Celebrate Lenten season with a delicious tradition that’s hard to resist: fish fry Fridays. St. Charles has a multitude of churches and local organizations that play host to these much-loved community events. Explore the list below and make your Friday evening plans. Whether you’re a seasoned fish fry enthusiast or looking to start a new tradition, these St. Charles fish fries, from March 7th to April 11th, are a great opportunity to spend time with friends, family, and the community while enjoying seasonal mouthwatering delights. *Make sure to check the websites or social media pages of each organization for up-to-date information on hours and other potential changes to their schedule.*
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH
601 N Fourth Street
From 4 PM to 7 PM dine-in and carry out at St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Located in Frenchtown, they have many items on their menu. From baked and fried cod to whole catfish, fried shrimp, fish tacos, and even pizza, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. They offer both an adult and child meal and each come with several sides. Menu items are available a la carte as well.
ST. CLETUS CATHOLIC CHURCH
2705 Zumbehl Road
St. Cletus Catholic Church has a wide variety of options at their Friday fish fry. Both the large and small meals come with dessert and several sides, including their famous coleslaw. For your entrée, choose from fried or baked cod, catfish, fried shrimp, or even crab cakes. Don’t miss their weekly specials, including options like lobster rangoon and shrimp poppers. They’re open for dine-in from 4 PM to 7 PM where jumbo shrimp cocktails are exclusively offered. If you prefer the convenience of a drive-thru, they will have a drive-thru service available from 4 PM to 6:30 PM.
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
2 Seton Court
Join the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Knights of Columbus from 4 PM to 7 PM on Fridays for a fish fry for the whole family to enjoy. Each meal includes a homemade dessert and drink. Choose from fried cod, fried catfish, fried shrimp, baked cod, fish tacos, cheese quesadilla, and mac and cheese as your entrée and add on different sides to complete the meal.
STS. JOACHIM & ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
4112 McClay Road
Experience a delightful fish fry at Sts. Joachim & Ann Catholic Church. Dine-in and carry out is available from 4 PM to 7 PM where you can choose from a small fish dinner with one piece of fish and two sides or the large dinner that comes with two pieces of fish and three sides. Pick from a shrimp dinner, spaghetti dinner, cheese pizza dinner, fried cod, fried catfish, fried shrimp, and baked fish. Fish and shrimp are also available by the pound.
ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH
221 1st Capitol Drive
Located near historic Main Street St. Charles, St. Peter Catholic Church is offering a dine-in and carry-out fish fry from 4 PM to 7 PM on Fridays at the Parish Center. Enjoy their famous coleslaw, homemade cornbread, and diced tomatoes with your fish. Choose from classics or try something new, like frog legs!
KOHL-JECK VFW POST 2688
66 V F W Lane
Kohl-Jeck VFW Post 2688 is open for a fish fry on Fridays from 3 PM to 7 PM. Order the adult plate featuring two juicy pieces of fish and three sides, or choose the senior/child plate with one piece of fish and two savory sides. Craving something different? Try a crispy fish sandwich, a flavorful shrimp basket, or a tasty chicken tender basket. For those with a big appetite or a lot of mouths to feed, order fish by the pound. Satisfy your cravings with sides like creamy mac & cheese, french fries, hush puppies, tangy coleslaw, white beans, and spaghetti. Don’t forget to top it off with a sweet dessert and wash it all down with your choice of soda, coffee, lemonade, or tea.