2024 Lenten fish frys in NE Ohio: Here’s our updated guide

Easter is coming, so you only have a couple of weeks left to hit a fish fry.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Fish frys are continuing throughout Greater Cleveland. We’re a week away from Good Friday.

Our list includes dozens of fish frys in the region. Our guide compiles non-profit fish frys at churches, VFW halls and other organizations. Places offer a variety of fish, baked to fried, with accompanying sides like mac and cheese, cabbage and noodles and many others. Many offer pickup.

Here’s what’s offered by region. We’ll update the guide again next week on Good Friday, March 29. Reminder: Easter is March 31.

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BAY VILLAGE: St. Raphael Catholic Church

Entrées: Fried perch, baked haddock, fried shrimp or pierogies. Sides: Mac and cheese, pierogis, pizza, fries and fried shrimp. Includes fries, slaw and dessert. Iced tea and lemonade will be served. Dinners, $20; seniors 62 and older and children 10 and under, $15. A la carte: Pierogi, fried shrimp, mac and cheese, fries, pizza, $5 each. Dine-in and drive-through. Checks, cash and credit cards. 525 Dover Center Road, 440-871-1100. Fry time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

BEDFORD: Sponsor: French Bartlett VFW Post 1082

Dinners: Fried ocean perch, tilapia or catfish. Includes generous portion of slaw, bread and spaghetti with beef or mac and cheese. Costs: $13 to $15. Adult beverages available. Cash only. 343 Northfield Road (Northfield and Forbes Road). Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 29.

BEREA: St. Adalbert Church

Dinner options: Fish – two pieces of breaded baked cod with three pierogies and homemade sides. Pierogi – six pierogi (potato, cheese or kraut) and homemade sides. Sides: Cabbage and noodles, fresh-cut fries, mac and cheese and slaw. Beverages: Coffee, lemonade and iced tea. Cost: $13 ($11, ages 60 and older; $7, ages 3-12). Cash or checks only. Takeout menu available. Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a 50-50 raffle, with drawing set for Friday, March 22. Keller Center, 66 Adalbert St. The church’s Facebook page has details. Fry time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

BRECKSVILLE: St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church

Lunches: Fried walleye, baked fish, fried shrimp, pierogi or tuna-salad sandwich. Includes choice of potato: Au gratin, fries, baked sweet or potato-cheese pierogi, and slaw or applesauce, coffee and bread. Lunch, $12. Dinners: Fried walleye, baked fish, fried shrimp, pierogi or krabby cakes. Includes choice of potato: Au gratin, fries, baked sweet or pierogi and applesauce, slaw, pudding (vanilla or chocolate), bread and coffee. Dinner, $16. Extra main items: $5 with adult-meal purchase. Kids’ meals, lunch and dinner: Mac and cheese, fish sticks or pierogi with applesauce, fries, pudding and milk, $5. Soda and bakery items for sale. Dine-in or takeout. 8111 Brecksville Road, stjoebyz.com, or call Pat at 216-973-1430. Ample parking and handicapped accessible. Fry time: Lunch - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS: Church of the Assumption

Dinners include fried cod, fried shrimp, crab cakes, baked orange roughy or homemade pierogi (potato, cheese, sauerkraut and prune). Kids’ dinner options: Fried cod, cheese pizza or mac and cheese. Sides: Pierogi, homemade haluski, fries, fried cod, crab cake, shrimp, applesauce and slaw. All dinners include main item and two sides. Costs: Adult dinners, $15; baked orange roughy, $17; seniors’ dinner, $12; kids’ dinner, $9. Soda and water, $1. Bake-sale items are available from Assumption Academy’s Parent CORPS group. Dine in and takeout. Cash and credit card. 9183 Broadview Road, coabvm.org. For phone take-out orders, call 440-546-9552 Fridays after 4 p.m. For general fish-fry questions, call 440-526-1177. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

BRUNSWICK: St. Colette Catholic Church

Menu: Fried cod (one piece, $13; two pieces, $15); baked swai (one piece, $14; two pieces, $16); five-shrimp dinner, $17; five pierogies, $14; mac and cheese dinner, $12; 10-ounce bowl of clam chowder with crackers, $8; dozen pierogies with onion, $18. Dinners come with roll and two sides: Fries, pierogi, slaw, green beans, mac and cheese and applesauce. Drinks: Coffee, tea and milk included with dine-in meals. Kids’ meals (ages 3-8): One entrée (one piece of fried or baked fish, mac and cheese, two pierogies or cheese pizza) and one side (fries, mac and cheese, slaw, green beans or applesauce.) Roll included, $8. Cash or check only. Corbie Hall, 330 W. 130th St., 330-273-5500. Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. (dine in); 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (takeout). Fridays to March 22.

