The Lenten season is here and that means fish fries are back across southeast Louisiana.
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has released its list of Friday fish fries for Lent.
From the Northshore to the Southshore, here is where you can get a fish plate.
Jefferson Parish
Archbishop Rummel High School Fishing Club, 1901 Severn Ave., Metairie,
Fridays of Lent starting Feb. 27 – March 17, – 6 p.m. or until they run out. Drive thru only on Severn. Menu includes fried fish and sides. Price TBA
Divine Mercy Parish, 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway, Kenner, Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 6,13, 20 and 27; Menu for Feb 20, March 6, 13, 20, and 27 by the Knights of Columbus: $15 fried fish plate: Served with roasted Cajun potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a Cartozzo’s dinner roll. Coca-Cola, Sprite, bottled water and dessert; also available for $1 each. Menu for Feb. 27 by the Men’s Club: choice of $15 fried fish plate served with French fries and corn; $15 fried shrimp plate served with French fries and corn.
Mary, Help of Christians Parish, 600 1st Ave, Harvey, Feb. 20 – March 27 (Fridays), 4 – 8 p.m.; Fish plate: $12 Shrimp plate: $14 Combo plate: $13
Fish, shrimp and combo plates, all come with fries, coleslaw, hush puppies and fries. Crawfish pies and numerous types of desserts available. Dine-in or take-out.
Our Lady of Divine Providence Parish, 8617 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4 – 7 p.m.; $10 plate fried fish, boiled corn, potatoes, bread; $12 crawfish pie plate, boiled corn, potatoes, bread; $8 shrimp etouffee; $5 individual crawfish pie; $4 bread pudding.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1908 Short St., Kenner, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 3 – 6 p.m.; The meal is $13 and includes fried fish, potatoes, corn, other side dishes (as posted), and a roll. Drive-thru service available.
St. Angela Merici, 901 Beverly Garden, Metairie, Feb. 27, March 13, and March 27; Fried Fish: $10 Child plate $12; Adult plate (includes two fish filets, fries, coleslaw and bread) Grilled Fish: $14 (includes 2 fish filets, green peas, coleslaw and bread) Fried shrimp $14 (includes 12 shrimp, fries, coleslaw and bread) Soup – $5 Cheese Pizza – one slice $3 French Fries-$3.
St. Ann Church & Shrine (Knights of Columbus Council #3465), 4940 Meadowdale St., Metairie, Feb. 20, March 6, 20, 5:30 p.m.; $12 plates, fried fish, corn, potatoes, bread; Mac & Cheese $3 March 20 Menu TBD $12 plates.; Drive-thru Only on Meadowdale St. St. Ann Men’s Club, Feb. 27, March 13 and 27, Feb. 27 and March 13 Dine-in or Drive-thru fish (fried or baked) or shrimp plate $12; combo Plate $15; mac and cheese $3; March 27 – Drive-thru only same menu.
St. Agnes Men’s Club, 3400 Jefferson Highway, Feb. 27, March 13 and 27. Dinners served in the MAC. $15 plate – fish, shrimp, fries, coleslaw and iced tea. Other beverages and desserts will be available for purchase. A Family Bingo will be held in conjunction with the March 27 event.
St. Benilde Church, 1901 Division St., Metairie, Feb. 20, March 6 and 20, $14 fried fish plate; $14 fried shrimp plate; $14 fish/shrimp combo; $15 Thai shrimp taco; $8 seafood gumbo and $5 fries, $4 cheese pizza slice and $3 drinks available All fried plates come with boiled potatoes, corn and bread.
St. Catherine of Siena, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, Knights of Columbus (cafeteria)
March 13 and 20, 5:30 – 7 p.m.; $18 plates and up. Menu varies weekly and will include fish, shrimp, or combo plate with coleslaw/salad and hush puppy, or cheese pizza. SCS Men’s Club (cafeteria), Feb. 27 and March 6, 5:30 – 7 p.m. $18 plates, fish, shrimp, soft shell crab or combo platter. Fries, salad/coleslaw and hushpuppy, or cheese pizza.
