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30 Omaha Fish Fries To Try In 2023

30 Omaha Fish Fries To Try In 2023

Lenten season means two things for Omaha-area residents – a time for personal sacrifice and reflection, as well fish fries. With more than 30 parishes and groups sponsoring fish fries in the Omaha area, you can find great food and fun times from Blair to Plattsmouth. Here’s a look at a few of the Omaha fish fries that you’re likely to enjoy a good meal and company.

Updated: This post was originally published in 2020; and is updated each year. I’m continuously updating this 2023 list of fish fries. Leave a comment if you have any additions!

Why fish fries?

Catholics honor their faith for a six-week period by surrendering something special to them as a way of recognizing the sacrifices made by Jesus Christ. Each Friday during lent, fish fries provide a sense of community and camaraderie among Catholics.

But, don’t think fish fries are just for Catholics; Greek Orthodox Church followers also celebrate the season with a fish fry, as well as community groups.

Holy Name Catholic Church fish fry

A fun thing about fish fries is that everyone is invited to enjoy fish and chips…and maybe an adult beverage or two. Fish fries are always family-friendly. It’s a quintessential Spring In Omaha experience.

Tip: Check the organization’s website or social media to verify times and dinner prices.

2023 Fish Fries in Omaha

Churches, breweries and fish fries held in every place in between. Church fish fries are typically held during the Lenten season, which is February 22 through April 6 in 2023.

Tri Community Friday Fish Fry Frenzy

Held every Friday in March from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 6001 Fontenelle Blvd.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10727 Fish Fry

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10727 will hold fish fries every Friday of Lent at the VFW, 9501 S 25th St, Bellevue, Neb. Dates are Feb. 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, and April 7. Dinner is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., or until gone.

Dinners are $13 and include fried fish, fried potatoes and coleslaw.

Moran's Grill Fish Fry

Moran's Grill, 3909 Twin Creek Drive, Bellevue, Neb., will have a fish fry starting at 11 a.m. on Feb. 24. Menu includes cod, pollock, or shrimp taco entrees, as well as a Mac & Cheese pizza, Mac & Cheese, or spaghetti.

More annual Omaha fish fries

It’s still early for all fish fry dates to be announced. Here’s a list of places that usually dinners but haven’t shared any information for 2023 yet:

  • Papillion American Legion Post 32, 230 W. Lincoln St., Papillion, Neb.
  • Scottish Rite Fish Fry Days, 202 S. 20th St.
  • Creighton Bluejays Baseball Fish Fry, Charles Schwab Park
  • Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Adalbert, 2110 S. 32nd Ave.
  • St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Please contact me at ohmyomaha (at) gmail (dot) com if you have updated information for any of them.

Whether you want to support your church or local service organizations, the Omaha area offers a variety of fish fries you can attend. There’s something special about standing in line and visiting with your neighbors while you await your turn for a delicious meal and tasty drink. Either way, you’ll enjoy a true Omaha experience.

For a few months out of the year, thousands flock to fish fries in Omaha on Friday nights. Here where to find the most popular fish fries, so you'll know what to expect if you go to one. #Omaha #Food #fishfry

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Michelle Gent

Friday 24th of February 2023

You should add St Patrick Catholic Church in Gretna to your list. Fish fry every Friday in the parish center from 5-8 during lent. Thank you!

Torey

Saturday 18th of February 2023

St Patrick’s Gretna, Join us every Friday during Lent, February 24 through March 31 from 5 PM to 8 PM for our Lenten Fish Frys. Dine-in, Drive Thru, and Carry-out options available. Gluten free options available.

Ron Frisse

Thursday 9th of February 2023

St Vincent de Paul 2023

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 during Lent at 14330 Eagle Run Drive starting at 5:30 p.m., Price(Dine-In or Carryout) is $13 per adult, $11 per senior, and $ 8 for children ages 4-12. They also offer a carryout only Mac&Cheese dinner for $8. Carry-out meals are just inside the school doors for anyone not wanting to dine-in. Adult beverages and soda are available for dine-in. All meal prices include sales tax. Credit cards accepted.

Kim Erickson

Friday 25th of February 2022

Tangier Shrine will host their annual Shrine Bowl Fish Fry on April 15 at the Shriners Temple, 2823 S. 84th St. 5 - 8 pm Price $12 at the door for adults - $6.00 children 12 and under. Pre-sale for adults $11

Ron

Wednesday 16th of February 2022

Updates for the St. Vincent de Paul Fish Fry for 2022

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. Running each Friday through Lent, dinners also come with colesalw, bread and french fries or baked potato.

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. Don’t forget to enjoy dessert while you’re there. We will also be offering the following 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. Also we accept credit cards at our fish fry.

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