CHAGRIN FALLS: Church of the Holy Angels

Menu: Two pieces of beer-battered cod, $15; eight fried shrimp, $15; one piece of beer-battered walleye, $18; six potato and cheddar pierogies with grilled onions, slaw and roll, $13; one piece of baked lemon-pepper cod with baked potato and mixed vegetables, $15. Cod, shrimp and walleye dinners include fries, slaw and roll. Sides: Pizza slice, $2; mac and cheese, $3; extra piece of fish (fried cod, fried walleye, baked cod), $5. Coffee, tea and soda available. Dine in and drive-through. Cash or credit card. 18205 Chillicothe Road, holyangelschurch.com, 440-708-0000, Fry time: 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

CLEVELAND: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

The church in the city’s Tremont neighborhood offers dinners including beer-battered fried whitefish with fries, slaw and hush puppies, $15; baked Atlantic cod with rice, mixed vegetables and roll, $13. Also available: Homemade mac and cheese, homemade clam chowder, pierogies, fish tacos, drinks (beer, wine, soda and water) and desserts. Dine in and carryout. Proceeds support ministries of the church and its community. 2187 W. 14th St. Fry time: 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

CLEVELAND: Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

Choices are baked salmon, salmon baked in dill sauce, sole, 10 fantail shrimp or combo (three pierogies, three shrimp, one sole, one crab cake). Includes fresh-cut fries, slaw, drink (coffee, tea or lemonade) and dessert. Dinners are $10 to $15. A la carte prices are $3 to $12. Choices: Baked salmon, salmon baked in dill sauce, crab-cake sandwich, fish sandwich, 10-piece shrimp basket, sole filet, three pierogies, mac and cheese, New England clam chowder. Sides: Slaw, $1; fresh-cut fries, $3. Soda, bottled water and hot chocolate, $1. Handicapped entrance is at the southwest corner. Restrooms are handicapped accessible. Carryout available. Fogarty Hall, 14040 Puritas Ave., 216-671-5890. Fry time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

CLEVELAND: The Cleveland Maennerchor

Dinners: Two pieces of fried cod, fries, slaw, bread; six shrimp, fries, slaw, bread; kielbasa dinner No. 1 with kraut, slaw and bread; kielbasa dinner No. 2 with three pierogies, slaw and bread. Each is $20 and includes dessert. Kids accompanied by adult, $10. Also, $3 sides: Three pierogies, fries or kraut. Takeout available. Cash or credit cards. Live music and full bar available. 4515 State Road, 216-741-7728. Fry time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Every other Friday starting Feb. 16.

CLEVELAND: Club of Associations of the Slovenian National Home

Menu: Fried or baked fish, fried shrimp or pierogi dinners. Includes clam chowder, home or fries, slaw, dessert and coffee, $20. Takeout available. Cash only. Live polka music starts at 7 p.m. Note: $2 club entrance fee per person. 6409 St. Clair Ave., (rear entrance, downstairs), slovenianhome.com, 216-361-5115. Fry time: 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

CLEVELAND: Holy Name Church

Dinners include slaw, bread, complimentary coffee or hot tea. Options: Two-piece perch with fries, $15; six-piece shrimp dinner with fries, $16; five-piece pierogi, with sour cream and onions, $11; three pierogies, one piece of perch and cabbage and noodles, $15; two pieces of baked tilapia with baked potato, $15. Sides: One piece of perch, $5; fries, $4; mac and cheese, $3; cabbage and noodles, $4; two pierogies, $4; two pieces of shrimp, $5; slaw, $1; dessert, $2; soda, $1; water, $1. Dine in or carryout. Cash or credit card with service fee. Haren Hall, 8328 Broadway Ave., 216-271-4242. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

CLEVELAND: St. Elias Church

Platters: Two pieces of fried cod, fries, slaw, tartar sauce, butter, dessert, $15; Mediterranean vegetarian, spinach pie, falafel balls, hummus, fries, pita, dessert, $15; Mediterranean sandwich, falafel wrap in pita, fries, dessert, $10; kids (12 and under), fish sticks, fries, applesauce, dessert, $8. A la carte: Two spinach pies, $5; hummus with pita, $5; dozen falafel with tahini sauce and pita, $15; large fries, $4; extra fried piece of cod, $5; extra dessert, $2. Beverages: Water, soda or Capri Sun juice, $1. Beer or wine, $5. Coffee is free. Dine in or carryout. Cash only. Handicapped accessible ramp and elevator. Proceeds defray expenses to replace the aged, non-repairable flat roof in the rear of the church and rectory. 8023 Memphis Ave., gathering hall (lower level), steliasmelkitechurch.org, https://Facebook.com.steliasmelkite or 216-661-1155. St. Elias Church Lenten services each Friday during Lent at 7 p.m. Fry time: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

CLEVELAND: St. Leo the Great

Dinner: Baked cod, fried pollock, baked parmesan-crusted tilapia, fried shrimp or pierogies. Includes baked potato or fries, applesauce or slaw and roll. Dinners start at $10. A la carte: Fish sandwiches, fish tacos, kids’ meal, cabbage and noodles, mac and cheese, soup and pizza. A la carte prices start at $2. Weekly specials. Desserts are available. Dine in or takeout. Cash or credit card. 4940 Broadview Road, leothegreat.org, 216-661-1006. Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

