Interactive: Where to find fish fries in New Orleans
Every Friday until Easter, churches across New Orleans will hold “fish fries,” gatherings where meatless meals are served during the fasting season of Lent. Click through the map or see our list below to find out when and where to get your seafood fix without breaking the bank.
Want some options outside city limits? The Archdiocese of New Orleans has you covered.
Brother Martin
Date: March 24
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Holy Name of Jesus School
Dates: March 10 and 24, April 7
Times: 6-8 p.m., except April 7 at 5 p.m.
Menu:
Adult Shrimp Plate $11
Child Shrimp Plate $9
Adult Catfish Plate $11
Child Catfish Plate $9
Shrimp/Fish Combo $13
Adult Spaghetti $11
Child Spaghetti $8
Holy Name of Mary Church
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; April 7 and 14
Times: 5-8 p.m.
Menu:
Catfish Plate $9
Shrimp Plate $11
Shrimp and Catfish Plate $10
Shrimp Creole $7
Crawfish Boulettes (2) $1
Dessert $1
Notes: Plates are served with french fries, bread and choice of two sides: potato salad, green beans or coleslaw. Funds will go toward maintaining and restoring parish properties. Stations of the Cross are offered at 6 p.m. in the church every Friday in Lent.
Mater Dolorosa
Dates: March 10 and 24
Times: 5-8 p.m.
Menu: Catfish plates $10
Our Lady of the Rosary School
Dates: March 10, 17 and 24
Times: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Menu: Fried fish, french fries, green beans and coleslaw $8
Notes: Desserts and drinks are available for an additional charge. Funds will go toward maintaining and restoring parish properties. Stations of the Cross are offered at 5 p.m. every Friday in Lent.
St. Andrew the Apostle
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; April 7
Times: 5-8 p.m.
Menu: Catfish platter, shrimp platter or combination $10
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; April 7
Times: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Menu: Fried or baked fish, macaroni and cheese, salad, a vegetable, dessert, bread and a drink $10
St. Mary of the Angels
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; April 7
Times: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Menu: Fried fish, peas, bread, potato salad, macaroni and cheese and dessert $10
St. Paul the Apostle
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; April 7
Times: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Menu: Fried fish, macaroni and cheese, peas or string beans, potato salad, bread and a dessert $8
Notes: Funds will benefit the parish and Knights of Columbus youth programs. Stations of the Cross will be offered every Friday in Lent at 7 p.m.
St. Roch Market
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; April 7 and 14
Times: 6-8 p.m.
Menu: Wild caught catfish, french fries, homemade coleslaw and tartar sauce $9
Notes: Food provided by Elysian Seafood
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