South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2024

SOUTH SUBURBAN CHICAGO — Hey, all you Friday-night fish fry hoppers. Lent has officially begun and there are plenty of meatless options being served up at churches, veterans groups, fraternal organizations, restaurants and bars. Many offer meatless cuisine for your fish-hating kids, like pasta, cheese pizza and grilled cheese. Patch has reeled in a catch of nearby fish fry events for 2024.

Churches

Our Lady at St. Germaine (Oak Lawn)

• 9711 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn
• Every Friday during Lent from 5 to 8 p.m. starting Feb. 16 through March 22. Prices are still the same as last year. “We got a good deal on fish,” according to the church.
• 17th annual Lenten Fish Fry presented by the Athletic Association and Men’s Club.
• Still all you can eat.
• Fish basket with choice of baked potato or fries, and coleslaw $15
• Meatless pasta dinner with bread, $8
• Grilled cheese with fries, $6
• Cheese pizza, $3
• Baked potato, $3
• Complementary coffee
• Water, pop and beer available for purchase
• Call 708-636-5060 for carry out or more info

Presbyterian Church in Orland Park

• 13401 Wolf Road
• 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15
• 2-pc finish dinner, $13.95
• Shrimp dinner, $13.25
• Fish and shrimp combo dinner, $12.50
• 2-pc chicken dinner, $12.50
• All dinners include baked potato, butter, sour cream, coleslaw, cornbread, tartar sauce, cocktail and BBQ sauce.
• Kids Menu: 1-pc fish dinner, $9.95; 1-pc chicken dinner, $9.50; 2-pc chicken dinner, $12.50
• Coffee, tea, lemonade
• After dinner enjoy one of the many desserts at the bake sale
• Dine-in or carry-outs, pre-orders available, order here
• Limited walk-ins

St. Albert the Great (Burbank)

• 5555 W. State Road
• 4 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent, Feb. 16 through March 22.
• Fish dinner $15
• Combo dinner $20
• Pasta dinner $10
• Kids dinner, $10
• Soup of the Day, $5
• Fries, $3
• Beer, wine and pop available

St. Christina (Chicago/Mt. Greenwood)

• 3333 W. 110th St., Chicago
• Fridays during Lent starting Feb. 16 through March 22, 4:30 to 8 p.m.
• 4 to 7:30 p.m.
• Fish dinner, adults $13; seniors and kids (5-12) $10; under 5 free
• Fish reorders, $5
• Spaghetti or grilled cheese, $9 (for your fish hating kids)
• Beer, wine, pop available at nominal charge
• Carryouts available
• Debit and credit cards accepted with 3% processing fee

St. Catherine of Alexandria (Oak Lawn)

• 10621 S. Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn, in the Alexandria Center
• Presented by the SCA Mens Club
• 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, March 1 and March 15
• 1 -pc pollock dinner, $10; 2-pc fish dinner $13 and 3-pc $15; dinners include coleslaw and choice of fries or Del Santo roasted potatoes (everyone raves about them)
• All-you-can-eat meatless pasta $7 (pasta only)
• For your fish-hating kids: cheese pizza or grilled cheese with fries, or pasta and bread $5;
• Additional side of fries or roasted potatoes $3
• Carry-out available (tell them if you want it to go)
• Drink tickets available at the bar

• Water, pop, beer available for purchase.
• Selling Dream Raffle tickets for $100, only 2,000 sold; $100,000 in prizes will be given away, with a grand prize of $75,000. Early bird drawings of $1,000 pulled at each fish fry.

St. John Neumann Parish (formerly St. Joseph Parish, Homewood)

• Presented by St. Joe's Athletic Association
• St. John Neumann Parish, 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood
• Every Friday during Lent starting Feb. 16 through March 22, from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
• Menu features fresh Alaskan Pollock dinner with curly fries, slaw, roll and desert, adults $11 (can purchase additional pieces), kids 12 and up and seniors, $8 all day.
• 8-piece shrimp dinner with curly fries, slaw, roll and desert, $14
• Spaghetti or herb butter noodle dinner with roll and dessert, $7
• Beer, Coors Light, $3/$10 pitcher
• Craft beer $5/$15 pitcher
• See the full menu and pricing.

