Get Hooked: 30 Fish Fries to Try During Lent in the Omaha Metro!

During Lent in Omaha, fish fries are a beloved tradition that brings the local community together for delicious food and socializing. Many churches, organizations, and restaurants host weekly fish fry events where guests can enjoy a variety of fried fish dishes like beer-battered cod or crispy catfish. These events often include sides such as macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and a potato to complement the main dish. The aroma of frying fish fills the air as friends and families gather to enjoy good food and good company. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly outing or a fun date night idea, Omaha's fish fries during Lent are the perfect way to indulge in some tasty seafood while supporting local businesses and charities. So, grab some tartar sauce and join in on the fun!  Once you do, you’ll be hooked!


WEST OMAHA & ELKHORN

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Location: 14330 Eagle Run Dr, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: Starts at 5:30pm
Menu: Fried & Baked fish, mac & cheese, cheese pizza, coleslaw, bread and French fries or baked potato. Adult beverages and soda are available for dine-in. Credit cards accepted. Dine-In or Carryout available.

St. Wenceslaus Church
Location: 15353 Pacific St, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5-7:30pm
Menu: 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. Stephen the Martyr
Location: 16701 S St, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5-8pm
Menu: baked salmon, fried fish and shrimp, coleslaw, fries and baked potato, cheese pizza, macaroni and cheese, rolls and beverages. Entrees include fish and shrimp combos, salmon or shrimp; or a fish only dinner. Pizza and kids meals are also available. Nebraska Brewing Company Beer and wine available. Dine-in or takeout.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church
Location: 5801 Oak Hills Dr, Omaha, NE (Millard)
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 4:30-8:30pm
Menu: Choice of fried fish with french fries, or baked fish and baked potatoes, as well as grilled cheese, tomato soup, and mac & cheese. Dine in or drive-thru.

Millard American Legion 374
Location: 13913 S St, Omaha, NE (Millard)
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 18
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Menu: Fried Pollock, Stuffed Salmon, Shrimp & Steak Dinners!

St. Patrick – Elkhorn
Location: 204th & Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5-8pm
Menu: Fried Pollock, Baked Pollock, Cheese Pizza, French Fries, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Roll, and Dairy Chef Ice Cream. Beer, soda, punch and Margaritas also available. Shrimp and mozzarella sticks available in the gym line.  Enjoy live music, face painting, clowns, ballon animals, raffle prizes, pickles cards, and the Famous Meat Wheel.  Drive-thru available.


OMAHA (Central, South & Downtown)

Monolithic Brewing
Location: 4915 N 120th St, Suite 102, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 4-7pm (doors open at 3pm)
Menu: 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.

Mary Our Queen Catholic Church
Location: 3405 S 118th St, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $10-$15
Menu: Fried and Baked fish, French fries or fried spudsters, coleslaw, as well as a mac and cheese option.

St. James Catholic Church
Location: 4710 N 90th St, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 14, 28, & Apr 11
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $10-$17 ($52 for carryout family pack)
Menu: Hand Breaded Fried Fish, Cajun Fried or Baked Tilapia, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Potato Wedge or Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Bread & Butter

St. Pius X – Pasta Fridays
Location: 6905 Blondo St, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 14 – Apr 4
Time: 5-7:30pm
Cost: $12 Adults, $10 Srs, $6 Kids, $40 Family (2 adults & their children)
Menu: Five great meatless sauces over a variety of pastas. Macaroni and cheese or cheese pizza for the kids. Plus, salad, bread and beverages

All Holy Spirit
Location: Autism Center of Nebraska Gym, 9012 Q St, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Feb 16 – Mar 29
Time: 4:30-8pm
Price: $11-$18 adults, $5 kids

St. Thomas More
Location: 3515 S 48th Ave, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 14, 28 & Apr 11
Time: 5-8 pm

Holy Ghost Church
Location: 5223 Q St, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Feb 28 – Apr 11
Time: 4-8pm
Menu: baked and fried cod, shrimp, mac and cheese, and clam Chowder.

