Fish fries 2024: Where to find fish fries in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties

The Lenten season is upon us, which means churches all around the Pensacola area will be serving up delicious, battered fish.

This year Ash Wednesday fell on Feb. 14 and the Lent season will continue through March 28.

Catholics are encouraged to abstain from meat on Fridays during the 40-day season of Lent, as they prepare for Jesus’ death and resurrection at Easter.

However, you don’t have to be Catholic to indulge in fresh seafood, and we have the guide on where to find it in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this season.

If you would like to see your church added to the list, BMisencik@pnj.com with the information as formatted below and we'll update the list.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

When:  4:30-6:30pm (or until fish runs out) Fridays during Lent from Feb. 16 through March 22

Where:  6451 Park Ave. in the parish hall

How much:  Dinners are $12 for large meal and $10 for small meal. Cash, check and credit are accepted. Fish is served fried or baked (baked fish offered in large meal only).  Included sides:  Macaroni and cheese, beans, slaw, hushpuppies and a drink. Meals are offered for dine in or take out.  Stations of the Cross follow the fish fry in the church.

Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on every Friday from Feb. 16 to March 22

Where: 140 W. Government St.

How much: For $12 per meal, you can choose between basa or mullet along with potato salad, baked beans, hush puppies and dessert. Orders of five or more have free delivery by calling 850-449-4709, 850-206-2410 or 850-450-3257.

Saint Anne Roman Catholic Church

When: 5-7 p.m. on Fridays during Lent

Where: 5200 Saufley Field Road in the Family Life Center

How much: Dinners are $10 per meal or $25 for family of six (dine-in only). There is also a drive-thru available for $10 per meal.

St. Paul Catholic Church

When: 5:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 16, Feb. 23 and March 8

Where: 3131 Hyde Park Road in the St. Paul Parish Hall

How much: Dinners are offered either $10 per person or $30 per family and include fish (basa), cheese grits, Sonny’s coleslaw, french fries/waffle fries, pizza and dessert. Proceeds benefit St. Paul Catholic School.

St. Sylvester Catholic Church

When: 4:30-6 p.m. on Feb. 16 and 23, and March 1, 8, 15 and 22. Food will not be served until after 4 p.m. mass.

Where: 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway

How much: Donations are greatly appreciated. Plates include choice of fried and baked fish, grilled cheese sandwiches and macaroni and cheese.

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

When: 5-6:30 p.m. (or when fish runs out) on Fridays during Lent beginning Feb. 16

Where: 1212 E. Moreno St. in the Ave Maria Hall

How much: Adults are $10 per meal, children under 12 years old are $6 per meal and family meals are $35. Dinner includes fish, sides and a drink. Take-out is available and credit cards are accepted.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

When: 5-7 p.m. on Fridays from Feb. 16 through March 22

Where: 10650 Gulf Beach Highway

How much: Dinners are $12 for adults and $8 for children. The dinners are dine-in or carry-out. Payment is cash or check only.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church & School

When: 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 and 23

Where: 303 S. Navy Blvd. in the school cafeteria

How much: Dinners are $10 per adult, $5 per child and $25 per family. The fish fry offers both dine-in and take-out, but the family price is dine-in only.

Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church

When: 5 p.m. on Feb. 16, March 8, March 22

Where: 9945 Hillview Drive

How much: $10 per person, dinners come with mullet (if available) or basa, French fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, drink or BYOB.

St. Ann Catholic Parish

When: Every Friday from Feb. 16 through March 22. Meals are offered for pick-up from 5-5:35 p.m. (front of parish hall) and from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for dine in (inside parish hall.) Stations of the cross follow in the church at 6:30 p.m.

Where: 100 Daniel Drive, Gulf Breeze at St. Ann Parish Hall

How much: Suggested donation is $8 per meal.

If you would like to see your church added to the list, BMisencik@pnj.com with the information as formatted above and we'll update the list.

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