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Your 2021 guide to fish fry season - pandemic style

Fish fry
Posted at 6:31 PM, Feb 17, 2021
and last updated 2023-02-24 14:41:17-05

CLEVELAND — Fish fry season is upon us, although it may look a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

We asked News 5 viewers about their favorite fish fries across Northeast Ohio, and these are the ones they suggested:

1.) Prosperity Social Club: 1109 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland. (216)-937-1938

Coined as "Its Gotta Haddock" Lenten Fish Fry, Prosperity Social Club is offering a fish fry from Friday, Feb. 19 to Friday, April 2. The kitchen is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

2.) St. Charles Fish Fry: 7107 Wilbur Ave., Parma. (440)-884-3030

For only $11, you can get either two pieces of fried fish, three pieces of baked fish, 12 shrimp, or six pierogies, with a side of fries, cabbage, and noodles or green beans and coleslaw or applesauce. This fish fry is takeout only. Their fish fry will be held from Feb. 19 until April 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

3.) St. Albert Parish: 66 Aldabert St., Berea. (440)-234-6830

Dinners are $12 for adults and $12 for seniors. This fish fry is takeout only. It will be held from Feb. 19 until March 26 from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.

4.) St. Thomas: 719 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake. (440)-949-8491

The parish is kicking off 2021's fish fry season by offering a brand new Walleye dinner special. The fish fry will take place every Friday from Feb. 19 until March 26.

5.) St. John Neumann: 16271 Pearl Road, Strongsville. (440-)238-1770

To be COVID-19 friendly, the parish is making their fish fry carryout only. The fish fry will be held every Friday from Feb. 19 until March 26 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

6.) St. Joseph: 32929 Lake Road, Avon Lake. (440)-933-3152

Choose between walleye, butterfly shrimp, salmon, and perch for your dinner. Place your order by 5 p.m. the Thursday before the fish fry and pick it up! For more information, click here.

7.) St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church: 7700 Hoertz Road, Parma. (440)-843-9149

Their fish fry might be takeout only, but they offer five different options for you to try. They will be held Fridays from Feb. 19 until March 26 from 5 to 7 p.m.

8.) Assumption Parish: 9183 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights. (440)-546-9552

PICK UP ONLY. Place an order online. Fridays from Feb. 19 until March 26 from 4 to 9 p.m.

9.) Betts Restaurant: 2000 East 9th St., Cleveland. (216)-357-2680

Betts is making their fish fry available to everyone by offering a gluten-free menu. Their fish fry will be held every Friday from Feb. 19 until April 2.

10.) Pierogies of Cleveland: 4131 West Streetsboro Road, Richfield. (330)-659-4309

For $12 you can get either a battered cod platter or a lobster pierogi plate. Their fish fry will be every Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

11.) St. Andrew Eastern Orthodox Church: 16029 Maple Park Drive, Maple Heights. (216)-475-9365

Their fish fry will offer crispy cod with either pierogies or french fries. They will be held every Friday from Feb. 19 until April 16 from 5 to7 p.m.

12.) St. Mary's: 206 Cherry Road NE, Massillon. (330)-832-9355

For $10, you can get fried fish, a baked potato, green beans, a roll with butter, coleslaw, applesauce, and dessert. The fish fries will happen every Friday until March 25 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

13.) Rustic Grill at Stonewater: 1 Club Drive, Highland Heights. (440)-461-4653

You can choose between beer-battered cod and breaded Lake Erie perch sliders. Their fish fries will be held every Friday until April 2 from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.

14.) St. Leo the Great: 4900 Broadview Road, Cleveland. (216)-661-1006

You can choose between baked tilapia almondine, baked seasoned cod, fried battered fish, fried breaded shrimp, or pierogi. Their fish fries will be held every Friday until March 26 from 4:30-7 p.m.

15.) Pokrova Parish: 6812 Broadview Road, Parma. (216)-524-0918

Pokrova offers multiple choices in fish and all dinners include bread, butter, and borscht. They will be every Friday until April 2 from 4 to 7 p.m.

16.) Donauschwaben's German American Cultural Center: 7370 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls. (440) 235-2646

This fish fry is takeout only due to the coronavirus pandemic. They will be held every Friday until April 2 from 4 to 8 p.m.

17.) American Slovak Club, 2915 Broadway Ave., Lorain. 440-245-4146

A Lorain staple since the 1950s. Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here for the menu and more information.

18.) St. Teresa Avila, 1878 Colorado Ave., Sheffield. 440-934-4227.

Runs Feb. 19 to April 2 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. $15 per dinner. You can drive up, place your order and pay. Cash or check only. No need to get out of your car. More info here.

19.) St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church: 8111 Brecksville Road, Brecksville. (440)-526-0016

This fish fry is carry-out only, but you are able to order ahead of time. It runs every Friday until March 26 from 3-6:30 p.m.

20.) St. Noel Church: 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills. (440)-946-6635

You can choose between baked cod or fried cod for $10. Their fish fry is takeout only and runs every Friday until March 26 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

21.) St. Columbkille School: 6740 Broadview Road, Parma. (216)-524-4816

Their fish fry has everything from a full seafood dinner to pierogi and more. Their drive-thru fish fry will take place every Friday until March 26 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

22.) St. Raphael Catholic Church: 525 Dover Center Road, Bay Village. (440)-871-1100

For $15, you can choose between the perch, haddock, or shrimp dinner. This drive-thru fish fry will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. on Fridays.

23.) German Central Foundation: 7863 York Rd, Parma. (440) 843-8373

Their fish fry has specials for seniors and children. It will be held every Friday until April 2 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

24.) Lorain Columbian Club: 4720 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. (440)-282-5921.

You can dine in, carry out, or drive-thru pick up at this fish fry. Their fish fries are held every Friday during Lent.

NO FISH FRY IN 2021

  • Sts. Constantine and Helen in Cleveland Heights will not be hosting a fish fry this year due to the pandemic.

If your fish fry was not included, email Courtney at Courtney.shaw@wews.com.