30 Omaha Fish Fries To Try In 2022

Located at 2901 Fontenelle Blvd., Holy Name hosts its annual “Fryday” fish fry Fridays during Lent from 4 to 8 p.m. (Tip: They usually begin thte Friday before every other fish fry).

Bring your own drink if you prefer, but adult beverages will be sold inside the fish fry. If you prefer not to wait in line, it’s recommended you arrive early. People arriving at 6 p.m. can expect a substantial wait.

Tickets typically run $13 per adult, $10 for seniors, and $7 for children under 12. Holy Name traditionally serves Alaska pollock.

Considered one of Omaha’s premier fish fries, politicians are known to frequent, looking to shake a few hands and win votes.  

2022 Update: 2022 fish fries are confirmed as of Feb. 2

Call St. Vincent de Paul the Fish and more Fry. With a menu featuring fried and baked fish, macaroni and cheese, and cheese pizza, your family will be challenged not find something for dinner on which everyone will agree. Dinners also come with coleslaw, bread and french fries or baked potato. Don’t forget to enjoy dessert while you’re there.

The fish fry is held every Friday from March 4 through April 8 at 14330 Eagle Run Drive starting at 5:30 p.m., and dine-in costs will be $12 per adult, $10 per senior, and $7 for children ages 4-12. Adult beverages and soda are available. Carry-out meals just inside the school doors for anyone not wanting to dine-in: Fried Fish Dinner $12, Baked Fish Dinner $12, or Mac&Cheese Dinner $7. All meal prices include sales tax. Credit cards accepted.

St. Gerald Parish, near 96th and Q streets, hosts its annual fish fry on Friday nights during Lent. Offering a menu of fried cod, baked tilapia, and fried shrimp, dinners come with a side of french fries or baked potato, coleslaw or salad with bread.

For non-fish diners, the parish offers cheese pizza and macaroni and cheese. Price TBD.

Named as one of the best fish fries in Omaha (including Best of Omaha in 2017), Mary Our Queen offers a menu of fried and baked fish, french fries or fried spudsters, coleslaw, as well as a mac and cheese option.

Mary Our Queen is located at 3405 S. 118th St. Price TBD.

The Elkhorn parish adds entertainment to its annual Lenten fish fry, including a magician, clowns who make balloon animals, and face painting.

The dinner menu includes fried and baked fish, fried shrimp, French fries, mac and cheese, green beans, and coleslaw. St. Patrick Catholic Church, 20500 West Maple Road. Price TBD.

There will be four Lenten fish fries beginning Feb. 25 with the pre-Lenten Fish Fry, followed by fish fries on March 4, March 11 and March 18. Menu includes baked and fried cod, shrimp, mac and cheese, and clam Chowder. Fish fries are from 4 to 8 p.m.

The church is located at 5223 Q. St. Price TBD.

Tangier Shrine will host their annual Shrine Bowl Fish Fry on April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Shriners Temple, 2823 S. 84th St. Price $12 at the door for adults and $6 children 12 and under. Pre-sale for adults $11.

Fish Frys are Fridays from March 4 through April 15 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Autism Center Gym, 90th and Q streets. Menu includes fried cod, walleye, bang bang shrimp, appetizers and desserts. Price TBD.

There will be fish fries every Friday from March 4 through April 8 running from 5 to 8 p.m. in the gym. Church is located at 7790 S. 192nd St., Gretna. Price TBD.

2022 Update: No dates are available yet but they have announced Ožujsko Pivo will be served at the 2022 Lenten fish fries so it looks likely!

With a menu of fried and baked fish with fries or baked potato and coleslaw or macaroni and cheese, visitors to the Croatian Cultural Society of Omaha can also learn more about the area’s Croatian heritage.

The fish fry is known for its large portions of fried and baked fish, as well as macaroni and cheese and dessert. The fish fry also features a full bar.

In the past, dinners are $10 per adult and $5 for elementary school students. Children under 5 eat for free. The Croatian Cultural Society does accept credit cards.

