It’s Fish Fry Time in NoCo!
Shannon Howard | Feb 26, 2010 | Comments 10
Mark you calendars! For the next five weeks, there's a fish fry every Friday.
Having grown up Catholic, I’ve attended my fair share of Lenten fish fries, and one thing is certain: not all fish fries are created equally! I’m still lamenting the sad little cod square I got several years ago at one church. Fortunately, I’ve also enjoyed a number of home-style fish fries in North County, where every fillet is hand-breaded and actually looks like a fillet, and where even the side dishes have been lovingly prepared.
With Lent just starting, I haven’t been able to personally test every one of these fish fries, so I’m relying on the recommendations of NOCO readers in many cases. This is by no means a comprehensive list of every Friday night fish fry in the area, but I think it represents some of the best. Prices average $7-8 per adult meal, plus drinks and dessert.
St. Ferdinand: 1735 Charbonier, 63031, 3-7pm
This granddaddy of NoCo fish fries, which the parish has been running for 40 years, is open year-round and always draws a huge crowd. The fish is excellent; the seamless assembly line is even more impressive! Fried and Cajun catfish, fried and baked cod, shrimp, chicken, pie and more
Our Lady of Guadalupe: 1115 S. Florissant Rd, 63135, 11am-2pm, 3:30-7pm
If you like your fish with a Mexican twist, try this fish fry, which draws on the parish’s large Hispanic congregation and is also open for lunch. Fried cod, baked tilapia, fish tacos, shrimp, guacamole, clam chowder, baked apples, mac & cheese and quesadillas
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne: 3500 St. Catherine, 63033, 4-7pm
I’ve gotten LOTS of emails touting the tastiness of this fish fry. Fried Alaskan cod, poppy seed coleslaw, clam chowder, French fries, green beans & hush puppies
American Legion #444: 17090 Old Jamestown, 63034, 4-7pm
Open since January, this fish fry offers a serene setting in the woods! Fish by the pound, plate or sandwich, plus spaghetti, baked beans, coleslaw and hush puppies
Holy Trinity: 3500 St. Luke, 63074, 4-7pm
Another parish with a growing Hispanic congregation, this fish fry features handmade chile rellenos!! Grilled salmon, fried and baked cod, grilled cheese, fried catfish, grilled and fried shrimp, spaghetti, mac & cheese and applesauce
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta: 1050 Smith Ave, 63135, 4-7pm
Drive-thru service is the big draw here, but you can also eat in. I’ve enjoyed this fish fry many times. Cod, shrimp, catch of the day, two soups, pizza and more
St. Andrew United Methodist: 3975 N. Lindbergh, 63034, 4:30-7pm
Fried fish, baked chicken, spaghetti, coleslaw, baked beans and hush puppies
Holy Name of Jesus: 10235 Ashbrook Dr, 63137, 3:30-6:30pm
Baked or fried cod, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw and French fries
St. Ann: 7532 Natural Bridge, 63121, 5-7pm
Baked or fried cod, shrimp, coleslaw, salad and spaghetti
Knights of Columbus #2951: 50 St. Francois, 63031, 3:30-7pm
Battered cod, jumbo shrimp, spaghetti, mac & cheese, green beans
If you try any of these fish fries, I’d love to hear what you think! Happy eating!
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Love their fish (and I don’t really care for fish. Also a big social event! Their homemade clam chowder is very tasty, but you need to get it early. The word must be out
That comment was directed to St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. Keep up the excellent work!
You left out:
Florissant Elks Lodge Time: 4:00 – 8:00
16800 New Halls Ferry
Florissant, MO 63031
Menu: lightly breaded fried cod, fried whole jack salmon, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, hush puppies, fried shrimp, fries, and cole slaw
Don’t foget Zion Lutheran on Carson Road in Ferguson. Come spring they move it all outside to their large covered patio. runs through Labor Day (or so).
Legion 444 has the absolute best fish in North County. I’ve been to many of the other fish fries and they are good/OK but 444 is great!
How about something a little different and healthier. St Norbert’s offers baked or grilled fish.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Schaefer Hall
Menu includes soup or salad, baked or grilled fish, pasta, vegetable, bread, dessert, and iced tea or lemonade. (soda and beer available for purchase). $8 adult or $4 for kids.
Norbert’s is in their second year of this and it is so popular they ask you to rsvp each week, by placing a golf tee in a basket located in the gathering area of the church or by emailing rsvp@saintnorbert.com no later than Wednesday.
If you need help with setting up your fish fry or if you are in need of products, please contact me. I am with Sysco Foods.
Joanne Worobec
worobec.joanne@stl.sysco.com
Sacred Heart located in Old Towne Florissant is having their first annual Fish Fry this year!
3p-7p Fridays during Lent along with Good Friday and Ash Wednesdady. Located at 751 North Jefferson Street.
Welcome to an upscale fish fry. Our menu will include freshly baked fish, fried fish, fried shrimp, homemade macaroni and cheese, Napa cabbage coleslaw, applesauce, french fries, fresh green beans, salad, ice tea, beer and wine, and desserts. We are offering take out or dine in. Join us in the start of a new tradition!
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I wanted to give a shout out to a little neighborhood bar – “Our Place Bar and Grill”.
They are located at:
2905 Patterson Road
Florissant, MO 63031
http://www.ourplacebarandgrill.com
They have a year round fish fry with a special recipe golden fried cod which can be bought by the pound, half pound, or plate. They also have Jack Salmon, catfish, and pizza. For your fish plates you can choose from mac and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, fries, and spaghetti. Give them a try!
Dart leagues are forming now I believe.