CLEVELAND: St. Mary of the Assumption

Dinners: Fried, hand-breaded ocean perch, $14; baked cod, $16; shrimp, $14; crab cake, $14; combo meals (choice of two: fried fish, shrimp or crab cake), $14; mac and cheese dinner, $8. Soup of the day, $4. Dinners and combo meals include home fries or French fries, slaw or applesauce, dessert and coffee or tea. Beer and soda bar. Cash only. Handicapped accessible. Takeout available. 15519 Holmes Ave., Cleveland, 216-761-7740, https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Marys-Collinwood-Fish-Fry/100057363705420/. Fry time: 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

CLEVELAND: St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral

Menu: Baked or fried cod, or shrimp, $13; fried pike, $15; combo platter - pike, cod and four shrimp, $17. Includes two sides (mac and cheese, noodles and cabbage, slaw or fries). A la carte: Clam chowder, $6; and desserts. Kids’ meals include two sides; cost is $8-$9. Die in or takeout. 3256 Warren Road, 1/2 mile south of Interstate-90 Warren Road exit or one mile north of Interstate-71 150th Street exit. Go to smroc.org or call 216-941-5550. Fry time: 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

CLEVELAND: St. Stephen Catholic Church

Fried or baked fish, fried shrimp and homemade pierogi. Dinners include slaw or applesauce, roll, condiments, dessert and two sides (fries, mac and cheese, cabbage and noodles, or pierogi). Dinners are $9 to $14. A la carte menu is available. Soft drinks and water, $1; coffee and tea, free. Cash or check only. Dine in or takeout. 1911 W. 57th St., ststephencleveland.org or 216-631-5633. Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS: Communion of Saints Parish

Dinners: Baked cod or fried walleye with fries or pierogis. Includes slaw, dessert and tea, lemonade or coffee. Kids’ meals include fish sticks. Mac and cheese available as a side. Cost: Adults, $15; kids, $5. The fry will include raffle basket and DJ. 2175 Coventry Road (in Walsh Hall). Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 22.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS: Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral

All-you-can-eat whitefish dinner, fried walleye, baked cod, shrimp, fries, mac and cheese, rice pudding. Dinners include fries or rice, slaw and roll. All-you-can eat dinners: $12 to $17 (college students with identification, $15; kids’ meal for those 12 and under, $8. A la carte options: Greek salad, mac and cheese, New England clam chowder, rice pilaf, fries, two pieces of tiropita or spanakopita. A la carte prices: $3 to $6. Homemade Greek desserts: Rice pudding; baklava, finikia, kourambiedes, chocolate nut rolls or mixed pastry samplers; tsourekia (Greek bread); dozen koulourakia (twisted butter cookies). Prices vary. Drinks: Soda, bottled water, $2; juice boxes, $1. Bar drinks: Mythos beer, $5; red or white wine (glass, $7) or bottle (bottle, $26). Dine-in and takeout. Cash and credit cards. 3352 Mayfield Road, facebook.com/GreekFishFry, 216-932-3300. Fry time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

FAIRPORT HARBOR: VFW 7754

Dinners: Hand-breaded Lake Erie perch, walleye and shrimp. Includes hand-cut fries and fresh slaw. Prices vary. Dine in or carryout. Discounts for seniors and children. 540 New St., Facebook, 440-352-1123 for orders or questions. Fry time: Lunch - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner - 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

GARFIELD HEIGHTS: St. Monica Church

Battered cod, fried shrimp, baked salmon, homemade cabbage and noodles and mac and cheese, pierogies, slaw, fries. Coffee, iced tea and dessert included for dine-in. Costs: Fish and shrimp dinners, $15.75; salmon, $17.50; cabbage and noodles and mac and cheese, $8 each; pierogies, $11. A la carte items available. Discounts for seniors. Dine in or carryout. Handicapped accessible. Cash, credit and debit cards, checks. 13623 Rockside Road (in cafeteria), 216-662-8685. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays during Lent except Good Friday.

HUDSON: St. Mary Catholic Church

The annual Hudson tradition returns for its 38th year. It’s sponsored by the St. Mary Men’s Club. Menu: Beer-battered fish filets with fries, $13.25; breaded jumbo fried shrimp with fries, $12.25; baked lemon pepper filet with Red Skin potatoes, broccoli and bread, $14.25; five-pierogi dinner with grilled onions, $10.50; fresh garden salad, $10; lobster bisque, $6.75; slaw, $2.50; chocolate cake, $3.50. Other choices available include haddock, crab cakes and more. Children’s menu includes pizza and mac and cheese. (Dinner prices: $5.25 for pizza or mac and cheese to $17 for gourmet crab-cake dinner.) Beverages include coffee, tea, soda and water. Dine-in or carry out. 50-50 raffle. Cash, MasterCard and Visa orders available via seafood.stmaryhudson.cc. 340 N. Main St. Fry time: 5 p.m. with last order at 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

INDEPENDENCE: Saint Michael Independence Holy Name/Altar and Rosary Society

Dinners: Baked and fried fish, pierogi and combo platter, $15. Include fries or baked potato, applesauce, fruit cup or slaw, roll and beverage. Fish Sandwich with fries and drink, $7. Kids’ meal: Mac and cheese or cheese pizza, $7. Desserts available. Dine in and carryout. 6540 Brecksville Road (at Chestnut Road), 216-702-5024. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. all Fridays in Lent except Good Friday.

