Here’s a list of southwest Illinois fish fries, many of them open for Ash Wednesday
With Ash Wednesday and Lent coming this week, many of you may be wondering where you can find tasty fried fish.
Here’s a list of places in the area holding fish fry events, many starting on Ash Wednesday.
So put on your fish face and get ready.
Sing a little song (“Fish heads! Fish heads! Roly poly fish heads!”), do a little fish-slapping dance, and go get that fish.
Is one (or more) fish fry missing from the list? Let me know at jgreen@bnd.com.
▪ O’Fallon K of C Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2, and Fridays. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod available along with several side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229.
▪ Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. A modified menu will be offered on Ash Wednesday. Open for carryout, call-in and dine-in orders. 618-222-7171. facebook.com/swanseafishstand
▪ 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.
▪ National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Lenten Fish Fry — 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2, and 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.
▪ Collinsville American Legion Fish Fry — Noon to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2, and 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 Fridays through April 15. Prairie DuPont American Legion Post 485, 200 S. 5th St., Dupo. Cod, catfish or crabcake plates, fish sandwiches, shrimp scampi, sides. facebook.com/DupoAmLegion
▪ St. Mary’s Fish Fry — 4-6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2 and 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.
▪ 9th annual Dave Marti Memorial Fish Fry — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2. St. Lawrence Posch Center, 420 S. Prairie St., Greenville. Alaskan pollock, bread, cole slaw, potato salad, mac & cheese, dessert. Presented by Greenville Fire Protection District Volunteers and benefiting Backstoppers. facebook.com/GreenvilleFPD
▪ St. Elizabeth Church Fish Fry - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2, and 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. 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
▪ Millstadt Fish Fry — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2, and 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 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2, and 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
▪ Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge Fish Fry — 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 2, and Fridays. Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge, 2425 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Lenten special of fish tacos and cheese pizza on Ash Wednesday. Fridays include bluegill, cod, shrimp, walleye and sides. For members and qualified guests accompanied by a member. facebook.com/Lodge1221.BellevilleSwansea
▪ Highland Fish Fry — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. VFW Post 5694, 1900 VFW Road, Highland. Fish, chicken, shrimp, sides. Carryout and limited indoor dining. No call-in orders. facebook.com/vfwpost5694
▪ St. Henry Fish Fry — 4 p.m. to 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. Joseph Church Fish Fry — 4-7 p.m. Fridays March 11 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.
▪ Firefighters Fish Fry — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, March 4, 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.
▪ Glen Carbon American Legion Post 435 Fish Fry — 4:30 p.m. to 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 p.m. to 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 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Mascoutah VFW Post 7682, 620 Donaphan St., Mascoutah. Call 618-566-2288 to order.
▪ Quail Club Fish Fry — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays March 4 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. Ash Wednesday, March 2 and 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
▪ DraftKings at Casino Queen Fish & Chips for Lent — 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday-Saturday starting Tuesday, March 1. Deli & Chips, DraftKings at Casino Queen, 200 S. Front St., East St. Louis. Deli & Chips, DraftKings at Casino Queen’s casual walk-up restaurant, will offer beer-battered fish and chips, available for $12 throughout the duration of Lent. draftkingsatcasinoqueen.com
This story was originally published March 1, 2022 at 7:00 AM.
