The following are fish fries in the region:
North Lake County
LENTEN FISH | East Chicago
Fish fry dinners will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19 through March 26, at St. Stanislaus School, 808 W. 150th St. Menu includes fried or baked fish, fried shrimp, frog legs, pierogi, soup and salad bar. Children's meals and soup and salad bar only available.
FYI: Call (219) 398-1316.
WEEKEND DINNERS | Gary
M&M Catering, aka "Michelle's Kitchen," now provides a fish fry from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturday afternoon specials from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, at Miller-Dunes American Legion Post 279, 6601 Old Hobart Road in Miller area. All proceeds provide funding for American Legion programs benefitting veterans, children and community. Phone orders accepted.
FYI: Call (219) 938-9856.
LENTEN FISH FRY | Griffith
St. Mary School is sponsoring fish dinners from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday during Lent at St. Mary-Hildebrandt Hall, 525 N. Lafayette St. Cost is $10 for adults; $9 for senior citizens 60 years and older; $5 for children 12 and younger. The special senior citizen prices is for fish dinners only. The children's meal is chicken nuggets, fish or cheese pizza. Other dinners being served are shrimp for $12, frog legs for $12 or a combo dinner for $12. Beer, wine and pop extra. Meals include beer-battered fried fish, choice of baked potato or french fries, homemade coleslaw, bread, homemade desserts, coffee, milk or tea. Dine-in or carryout available. For carryout, call after 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Proceeds benefit St. Mary School.
FYI: Call (219) 922-2283.
FISH FRY | Hammond
St. Casimir School, 4329 Cameron St., is hosting a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays beginning this week until March 26. Enter through door F. The all-you-can-eat menu costs $9 for adults and includes fish, enchiladas and pierogi. Also serving a $10, eight-piece shrimp dinner, a $4 pizza and fries plate. Drinks are 50 cents, coffee free. Beer and wine also available for sale. Children's fish dinner is $5. All meals include bread, fries, rice, cole slaw, salad, macaroni and cheese and dessert. Tip boards, 50/50 and raffles.
FYI: Call (219) 932-2682.
FISH FRY | Hammond
Bishop Noll Institute's Lenten fish frys have returned, with dinner served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning this Friday and every week through March 12 in the BNI cafeteria, 1519 Hoffman St. Cost is $7 for an ocean perch or catfish filet dinner, and $8 for a shrimp dinner. All dinners include a baked potato with sour cream and butter, salad bar, dessert table and coffee. Pop and water are also available for purchase. The fish fry series is sponsored by the Bishop Noll Parents Club. FYI: Call (219) 932-9058.
FISH FRY | Hammond
St. Catherine of Siena, 165th Street and Kentucky Avenue, is hosting a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19 through March 26. Lake perch dinner is $10, ocean perch is $7.75, large shrimp is $10, small shrimp is $7.75. Fish sticks dinner is available for $7. All-you-can-eat salad bar is $6.50 and carry-outs are available. Dinners include fish, salad bar, fries, dessert, coffee or punch.
FYI: Call (219) 845-1939 or (219) 844-8280.
FISH FRY | Hammond
Hammond Mohawks will host a Lenten fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent beginning Feb. 19. All-you-can-eat pollock costs $9 and is $5 for children ages 11 and younger. Also available is a half-pound shrimp dinner for $9, a frog leg dinner for $9, a smelt dinner for $9 or a combo platter of fish, shrimp and frog legs for $11. All dinners include fries, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, bread, salad and dessert.
FYI: Call (219) 933-9823.
LENTEN MEALS | Munster
Lenten fish frys will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19, March 5 and 19, at Ridge United Methodist Church, 8607 Columbia Ave. The menu includes perch, green beans, macaroni and cheese, baked potato, cole slaw, dessert and beverages. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children (children's meals available are hot dog or sandwich).
FYI: Call the church at (219) 838-4770.
SEAFOOD DINNERS | East Chicago
A fish fry and more will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 26 through March 26, at St. Patrick Church, 3810 Grand Blvd. Perch, tilapia, catfish, shrimp and combo dinners with fries and salad bar (dine-in only) range from $8 to $10, with salad bar only available for $7. Pop and desserts available for extra charge. Children's menu includes chicken nuggets or pizza puff, with salad bar for $6 or without for $3.
FYI: Call (219) 398-1036.
FISH FRY | East Chicago
St. Patrick's Church, 3810 Grand Blvd., is hosting fish fry dinners from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 26 through March 26. Menu items include perch, tilapia, catfish, shrimp, combo platter, salad bar, soda pop, water and dessert. French fries are included with all dinners. The children's menu includes chicken nuggets, pizza puffs, with or without salad bar. Adult dinner prices range from $8 to $10, salad bar is $7 and children's meals are $3 or $6.
FYI: Call (219) 398-1036.