St. Clement of Rome, 4317 Richland Ave, Metairie, Feb. 27 and March 6, 5:30 p.m.
$14 fried catfish plate; $15 fried catfish and shrimp combo plate; $16 fried shrimp plate; $15 crawfish Riley pasta; $3 slice of pizza. Desserts and beverages available for purchase.
St. Cletus Parish, 3600 Claire Ave., Gretna, Feb. 18, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 27, Oyster, Shrimp and fish plates and Po–Boys. Plates are served with your choice of white beans or fries, salad and bread. Desserts and drinks are available for purchase.
St. Edward the Confessor, 4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, Feb. 27 and March 13, 5:30 – 7 p.m., $14 fish plate; $14 shrimp plate; $15 combo plate; $4 crawfish pie and $3 French fries. Plates contain fish, shrimp, or both, hush puppies and boiled red Cajun potatoes.
St. Francis Xavier (Knights of Columbus 8546)
444 Metairie Road, Metairie, Feb. 27 and March 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m., $15 adult plate, fried fish, potatoes, coleslaw and bread; $10 child’s plate; $10 seafood gumbo. $10 cheese pizza, 2/slice.
St. John Paul II Church, 6851 River Road, Waggaman, Feb. 20 and 27, Mar. 6,1 3 and 27
Dine-in or take-out only lunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. dinner: 5 – 7 p.m.; $15 plate – fried fish or blackened fish plate with Cajun boiled corn, potatoes, homemade dinner roll. Shrimp and okra gumbo plate with potato salad, boiled corn and homemade dinner roll. Shrimp and grits plate with green beans and homemade dinner roll.
St. Joseph Church and Shrine Westbank, 610 6th St, Gretna, Feb. 27, 5 –7 p.m.; $15 plate, fried catfish, baked macaroni, salad and bread; $15 shrimp and grits dinner, salad and bread.
St. Louis King of France, 1609 Carrollton Ave., Metairie, Feb. 27 and March 6, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
$15 platters – catfish platter, shrimp platter and combination catfish and shrimp platter. Your choice of two sides: corn, French fries, or mac and cheese. Also available: pizza by the slice, single side items of French fries, mac and cheese. Canned drinks and water available for purchase. Dine-in and drive-thru are available. Drive-thru entrance is on Carrollton Avenue and exits onto Lake Avenue parking for dine-in is available on Lake Avenue. Sponsored by the SLKF Men’s Club.
St. Mary Magdalen Church, 6425 West Metairie Ave. Cafeteria, March 6 and 27; Fried fish and/or shrimp dinners with potatoes, coleslaw and bread. Gumbo, cheese pizza, desserts and drinks sold separately.
St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, Feb 20, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., $15 shrimp pasta (Knights of Columbus in MBC)
pre-sale tickets sold after all Masses Feb. 7, 8, 14 and 15, Feb. 27, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., $15 fish plate (CYO in cafeteria) pre-sale tickets sold after Masses Feb 21, 22 and March 6, 6 – 8 p.m., $15 shrimp plate (Men’s Club in cafeteria, pre-sale tickets sold after Masses Feb 28 and Mar 1.
St. Philip Neri, 6500 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, Feb. 27 and March 13
Early bird (AGE 65+) 4:30 p.m.; Drive-thru 5 – 7:30 p.m., Dine-in 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. NOTE: March 13 – will be drive-thru only 5 – 7:30 p.m., $15 – Adults and $7 children, real domestic catfish dinner plates.
Visitation of Our Lady, 3500 Ames Blvd., Marrero, Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, and all Fridays of Lent; $11 fish po-boy, $12 half and half po-boy, $13 dinners served with fries, bread, hush puppies and cole slaw; $12 shrimp plate, $14 half and half plate, $15 specialty plates: baked potato with crawfish etouffee and fried shrimp, $13 broiled fish with garlic butter, $17 broiled fish topped with etouffee and rice; $7 childrens’ shrimp plate, $8 sides, $8 french fries, $2 potato salad, $3 baked potato, $3 coleslaw, $2 hush puppies, $2 drinks; desserts available. Cash, checks, credit cards and Apple pay. Complete menu available online at vol.org.
