You know you are from Greater Cleveland if you are suddenly craving some perch or walleye or cod fried perfectly or bathed in butter. Lenten fish fries are a beloved tradition and there are plenty to chose from, whether you want to dine in a church basement or straight out of a Styrofoam container loaded with fries and cole slaw.

Church meals

Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church

When: Fridays during Lent (Feb. 20 – March 27) from 4:30 -7 p.m.
Where: Parish Center Cafeteria, 4427 Pearl Road, Cleveland
Details: Parish fish fry with traditional fried and baked fish dinners, shrimp, pierogies and sides.

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

When: Fridays during Lent (Feb. 20 – March 27) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 14040 Puritas Ave., Cleveland
Details: Parish fish fry featuring sole, baked salmon, combo dinners with coleslaw and french fries. Other side options include shrimp baskets, pierogies and clam chowder.

Communion of Saints Parish

When: Fridays Feb. 27 to March 27, 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: 2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights
Details: Weekly parish fish fry; menu usually includes fried/baked fish, sides and drinks.

Holy Name Catholic Church 

When: Fridays from Feb. 20 to April 3 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: 8328 Broadway Ave., Cleveland
Details: Parish fish fry with perch, shrimp, pierogies and sides. Check church bulletin online for weekly menus.

St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Cleveland

When: Fridays during Lent (Feb. 20 – March 27) from 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Where: 4940 Broadview Road, Cleveland
Details: Parish fish fry offering tilapia, cod and battered fish dinners, shrimp, pierogies and sides. Weekly specials include seafood empanadas, shrimp tacos and kids meals. Check parish site for more information.

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Mayfield 

When: Fridays Feb. 20 to March 20 with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. with drive-thru or dine in options.
Where: 435 SOM Center Road in Mayfield Village
Details: Meals include fish, shrimp, salmon or a combo, and every meal comes with fries, coleslaw, mac & cheese and a dessert. Online ordering available.

St. Mary of the Assumption

When: Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. 
Where: 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland
Details: Ocean perch, cod and sides. Find more information here.  

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

When: March 6 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: 4341 E. 131st St. inGarfield Heights
Details Meals are $15

St. Monica Catholic Church

When: Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: 13623 Rockside Road inGarfield Heights
Details: Meal prices range from $16 to $17.50

St. Colman Catholic Church

When: Feb. 27, March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: 2027 W. 65th St. in Cleveland
Details: Fish dinners come with pierogi, french fries, cabbage and noodles and macaroni and cheese. Prices range from $8 for children to $15 for adult meals.

Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral 

When: Fridays Feb. 20 to March 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 3352 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights  
Details: Walleye, baked cod, shrimp and sides, including Greek salad, rice pilaf and spanakopita. Details here.

St. Stephen Catholic Church 
When: Fridays Feb. 20 to March 27 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: School cafeteria, Michael building, 1911 W. 57th St., Cleveland 
Details: Fried and baked fish dinners, shrimp, pierogies and sides. Details here.

Restaurants, halls & clubs

Prosperity Social Club

When: Fridays Feb. 20 to Apr. 3 from 11 a.m. to midnight
Where: 1109 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland
Details: Restaurant offering Friday fish fry specials during Lent; casual pub setting with haddock, pierogies and clam chowder. Details here.

Slovenian National Home in Cleveland

When: Fridays Feb. 18 to April 2 from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 6417 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland
Details: Dinners include a choice of fried fish, baked cod or shrimp and sides including clam chowder, potatoes and cole slaw. Coffee and desert included. Must be a club member or purchase a membership, which is $5 at the door. Live bands playing from 6 to 9 p.m. Calendar is here.

Bohemian National Hall – Sokol Greater Cleveland

When: Feb. 27, March 6 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 4939 Broadway Ave., Cleveland
Details: Fish, sides and pierogi. Meals range in price from $10 to $20. Find more information at www.sokolgreatercleveland.org

Academy Tavern

When: Fridays during lent
Where: 12800 Larchmere Blvd. in Cleveland
Details: Offers cod and pike sandwiches for $17.99 Find more information here.

Arthur Treachers

When: Fridays during Lent
Where: 12585 Rockside Road in Garfield Heights, 13216 Cedar Road in Cleveland Heights
Details: Battered fish, onion rings, hush puppies. Sandwiches, meals and family style available. More information here.

Ohio City Provisions

When: Pre-ordered meals for pickup Feb. 27th through April 3. Meal pick up from 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: 3208 Lorain Ave. in Cleveland
Details: Order ahead online. Beer-battered Atlantic Cod, house made coleslaw, handcut potato fries and house made tartar sauce.

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