LENTEN FISH FRY | Munster
The Holy Name Society of St. Thomas More Catholic Church is hosting a Lenten fish fry
and raffle from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at the St. Thomas More Social Center, 8435 Calumet Ave. Dinner includes North Atlantic cod with shrimp, French fries, cole slaw, pickled beets, bread, butter, coffee, milk, soft drinks and beer and wine available. Dinner is $8 for adults and $4 for children age 13 and younger. Carryouts available, tickets sold at the door.
FYI: Call (219) 836-8610.
Illinois
FISH FRY | Calumet City
American Legion Post 330 continues its annual fish fry season from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays through April 2. Menu is cod, perch, shrimp or chicken tender dinner. Combo platters available. Meals include cole slaw, French fries, roll with butter, coffee and dessert.
FYI: Call (708) 862-8685.
FISH FRY | Burnham
A fish fry by Poor Eli takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at Paul Price Amvets Post 43, 14032 Torrence Ave. Walleye, lake perch, shrimp, frog legs, Cajun catfish, smelt and chicken on the menu. Upon request Poor Eli's captain platter combo of perch, shrimp, frog legs and scallops available. Dinners include cole slaw, cottage cheese, homemade potato salad, fries, bread and coffee. Dinner prices start at $7. Carryouts available.
FYI: Call (708) 862-9540.
South Lake County
LENTEN FISH FRY | Cedar Lake
Knights of Columbus Marian Council 3840 host Lenten fish frys from 4 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 19 through March 26 at the council hall, 13039 U.S. 41. Menu is your choice of all-you-can-eat pollock or smelt, fantail shrimp, chicken strips or grilled cheese, french fries or Irish potatoes. All dinners include cole slaw, applesauce, bread and butter, homemade dessert and choice of soft drink, milk, tea or coffee. Price is $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Three pieces of fantail shrimp can be added to any dinner for $2. Cash bar and carry-outs available. Proceeds benefit various local organizations.
FYI: Call (219) 374-4294.
LENTEN FISH FRYS | Cedar Lake
The Home & School Association of St. John the Evangelist School in St. John will host Lenten fish frys from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19 and March 5, at Great Oaks Banquet After Four Club, 13109 U.S. 41. Cost is $11 for adults and $5 for children in advance, or $1 more at the door. Tickets and carryout orders may be purchased in advance by calling Kari at (219) 322-1618. The winners of the Big Annual School Raffle will be announced at the March 5 event. Top prize is $5,000. Raffle tickets are still available by contacting the school.
FYI: Call (219) 365-5451.
FISH AND MORE | Lowell
An all-you-can-eat fish fry will be held by Monsignor Timothy Doody Knights of Columbus Council 9696 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at St. Edward School Hall, 216 S. Nichols St. Cost is $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and $5 for children; preschoolers 4 and younger eat free.
FYI: Call (219) 775-3238.
FRIDAY DINNERS | Merrillville
St. Elijah Serbian-American Hall hosts a fish fry from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays at 8700 Taft St., Merrillville. Prices vary, with ocean perch, lake perch, fried or baked cod, deep-fried smelt and piroghi dinners available. All dinners include homemade bean soup, cole slaw, potato or rice. Carry-outs are available.
FYI: Call Millie at (219) 769-4375.
FISH FRY | Crown Point
An all-you-can-eat fish fry will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at St. Matthias Church Hall, 101 W. Burrell Drive. Sponsored by the Men & Women's Club, cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 to 12; younger children eat free. Dine in or carry out.
FYI: Call (219) 663-2201.
FISH FRIES | Schererville
Fish 'n More dinners will be held through Lent from 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays at Descent of the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, 545 E. 77th Ave. Pollock, shrimp, tilapia, catfish, ethnic plates (stuffed cabbage, pierogi, haluski) dinners include fries or haluski (cabbage and noodles), cole slaw, bread, dessert and coffee. Cost ranges from $6 to $9.50. Soda, bottled water, strudel and nut rolls are available for purchase.
FYI: Call (219) 864-1529.
FISH ON FRIDAYS | St. John
Weekly fish frys will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19 through Good Friday, April 2, by VFW Post 717, Ladies' Auxiliary and Men's Auxiliary at the post home, 10400 W. 93rd Ave. Entrees include perch, chicken strips, shrimp and crab cakes, with choice of bakes potato or fries, cole slaw or cottage cheese, bread and butter, and coffee or tea. Desserts and bake sale available, as are carryouts.
FYI: Call (219) 365-8224.
AWESOME FISH FRIES | Winfield
The JourneyMen of Church of the Four Seasons, United Methodist, announce the return of its Awesome Fish Fries from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 19 and March 12 at the church, 9100 E. 109th Ave. Cost is $8.50 for adults and $5 for children 5 to 12; younger children eat free. The menu includes fried Alaskan Pollack, tater tots, corn, cole slaw, applesauce, roll, cookie, coffee and lemonade. Hot dogs will be available for children.
FYI: Call (219) 663-7803.
FISH & MUSIC JAM | Roselawn
A fish fry will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. March 5 and the first Friday of every month through June at American Legion Post 238 on Ind. 10 between Interstate 65 and Ind. 55. A music jam will take place upstairs from 6 to 9 p.m.
FYI: Call (219) 345-5825.