LaGRANGE: LaGrange Ohio Lions Club

Dinners: Fried perch, fried shrimp (or half of each); hot dog; mac and cheese. Includes fries and slaw. Fish or shrimp, $15 (half dinner, perch or shrimp, $10); hot-dog dinner, $6; mac and cheese dinner, $8. Drive-through only, cash only. No phone orders. Weekly 50-50 and super 50-50 drawings accumulating every week with winner drawn Friday, March 29. 240 Glendale Road. Fry time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

LAKEWOOD: Lakewood Masonic Temple

Fried fish dinner. Sides include pierogies, mac and cheese, slaw, clam chowder, assorted desserts. Coffee, tea and soda available. Cost is $16 for three pieces of fish, two sides, roll and drink. Dine in and takeout. Cash and credit card. The fish fry also has a raffle and live music. 15300 Detroit Ave., with parking in rear of the building on Andrews Avenue, facebook. Fry time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

LAKEWOOD: St. James

Menu: Beer-battered cod or unbattered fish, $13; fried shrimp, $13, pierogi, $11; combo meal of two entrees, $16. Includes two sides: potatoes or mac and cheese, and slaw or applesauce. Sides: Creamy clam chowder or cabbage and noodles, $5 each; pizza slice, $2; kids’ meals of mac and cheese and applesauce, $4; desserts, $2; beverages, $1. Free coffee. Live entertainment offered. Takeout available. Cash or checks. 17514 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, Andrews Hall (lower church). Call Mary, 216-521-9150, or Tom, 216-798-5523. Fry time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

LYNDHURST: Boy Scout Troop 433

The troop’s dinner is billed as an all-American fish-fry fundraiser supporting domestic fisheries and local manufacturers. Dinners: Fried Alaskan Cod, parmesan-crusted tilapia, crispy battered fried shrimp, lake perch and pierogi. Includes two sides: Cleveland’s own “Sophie’s Pierogis,” homemade cabbage and noodles, mac and cheese, fries, slaw and applesauce, and roll. Also available: Pasta dinner with salad, clam chowder and dessert. Costs: $9 to $15. Senior discounts and kids’ meals available. Dine in or carryout. Cash or check only. Proceeds benefit the troop. Parking and entrance are in the rear of the school/gym behind the church. Church of St. Clare, 5659 Mayfield Road, http://saintclare.net, 440-449-4242. Fry time: 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

LYNDHURST: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

Dinner: Eight fried shrimp, smashed potatoes, slaw, bread, $15. Sides: Smashed potatoes, slaw, mac and cheese, bread. Kids’ meal: Mac and cheese, applesauce, bread and drink, $8. Canned non-alcoholic drinks and baked goods will be available. 23599 Cedar Road, info@gsepiscopal.org, gsepiscopal.org, facebook, 216-382-7770. Fry time: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 22.

MAPLE HEIGHTS: St. Andrew Eastern Orthodox Church

Dinners: Deep-fried cod, shrimp, combo or pierogi. Includes pierogies or fries and includes applesauce or slaw, roll, and coffee or tea. A la carte: Frozen pierogies and homemade baked goods. 16029 Maple Park Dr., standreweoc.org. Fry time: 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays March 29 and April 12.

MENTOR: St. Mary’s Men’s Club/Holy Name Society

Dinners: Two pieces breaded cod with tartar sauce, fries, slaw and roll, $12; one piece breaded cod and four breaded shrimp with tartar sauce, shrimp sauce, fries, slaw and roll, $12; one piece breaded cod and three potato pierogis with slaw and roll, $12; one piece baked cod with lemon juice and herbs with rice pilaf, slaw, tartar sauce and roll, $14. Breaded cod sandwich with fries and tartar sauce, $8; six pieces breaded shrimp with shrimp sauce, fries, slaw and roll, $12; four potato pierogis with sour cream, slaw and roll, $9; blackened shrimp on flour tortillas with cabbage, special sauce and chips and salsa, $12; mussels or shrimp with or without pasta in red or garlic sauce and veggies, $12; mac and cheese, slaw and roll, $6. Kids’ meals: One piece of breaded cod with tartar sauce, fries, slaw and roll, $8; pasta, $6. Sides: Zoup! soup, $5; cheese-pizza slice, $2; mac and cheese, $4; extra tacos, $4; fries, $2. Drinks: Beer, $3; soda, $2. Desserts provided by seventh-grade students to support their eighth-grade trip. Dine in or carryout. Credit cards. Weaver Center, 8540 Mentor Ave. Fry time: 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS: St. Bartholomew

Menu: Baked cod, breaded haddock, crab cakes, pierogies or combination. Includes roasted Red Skin potatoes, vegetable blend, slaw or applesauce, roll, dessert and drink, $15. Kids’ menu: mac and cheese or cheese pizza includes Red Skin potatoes, vegetable, slaw or applesauce, roll, dessert and drink, $9. Every week a different special Lenten-choice item will be featured, $4. Curbside pickup available. 14865 E. Bagley Road, 440-663-0331. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 22.

