Courtesy Farmhaus
Farmhaus' $10 fish special includes mashed potatoes and pork braised collards (sub garlic green beans)
Although church fish fries have fallen by the wayside this year, restaurants are stepping up to serve St. Louisans observing Lent or otherwise enjoying the age-old tradition of having fish for dinner on Fridays. The following restaurants are all offering a way to get your Friday fish fix. (For information on how to order, call ahead or see websites and social media accounts for updates.)
58 Hundred: The South City restaurant's been offering several options, including fried cod, grilled salmon, and grilled shrimp tacos. All meals include coleslaw and a side (mac n cheese, french fries, broccoli, or side salad). Pickup is available from 4–8 p.m. Orders can be texted in at 314-605-4428 before 4 p.m. Friday, or call 314-279-5799 to order during pickup hours.
Biggie’s: Fish options include sole Parmesan and a fried cod sandwich; any fish item on the regular menu is also available. However, the restaurant recommends calling ahead to confirm as availability of supplies changes from day to day.
Bishop’s Post: The Chesterfield restaurant's serving customers in Chesterfield, St. Charles, Ballwin, and O’ Fallon, Missouri. The $45 family meal for four includes tempura-fried Atlantic cod, French fries, and coleslaw. The restaurant is also offering half-price bottles of wine. Call 636-536-9404 to place your order for pickup between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Dressel’s Public House: The $48 Family Fish Dinner is available for pickup between noon and 8 p.m. on Fridays and includes two large pieces of battered haddock, two large bags of house chips, two portions of mac n cheese, and four chocolate chip cookies. Sub in fries for an additional $5. Additional vinegar and tartar available on request.
Duck in Market: Shrimp po’ boys and catfish are among the Lenten offerings at the Valley Park convenience store.
Exit Six Brewery: There are no call-in orders at the Cottleville brewery; it’s strictly first come, first served from 5–8 p.m. or until sold out. For $8, you can get fried cod, French fries, and hushpuppies.
Farmhaus: Like many other restaurants that are switching up themes every night for their pickup menu, Farmhaus is cooking up a Friday fish special. For $10, you can get fried fish, pork braised collard greens, and mashed potatoes. Garlic green beans can also be subbed in for the collards.
Gioia’s Deli: The “Curbside Cod” sandwich is available from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. every Friday. Ordering online is recommended.
Grace Meat + Three/Grace Chicken + Fish: The popular restaurant in The Grove will sell you a pound of fried cornmeal catfish (spicy option available) any day of the week for $24. It's served with green tomato relish and onion, along with two sauces. They’ll throw in an additional sauce for each extra pound of fish ordered. You can also order the catfish for one for $9.
J. Devoti Trattoria: For $30 per person, you can get a four-course spaghetti and fish fry. The main event is a fried Wild Alaskan cod, served with aioli and wild vegetables. Other courses include deviled eggs, housemade spaghetti with San Marzano tomato sauce, and pear hand pie with vanilla bean ice cream.
Joanie’s To Go: For $10.50, you can take home two pieces of fried cod, which come with a side of spaghetti and creamy coleslaw. Two dollars from each fish plate sold will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul in Soulard.
Layla: Blackened grouper tacos (also available as a sandwich) with mango pico and chipotle lime slaw are available for curbside pickup. Call in, or order online.
Pietro’s: The South City restaurant adjusted the hours for its fish fry deal. The $7.95 fried cod or grilled grouper is now available for pickup from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The regular dinner menu is available until 8 p.m.
Russell’s on Macklind: The Southampton staple offers fish Friday specials for solo diners ($12), dinners for two ($24), or for a family of four ($48). The special includes fried cod with buttermilk mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, and lemon caper aioli.
Social Bar & Grill: Offering one of the widest selections of Lent specials, the South County restaurant serves up traditional fish and chips, Baja shrimp and fish tacos, Sicilian fish, shrimp quesadilla, and shrimp scampi. Available for pickup from 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
The Scottish Arms: The trademark fish and chips is available for curbside pickup from noon–8 p.m.
Courtesy Three Monkeys
Three Monkeys: The $30 family fish fry meal includes four pieces of Guinness-battered cod served with family-sized portions of french fries, Brussels sprout coleslaw, lemon caper aioli, and four chocolate chip cookies. A $12 sandwich (pictured at right) is also available.
Vinnie’s Italian Beef & Gyros: The sandwich shop's been running fried fish specials on Fridays during Lent, including the $8.50 shrimp po’ boy, as well as a fried cod sandwich.
The Window: In St. Peters, Third Wheel Brewing runs its fish Friday special from noon–8 p.m. Online orders should be placed at least 20 minutes in advance, and pickup time can be specified.
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