Orleans Parish
All Saints, Church Hall: 300 Ptolemy St, New Orleans, Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18. Every Friday starting on Feb. 20 at 10 a.m.; Fried fish, macaroni and cheese, potato Salad, vegetable, bread, dessert.
Blessed Francis Seelos, 3037 Dauphine St, New Orleans, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 5 – 7 p.m.; $15 plate, fried catfish, coleslaw, veggie, bread, dessert and drink.
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 3900 General Taylor St., New Orleans, Feb. 20, 27, March 13, and 27; $13 fish plate.
Center of Jesus the Lord, 1325 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, Feb. 20, 27, Mar 6 (lunch only), 13, 20, 27, 5 – 7:30 p.m.; $15 plate, fried fish, hush puppies, boiled corn and potatoes. $15 plate, blackened fish, hush puppies, boiled corn and potatoes. $15 plate, shrimp & okra gumbo with rice, potato salad and bread.
Holy Cross High School, 5500 Paris Ave., New Orleans, Feb. 27 (Carry-out only) 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.; $15 plates, fried fish, macaroni and cheese, green beans, garden salad, bread and chocolate chunk cookies available for an extra $2 each.
Mater Dolorosa (Knights of Columbus),
1230 S. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, Feb 27, Mar 13 and 27, 5 – 8 p.m.; $15, two fish filets, French fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, garlic bread and soft drinks/water.
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, 3368 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, Feb. 27, March 6 and 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; $12 plate, fried catfish, fries, coleslaw and green beans; beverages and desserts sold separately.
St. Francis of Assisi (Boy Scout Troop 55)
631 State St., New Orleans, Feb. 27, March 13 and 27, 6 – 8 p.m., $15 adult plate, fish, shrimp, combo; $11 child plate, fish, shrimp.
St. Joseph Rebuild Center/Lantern Light, 1803 Gravier St., New Orleans, Feb. 20, noon – 6 p.m., Fried or baked fish, coleslaw, vegetable, dessert and water.
St. Josephine Bakhita, 3501 North Miro St., New Orleans, Every Friday during Lent, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., $15 plate, pick-up or delivery for orders of 10 or more. To place orders, please call the parish office (504)945-3186.
St. Maria Goretti (Knights of Columbus), 7300 Crowder Blvd, New Orleans, Feb. 20, March 6, 20 and 27, noon – 5 p.m.; $15 plate, fried or baked fish, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, vegetable, roll, dessert.
St. Martin de Porres, 2212 Prentiss Ave., New Orleans, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27
10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. or until we run out. $15 plate, two pieces of fish (baked or fried), macaroni and cheese, vegetable, salad (green or potato), dessert and a beverage.
St. Paul the Apostle, 6828 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, Feb. 20 and Mar. 27, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; $12 plate, crispy fried fish, baked macaroni and cheese, potato salad, peas, dessert and a bottled beverage.
St. Peter Claver Parish, 1923 St. Philip St., New Orleans Parking Lot Pickup, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; $15 plate, $1 drinks – fried fish, potato salad, macaroni and cheese and green beans; water and dessert.
Ursuline Academy, 2635 State St., New Orleans, March 27, 5 – 8 p.m.; Fried fish plate includes two fried fish fillets, green beans, macaroni and cheese and bread. Pizza by the slice and macaroni and cheese sides are available for purchase. Beverages: Soft Drinks/Water ($1) Beer and Wine ($5). All in support of our Serviam Annual Fund. Pre-order tickets go on sale Feb. 18 at uanola.org/fish-fry.