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MOGADORE: St. Joseph

Menu: 8-ounce baked cod, fried pollock, six shrimp or mac and cheese; combo meals: 4-ounce baked cod and three shrimp; or fried pollock and three shrimp. Includes roll, slaw or applesauce, beverage, two sides and dessert. Kids’ dinners: Entree, roll, slaw or applesauce, beverage, choice of side and dessert. Entrees are 4-ounce baked cod, fried pollock, four shrimp or mac and cheese; or combo meals: Baked cod and two shrimp, or fried pollock and two shrimp. Sides: Baked potato, rice pilaf, fries, green beans, or mac and cheese. Costs: Adult dinners, $10 to $15; kids’ meals, $7 to $10. Extra sides, $3. Extra fish or shrimp, $8. Organizers suggest dining, then checking out the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto behind the school and rectory. Dining is in the cafeteria. Online ordering (and car-side pickup) is available; go to stjosephschoolrandolph.org. 2643 Waterloo Road, Mogadore (Randolph). Fry times: 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

NORTH RIDGEVILLE: VFW POST 9871

Dinners: Two pieces of Lake Perch or six fried shrimp with slaw (ketchup, sour cream, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce available), fries or three pierogis, and cookie, $17. Six pierogis with slaw, sour cream and cookie, $10. Extra fish, $6. Dinners are to-go (members only in the canteen). 6805 Nagle Road. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. all Fridays during Lent, including Good Friday.

NORTH ROYALTON: St. Albert the Great Church

Beer-battered and baked cod, hand-breaded perch, cabbage and noodles, pierogies (potato, cheese, and kraut), $12. Dinners include two sides (fries, green beans or slaw) roll and beverage. A la carte: Two pierogies, cabbage and noodles, mac and cheese, cheese sticks. Desserts include fresh baked apple, cherry and chocolate pies. Four-for-$44 family-pack dinner: Eight pieces of beer-battered cod, fries, slaw, rolls and chocolate-chip cookies. Dine in and carryout. Online orders available at saint-albert.org. Cash, check or credit cards. Convenient parking. Church Hall, 6667 Wallings Road, North Royalton, 440-237-6760. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

PAINESVILLE: Knights of Columbus No. 947

Dinners: Perch or walleye, $16; shrimp, $13; perch/walleye combo, $17; perch/shrimp combo, $15; crab cake, $10. Includes choice of potato, slaw, bread, and beverages. Coffee, milk, soda and water. Sides: Two pieces of perch, $6; two shrimp, $4; two crab cakes, $6; fries or baked potato, $2; New England clam chowder, $5; slaw, $2; mac and cheese, $4. For to-go orders, call 440-227-3172. St. Mary’s Church, The Father Hanzo Center, 242 N. State St. Easy access from Erie St. (U.S. 20). Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

PARMA: American Legion Post 703

Dinners: One piece baked or fried fish, $9; two pieces, $12; six pieces of breaded shrimp, $12; combo platter, $12; six pierogies, $10; three-piece chicken dinner, $9. Includes fries, slaw, applesauce, dessert, coffee or tea. Soda is available for extra cost. A la carte: three shrimp, $5; three pierogis, $4.50; mac and cheese, $3.50. Dine in or carryout. No pre-orders. Cash only. Wheelchair accessible. Cash bar. 7667 York Road, alpost703.org, Facebook, 440-842-0703.Fry time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

PARMA: German Central Foundation

Baked and fried cod, fried shrimp and chicken fingers, $9 to $16. Side dishes: Fries, baked potatoes or pierogies, homemade slaw, applesauce and bread. Desserts are available along with coffee. 7863 York Road germancentralfoundation.com, 440-843-8373. Fry time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

PARMA: Holy Family Church

Dinners: Fried cod or baked pollock; six shrimp and one fish or three pierogis, $14; a dozen shrimp, $15; six pierogis, $10; fish-value meal, $10. Includes fries and two pierogies; slaw or applesauce, bread, beverage and dessert. Sides: Fries, $2; pizza, mac and cheese, cabbage and noodles, penne with marinara sauce, $3 each. Dine in or carryout. Cash or credit card. 7367 York Road, holyfamparma.org, 440-842-5533. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

PARMA: Moose Lodge 1744

Fish, shrimp or chicken tenders with fries or baked potato and slaw, $12. Also: Eight-piece pierogi dinner with onions, sour cream and slaw, $8. Also available: Pierogies, mac and cheese, and cabbage and noodles. Dine in, or carryout for $1 extra. 7010 Broadview Road. Fry times: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

