Looking for a fish fry during Lent? Here’s a list of 22 in southwestern Illinois
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If you missed the list last week or any of the online updates, here’s a current list of area fish fry events taking place during Lent.
Do you have a favorite? Did I miss one? Drop me a note at jgreen@bnd.com.
▪ O’Fallon K of C Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod with side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229.
▪ Waterloo VFW Fish Fry - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Metzger Crook Post 6504, 406 Veterans Drive, Waterloo. Sold by the pound, sandwich or plate. Cod, catfish, walleye, salmon and shrimp. 618-939-7999. facebook.com/Waterloo-VFW-Post-6504-1558394571135533
▪ Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Saturday: fried chicken. Open for carryout, call-in and dine-in orders. 618-222-7171. facebook.com/swanseafishstand
▪ National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Lenten Fish Fry — 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 15. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville. Cod and fried pollock (sandwich, plate or pound), shrimp, sides. Dine-in or carryout. 618-397-6700 or snows.org/fish-fry-fridays.
▪ Walton’s Fish Fry — 3-7 p.m. Fridays. Knights of Columbus, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights. Cod, blue gill, catfish, butterfly shrimp, sides, hush puppies, bread. Dine in or carryout. 618-632-5222 or 618-691-8169 to place orders in advance. facebook.com/waltonsfishfry
▪ Collinsville American Legion Fish Fry — 3-7:45 p.m. Fridays. Collinsville American Legion, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Curbside delivery and dine-in. Cash or check only. Place a curbside order by calling 618-345-2508. facebook.com/legionpst365
▪ Prairie DuPont American Legion Post 485 Fish Fry — 3-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 15. Prairie DuPont American Legion Post 485, 200 S. 5th St., Dupo. Cod, catfish or crab cake plates, fish sandwiches, shrimp scampi, sides. facebook.com/DupoAmLegion
▪ St. Mary’s Fish Fry — 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays through April 15. St. Mary’s Church, 1706 W. Main St., Belleville. Freshly prepared fish and choice of sides. Drive-thru only. Cash, credit/debit or check accepted. Enter the campus via 17th Street, order when you arrive and your take-home feast will be hot-and-ready when you drive around to the food preparation area.
▪ St. Elizabeth Church Fish Fry - 4-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent. St. Elizabeth Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City. Cod, pollock, shrimp. facebook.com/St-Elizabeth-Granite-City-Famous-Fish-Fry-139319583206514
▪ St. Joseph Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 8. St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 6 N. Alton S.t, Freeburg. Fried cod loins (plate, sandwich or pound), baked cod, shrimp, green beans, fries, homemade slaw, stewed tomatoes, mac and cheese. Orders taken in person or by calling 618-539-4720. Sponsored by the Support Committee.
▪ Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Bluegill, cod, shrimp, walleye and sides. For members and qualified guests accompanied by a member. facebook.com/Lodge1221.BellevilleSwansea
▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Fish, chicken, shrimp, sides. Carryout and limited indoor dining. Masks required for customers going through the serving line. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694
▪ St. Henry Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 15. Msgr. Voss Parish, 5303 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod, baked salmon, fried shrimp, cole slaw, French fries, onion rings, mac n’ cheese, hush puppies, spaghetti, soup, desserts. Cash or credit cards accepted. Dine in and carryout. 618-233-2423.
▪ St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 1. St. Teresa School, 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Fish, shrimp, spaghetti, sides. Sandwich or dinner plate. Dine in or carryout. facebook.com/stteresamensclubfishfry
▪ Firefighters Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays, March 11, 18, April 1, 8, 15. Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 501 Eggemeyer Plaza, Ellis Grove. Buffalo fish, catfish, cod, shrimp, baked beans, fries, cole slaw, onion rings, hush puppies, potato salad, fried pickles. Cost: $13 adults, $2 kids 5-10, under 5 free. Dine in or carryout. 618-859-3473.
▪ Millstadt Fish Fry — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt VFW Post, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Eat in or carryout. Call ahead for carryout. 618-476-1180.
▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Cod (baked or fried), catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, fries, baked potato, slaw, applesauce. Dine-in and carryout. 618-228-7311. avistonlegion.com
▪ Glen Carbon American Legion Post 435 Fish Fry — 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 435, 190 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Limited menu of dinners and sandwiches, catfish, cod, Alaskan white fish and chicken strips, slaw and fries. Dinners: $11, sandwiches: $8, sides: $2.50 each. Curbside/Carryout service. 618-288-7119.
▪ Shiloh Eagles Fish Fry — 5-7 p.m. Fridays. Shiloh Eagles 545, 100 Eagle Drive, Shiloh. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and sides. Full menu. Dine-in or carryout available. For carryout, call 618-624-5412.
▪ Mascoutah Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays through April 15. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Call 618-566-2288 to order. facebook.com/vfwpost7682
▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays through April 15. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod cut-ups, walleye, shrimp, burgers. Sides and desserts available. Carryout available. No phone orders.
▪ Smithton Turner Hall Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays through April 15. Smithton Turner Hall, 115 N. Julia St., Smithton. Dine in and carryout. Carryout orders can be called in at 618-277-9690. facebook.com/smithton.turnerhall
This story was originally published March 11, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
