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!

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

• BJ's Bar, Grill and now BJ's Whippoorwill Kampground  - Fridays

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