PARMA: Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic Parish

Dinners Baked or fried fish, $15; baked salmon, $16; shrimp, $15; eight pierogies with onions and sour cream, $14. Fish or shrimp dinners include one side: two potato pancakes or four pierogis along with slaw or applesauce, bread, borsch (beet soup) and coffee. A la carte menu available as are homemade pastries, water and soda. Dine in and takeout. Cash only. 6812 Broadview Road, pokrova-church.com, 216-524-6871 or 216-524-0918. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

PARMA: St. Charles Borremeo Church

Dinners: Two pieces of baked fish, $14; three pieces of fried fish, $14; a dozen shrimp, $15; six pierogies (potato, cheese or sauerkraut, onions optional), $14; combo meals (choice of two – one piece of baked fish, two pieces of fried fish, six shrimp or three pierogies), $15 (for seniors, $10). Sides: Fries or cabbage and noodles and whole-cut green beans, or slaw or applesauce. Kids’ meals (12 and under): Options - one piece of baked fish, two pieces of fried fish, cheese pizza, mac and cheese or two potato pierogis. Kids’ meal sides: Green beans or fries, and applesauce and juice pouch, $8. A la carte: Cheese pizza, $2; two pieces of fried fish, $6; one piece of baked fish, $5; three shrimp, $6; one pierogi, $3; whole-cut green beans, $2; mac and cheese, $4; fries, $4; cabbage and noodles, $4; six mini-potato pancakes, $5; applesauce, $1.50; slaw, $1.50. Dessert: Bakers Square pies, $4 per slice. Takeout only. Cash or credit. 50-50 raffle and gift-basket raffle offered. Corrigan Gym, 7107 Wilber Ave. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

PARMA: St. Columbkille School PTU

Menu: Choice of two pieces of fish (baked or fried, or one of each). Includes vegetable, fries or cabbage and noodles, slaw and roll. Seafood dinner: Eight fried shrimp or two crabcakes or combo - five pieces of fried shrimp and one crabcake. Includes vegetable, fries or cabbage and noodles, slaw and roll. Pierogi: Choice of four potato and cheese pierogies or four sauerkraut pierogies or combo – two of each. Onions optional. Includes vegetable, applesauce or slaw, and roll. Dinner is $14. Polish dinner is choice of two potato and cheese pierogi or two sauerkraut pierogies. Includes one potato cake, cabbage and noodles, applesauce and roll. Value dinners: Seafood - choice of one piece of baked fish or one piece of fried fish or one crabcake or four pieces of shrimp. Pierogi – two potato and cheese or sauerkraut pierogi. Value dinners include vegetable, fries or cabbage and noodles, slaw and roll. Cost is $10. Kids’ meal: Mac and cheese or cheese pizza with applesauce and choice of juice or water, $6. A la carte: Four pieces of fried shrimp, one piece of fish or one crab cake, $4; two pierogies (potato and cheese or sauerkraut, $5; two cheese-pizza slices, $5; fries, $3; cabbage and noodles, $4; white cheddar mac and cheese, $3; two potato cakes, $5; chowder, $5. Drinks: Coffee and tea, free. Water, juice or soda, $1. Cash, credit cards or check payable to St. Columbkille PTU. Bakery table offered. Funds raised support the school. Spring raffle and Knight at the Races tickets are available. 6740 Broadview Road, email SCSptu@stcolumbkilleschool.org or go to Facebook. Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

PARMA: St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

All-you-can-eat baked, breaded cod, pierogies, slaw, fries, roll, cabbage and noodles, mac and cheese, applesauce, lemonade and coffee. Costs: Adults, $18; seniors, $17; kids, $9. Bake-sale items and soda, $1.50 each. Takeout: Adults, $15; kids, $8. Enter through glass doors of church for takeout. Cash and credit cards. 3434 George Ave., stfrancisdesales-church.org, 440-884-2319. Fry time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lenten Fridays to March 22.

PARMA: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral

Baked and fried cod dinners, shrimp dinners with choice of potato pierogies, homemade potato pancakes, or cabbage and noodles, $12 to 16. Includes coffee, soft drink, bread, bakery and slaw or applesauce. Pierogi dinners and kids’ meals available. Borscht and other items available a la carte. Wheelchair accessible. The cathedral is in Ukrainian Village, 5720 State Road, Parma, 440-886-2108. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

PARMA: St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral

Dinner includes two 4-ounce pieces of fried cod, homemade soup, fries, slaw and bread, $15; Additional meals: Shrimp and bakalar (shredded fish and potatoes with garlic). Kids’ meals: One 4-ounce piece of fish or three shrimp, $8. Drinks and homemade apple or cherry strudels are available for purchase. A la carte options: Strudel, $3; 12-ounce soup and bread, $4; fries, $3; two pieces of fish, $5; six shrimp, $5; pogaca (bread), $1. 6306 Broadview Road. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to April 26.

