Photo: Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar
Local restaurants are dishing up special fish meals in honor of the Lenten tradition of abstaining from eating meat on Fridays until Easter (which is on April 20 this year). But you don’t have to practice this Catholic tradition to enjoy the delicious meals and deals that run from March 5 (which is Ash Wednesday when Lent begins) or Friday, March 7 through April 17 or 18. Here is a roundup of some deals to check out, and look for possible updates as more are announced.
328 Grill
Located inside American Legion Post 98, 328 Broadway Ave., St. Paul Park
What: All-you-can-eat buffet, including both beer battered and fried cod, Parmesan potatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese, green beans, coleslaw, and pudding; $20
When: Every Friday during Lent (March 5-April 17), 3:45-7:30 p.m.
Burger Dive
731 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN, 55102
What: House-battered cod, sliced potatoes, rye toast, remoulade, and coleslaw; $22
When: Available daily March 5–April 17
Earl Giles
1325 Quincy Street NE, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55413
What: Battered walleye, french fries, remoulade; $22
When: Available daily during Lent
Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse
12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
What: 12-ounce filet of hand battered haddock served with choice of side and coleslaw; $22.95
When: Fridays, March 7–April 18, lunch and dinner
Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar
1565 Cliff Road, Eagan, MN 55122
What: Friday Fish Fry features 3 pieces of cod, hand-dipped in house-made Bent Paddle Light Lager beer batter and fried golden, house-made coleslaw, Parmesan-parsley french fries, and tartar sauce; $18.
When: Fridays, March 7–April 18, all day until 9 p.m.
Parlour Food Truck at Luce Line Brewing
12901 16th Ave. N, Plymouth, MN 55441
What: Luceline Beer Battered Walleye with potato peels, coleslaw, lemon wedge; $34
When: Fridays during Lent, 4 p.m–8 p.m.
Red Cow
North Loop | Uptown | 50th & France | St. Paul | Wayzata | Rochester
What: Traditional fish fry basket with 3 pieces of cod, fries, and coleslaw; $18
When: March 5–April 17 (at all six Red Cow locations)
Smack Shack
North Loop | Bloomington
In addition to the seasonal fish fry specials (below), Smack Shack is bringing Mardi Gras vibes with some Cajun specials March 3 and 4: Deep-fried okra and pickles with Old Bay remoulade; a Shrimp Etouffee and grits made with jumbo shrimp, Cajun etouffee, and cheesy grits; or the Bourbon Street Lobster Roll made with warm Maine lobster, Old Bay butter, muffuletta olive salad, and served with Cajun fries.
What:
• Traditional Shack Fish and Chips features beer-battered cod, Cajun fries, coastal slaw, and tartar sauce; $22.95
• Sconnie Fish Fry hits closer to home with breaded Lake Superior perch, rye bread, Cajun fries, coastal slaw, and tartar sauce; $27.95
When: March 5–April 17
Saint Paul Brewing
688 Minnehaha Ave. E., St. Paul
What: The Panfish Basket features shore lunch-crusted perch and sunfish, served with steak fries, malt vinegar coleslaw, house tartar sauce, and lemon for $19. The Sunfish Sammy comes on a toasted hoagie with spicy remoulade, American cheese, coleslaw, and steak fries tossed in malt vinegar and smoked Maldon salt for $15. Pair your meal with Saint Paul Brewing craft beer, Hamm’s beer, or your choice of wine or cocktail. Nonalcoholic beverages are also available.
When: Starting March 7
The St. Paul Grill
350 Market Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
What: The Shore Lunch: 3 jumbo fried shrimp, crab cake, coleslaw, and hand-cut french fries served with cocktail sauce and a tarragon aioli; $29.95
When: Fridays, March 7-April 18, lunch only
Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse
456 Concord Exchange S, South St. Paul, MN, 55075
What: 2-piece Fried Fish Entree with choice of side; $19.95
Add additional piece of fried fish for $3.95 or additional sides $5.95 each
When: Fridays, March 7-April 18, 4 p.m. to close
Tattersall Distilling
1777 Paulson Rd Suite 3, River Falls, WI 54022
What: Hand-battered walleye, lemon caper rémoulade, lemon, house-made coleslaw, and fries; $18
When: Fridays, March 7-April 18
Tria Restaurant
5959 Centerville Rd, North Oaks, MN 55127
What:
• Fish & Chips—beer-battered cod, house-cut fries, charred lemon aioli; $23
• Crab Stuffed Sole—roasted corn and red bell pepper rice, lemon beurre blanc; $41
• Seared Halibut—saute mix vegetables, tomato cullie, lemon basil oil; $49
When: Fridays, March 7-April 18