Bringing a Mediterranean flavor to the traditional fish fry, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church features a menu of fried and baked cod, salmon, shrimp, and spanakopita (spinach pie). Don’t forget to enjoy a tasty Greek dessert.

St. John the Baptist is at 602 Park Ave. This year's fish fries are March 4 through April 8, with pick-up from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

2022 Update: St. James & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Churches' Knights of Columbus will hold fish fries on alternating Fridays during Lent from 5 to 7 p.m.

Fish fries for St. James are held March 4, March 18, and April 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 4710 N. 90th St. in the gym.

2022 Update: St. James & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Churches' Knights of Columbus will hold fish fries on alternating Fridays during Lent from 5 to 7 p.m.

Fish fries for SEA are held March 11, March 25, and April 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 5419 N. 114th St. in the parish center.

Church of the Holy Spirit will have Lenten fish fries Fridays from March 4 to April 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St John the Baptist School Gym, 500 S. 18th St., Plattsmouth. There will be live entertainment and raffle drawings every 30 minutes.

Entree choices are baked or fried Alaskan Pollock, fried carp, fried jumbo shrimp or grill cheese, and each include choice of baked potato, mac and cheese or soup.
All meals include cole slaw, bread, dessert or ice cream. Large plates are $11 and small plates are $8. Complementary water and coffee. Beer, wine, bottled water and soda available for purchase. Credit cards, checks and cash accepted.

Lenten Fish Fries are held every Friday beginning March 4, including Good Friday, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Knights Event Center, 1020 Lincoln Road, Bellevue, Neb.

Prices range from $4-$14 with menu ordering and sit-down waiter service. Family-friendly. Full service bar. Cash, check & credit/debit cards are accepted. Dine-In, take-out and drive-thru are available. Call the Knights Event Center at (402) 291-6887 to place a take out/drive thru order.

Dinners: Baked Atlantic salmon, fried jumbo shrimp, fried fish (cod), cheese stuffed pasta shells. The Special is a Fried Fish Sandwich with fries and coleslaw. Dinners include baked potato or french fries, coleslaw or clam chowder, bread, coffee or iced tea. Ala Carte choices: grilled cheese sandwich, fish sandwich or a large slice of four-cheese pizza. Sides: french fries, coleslaw & clam chowder. Desserts will be sold separately by the Catholic Daughters (cash or check only).

Gretna American Legion Post 216 will have a fish fry every Friday from March 4 through April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 11690 S. 216th St., Grena, Neb.

Meals are all-you-can-eat for $12 (adults), $10 (veterans), $6 (kids 2-12), and FREE for kids under 2. Draft Bud Light is $1.50.

Bellevue Berry Farm will have Friday Fish Fry dinners from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion, Neb., during the Lenten season. Entrees includes fish or shrimp tacos, coconut shrimp basket, or fish fry sandwich. Homemade sides are coleslaw, tossed salad, mac and ccheese, and white rice.

Seating is in the country rustic Frontier Room or to-go orders can be placed by at (402) 706-2030. Price TBD.

Ashland American Legion holds a fish fry every Friday from March 4 to April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 1541 Silver St., Ashland, Neb. No fish fry on Friday, March 25.

Dine-in meals are all-you-can-eat and include: Pollock or Carp ($14.50),
Mac & Cheese and Fries Kids Meal or Fish and Fries Kids Meal ($6 for kids 12 and under). Fish dinners include fries, baked beans, coleslaw, mac & cheese, and bread.

Carry-out is available.

Fish Fry Fridays at Monolithic Brewing are back for a second year at 4915 N. 120th St., suite 102. The fish fries are held every Friday from March 4 through April 8, and run from 4 to 7 p.m. (doors open at 3 p.m.).

Meal includes two pieces of beer battered cod, tartar sauce, malt vinegar, and kettle cooked potato chips. And of course, fresh beer. Dine-in or carry-out available.