PARMA: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral

Baked cod, fried Lake Erie perch, fried whitefish, salmon, shrimp and pierogies. Includes slaw or applesauce, roll, cookie and one side (homemade potato pancake, pierogies, Red Skin potatoes, mac and cheese, cabbage and noodles, fries or steamed vegetables). Dinners: $11 to $22. All items are available a la carte, $3 to $13. Also available: Clam chowder, desserts, kids’ meal (cheese pizza, fries, applesauce, drink box and cookies). Soda, beer and wine are for sale. Dine in or carryout. Credit cards. No pre-orders. 5913 State Road, stvladimirs.org or 440-886-3252 after 2 p.m. Fridays. Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

PARMA HEIGHTS: Home Family Italian Club

All-you-can-eat fried or baked fish, pasta, fries, slaw, bread and coffee. Calamari available for extra charge. Cost: $20 (ages 5-12, $7; ages 5 and under, free). Dine in or carryout. Full bar available. 6450 Pearl Road, 440-342-1027. Fry time: 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

PARMA HEIGHTS: St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church

Homemade items include pierogies, cabbage and noodles, potato pancakes and beer-battered fish. A family-value meal is being offered for carry-out customers. Go to standrewucc.org or the church’s Facebook page. No phone orders. Dine-in, carryout and online to-go ordering available. Cash and credit cards. 7700 Hoertz Road, Parma, standrewuccfishfry@gmail.com, 440-843-9149. Fry time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

PARMA HEIGHTS: St. John Bosco

Lenten dinners catered by Bruno’s Ristorante. Hand-dipped Alaskan Pollack, beer battered or broiled. Bruno’s eggplant lasagna and manicotti also available. Dine-in dinners include side (one piece manicotti, fries, vegetables or pizza), slaw, roll, dessert and beverage. Take-out dinners include choice of side, slaw, roll and dessert (no beverage, $1 less). Dinner dine-in prices: Pierogi, $15; eggplant lasagna, $16; fish, $16; combo, $18. Children’s (under 10) fish or pizza dinner, $8. Early-bird (4 to 5 p.m.), $1 discount for seniors 65 and older. Dine-in and takeout. Call Debbie, 440-886-3500. Dinners in the bell tower, 6480 Pearl Road, Parma Heights. Fry time: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22.

SHAKER HEIGHTS: St. Dominic Church and School

Dinners include fried or baked fish with choice of potato, slaw and roll. Shrimp meals also are available. Large meals (two pieces of fish), $15; small meals (one piece), $12. Salmon dinner is offered with mashed potatoes and green beans, $18. Kids’ meals: Fish, pizza or mac and cheese, $9. Clam chowder and mac and cheese are offered. Beer and wine are available for a donation. Dine in and takeout available. Credit card only. 3455 Norwood Road, Shaker Heights, stdominicchurch.net. Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

SHEFFIELD LAKE: St. Thomas the Apostle

Dinners: Two pieces of perch and three shrimp combo; three pieces of perch; two pieces of beer-battered cod; six shrimp; one piece of baked walleye (limited and pre order suggested); two pieces of perch or one piece of cod (seniors); six pierogies. Dinners are $14 to $17 and include slaw, roll, and dessert and choice of one: fresh-cut fries, mac and cheese, pierogies, cabbage and noodles (haluski). Sides: Mac and cheese, four pierogies, haluski, fresh-cut fries, $4 each; bowl of clam chowder, $5. Extras: One piece of perch, one piece of cod or three shrimp, $4 each; baked walleye, $7; slaw, tartar sauce or cocktail sauce, 50 cents; dessert, $3; soda or water, $1; coffee and tea, donation. Takeout orders available. Credit cards accepted. 719 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, 440-949-8491. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

STRONGSVILLE: Mother of God of Zyrovicy Orthodox Cathedral

Beer-battered sampler with assorted fresh cuts of whitefish, cod, haddock, tilapia, scrod and pike dipped and fried in India Pale Ale beer batter. Includes housemade black-truffle tartar sauce. Also available: Tomato bisque and grilled cheese, fresh hand-cut fries, chips with rosemary sea salt, brown-sugar-crusted sweet-potato fries, hush puppies, haluski and mac and cheese. Gluten-free baked fish available upon request. Buffet: $20 (seniors, $18; kids, $15). Dine in or takeout. Cash or credit cards. Belarusan Event Center, 11022 Webster Road, 440-574-3008. Fry Time 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays during Lent.

