Fish Fry Season 2025: Best Spots Near Buffalo Grove

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — The Lenten season is underway, which is annually a popular time to frequent restaurants offering fried fish on the menu. In addition, many civic groups hold fish fry events throughout February and March. Lent began on Feb. 14 and runs through March 28.

During Lent, Christians typically don't eat meat on Fridays as part of the practice of repentance. Whether you celebrate the holiday, or just want to try some delicious fish, we've got you covered with our list of spots in and near Buffalo Grove.

Prairie House Tavern

2710 N Main St., Buffalo Grove

The fish fry returns Friday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fish fry ($16) features beer-battered Atlantic cod served with coleslaw & choice of a side. Fish sandwich also available.

Kilcoyne's Redwoods Inn

342 N Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling

The all-you-can-eat Friday night fish fry starts back up March 7. It includes a Lake Perch dinner ($22.75) and Cod Dinner ($16.75).

Deerfield Italian Kitchen

648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield

The all-you-can-eat fish fry special ($26.99) at Deerfield Italian Kitchen, available Friday, Saturday and Sunday, includes Icelandic cod and wild caught Canadian lake perch. Served with a side of fries, lemon and tartar sauce.

The Chatter Box of Long Grove

330 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove

The fish & chips ($21.75) dish features beer-battered cod served with a tequila lime cocktail and lemon dill tartar sauces. Served with housemade chips or hand-cut fries.

Knights of Columbus

15 N. Hickory Ave., Arlington Heights

From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays throughout Lent — March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28, at the KC Hall. Dinner buffet. Cost is adults $16, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free and carryout is $15. Proceeds to benefit local parishes and Gerry's Cafe.

Eddie's of Arlington

10 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights

Dine-in at Eddie's. The fish fry, served with a choice of fries/tots and coleslaw, is all-you-can-eat for $16 on Wednesday and Fridays.

Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub

8 N Vail Ave., Arlington Heights

Kinnane's Famous Fish N' Chips ($21.95), according to the menu, features a fresh heaping of Alaskan cod fillets dipped in the restaurant's special recipe Guinness beer batter, served traditionally with Irish "chips," Killarney sauce and coleslaw.

Cortland's Garage Arlington Heights

1 North Vail Ave., Arlington Heights

Friday North Woods Fish Fry (special of the month - $16) features beer battered center loin cod with potato pancake, homemade coleslaw, apple sauce and tartar sauce.

10th Hole Bar & Grill (Rob Roy Golf Club)

505 E Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights

4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fish Fry on Fridays returns March 7. The cost is $18, includes beer battered fresh cod on a bed of steak fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce. Baked cod also available.

St. Thomas Of Villanova

Rowley Center, 1201 East Anderson Drive, Palatine

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays starting March 7 through April 4. $15 per person, $12 seniors, $40 family in same household, $7 ages 5 to 12, Free ages 1-4.

Grandpa's Place

1868 Prairie St., Glenview

An old tavern favorite, beer-battered cod ($14.50) fried to golden perfection, served with coleslaw and a generous portion of fries. All-you-can-eat on Friday nights.

Hackney's on Lake

1514 E Lake Ave., Glenview

The fish & chips ($17) features tender cod fillets with a crispy batter breading.

Oak At The Glen

1811 Tower Drive, Glenview

Friday special ($19) includes beer battered fish and chips, picnic slaw, house-made tartar sauce

We're updating this list with your help. If your establishment or organization is hosting a fish fry or serves fish and it's not on the list, let us know by emailing eric.degrechie@patch.com.