Friday Night Fish Fry! Wisconsin and Minnesota Locations
Revel in the tradition! With a historically sizable Catholic community, Minnesota and Wisconsin communities have grown fond of their traditional Friday night fish fry dinners! Religiously, it most likely started with Catholics refraining from consuming meat on Fridays throughout the 40-day Lenten season in late winter/early spring. Over time, this tradition evolved into popular community social events where people gather to enjoy good company and Friday night fish fry dinners.
Lake Pepin Fish Fries:
Within a 30 minute radius of Lake Pepin, there are ample opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy a traditional fish fry. While some restaurants, cafes, bars and grills offer fish on their daily menus, others feature it as a Friday special. Moreover, during Lent, churches and organizations like local sportsman clubs or American Legions, offer seasonal Friday night events. These seasonal events attract considerable attention from both local residents and visitors, making them a must-see!
What to Expect at a Friday Night Fish Fry Dinner:
Besides friends, family and your former high school teachers, you will find a classic fried fish dinner features a mild white fish such as cod, haddock, perch, or walleye. The fish is coated in a seasoned batter or breading and deep-fried until achieving a golden, crispy texture. Accompanied by tartar sauce and/or a lemon wedge, the meal is often served with sides like coleslaw, baked potato or French fries and a dinner roll. To round out the experience, a Wisconsin-style Old Fashioned cocktail pairs perfectly with the flavors of this timeless meal.
Minnesota - Lake Pepin Fish Fries (North to South)
Red Wing MN Dining
American Legion Post No. 54 - Seasonal Friday Events during Lent
Bayside Tap and Steakhouse - Fridays & Daily Options
Bev's Cafe - Daily Options
Bierstube Bowl & Grill - Fridays
Liberty's Restaurant - Fridays & Daily Options
Kelly's Tap House - Fridays & Daily Options
Nineteen Bar + Grill at Red Wing Golf Course- Golf Season’s 1st+3rd Friday each Month
Frontenac MN Dining
Whistle Stop Cafe - Fridays & Daily Options
Lake City MN Dining
Copper Mug Restaurant & Catering - Fridays
Kelly's Lake House Bar & Grill - Daily Options
Lake City Sportsman's Club - Seasonal Friday Events during Lent
Port 104 Bar and Grill - Daily Options and Fridays
Reads Landing MN Dining
Reads Landing Brewing Co - Fridays
Wabasha MN Dining
Coffee Mill Golf Course - Fridays (Closed over winter)
Eagle Valley Cafe - Fridays
The Olde Triangle Pub - Daily Options
Pioneer Club - Fridays
Slippery's - Daily Options
Neighboring Lake Pepin MN Fish Fries Communities:
Hay Creek MN Dining
Hay Creek Campground - Fridays
Zumbro Falls MN Dining
Zumbro Falls Golf Course - Fridays
Plainview MN Dining
Plainview American Legion Post 179 - Seasonal on Fridays (Late January through Lent)
Elgin MN Dining
The Blacktop Bar and Grill - Daily Options and Fridays
Theilman MN Dining
Kellogg MN Dining
The Front Porch Bar and Grill - Daily Options
Town and Country Cafe - Fridays
Wisconsin - Lake Pepin Fish Fries (North to South)
Hager City WI Dining
The Bluffs Bar and Grill - Daily Options
Harbor Bar - Fridays and Daily Options
Bay City WI Dining
Outpost Bar & Grill – Seasonal Friday Events during Lent
Stockholm WI Dining
Humble Moon Folkstead and Saloon- Fridays (Late March-Fall); Gluten Free
Pepin WI Dining
Captain's Legacy - Fridays and Daily Options
HomeMade Cafe - Fridays
Pepin Bistro - Daily Options
The Pickle Factory- Fridays & Saturdays & Daily Options
Nelson WI Dining
Beth's Twin Bluffs Cafe - Daily Options (Closed during Winter)
Nelson Hotel Bar & Grill - Fridays
J & J BBQ and Catering - Fridays
Alma WI Dining
Alma Hotel, Restaurant & Bar - Fridays
Great River Harbor - Fridays
Walkers Silvermoon - Daily Options
Neighboring Lake Pepin WI Fish Fries Communities:
Diamond Bluff WI Dining
Nauti Hawg- Fridays
Bendenville WI Dining
Kenny's Lawton Bar - Fridays
Hammond WI Dining
Parkside Restaurant - Fridays
Plum City WI Dining
Beav's Restaurant and Tavern– Fridays & Daily Options
Molly's on Main-1st and 3rd Fridays each month & Daily Options
Nettie's Volta - Daily Options; Grilled.
Plum City Legion – Seasonal Friday Events during Lent
Eau Galle WI Dining
Eau Galle Saloon & Grill - Fridays (Lunch)
Arkansaw WI Dining
Ree Pete's Bar & Grill - Fridays
Durand WI Dining
Cell Block - Fridays
Club TEN - Daily Options
Corral Bar & Riverside Grill - Daily Options
Holy Rosary Parish, Lima – Seasonal Friday Events during Lent
Kingfisher Restaurant - Daily Options when Open - Closed during Lent. (Not Fried)
Perkz Cafe - Fridays
RoosterTail Bar & Grill - Fridays
St. Mary's Assumption Parish – Ash Wednesday
Mondovi WI Dining
Buzz's Bar and Grill - Fridays
Hide-A-While – Fridays (Oct. - mid-May)
Mondovi Family Restaurant - Fridays
Ron & Angie's Northside Bar & Grill - Fridays
Buffalo City WI Dining
River Ratz Saloon - Fridays
Fountain City WI Dining
The Green Frog – Fridays & Daily Options
Larry's Lookout - Fridays
Monarch Public House – Fridays & Daily Options
Cochrane WI Dining
NorthEnd Pub & Grill - Daily Options
Did we miss your favorite fish fry?
Drop us and email and we will get them added to this list! sara@golakepepin.com