STRONGSVILLE: St. John Neumann

Fried perch, baked cod, fried shrimp and pierogi dinners. Costs: Adults, $16; seniors, $14; kids’ meals, $6. Entertainment includes face painting, jugglers and a balloon designer. 16271 Pearl Road, Strongsville, sjnohio.com. Fry time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

STRONGSVILLE: VFW Post 3345

Dinners (fish is center-cut cod): Fried fish with fries, $13; fried fish with pierogi, $13.50; baked fish with fries, $12.50; baked fish with pierogi, $13.50; six fried shrimp with fries, $12; six fried shrimp with pierogi, $13; salmon filet with fries, $15; salmon filet with pierogi, $16; kids’ fish dinner, $6.50; three-piece chicken tenders, $8; grilled cheese, $6; six pierogi with onions, $11. Sides: Extra fish, $9; extra shrimp, $2; fries, $4; applesauce, $2; slaw, $2.50; pierogi, $2; mac and cheese, $4. Coffee, tea or milk, 1.50. Dessert: Apple, cheese or cherry strudel, $2.50. Dine in or takeout. For to-go orders, call 440-234-0250. Cash only. Alcohol available. 17900 Strongsville Blvd. (across from Walmart on Pearl Road), 440-234-0250. Fry time: 4:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

TWINSBURG: British American Club

British-Style fish and chips dinners hand-dipped in made-from-scratch beer batter: Fish, shrimp, chicken or fish and shrimp combo. Includes fries, slaw, mushy peas (British specialty), bread, coffee or tea. Mac and cheese and kids’ dinners available. Cost: $12 to $15. Cash or check. Full bar and carryout. 8564 Ravenna Road, 330-963-6370. Fry time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

VERMILION: Vermilion on the Lake Clubhouse

Menu: Perch, chicken, shrimp or combo dinners and perch sandwich. Includes slaw, fries or mac and cheese, roll, coffee or lemonade (soda for sale) and dessert. Dinners: $16 to $19 (perch sandwich, $13). Kids’ hot-dog platter, $6. Cash or check only. Tickets available at the door, no reservations. Proceeds are used to maintain the non-profit’s 100-plus year-old log cabin on the Lake Erie shores. Entertainment includes DJ and dancing. BYOB allowed. 3780 Edgewater Blvd. Call Barb at 440-364-1781. Fry time: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

WALTON HILLS: The First Hungarian Reformed Church

Dinner includes fried cod, swai or shrimp with fries, cabbage and noodles or mac and cheese; slaw and coffee, $15. Dessert, soft drinks and water are available for purchase. Dine in or takeout. Cash or checks. Bethlen Hall, 14530 Alexander Road, 440-786-7272. Fry time: 4:30 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. Fridays to March 29.

WARREN: St. William Catholic Church

The 38th annual Lenten dinners are back. Dinners include baked or fried cod with three sides - slaw or applesauce, fries or green beans, mac and cheese or haluski (served alternate weeks); and dessert. Cost: $13. Dine-in and carryout. Cash only. 5411 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. Fry time: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

WESTLAKE: St. Bernadette

Fried perch, fried or baked cod and two sides (mac and cheese, regular or sweet-potato fries, slaw, applesauce and mixed vegetables). Also available: Pierogies, cabbage and noodles, chowder. Perch meal, $17, Baked or fried cod, $14; kids’ meals, $6. Dine in or carryout. Dempsey Hall, 2300 Clague Road, Westlake, saintbernadetteparish.org. Fry time: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays to March 22.

WESTLAKE: St. Ladislas Catholic Church

Menu includes fried or baked cod dinners, baked salmon with orange glaze, fried breaded shrimp, pierogies, mac and cheese, clam chowder, tomato bisque plus sides, coffee and tea. Includes choice of fries, hush puppies or wild rice plus slaw, applesauce or house salad with choice of dressing, roll, plus water, coffee or hot tea. Soda available for purchase. A la carte items include clam chowder, tomato bisque and desserts. Soft drinks and child-sized dinners are available. Cost: $10 to $18. Dine-in and takeout. Credit cards accepted. Handicapped accessible. Note: Free dessert with canned-goods donation for the food pantry. Also: Friday, Feb. 23: Fry-Day Stations of the Cross follows, sponsored by St. Ladislas Knights of Columbus and performed by students from Elyria Catholic High School. The ancient Lenten tradition reenacts Jesus’ final hours. Friday, March 8: “The Answer the Musical” will take place across the diocese during Lent, with opening night at St. Ladislas. Cast and crew include individuals from several parishes. Show time follows the fish fry. 2345 Bassett Road, Westlake, stlads.org, 440-835-2300. Fry time: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 22.

WILLOUGHBY: Willoughby-Elks Lodge No. 18

Dinners: Walleye; three- or four-piece perch dinner, two- or three-seafood cake dinner, perch/shrimp combo; shrimp and steak dinners, $13 to $16 each. Includes cheddar biscuit and choice of potato or mac and cheese. Kids’ meals available. Options: Dine in or $1 extra for carryout. 38860 Mentor Ave, wcelkslodge18.org, 440-942-2747. Fry time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays to March 29.

I am on cleveland.com’s life and culture team and cover food, beer, wine and sports-related topics. For my recent stories, here’s a directory on cleveland.com. Bill Wills of WTAM-1100 and I talk food and drink usually at 8:20 a.m. Thursdays. Twitter: @mbona30. My latest book, co-authored with Dan Murphy, is “Joe Thomas: Not Your Average Joe” by Gray & Co.

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