Northshore
Annunciation, Knights of Columbus Council 1819, 517 Ave B, Bogalusa, February 27 from 3:30-7 p.m, March 13 from 3:30-7 pm and March 27 from 3:30-7 p.m. The pick up area is under the pavilion behind the church.
Holy Family Friends of St. Francis, 1220 14 Ave., Franklinton, Feb 20 and 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4 – 7 p.m., $12 plate, fish, fries, mixed vegetables, coleslaw and brownie.
Mary, Queen of Peace Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 5 – 6:30 p.m.; $12 adult plate, $6 child plate, $20| “Coop Special” Dinner includes choice of fried or baked fish, fried shrimp, green beans, French fries, macaroni and cheese, salad and a dinner roll. Weekly featured entrée, the “Coop Special,” changes each week. Desserts include soft-serve ice cream, along with coffee, tea and lemonade.
Most Holy Trinity, 501 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27
4 – 7 p.m.; $15 plates and $20 platters, fried fish, shrimp, crawfish pies, hush puppies, macaroni and cheese or French fries, coleslaw, dessert and soft drinks.
Our Lady of Lourdes, 345 Westchester Place, Slidell, Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., dine-in or drive-thru, $12-14 plates with fried fish or shrimp, crab-boiled smashed potatoes, salad, roll and dessert; grilled shrimp salad and shrimp pasta also available. Contact (504) 722-5610 for information.
Our Lady of the Lake Church (Knights of Columbus Council 9240), 312 Lafitte St, Mandeville, Feb. 20 and 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27; $12 adult dinners – two pieces fried fish or one whole baked filet; choice of three sides; bread, dessert and beverage. $7 child’s plate (10
years or younger) One-piece fried fish; choice of two sides bread, dessert, beverage. Available sides: French fries, green beans, coleslaw.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, 28088 Main St., Lacombe, Feb. 20 and March 6, 4 – 6:30 p.m.; $12 plate, fried fish, potato salad, green beans, macaroni and cheese, roll and dessert.
St. Anselm Parish, Madisonville, Feb 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, Menu and Cost: Adult fish plates with six pieces of catfish are $19. Adult shrimp plates are $20. Child fish plates are $14 and child shrimp plates are $15. The seafood combo plate including catfish, shrimp, softshell crab and crabcake is $23. The softshell crab plate including catfish, shrimp, and two softshell crab is $23. Seafood gumbo is $13 and the shrimp Caesar salad is $17.
St. Benedict Church, 20370 Smith Road, Covington, Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27, $13 plate, fish or shrimp dinner, tater tots, coleslaw and French bread. Inside dining, brownie and canned drinks or water for $1.
St. Genevieve Church, 58025 St. Genevieve Lane, Slidell, Feb. 20, 27, March 6,13, 20 and 27, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., $10 plate, fried fish, potato salad, green peas and roll.
St. Jane de Chantal, Abita Springs (Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #12529), 72040 Maple St., Abita Springs, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, $13 plates – fried catfish plate, fried shrimp plate, combo plate with fries or boiled potatoes, coleslaw, French bread. Side gumbo $ 7, drinks $1, desserts $1.
St. John the Baptist (Knights of Columbus), 11345 St. John Church Road, Folsom, every Friday in Lent, except Good Friday, 4 – 7 p.m.; $12 per dinner. Includes fried catfish, baked cheese potatoes, coleslaw and hush puppies. Both drive -thru and dine-in services are available. We also sell desserts.
St. John of the Cross (Knights of Columbus), 61030 Brier Lake Dr., Lacombe, Feb. 27, March 13 and 27, 4:30 – 7 p.m.; $12 plate, fried domestic catfish, wild caught gulf shrimp or combo , desserts. served with smashed potatoes, green beans and hush puppies and more.
St. Luke the Evangelist, 910 Cross Gates Blvd, Slidell, Feb 20 and 27, Mar 6, 13, 20 and 27, 5 – 8 p.m.; $12 plates, fried or baked fish with choice of two sides from French fries, coleslaw or smashed potatoes with a Hawaiian roll. Dine-in, carry-out or drive-thru. Desserts sold by Ladies Club: bread pudding, cake and brownies.
