Gill up, Louisvillians, fish fry season is upon us. Whether you’re observing Lent — which starts Wednesday, March 5 — or just love a good piece of fried fish, here are six spots to indulge. If you don’t see a place near you, check out this full list from the Archdiocese of Louisville.
Mike Linnig’s Restaurant
Located on the banks of the Ohio, this restaurant has been serving the classics — think: fried white fish, frog legs, and onion rings — since 1925. Drop in Tuesday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m. During the Lenten season, you can enjoy your fish with live music in the enclosed patio. Keep an eye on Facebook for the lineup of local musicians.
St. Joseph Fish Fry
This Butchertown church serves fried fish for lunch + dinner on Fridays, from March 7 through April 11. Grab a mid-day meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or stop by for supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m. You can pair a fish basket, sandwich, or taco with sides like fries, hush puppies, green beans, or stewed tomatoes.
St. James Fish Fry
Grab a dinner platter served with two sides, two hushpuppies, and a dessert every Friday, 5-7:30 p.m., during Lent. Plus, enter a split-the-pot or cake raffle + enjoy domestic and craft beer and wine.
Suburban Fish Fry
You’ll get “Green River style” fish from this seasonal seafood restaurant on South Third Street. They’re open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., for a streamlined menu of fish, slaw, and fries.
Good Shepherd Church Lenten Fish Fry
Grab a fish dinner with all the fixings and stick around for raffles every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. through April 11. Raffle tickets are sold every week for dueling Men’s Club + Women’s Club baskets, with winners to be drawn on Friday, April 11.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Get lunch or dinner at this fish fry, which runs Fridays from March 7 until April 11, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Choose between a dinner portion, which includes fried fish + two sides, or a sandwich on white or wheat bread. Pull tabs are open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and you can call in orders starting at 10 a.m.
Bonus: If you’ve ever wondered why there are so many fish fries in Derby City, listen to this episode of Louisville Public Media’s “Curious Louisville.”