St. Mary Magdalene Parish (Blue Island)

• St. Benedict Fish Fry
• 2339 York St. (York and Gregory Streets), Blue Island
• Celebrating 54 years of fish.
• Every Friday, Feb. 16 through March 22 at 5:30 p.m.
• Dinners are $12 for adults, $5 for kids
• Includes coleslaw, beets, French fries and rye bread with butter. Carryout available.
• Beverages available.
• Curbside and carry-out available
• 708-385-8510

St. Patricia Holy Name Society (Hickory Hills)

• 9050 S 86th Ave, Hickory Hills
• Curbside only, pick-up fish fry
• One day only, 4 to 7 p.m. March 15; all orders must be in by March 1
• Family-Size Menu: Papa’s Tackle Box: 12-piece Fish $30, Mom’s Tackle Box: 24-piece Shrimp $27, Tackle Box Combo: Fish and Shrimp $35, Minnow Box Combo: $27
• All Orders include Hush Puppies and Coleslaw
• 708-598-5222

Two Holy Martyrs-St. Symphorosa/St. Rene Groupl (Chicago)

• Sharp Center Social Hall on the St. Symphorosa Campus, 5940 W. 62nd St., Chicago
• 5 to 7 p.m., Feb. 16, March 1 and March 15
• Dine-in and carryout available
• Fish plate (2 pcs fish, cole slaw, fries, bread), $12
• Fish reorders, $3
• Plate of fries, $2
• Pierogi, cheese, potato, kraut and fruit ($4)
• Additional items including, potato pancakes ($6), cheese quesadilla ($6), soup ($6), pound cake slice ($2)
• Kids meal, quesadilla, chips, juice, box of cookies, $6
• Water, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, $2; juice box, $1
• 773-767-1523

Veterans

Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991 (Worth)

• 111001 S. Depot Drive, Worth, IL
• Fish fry every Friday during Lent starting Feb. through April 7, 4 to 7:30 p.m.
• Adults, $17; children 12 and under, $10; children under 3, FREE; carryout, $18
• Cod, catfish, shrimp or chicken strips, soup and salad, baked potato and fries.
• Coffee, tea, soft drinks and desserts
• Dine-in or carry out
• No phone-in or pre-orders
• No doggie bags, please come hungry

Harry E. Anderson VFW 9545 (New Lenox)

• 320 Old Hickory Road
• 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays year-round
• Baked icelandic cod filet, shrimp, scallops, half-chicken
• All meals include baked potato, coleslaw, french fries, bread and butter
• Kid-friendly, try the chicken tenders
• See the full menu for pricing
• Free coffee and tea
• Full service bar available
• Credit cards available
• Plenty of parking
• Slots
• Online ordering available

Park Forest American Legion Post 1198 (Chicago Heights)

• 1631 Western Ave., Chicago Heights
• Every Friday during Lent through Good Friday starting Feb. 16 through March 29, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Cod dinner, lake perch, shrimp and walleye dinners, combo (pick two), 15; Commander Plate (all of the above) $26.
• All dinners include fries or tater tots, coleslaw, bread and butter.
• Dine in or carry out
• For more info or to order carryout, call 708-481-3055.
• And whatever you do, don’t remove the menu from the bar, take a picture with your phone.

Bremen VFW Post 2791 (Tinley Park)

• 17147 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
• Fridays, Feb. 16 through April 5, 4 to 7 p.m.
• Baked walleye, deep fried cod, fried catfish, shrimp, cole slaw, bread and butter
• Two full cash bars available.
• Cash only

John Olson Lockport American Legion Post 18

• 15052 Archer Ave., Lockport
• Every Friday, 4 to 7 p.m.
• Meal helps support our veterans, enlisted men and women, and their families.
• Cod 3-pc ($13), catfish dinner ($12), baked walleye ($13), shrimp basket ($14) Shrimp and Cod Combo ($13) and 3 chicken strips and onion rings ($10).
• All dinners include: Baked Potato or onion rings, coleslaw, bread & butter. Sometimes they have surprise specials.
• Homemade Bowl of Soup, $4
• See full menu for pricing.
• Dine-In and carry-out available.

