Fish Fries In & Around Omaha 2023

fish fries in omaha

You don’t need to be Catholic to enjoy the flaky, crispy fish and accompaniments. These family-friendly events are also community gatherings and many offer carry-out options if you’d rather eat at home.

Lenten Fridays begin on February 24 and run through April 7.

Whether you have given up meat for Lent, want a delicious fish dinner, or just go for tradition’s sake, Omaha has a great variety of Friday night fish fries.

Fish fries in and around Omaha

All Holy Spirit Orthodox Church Fish Fry

Where: Autism Center Gym, 90th and Q streets
When: Lenten Fridays; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: fried cod, walleye, bang bang shrimp, appetizers and dessert

Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Patch Fish Fry

Where: 11001 S 48th St, Papillion, NE
When: Lenten Fridays in March; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: Fish or shrimp tacos, coconut shrimp basket, fried or baked fish sandwich, coleslaw, tossed salad, mac and cheese, white rice.

Croatian Cultural Society of Omaha

Where: 8711 S 36th St. Bellevue. A few blocks south of 36th & Giles
When: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
What: fried Sam Adam’s Beer Battered Cod OR legendary, always fresh, baked Alaskan Cod
Price: $11

Gretna American Legion

Where: 11690 S. 216th Street, Gretna
When: Lenten Fridays; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: all you can eat
Price: Adults $14; (Kids 2-12) $7

Holy Ghost Catholic Church 

Where: 5219 S 53rd St Omah
When: Lenten Fridays; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: mac & cheese, shrimp, baked cod, fried cod, clam chowder, and more. Dine-in and take-out
Price: starting at $4

Holy Name Catholic Church Fish Fry 

Where: 2909 Fontenelle Blvd. Omaha
Who: Holy Name Men’s Club
When: Lenten Fridays; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Price: Adults $15, Seniors $12, Children $7; Dine-in and take-out

Mary Our Queen Catholic Fish Fry

Where: 3405 S 118th St, Omaha
What: fried and baked fish, french fries or fried spudsters, coleslaw, as well as a mac and cheese

Millard American Legion

Where: 13913 S St, Omaha
When: Lenten Fridays; 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
What: Pollock; Stuffed Salmon; Grilled Salmon; Shrimp; Steak. Each dinner comes with fries, cole slaw & rye bread/butter. Mac & Cheese

St. Bernard Catholic Community

Where: 3604 N. 65th St. Omaha
When: March 24 

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Where: 7790 S 192nd St Gretna
When: Lenten Fridays; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

St. Columbkille Catholic Church

Where: 200 E 6th St, Papillion
When: Lenten Fridays; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: fried fish, baked fish, fish tacos
Price: Free will offering

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fish Fry

Where: 5419 N. 114th St.
When: Lenten Fridays 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

St. Francis Borgia 

Where: 2005 Davis Drive, Blair
When: Lenten Fridays; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: Beer Battered Cod, Breaded Butterfly Shrimp, and Seasoned Baked Tilapia, as well as Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Baked Potatoes, homemade desserts, and beverages.

St. Gerald Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry 

Where: 7859 Lakeview St, Ralston, NE
Who: Knights of Columbus
When: Lenten Fridays; 4 p.m.

St. James Catholic Church 

Where: 4720 N 90th St, Omaha
Who: Knights of Columbus
When: March 3; 17; 31; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m
What: Soltys Brothers hand-breaded fried or cajun fried fish; baked tilapia, mac and cheese, green beans, and more 

St. John the Baptist

Where: 215 N 13th St Fort Calhoun
When: TBD

St John the Baptist School

Where: 500 S 18th St Plattsmouth
When: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
What: Fried Alaskan pollock, baked salmon, fried shrimp
Price: starting at $8

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church

Where:  602 Park Ave. Omaha
When: Lenten Fridays; 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
What: fried and baked cod, salmon, shrimp, and spanakopita

Saint John Vianney Parish

Where: 5801 Oak Hills Dr, Omaha
When: Lenten Fridays
What: Baked or Fried Fish, Mac and Cheese, French Fries or Baked Potato, Pancakes, Cole Slaw, Salad, Tomato Soup, and Grilled Cheese
Price: Adults $12, Kids $7 (ages 5-12), Under 5 are Free

St. Matthew the Evangelist 

Where: 12330 S 36th St Bellevue
Who: Knights of Columbus
When: Lenten Fridays; 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Where: 508 Angus Street, Gretna
Who: Gretna Knights of Columbus
When: Lenten Fridays; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: fried or baked Alaskan pollock, scalloped potatoes, or French fries, green beans, mac & cheese, coleslaw, bread
Price: Adult plates are $14 and children (ages 6-10) are $6

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Where: 20500 West Maple Road Elkhorn
Who: Men’s Club
When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: fried and baked fish, fried shrimp, French fries, mac and cheese, green beans, and coleslaw

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Where: 4 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa
When: Lenten Fridays except Mar 17

St. Pious X Catholic Church

Where: 6905 Blondo St, Omaha
When: March 3, 10, 17, 24; 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
What: pasta 

St. Stanislaus Catholic Church

Where: 4002 J St, Omaha
Who: Men’s Club
When: March 10, 24, and 31
What: pasta dinner

St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

Where: 16701 S St, Omaha
When: Lenten Fridays; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: baked salmon, fried fish and shrimp, coleslaw, fries and baked potato, cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese, rolls and beverages

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Where: 14330 Eagle Run Dr Omaha
Who: SVdP Knights of Columbus
When: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
What:  Fried Fish or Baked Fish, Cheese Pizza, French Fries or Baked Potato, Mac & Cheese, Slaw and Bread. Dine-in and take-out
Price: Adults: $13; Seniors: $11; Kids (4-12): $8; Special Mac & Cheese Dinner: $8 (Carryout only)

Scottish Rite Fish Fry

Where: 202 South 20th St Omaha
When: March 17, 14, 31; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: all-you-can-eat freshly fried fish, fries, Cole slaw, and a beverage
Price: $12

What’s your favorite fish fry in Omaha? Let us know if we missed any!

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