Fish fries and seafood around Indianapolis for Lent
February 14 marked Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, which means, among other things, fish fry season. From restaurants to parishes, several spots around Indianapolis will offer all manner of battered seafood for the next six Fridays.
Whether you're Orthodox, Episcopalian, pescatarian or just a bit peckish, here are some places to find fish fries during the Lenten season.
Carmel American Legion Post 155
Where: 852 W. Main St., Carmel
When: 6-8 p.m., every Friday through March 29
Dinner at this veterans organization includes a selection of fried fish, shrimp and chicken — for those with a looser definition of fasting — ranging from $7 to $13 with sides including hush puppies, French fries and coleslaw. Call (317) 846-0001 for more information.
Christ the King Catholic Church
Where: 5884 Crittendon Ave.,
When: 6 p.m. on Feb. 23 and March 8
The meal at Christ the King includes fish, French fries, macaroni and cheese, green beans and rolls. High schoolers and adults eat for $12, kids for $6 and adults 65 or older for $12, with a maximum of $50 per household. Meals come with water or lemonade. Beer, seltzers, wine and desserts are available for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 for guests 55 and older, 6 p.m. for all ages. Learn more on the church's Facebook page or by calling (317) 255-3666.
Holy Spirit Parish at Geist
Where: 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers
When: 5-7:30 p.m. every Friday through March 22
Each meal at Holy Spirit at Geist's fish fry includes Alaskan fish, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, a dinner roll and a cookie. Adult meals cost $12 and kids meals cost $6 when dining in. Only $12 adult meals are available for carry-out and drive-through. Check the parish's Facebook for last-minute updates.
Little Flower Catholic Church
Where: 1401 N. Bosart Ave.
When: 4:30-7 p.m., every Friday through March 22
Little Flower's fish fry features $10 adult meals and $9 senior meals including a choice of fried or baked fish, cheese pizza or soup, plus a dinner roll and a choice of two sides with a drink. Dessert options vary week to week. Children 9 and under can get the same meal with one fewer side for $7. Items can be purchased a la carte, and carry-out is available. Learn more online or by calling (317) 357-8352.
MCL Restaurant and Bakery
Where: 3630 S. East St., 6010 E. 10th St. and 6002 Crawfordsville Road
When: Every Friday through March 22, hours vary by location
This Indianapolis-based chain is serving up all-you-care-to-eat fried catfish for $8 for dine-in customers. You can add three shrimp for $4.50. Sides including macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and green beans sold separately.
Our Lady of Grace Noblesville
Where: 9900 E 191st St, Noblesville
When: 4:30-7:00 p.m. every Friday through March 22
Our Lady of Grace's fish fry offers a variety of dine-in and carry-out meals featuring a fried and baked fish, pizza, French fries, baked potato, French fries, applesauce, coleslaw, side salads, rolls and brownies. Meals range from $10-36 depending on the number of items and some are available for pre-order online through Knights of Columbus.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Where: 5333 E. Washington St.
When: 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 16, Feb. 23 and March 8
The Irvington parish will host three fish fries in the first half of Lent. Menu and pricing will be updated on Our Lady of Lourdes' Facebook page.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Where: 14598 Oak Ridge Rd, Carmel, IN
When: 5-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, March 1 and March 22
Our Lady of Mount Carmel's all-you-can-eat fish fry features a choice of fried pollock, baked cod, cheese pizza or macaroni and cheese with sides of coleslaw, salad and mac and cheese. Dessert is applesauce and a cookie. Water, lemonade, iced tea and coffee to drink. Guests 13 and older pay $13 for fish and $7 for pizza, while children 6-12 can get fish for $7.50 and pizza for $5. Children under 6 eat free.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori Roman Catholic Church
Where: 1870 W. Oak St., Zionsville
When: 5-8:00 p.m., every Friday through March 22
The Knights of Columbus fish fry at Saint Alphonsus features an adult menu ($7-14) and kids meals ($5) for ages 6-12. Full adult meals ($13; add fried shrimp for $14) include fried fish, coleslaw or applesauce, French fries, a brownie and coffee, iced tea or lemonade. Choosier eaters can eat spaghetti with marinara sauce or butter ($7, $5 for kids' portion) or a fish sandwich with fries ($7). An order of six hush puppies costs $2, and dine-in customers can have beer or wine for $5. Find more information online or by calling (317) 873-2885.
Saint Jude Catholic Church
Where: 5353 McFarland Road
When: 4-7 p.m. on Feb. 16 and March 1
Saint Jude and the Boy Scouts of America Troop 51 will serve up fried fish filets, baked tilapia or grilled cheese with sides of French fries, green beans and macaroni and cheese. Water, lemonade and tea are available to drink. Meals are free, but donations are encouraged.
Saint Luke Catholic Church
Where: 7575 E. Holiday Dr.
When: 5:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 16 and March 1
Saint Luke's gymnasium will feature a Knights of Columbus fish fry with fried or baked fish, grilled cheese, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, green beans, a salad bar and rice. Dine-in and carry-out meals cost $16 for adults and $6 for kids 6-14. Children under 6 eat free. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
Saint Matthew Catholic Church and School
Where: 4100 E. 56th St.
When: 5-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, Feb. 23 and March 8
At Saint Matthew, $10 will fetch you a meal with fried pollock, fried shrimp or baked cod, plus a la carte sides and drink options. A family meal serving five costs $45. Learn more on Saint Matthew's website or call (317) 257-4297.
South Paw Soul Kitchen
Where: 3351 Central Ave.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., every Friday
After years of pop-ups featuring regionally renowned gumbo and a hodgepodge of soul food, South Paw opened a brick-and-mortar location in June 2022. The weekly fish fries haven't gone anywhere, with $16 fetching you a plate of battered fish and sides, often spaghetti and coleslaw.
Know of a fish fry that we missed? Email dining reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@gannett.com. You can follow him on Twitter/X @BradleyHohulin.
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