You don’t need to be Catholic to enjoy the flaky, crispy fish on Fridays during Lent. Fish Fries are family-friendly events are also comcmunity gatherings and many offer carry-out options if you’d rather eat at home.
Lenten Fridays begin on February 16 and run through March 29.
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
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Patch Fish Fry
Where: 11001 S 48th St, Papillion, NE
When: Lenten Fridays; 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.
Corpus Christi Catholic Parish
Where: 3304 4th Ave Council Bluffs, IA
When: Lenten Fridays; 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
What: Fried Pollock, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Mac -n- Cheese, Cheese Pizza, Desserts, Soft Drinks, Beer
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: $12
Gretna American Legion
Where: 11690 S. 216th Street, Gretna
When: Lenten Fridays; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Price: Adults $14; (Kids 2-12) $7
Holy Name Catholic Church Fish Fry
Where: 2909 Fontenelle Blvd. Omaha
Who: Holy Name Men’s Club
When: Lenten Fridays; 4 p.m. to 8:30 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
When: Lenten Fridays; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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. 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. to 7 p.m.
St. James Catholic Church
Where: 4720 N 90th St, Omaha
Who: Knights of Columbus
When: February 16; March 1; 15
What: Soltys Brothers hand-breaded fried or cajun fried fish; baked tilapia, mac and cheese, green beans, and more
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
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
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.
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Where: 20500 West Maple Road Elkhorn
Who: Men’s Club
When: Lenten Fridays; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: fried and baked fish, fried shrimp, French fries, mac and cheese, green beans, and coleslaw
St. Pious X Catholic Church
Where: 6905 Blondo St, Omaha
When: Lenten Fridays 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
What: pasta Fridays
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 8; 15; 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: all-you-can-eat freshly fried fish, fries, Cole slaw, and a beverage
Price: $12
My favorite is the Greek grilled fish at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church! Tastes like from a professional restaurant! They also have Mac and cheese for kids. They take card and cash.