It’s fish fry season. Here’s a list of more than 30 in the metro-east
Lent begins a little early this year, which means that a good number of fish fries are also starting early.
Here’s a list of around 30 local fish fry opportunities to satisfy those taste buds, including multiple fries on Ash Wednesday.
Which event is your favorite? What kind of fish is your go-to? Is there a fish fry missing from the list? Share your thoughts or add a fish fry to the list by emailing jgreen@bnd.com.
- Knights of Columbus Council 6165 — 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Fridays, Feb. 20, March 6 & 20, and April 3. Immaculate Conception School, 409 Palmer Road, Columbia. Drive-thru orders only. icc-columbia-il.us
- St. Mary Parish Fish Fry — 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Fridays, Feb. 20 & 27, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, and April 3. St. Mary Parish, 1706 W. Main St., Belleville. Fried cod, fried walleye, chicken strips, shrimp, hush puppies, applesauce, potato salad, slaw, onion rings, fries, sweet potato fries, and jalapeño poppers. Fish and shrimp combo platters, fish by the pound, and kids’ chicken strip baskets. Cash, check, or charge. Credit card fee of $2.
- Highland Knights of Columbus — 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Fridays, Feb. 20 through April 3. Knights of Columbus, Council 1580, 12454 IL Route 143, Highland. Menu: Baked or fried cod dinners, shrimp meals, chicken meals, grilled cheese meals. Sides include fries, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and applesauce. Desserts available. 618-654-9049 or facebook.com/HighlandKnightsofColumbusCouncil1580
- Holy Family Catholic Church & School Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Fridays, Feb. 20 through April 3. Holy Family Catholic School, 1900 St. Clair Ave., Granite City. Cod, walleye, shrimp, and sides. Dine-in and drive-thru available. facebook.com/HolyFamilyGC
- Okawville Community Club Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. Okawville Community Club, 511 S. Hanover St., Okawville. Cod, catfish, fries, mac & cheese, coleslaw, German potato salad, applesauce, and Texas sheet cake.
- Our Lady Queen of Peace — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Fridays, March 6 & 27. Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 5915 North Belt West, Belleville. Cod, fish (baked) tacos, homemade sides, desserts, drinks, and more. Dine-in or carryout. facebook.com/QPRaiders
- Ash Wednesday Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. New Baden American Legion Post 321, 105 E. Illinois St., New Baden. Cod tail or catfish with choice of sides: coleslaw, green beans, mac & cheese, or fries. Dine-in or carryout.
- Smithton Turner Hall — 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Fridays during Lent. Turner Hall, 115 N. Julia, Smithton. Baked and fried cod loins in both plates and by the pound, grilled cheese, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fries, baked potatoes, slaw, stewed tomatoes, mac and cheese, and hush puppies. Dine-in or carryout. 618-277-9690. facebook.com/smithton.turnerhall
- O’Fallon Knights of Columbus Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Fridays. O’Fallon KC Hall, 402 E. Highway 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod, tilapia, catfish, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks, and sides. Dine-in, carryout, or curbside pickup. Call in orders to 618-632-6229. facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus4239
- The B’s Family Kitchen — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays. Swansea Improvement Association, 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, catfish, shrimp, and more. Dine-in and carryout. 618-416-1868. facebook.com/thebsfamilykitchen
- Mascoutah VFW Post 7682 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Cod, catfish, and walleye (sandwich, dinner, pound), potato salad, slaw, green beans, fries, onion rings, hush puppies, and more. Dine-in or carryout. 618-566-2288. mascoutahvfw.org/fish
- Knights of Columbus 592 — 3-7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 through April 3. KC Club & Event Center, 5420 Old Collinsville Road, O’Fallon. 618-641-9792. facebook.com/ClubKCofallonFairviewheights
- Collinsville American Legion Post 365 — 3-7:45 p.m. Fridays. Collinsville American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. Cod, shrimp, catfish, crab cakes, kids meals, and sides. Curbside, carryout, or dine-in. 618-345-2508. collinsvillepost365.com
- Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 3:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 & 27, March 6, 13, 20 & 27. Holy Trinity, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights. Fish and shrimp (plate, sandwich, pound), fries, slaw, green beans, applesauce, mac & cheese, onion rings, hush puppies, spaghetti. holytrinityil.org
- Mascoutah Sportsmen’s Club annual Fish Fry — 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Mascoutah Sportsmen’s Club, 1535 N. County Road, Mascoutah. All-you-can-eat buffet with fish, hush puppies, stewed tomatoes, fries, macaroni and cheese, and coleslaw. Cash or check only. Open to the public. facebook.com/events/687981680965635
- The Knights of Columbus Council 6625 Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 through April 3. Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 200 Lange Ave., Maryville. Menu: Two-piece cod fish dinner with fries/onion rings, coleslaw, two hush puppies, bread, and a drink. One-piece cod dinner and a one-piece cod sandwich also available. mphmaryville.org
- Nashville Knights of Columbus Council #4384 — 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays through March 27. St. Ann Church school cafeteria, 675 S. Mill St., Nashville. Pollack, hush puppies and choice of two sides: fried, baked beans, green beans, slaw. Dine-in and carryout.