Markham VFW 9801 (Markham)

• 3220 W. 159th St., Markham
• Fridays during Lent, Feb. 16 through March 22 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. (or until the fish runs Out)
• Catfish, Cajun catfish, shrimp dinners $15, combo $18
• Chicken tenders, $8
• Grilled cheese $5
• Dinners include coleslaw and fries
• For carry-outs, call 708-596-6990

American Legion Post 615 (Tinley Park)

• 17423 67th Court
• 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 16 through April 5
• Baked walleye
• Deep fried cod
• Shrimp
• Chicken fried tenders
• All dinners include baked potato or fresh cut fries, coleslaw, bread and butter
• Cash bar available

Fraternal Organizations

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1332 (Blue Island)

• 2427 Grove St., Blue Island
• 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays during Lent,
• Cod ($15), shrimp ($17), Lake perch ($15), walleye ($15) whitefish ($12), and chicken tenders ($13)
• Dinners, served with choice of fries or baked potato, and coleslaw
• Sides include jalapeño peppers ($7), onion rings ($6); extra fries $1.50
• Mac ‘n cheese or jalapeño mac ‘n cheese $3
• Ladies homemade bake sale and live entertainment all Fridays

Park Districts/Golf Courses

Stony Creek Golf Course (Oak Lawn)

• 5850 W. 103rd St.
• Every Friday, Feb. 16 to March 29
• Seatings 3 to 8 p.m.
• Fried or baked fish
• Garden salad
• Coleslaw
• Corn cobbettes
• Soup of the day
• Mixed veggies
• Mac 'n cheese or baked potato
• Adults, $19.99; seniors 65+, $16.99; children (4-12), $12.99 (kids under 4 are free).

The Edge Bar & Grill, Water's Edge Golf Course (Worth)

• 115 Street and Harlem Avenue
• 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays during Lent, through March 22
• Fish and Chips ($16), Cod Fish Sandwich ($17), fried shrimp basket ($12), pepper and egg sandwich ($8) and shrimp tacos ($12). There's even a signature cheese burger ($11) for your fish-hating friends.
• Kids menu features grilled cheese sandwich, mac 'n cheese and popcorn shrimp for $6.
• Starters include shrimp cocktail, hush puppies , onion rings, cheese curds, cheese fries or a cup of clam chowder.

Fountain Fills Golf Club BackNine Restaurant, 12601 S. Kedzie Ave., Alsip

• Fridays during Lent, Feb. 16 through March 29
• Lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., dinner 5 to 8 p.m.
• Menu features include beer battered cod, fried shrimp, dinner combo (shrimp and cod), stuffed butternut squash ravioli, beer buttered walleye and black bean burger, all priced from $14 to $15.95. A kids menu is also available.

Restaurants and Bars

Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe (Burbank)

• 6501 W. 79th St., Burbank
• Fridays during Lent starting Feb. 16 through March 22
• Available for pick-up, delivery, and dine-in. Call us at 708-229-8700
• Chuck's Seafood Duo- fried shrimp, fried walleye strips, jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffin, fries & coleslaw
• Batter Fried Walleye Dinner- beer battered fried walleye strips, jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffin, fries & coleslaw
• Grilled Mahi-Mahi Tacos- three mahi-mahi tacos, honey-chipotle coleslaw; Mexican rice, Super Caesar salad
• Egg Salad Sandwich- hard-boiled eggs, mayo, mustard, celery, onions, choice of white or wheat bread
• Tuna Salad Sandwich- tuna, mayo, celery, onions, choice of white or wheat bread

Sammie’s Cafe (Hickory Hills)

• 8110 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills
• Fridays during Lent, through Feb. 16 through March 29, 3 to 8 p.m.
• Catfish, fresh ocean perch, Alaska whitefish dinners, $15.99, and fried shrimp dinner, $17.99; country fried chicken, $15.99
• Children’s fish and chicken dinners, $9.99
• All dinners served with homemade soup, coleslaw, pasta salad, kidney bean salad, potato, fresh homemade rolls and dessert.

Uncle Bud’s (Oak Lawn)

• 9700 Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn (97th Street and Cicero Ave.), big parking lot
• Fridays during Lent through Feb. 16 through March 22 , 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Pepper and egg sandwich, served with tater tots, $12
• Perch sandwich served on a brioche bun with tater tots, $16
• Bang Bang shrimp basket served with french fries, $18
• Veggie pizza, $18
• Shrimp Alfredo pasta served with garlic bread, $18
• Perch dinner served with coleslaw, tartar sauce and fries, $18

The Irish Legend

• The Irish Legend, 8933 Archer Ave., Willow Springs
• Fish entrée specials on Fridays during Lent, Feb. 16 through March 22
• Pepper and egg sandwich, $9
• Irish salmon, $22
• Fish and chips, $18
• Shrimp tacos, $15
• Shrimp and spinach Rigatoni, $18