St. Peter, 125 E 19th Ave., Covington, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry in the school cafeteria: Dine-in 5:30 – 7 p.m., Drive-thru 5 – 7 p.m., $13 catfish, shrimp, fries, bread and choice of potato salad or coleslaw. Desserts available for purchase.
Plaquemines Parish
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, (KC’s #6357), 8968 LA-23, Belle Chasse, Feb. 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 5:30 – 8 p.m.; $15 plate, fish Dinner with fries, coleslaw and bread; $15 shrimp plate with fries, coleslaw and Bread and miscellaneous baked goods will also be available for sale.
St Patrick Church, 28698 Highway 23, Port Sulphur, Fridays during Lent, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Fish plates.
River Parishes
Ascension of Our Lord, 809 Greenwood Drive, Laplace, Feb.18, 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Adult Plate: 2 large pieces of fish, fried or grilled, Cajun boiled potatoes and corn, $13 Child Plate: 2 large pieces of fish, fried or grilled, Cajun boiled potatoes and corn, $10
Our Lady of Grace Church, 772 LA-44, Reserve, Every Friday during Lent except Good Friday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.; $15 plate, fried fish, baked spaghetti, veggies, potato salad, bread and dessert. A La Carte items include extra fish, $3 each extra fish patties $5. Each soft drink $2, each bottled water $1.
St. Anthony of Padua (Knights of Columbus Council 2409), 234 Angus Drive, Luling, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 5 – 7 p.m., $15 catfish plate: fish, fries, hushpuppies, vegetable and bread OR Seafood Gumbo w/ potato salad and bread. Drinks and desserts also available for purchase.
St. Charles Borromeo Church, 13396 River Road, Destrehan, Feb. 27, March 13 and 27
4 – 7 p.m.; $15 (advance) fried fish, French fries, corn on the cob, green salad, bread, and dessert. $20 at the door. Drive-thru only through bus canopy.
St. Joan of Arc, 529 W 5th St., Laplace, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and March 27; $14, fried Des Allemands fish plate (includes potato salad, corn, hushpuppies, roll, dessert); $16, fried Gulf shrimp plate (includes potato salad, corn, hushpuppies, roll, dessert); $16, fried fishand shrimp (includes potato salad, corn, hush puppies, roll, dessert); $17, crawfish etouffee with rice, two pieces of fish, corn,
potato salad, hush puppies, roll, dessert; shrimp pasta salad – small $7, entree $14; Five seafood kickers $8; Five cheese sticks $5; soft drinks $2; beer $3.
St. Mark Church, 10773 River Road, Ama, Feb. 20 and 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4:30 p.m. – phone orders begin; Lenten dinners, dine-in or takeout. Choice of fried shrimp, fried fish, shrimp stew, coleslaw and bread. Child’s plate of fried fish or shrimp with French fries. Drinks and baked goods available.
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 15405 Hwy 90, Paradis. Feb. 20th, 27th, Mar. 6,13th, 20th, 27th, Fried Catfish, White Beans, Cole Slaw & French Bread$15.00 per meal, Drinks & Desserts are available for purchase.
Sacred Heart Church (Knights of Columbus), 375 Spruce St, Norco, Feb 20, 27, March 6,13, 20 and 27, 4 – 7 p.m.; $15 plate; $10.00 for onion mums.
St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Church, 2805 Bayou Road, St. Bernard, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13,20 and 27. Dinner with two sides: shrimp or fish plate $20; stuffed crab (2) plate $26; Seafood plate $28: Sides for an extra cost: baked mac & cheese, coleslaw, fries, green bean casserole, potato salad, shrimp fettuccini, shrimp fettuccini, shrimp jambalaya, seafood gumbo, white beans and shrimp, stuffed crab, po-boys, soft drinks.
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