It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time again.
You can’t throw a stone in the east metro without hitting a restaurant or church that’s serving fish on Fridays, but if you need some ideas about which one to hit, here’s a list to get you started.
Check the dates and times on church dinners — not all of them serve every Friday, and hours are often limited.
Don’t see your church or restaurant on the list? Email us the pertinent information at eat@pioneerpress.com.
RESTAURANTS
Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse
Location: 1305 W. Seventh St., St. Paul
Food: Finnegan’s beer-battered cod, fresh-cut fries, coleslaw
Cost: Lunch, two refills, $10.95; all-you-can-eat dinner, $12.95
More information: 651-228-1408
Cherokee Tavern or Casper’s Cherokee
Locations: Cherokee Tavern, 886 Smith Ave. S., West St. Paul; Casper’s Cherokee, 4625 Nicols Road, Eagan
Food: Walleye fingers or choice of breaded or broiled shrimp or shrimp scampi, choice of potato, choice of soup or salad
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $15.99
More information: 651-457-2729; 651-454-6744
The Current Restaurant
Location: 3291 St. Croix Trail, Afton
Food: Beer-battered cod, fries, coleslaw
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $14.95
More information: 651-436-8883
Dan’s Bar and Grill
Location: 8485 240th St. E., New Trier
Food: Icelandic cod in Dan’s Secret Batter
Lunch: Four pieces of fish, coleslaw and house-cut fries, $10.95
Dinner: All-you-can-eat fish with choice of potato, loaf of bread, house salad and cup of clam chowder, $14.95
More information: 651-437-5844
Dugarel’s Bar and Grill
Location: 3475 Vermillion St., Hastings
Food: Hand-cut cod deep fried or broiled, hand-cut fries, coleslaw and beans
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $12.99, lunch portion (not all-you-can-eat), $8.49
More information: 651-480-0003
Fireside Lounge
Location: 1288 S. Robert St., West St. Paul
Food: Cod, choice of potato, coleslaw
Cost: All-you-can-eat fish dinner, $10.99
More information: 651-457-6397
Groveland Tap
Location: 1834 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul
Food: Beer-battered fish, fries, coleslaw
Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch or dinner, $11.59
More information: 651-699-5058
Gulden’s Restaurant
Location: 2999 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood
Food: Hand-breaded pollock, choice of soup or salad
Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch or dinner, $14.50
More information: 651-482-0384
JJ’s Bierstube
Location: 2670 E. County Road E, White Bear Lake
Food: Beer-battered cod, fries, coleslaw, toast
Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch or dinner, $14
More information: 661-773-5854
Kilkarney Hills Golf Course
Location: 163 Radio Road, River Falls, Wis.
Food: Hand-dipped and fried or baked cod, cajun-fried tilapia, salad bar, dessert bar
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $15.95; children 6-12, $5.95; 4 and under, free
More information: 715-425-8501
Lake Elmo Inn
Location: 3442 N. Lake Elmo Ave., Lake Elmo
Lunch: Cod, choice of potato, coleslaw, $14.95
Dinner: Seafood buffet extravaganza, including shrimp, sushi, smoked salmon, oysters, prime rib and more, $60
More information: 651-777-8495
Little Oven
Location: 1786 E. Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul
Food: Beer-battered cod, choice of potato, vegetable, soup or salad, house-made popover
Cost: Lunch and dinner, 3 pieces of fish, $10.99; 5 pieces of fish, $12.50; all-you-can-eat, $13.50
More information: 651-735-4944
Obb’s Sports Bar and Grill
Location: 1347 Burns Ave., St. Paul
Food: Pollock, choice of potato, coleslaw
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $13.45
More information: 651-776-7010
The Original Gabe’s By The Park
Location: 991 N. Lexington Parkway, St. Paul
Food: Hand-battered cod, coleslaw, fries or tots
Cost: Friday or Saturday dinner, $9.95; reservations recommended
More information: 651-646-3066
Red Cow
Location: 393 Selby Ave., St. Paul
Food: Beer-battered cod, fries
Cost: All-you-can-eat fish dinner, $15
More information: 651-789-0545
St. Clair Broiler
Location: 1580 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul
Lunch: All-you-can-eat beer-battered cod, fries, coleslaw, $10.95
Dinner: All-you-can-eat beer-battered cod, choice of clam chowder, coleslaw or salad, $12.95
More information: 651-698-7055
Sgt. Peppers
Location: 930 N. Helena Ave., Oakdale
Food: Hamms beer-battered cod, baked potato, coleslaw
Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch or dinner, $11.95
More information: 651-738-7052
Stone Tap
Location: 517 Second St., Hudson, Wis.
