Tour de Cincinnati

Fish Fry Season in Cincinnati

Ash Wednesday is February 14, which means Fish Fry season is back. (Lent is from February 14–March 28). Most catholic churches serve some sort of Fish Fry fare on Fridays for the Lenten season, but I want to focus on the non-traditional Fish Fry—including places that host more standard Fish Fry events as well as restaurants serving up fried fish dishes on Fridays and even throughout the Lenten season.

Arnold’s Bar & Grill Central Business District
4–7p
Beer-battered fish and chips and a fried cheese curd appetizer (during Lent only); $5 draft specials on all German beers, featuring Christian Moerlein Dunkel and Einbrecher Pils every Friday; live polka from The Polka Warriors on February 16; March 1, 16, and 22.

Braxton Barrel House Fort Mitchell
Fish Fry Fridays every Friday (11a–10p) during Lent featuring fish tacos ($4 each) or classic fish sandwiches served with crinkle-cut fries or hush puppies ($12 for combo).

Chloe’s Eatery North Bend
Serving their brined and battered cod with house tartar and Chloe’s slaw on Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent from 4–8p.

Coach House Hamilton
Daily menu options available for lunch and dinner, including a classic fish sandwich, corkscrew shrimp salad, and seafood soup of the day, with a special fish & chips dinner each Friday and weekend Lent special. Reservations encouraged

Frisch’s Big Boy multiple
Friday Night Fish Fry Unlimited Seafood Bar available at participating locations every Friday during Lent. $12.99 includes sides, salads, and soup.

Germania Society Colerain Twp
Fish Frys every Friday during Lent. Credit card only.
Dine in: 5–8p
Drive thru: 5–7:30p

HighGrain Brewing Silverton
Fish and chips with tartar sauce and cole slaw available every day during Lent.

Kolping Society Springfield Twp
Dine in Fish Fry every Friday during Lent, 5:30–7:30p.

Nation Kitchen and Bar The Banks, Milford, Pendleton, Westwood
Fried fish sandwich served with Saratoga chips available every day during Lent.

Nine Giant Brewing Pleasant Ridge
Panko-crusted fried fish with fries and remoulade Fridays during Lent.

The Pony OTR
Fish special available Fridays during Lent, 12p to sell out.

The Post – Taps & Bottle Shop Fort Thomas
Fried cod sandwich every Friday through Lent.

R&R Quality Meats Cheviot
Fish Fry menu available on Ash Wednesday (2/14) and Fridays during Lent for lunch (11a–2p) and dinner (4–6p).

West Side Brewing Westwood
St. Catharine Athletics hosts a Fish Fry at the brewery in Westwood, serving up fish sandwiches, fish tacos, fries, and macaroni and cheese. February 23, 1:30–8p

Wyoming Meat Market Wyoming
Maine style lobster roll (until sell out), fried fish plate, and fried fish sandwich—all items served with onion rings or fries and cole slaw. Available on Ash Wednesday and Fridays from 12–6p during Lent.

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Click here for a list of more traditional [Catholic Church] local fish frys.