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 through March 27. Our Lady Queen of Peace School Gym, 618 N. Prairie, Bethalto. Fried or baked cod, catfish, popcorn shrimp. Sides include fries, hush puppies, mac & cheese, potato salad, green beans, pasta salad, and coleslaw. Beverages and dessert. All-you-can-eat dine-in. Carryout available. facebook.com/events/4301260826859958
- St. Joseph Catholic Church — 4-7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10. St. Joseph Parish Center, 6 N. Alton St., Freeburg. stjosephfreeburg.org
- St. Henry’s Catholic Church Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 through April 3. St. Henry’s Catholic Church, 5315 W. Main St., Belleville. Cod, shrimp or salmon, hush puppies, fries, onion rings, mac & cheese, slaw, spaghetti, soup. Cod and salmon sandwiches, desserts, and drinks also available. Discount for first responders. sthenrybelleville.com
- St. Teresa Men’s Club Fish Fry — 4-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20, March 6, 13 & 20. St. Teresa Catholic School, 1108 Lebanon Ave., Belleville. Fish, shrimp, spaghetti, and sides. Sandwich or dinner plate. Dine-in or carryout. Credit/debit/cash accepted. facebook.com/stteresamensclubfishfry
- CWV Kitchen — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 S. Route 159, Freeburg (between Belleville and Smithton). Cod, catfish, shrimp, coleslaw, fries, hush puppies, onion rings, potato salad, salads, pizza, ice cream, and more.
- Millstadt Sportsman’s Club — 4-8 p.m. Every Friday through April 3. Millstadt Sportsman’s Club, 4915 Schmidt Lane, Millstadt. Cod, shrimp, walleye, salmon patties, sides. Carryouts available. 618-476-1891.
- Millstadt VFW Post 7980 — 4-8 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 7980, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp (plate, sandwich, or pound), sides, appetizers, kids menu, and more. Dine-in or carryout. 618-476-1180. facebook.com/MillstadtVFWPost
- St. Joseph Catholic Church — 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 through March 27. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 901 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Cod, catfish, shrimp, French fries, coleslaw, potato salad, applesauce, hush puppies, drinks, and desserts. Dine-in or carryout.
- Aviston American Legion Post 1239 — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton St., Aviston. Cod (baked or fried), catfish, shrimp, chicken tenders, fries, baked potato, slaw, applesauce. Dine-in or carryout. 618-228-7311. facebook.com/AvistonLegionHall
- Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge #1221 — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge #1221, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Catfish, cod, bluegill, walleye, shrimp, fries, applesauce, fried mushrooms, hush puppies, onion rings, side salad, slaw, and more. Available for members and qualified guests accompanied by a member. facebook.com/Lodge1221.BellevilleSwansea
- St. Agatha Catholic Church — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20, March 6 & 20, and April 3. St. Agatha Catholic Church, 205 S. Market St., New Athens. stagathaparish.com
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 & 27, March 20, and April 3. Blessed Sacrament Parish, School Gym, 8809 W. Main St., Belleville.
- Glen Carbon American Legion Post 435 — 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 435, 190 S. Main St., Glen Carbon. Dinners and sandwiches, catfish, cod, jack salmon, Alaskan white fish, popcorn shrimp and chicken strips, slaw, fries, baked beans, and more. Carryout available. 618-288-7119. facebook.com/amlegion435
- Highland VFW Post 5694 — 5-7 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Cod, shrimp, chicken, potato salad, fries, onion rings, coleslaw, and applesauce. Dine-in and carryout. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694
- Shiloh Eagles Aerie 545 — 5-7 p.m. Fridays. 100 Eagle Drive, Belleville. Cod, walleye, and catfish (dinner, sandwich, or pound), shrimp, and chicken strips. Dinners include two sides: slaw, fries, spaghetti, applesauce, hush puppies, cheese balls, and onion rings. 618-624-5412. shiloheagles545.com
- The Quail Club Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Every Friday during Lent. Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Church Road, Belleville. Cod, walleye, shrimp, chicken strips, burgers, fries, onion rings, slaw, stewed tomatoes, hush puppies, and more. quailclub.com
This story was originally published February 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM.
Jennifer Green
Belleville News-Democrat