Food and cost: House beer-battered cod, house-cut fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce, $14; baked cod, roasted veggies and tartar sauce, $16
More information: 715-808-8343
Tavern on the Avenue
Location: 825 Jefferson Ave., St. Paul
Food: Cod, fries, coleslaw
Cost: Regular dinner, $9.99; all-you-can-eat dinner, $11.99
More information: 651-227-6315
Tin Cup
Location: 1220 Rice St., St. Paul
Food: House beer-battered Pacific cod, potato choice and coleslaw
Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch or dinner, $11.99; one-time meal (four pieces of fish), $9.99
More information: 651-487-7967
Valley Bar and Grill
Location: W10299 U.S. 10, Prescott, Wis.
Food: Icelandic cod, ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, french fries, homemade salads, potato salad, coleslaw, tuna salad, three-bean salad, herring, fruit salad, cottage cheese
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $12
More information: 715-425-1018
CHURCH AND ORGANIZATION DINNERS
Church of St. Matthew
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 12 to March 18
Location: 490 Hall Ave., St. Paul
Food: All-you-can-eat fish (fried or baked), baked potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll, dessert
Cost: Adults $11, seniors $10, children ages 5 to 12, $6
More information: 651-457-2334
Cottage Grove VFW
When: 5-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 25
Location: 9260 East Point Douglas Road S., Cottage Grove
Food: Fried or baked fish, meatballs, au gratin potatoes, cole slaw and green beans
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, adults, $11; seniors, $10; children ages 7-12, $6; 6 and younger, $3; carry-out, $11
More information: 651-459-2812
Guardian Angels Catholic Church
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, March 4, 18
Location: 8260 N. Fourth St., Oakdale
Food: Baked or fried fish, coleslaw, red potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, dessert and beverage
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $13 adults, $10 seniors and $6 children age 6-12. $10 takeout meals.
Holy Family Maronite Church
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 12 to March 18
Location: 1960 Lexington Ave. S., Mendota Heights
Food: Pollock, green beans in tomato sauce over Lebanese rice, fried cabbage, Lebanese salad, flatbread, garlic sauce, homemade cakes and desserts
Cost: Two pieces of fish and all-you-can-eat sides, $10
More information: 651-291-1116
North St. Paul Knights of Columbus
When: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 11 and March 18
Location: St. Peter Catholic School cafeteria, 2620 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul
Food: Fried and baked fish, coleslaw, mac and cheese, vegetables, potatoes, breadsticks and applesauce
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, adults, $10; seniors $8; kids 12 and younger, $3
Rosemount American Legion Post 65
When: 5-9 p.m. Fridays through March 25
Location: 14590 Burma Ave., Rosemount
Food: Fish, soup and salad bar
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $11.95; seniors, $10.95; kids, $7.95
More information: 651-423-3380
St. John Vianney
Location: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays through March 18
Food: Hand-battered or baked fish, tossed salad, green beans, baked potato, fries, roll, desserts
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $12; seniors, $10; children younger than 12, $5
More information: 651-451-1863
St. Odilia’s Church
When: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 19 and March 4
Location: 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview
Food: Fish and all the fixings
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $10; children 5-12, $7, children younger than 5, free
More information: 651-484-6681
St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church and School
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays from Feb. 12 to March 18
Location: 1757 Conway St., St. Paul, Brioschi Hall
Food: Fried and baked cod, au gratin and seasoned fried potatoes, coleslaw, mixed steamed vegetables, mac and cheese, dinner roll and dessert
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $11 adults, $4 children 6-11 and free for children 5 and younger
St. Paul Park American Legion Post 98
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays through March 25
Location: 329 Broadway Ave., St. Paul Park
Food: Cod loins (baked and fried), au gratin potatoes, baked potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, salad, breadsticks and pudding.
Cost: All-you-can-eat dinner, $11 adults, $6 children 11 and younger, free for children younger than 3.
More information: 651-459-8016
South St. Paul VFW
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays through March 18
Location: 111 S. Concord Exchange, South St. Paul
Food: Fish, beans, potatoes, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese and bread
Cost: All-you-can-eat lunch, $10; all-you-can-eat dinner, $12; fish-only takeout, $9
More information: 651-455-1505
