneapolis

Obb's Sports Bar and Grill

  • Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry for $17.95
  • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., special starts at 4 p.m.
  • 1347 Burns Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106

Randy's Gluten-free Pizzeria

  • Online order, takeout only, curbside pickup of gluten-free fried fish
  • Fridays, beginning Feb. 16 
  • Hours vary; see website
  • 6030 50th Street N, Suite #4 Oakdale, MN 55128

Rogers Lions Club Annual Fish & Shrimp Fry

  • Fish, shrimp, fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw & roll
  • Feb. 16 and March 8 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  • $15 for adults, $10 for kids
  • Rogers Event Center: 12716 Main St, Rogers, MN 55374

Roseville VFW

  • All-day fish fry from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. every Friday through Lent
  • Walleye dinner with French fries and coleslaw for $18 or a beer-battered cod dinner with fries and coleslaw for $13
  • 1145 Woodhill Drive, Roseville MN 55113

Saint Thomas More Catholic Community

  • All-you-can-eat fish fry every Friday form 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Dinners include all-you-can-eat fried cod, French fries, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, dinner rolls and peach cobbler, cookies and lemonade. Beer ($5), wine ($5) and pop ($1) are also available for purchase.
  • Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
  • 1065 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

Tavern on Grand

  • Fish is served daily, year-round
  • Kitchen is open weekdays 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • 656 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105

Ukrainian American Community Center

  • Pierogi fish fry Fridays during Lent
  • Online ordering and curbside pickup only, 4:30 - 7 p.m
  • Fish and Pierogi dinner, with coleslaw, French fries and dessert or the pierogi dinner with sautéed onions sour cream, each for $15
  • 301 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 
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Valley Bar and Grill

  • All-you-can-eat fish buffet every Friday for $21 
  • Two and three-piece dinners with fries and tarter sauce, fish sandwiches and fish tacos. The complete dinner includes fish, fries and tarter sauce, for $10 and $12, respectively  
  • Buffet served 4 p.m. -9:30 p.m.; dinners served prior to 4 p.m.
  • W10299 US Highway 10 Prescott, WI 54021

Wild Boar Bar and Grill - Oakdale

  • Fridays during Lent
  • All-day, all-you-can-eat fish fry with cod and served with fries, coleslaw and potato salad for $15.99
  • 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • 950 Helena Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128

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