St. Stanislaus – Pasta Fridays
Location: 4002 J St, Omaha, NE
Date: 3 Lenten Fridays
Time: 5:30-7pm
Menu: Orsi's pizza, also pasta, pierogi, salad, and desserts. There will be seating in the hall and "To Go" is available, also. Cash or check ONLY.  Menu includes pasta with your choice of red sauce or beer cheese (all you can eat) and comes with salad and breadstick; beverage (water, pop, or beer) is included. Handmade pierogi (potato or kraut), pizza by the slice and desserts available to purchase a la carte.

St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church
Location: 2423 Grant St, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 11am-6pm
Cost: $20
Menu: Catfish filet, spaghetti, green beans and cake

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Location: 5001 S 23rd St, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 3-8pm
Cost: $15 adults, $5 kids
Menu: Main entrees include a choice of whole tilapia or tilapia filet, and comes with pico de gallo, salad, bread and choice of rice or fries. Kids meals include fish sticks, mac & cheese, or fries, salad and bread. Drinks are $1. Carry out is available.

Scottish Rite Masonic Center
Location: 202 S 20th St, Omaha, NE
Date: Friday, Mar 28, Apr 4 & 11
Time: 11am-1pm
Menu: freshly prepared fish, coleslaw, fries, and drink. Carry out plates available.

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Location: 602 Park Ave, Omaha, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 4:30-8pm
Menu: Mediterranean flavored fried and baked cod, salmon, shrimp, and spanakopita (spinach pie) & Greek dessert. Dine-in and takeout


GRETNA

St. Patrick - Gretna
Location: 508 W Angus Rd, Gretna, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5-8:30 pm
Cost: $15 for ages 11 and up, $8 for ages ten and under
Menu: Alaskan pollock, scalloped potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, and more Drive-thru & dine-in available

Gretna American Legion Post 216
Location: 11690 S 216th St, Gretna, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5-8pm
Menu: Meals are all-you-can-eat; draft beer available for purchase.

St. Charles Borromeo
Location: 7790 S 192nd St, Gretna, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5-8pm


SARPY (Papillion, Ralston, Bellevue & Plattsmouth)

Saint Gerald Catholic Church
Location: 9602 Q St, Ralston, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 4-7pm
Cost: $6-$14
Menu: 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.

Croatian Cultural Society of Omaha
Location: 8711 S 36th St, Bellevue, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 4-7pm
Menu: 3 large pieces of fried or baked fish, mac & cheese, coleslaw, french fries or baked potato and dessert

Holy Name Catholic Church
Location: 2901 Fontenelle Blvd, Bellevue, NE
Date: Fridays, Feb 28 – Apr 11
Time: 4-8pm
Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $7 for children
Menu: Alaska pollock served. Bring your own drink but adult beverages will be sold also.

St. Matthew - Bellevue
Location: 12210 S 36th St, Bellevue, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5-7:30pm
Menu: Entrees include fried or baked fish, shrimp, and salmon, as well as pizza.

St. Mary Catholic Church - Bellevue
Location: 1020 Lincoln Rd, Bellevue, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5-7:30pm
Menu: 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.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10727
Location: 9501 S 25th St, Bellevue, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 5:30-7pm
Menu: Fried fish, fried potatoes & coleslaw

Church of the Holy Spirit
Location: 500 S 18th St, Plattsmouth, NE
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 4:30-7pm
Menu: Fried Alaskan Pollock, baked salmon, and fried shrimp. All meals include cole slaw, bread, dessert or ice cream. Complementary water and coffee. Beer, wine, bottled water and soda available for purchase. Dine-in or carryout.


COUNCIL BLUFFS

St. Patrick – Council Bluffs
Location: 4 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 4
Time: 4:30-7pm
Cost: $15 adults, $7 kids, under 5 free
Menu: Fried & Baked Fish, Fried Shrimp, Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato & Dessert. Dine-in & Take-out

Corpus Christi Catholic Church – Council Bluffs
Location: 3304 Fourth Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
Date: Fridays, Mar 7 – Apr 11
Time: 4:30-7pm
Menu: Fried Pollock, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Mac -n- Cheese, Cheese Pizza, Desserts, Soft Drinks, and Beer.