If it’s the Lenten season, fish are being fried on Fridays, from Arnold to De Soto, from Eureka to Festus.
Several area churches and fraternal organizations hold fish fries every Friday during Lent, with some offering extras such as shrimp. For those who don’t like fish, some locations have an option of pizza or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Here’s an alphabetical list of locations that have told the Leader that they are holding fish fries. Some hold their events through Good Friday, April 14, while others stop serving the week before and a few hold their fish fries afterward. Check with the location for its schedule. Unless indicated, each venue will be serving weekly on Fridays.
ARNOLD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its hall, 1623 Jeffco Blvd. Choice of Jack salmon, cod, catfish, crabcakes or shrimp plus sides, dessert, drink: $9 adults; $5 children. Grilled cheese, fish sandwiches also sold.
BIG RIVER VFW, 4-7 p.m. at its hall, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill. Dinners: $9. Benefits: Fourth of July fireworks display fund. Call 636-274-5001.
CEDAR HILL ELKS: Fish dinners 5-8 p.m. second Fridays of each month at its hall, 8430 Industrial Drive. Call 636-285-3074.
DE SOTO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 4-6:30 p.m. at its hall, 13225 Hwy. E. Catfish, cod, shrimp with dessert, drink: $8 adults, $4 children 4-11; under 5 dining in eat for free. Sponsor: Daughters of Isabella Circle 659.
DE SOTO VFW, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its hall, 1831 Veterans Drive.
FESTUS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 23, March 2 and March 30 at the hall, 316 N. Adams. Fish dinners: $8-$8.50, includes two sides. Choice of cod, catfish, jack salmon or shrimp. Also fish sandwiches, soup. Call 636-937-8138 for curbside delivery or carryouts.
HERCULANEUM AMVETS, noon to 6 p.m. at the hall, 690 Joachim Ave. Deliveries, information: 636-479-4040.
HIGH RIDGE ELKS, 4-7 p.m. second and third Fridays of each month at its hall, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Call 636-677-3557.
HILLSBORO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 4-7 p.m. first Fridays of each month at the hall, 9330 Old Hwy. 21. Cost: $9 or less. Carryouts: 636-789-2744.
MERAMEC ARNOLD ELKS, 4-7 p.m. at the hall, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Fried and baked cod, jack salmon, shrimp and chicken strips, coffee, tea included. Call 636-464-8960.
MOST SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4-7 p.m. at the church, 350 E. Fourth St., Eureka. Fried cod dinner with sides, dessert: $12; seconds for $3; carryout plates $12. Fine dining experience $17 in Father Dowling Hall; reservations at sacredhearteureka.org.
OUR LADY CATHOLIC CHURCH: 4-7 p.m. at 1550 St. Mary’s Lane, Festus. Fried cod, shrimp, catfish and baked tilapia dinners $8.50 or $8. Carryouts. Dinners includes sides, dessert, drinks. Call 636-931-4702.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4-7 p.m. at the church, 4696 Notre Dame Lane, House Springs. Fried cod, basa catfish, shrimp plus sides, drinks and dessert: $10 and $5. Carryouts, drive-through. Call 636-671-3062.
ROCK MEMORIAL AMERICAN LEGION, Fried fish dinners 3-7 p.m. at the post, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. dinners with three sides, dessert: $10. Carryouts. Karaoke at 8 p.m. Call 636-464-2599.
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4-7 p.m. at the church, 3009 High Ridge Blvd. Alaskan cod or shrimp plus sides, drink, dessert. Call 636-677-4868.