St. Stanislaus Men’s Club holds their popular 'Save A Fish….Eat Pasta!” Lenten dinners on three Lenten Fridays, March 25, April 1 and April 8 from 5:30 to 7 p,m. There will be seating in the hall this year and "To Go" is available, also. Cash or check ONLY.

Menu includes pasta with choice of red sauce or beer cheese for $9 (all-you-can-eat) along with a salad and bread. Pizza-by-the-slice is $2.50. Beverages included.

Note: Handmade pierogi (potato or kraut) are $2 each and desserts available for $1 each.

Lenten dinners are every Friday from March 4 through April 8 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at St. Wenceslaus Church, 15353 Pacific St.

Entrees: Spaghetti Dinner with Marinara or Beer Cheese Sauce, Baked Fish Dinner, Pizza Slice Dinner, and Mac & Cheese Dinner. Sids are salad, coleslaw, tater tots, breadstick and cookies. Beverages are available.

St. Bernard Catholic Community, 3604 N. 65th St., has a one-day only fish fry called Peace, Love, FishFry on Friday, March 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the school. Menu: Fried Fish, tater tots, mac & cheese, cole slaw, bread,
beer, wine, pop, lemonade and desserts.

Tickets available at the door for $11 adults; $9 seniors; $6 kids; 3 & under free.

St. Stephen the Martyr Fish Fry, (16701 S St., has its fish fry on Fridays, March 4 through April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m.). Entrees are Baked Salmon, Shrimp, Shrimp/Fish Combo, Fried Fish, Macaroni & Cheese. Kid's menu includes Fried Fish, Mac & Cheese, and Cheese Pizza.

Beverages are available, and beer is provided by Upstream (free-will donation).

Credit cards are accepted. Take-out available. Kids 4 and under eat for free.

St. Pius's Pasta Fridays are held Fridays, March 18, March 25 and April 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 6905 Blondo St. Pasta comes with choice of five meatless sauces. Macaroni & cheese and pizza is available.

St. Matthew Catholic, 12210 S. 36th St. #B, Bellevue, Neb., holds its Fish Fry on Fridays, March 4 through April 8, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Entrees include fried or baked fish, shrimp, and salmon, as well as pizza.

The Knights of Columbus of St. Mary will be offering fish dinners on Fridays, March 4 through April 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Knights Event Center, 1020 Lincoln Road, Bellevue, Neb.

Menu includes Baked Atlantic salmon, Fried Jumbo Shrimp, Fried Fish, Fried Fish Sandwich, and Cheese-stuffed pasta, with sides. A la carte offerings include Grilled Cheese, Fish Sandwich, or a large slice of Cheese Pizza. Dine-in, take-out and drive-thru is available.

Sodas, beer and wine will be available at the bar as well as for drive-thru orders. Call (402) 291-6887 for take-out. Cash, checks, and cards accepted.

Fish Fries at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 5801 Oak Hills Drive, are held Fridays, March 4 through April 8, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Choice of fried fish with french fries, or baked fish and baked potatoes, as well as grilled cheese, tomato soup, and mac & cheese. Prices are $12 for an adult meal and $7 for a kids meal.

Dine in or drive-thru.

Head southwest of Omaha for the St. Joseph Fish Fry at the St. Joseph Hall at 100 Ninth St., Springfield, Neb. Dinners are March 11, March 18, and April 1 & April 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. Choice of baked or fried fissh, mac & cheese, or pizza.

St. John’s the Evangelist, 307 E. Meigs St., Valley, Neb., holds Fish Fries every Friday, March 4-25, from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner is choice of shrimp, carp or pollock with homemade coleslaw, bread, and baked potato or chips! Kids can get Mac & Cheese. Beverages and desserts available.

Dine in or call for take-out at (402) 359-5217.

St. Francis Borgia, 2005 Davis Drive, Blair, Neb., holds a Fish Fry every Friday from March 4 through April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Social Hall.

Menu: Beer Battered Cod, Breaded Butterfly Shrimp, and Seasoned Baked Tilapia, as well as Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Baked Potatoes, homemade desserts, and beverages.

Dine in or carry-out.