Where to get a fish fry in WNY for Lent season this year
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — More than 100 restaurants, businesses, and churches in the WNY area will be serving fish fry during the Lenten season, which begins on Wednesday. Some locations serve up fish fry each Friday throughout the 40 days of Lent, while others offer the specialty every day.
If you would like your organization or restaurant added to the list, email [email protected] with “Fish Fry Fridays” in the subject line and include your establishment’s name, address, phone number, and the days you serve fish fry. Below is a list of participating restaurants, sorted by region.
City of Buffalo
The Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub: 2134 Seneca St., (716) 825-9327 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
Big Ditch Brewing Company: 55 Huron St., (716) 854-5050 (Fridays)
Curry’s Restaurant and Pub: 864 Kenmore Ave., (716) 447-0502 (every day)
The Clinton Lounge: 1895 Clinton Street, (716) 322-0371 (Every Wednesday and Friday during Lent)
Eleven Wings and Cuisines: 3225 Main St., 716-899-2011 (Every day)
Expressway Assembly of God: 260 Eggert Road, (716) 893-8112 (Every Friday in March)
The Garage Bar & Restaurant: 1127 Hertel Ave., (716) 436-2141, (Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent)
Gene McCarthy’s Old First Ward Brewing Company: 73 Hamburg St., (716) 855-8948 (Wednesdays and Fridays year-round)
Hofbr?uhaus: 190 Scott St., (716) 939-2337 (12-9 p.m. every Friday)
Lake Effect Diner: 3165 Main Street, Buffalo, (716) 833-1952 (every day)
Otto’s Restaurant: 3972 Union Road, (716) 632-2035 (every day)
Polish Cadets of Buffalo 927 Grant St., (716) 875-3211 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays during Lent)
Pearl Street Grill and Brewery: 76 Pearl Street, (716) 856-2337 (every day)
Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill: 189 Delaware Ave., (716) 240-9392 (every day)
The Cookie Jar 716: 1432 Niagara St., (716) 495-2981 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday)
The Fire Spot: 2829 River Road, (716) 835-3473 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays)
The Steer: 3151 Main Street, Buffalo, (716) 838-0478 (every Friday 4-10)
The Wellington Pub: 1541 Hertel Ave., (716) 833-9899 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Town Edge Bowling Bar and Grill: 2071 Clinton St., (716) 822-5312 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent)
Wiechec’s Lounge: 1748 Clinton St., (716) 823-2828 ( on Ash Wednesday and every day they’re open)
Erie County
240 South Bar and Restaurant: 1780 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, (716) 675-2440 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays during lent)
99 Brick Oven: 99 Aurora St., Lancaster, (716) 393-3847 (Fish Fry served everyday)
A&C Meat Company: 6472 Southwestern Blvd., Lake View, (716) 980-3018 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays through Lent)
Amvets Post 897: 149 Lake Ave., Blasdell (716) 821-1689 (Ash Wednesday 1:30-7:30 p.m., Fridays 4-9 p.m.)
Angry Buffalo at the Rose Garden: 2753 Wehrle Dr. Williamsville, (716) 632-9871 (Ash Wednesday and every Friday)
Athena’s Family Restaurant: 729 Young Street, Tonawanda, (716) 692-2626 (Wednesday through Saturday)
Ava’s Corner Table: 5218 Upper Mountain Road, Lockport (716) 434-4035 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Boston Hotel: 9373 Boston State Road, Boston, (716) 941-0908 (starting at 11 a.m. on Ash Wednesday)
Braymiller Market: 6936 Gowanda State Road, Hamburg, (716) 649-2356 (Ash Wednesday and every Friday.)
Bruno’s: 5259 Broadway, Lancaster, (716) 288-9194, (Ash Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every Friday)
Brownies: 12643 Williston Road, Alden, (716) 714-9922 (Ash Wednesday and every Friday)
Buffalo’s Best Grill: 3700 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, (716) 202-1270 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
Butera’s Craft Beer & Craft Pizza: 32 Main St., Hamburg, (716) 648-5017 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays, while supplies last on Saturday)
Bw’s Barbecue: 5007 Lake Ave., Blasdell (716) 824-7455(Ash Wednesday, every Friday)
The Byrd House: 4190 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, (716) 662-3909 (Ash Wednesday and every day during Lent)
Campobello’s: 9334 Transit Road, East Amherst, (716) 636-8770 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays all year)
Carrubba’s Chicken Pit: 2197 George Urban Blvd., Depew, (716) 382-0447 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays through March
Champions Sports Bar and Grill: 1042 Wehrle Drive (upstairs in the OTB), Williamsville, (716) 428-3048 (Ash Wednesday and every Friday from 11:30-10 p.m.)
Colden Country Inn: 8815 State Rd., Colden, (716) 941-3522 (On Ash Wednesday and every Friday during lent.)
Connor’s Restaurant: 3465 Seneca St, West Seneca, (716) 674-9945 (Every day)
Corner Market: 1045 Davis Road, West Falls, (716) 655-0930 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Crossroads Bar & Grill: 924 Indian Church Road, West Seneca, (716) 464-3864 (Fridays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Curly’s Grille: 647 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, (716) 824-9716 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Danny’s Restaurant: 715 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, (716) 634-1780, (Wednesdays and Fridays)
DiPaulo’s Pizzeria: 571 Brighton Road, Tonawanda, (716) 835-6161 (Every day)
Doino’s Bar & Grille: 2709 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, 716-893-9229 (Ash Wednesday and every Friday)
Eldredge Bicycle Club: 17 Broad St., Tonawanda, (716) 693-3589 (Every Friday)
Elma Towne Grille: 6650 Clinton St., (716) 651-4619, (Everyday)
Espo’s: 365 Somerville Ave., Tonawanda, 716-248-1785, Dine in or Take out (Ash Wednesday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m and Friday’s)
Family Tree Restaurant: 4346 Bailey Ave., Amherst, (716) 838-2233 (starting at 7 a.m. every day)
Flavor Restaurant and Bar: 6432 Genesee St., Lancaster, (716) 681-1439 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Four Corners Cafe: 8571 N. Main St., Eden, (716) 992-4347 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
Frankie G’s Pastaria: 3373 Clinton St., West Seneca, (716) 608-6626 (11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays)
French Pub: 1250 French Road, Depew, (716) 668-8080 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
Fire Spot Resturant: 2829 River Road, Tonawannda, (716) 835-3473 (Every Day)
G.D.I. Countryside Inn: 2049 Sandridge Road, Alden, (716) 937-7778 (Every day)
Gene’s Junkyard Bar and Grill: 501 Young St., Tonawanda, (716) 743-1866 (Only on Fridays)
Giuseppe’s Restaurant: 7067 Olean Road, South Wales (716) 652-9455 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Great Lakes Pizza: 444 Indian Church Road, West Seneca, (716)-939-3333 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent)
Grover’s Bar & Grill: 9160 Transit Road, East Amherst, (716) 636-1803 (Onn Ash Wednesday Fish Fry, Fries and Coleslaw, All options available on Fridays)
Hamburg Brewing Company: 6553 Boston State Rd., Hamburg, (716) 649-3249 (Every Friday 12-9:30 p.m.)
Hamburg Moose Lodge: 45 Church St., Hamburg, (716) 648-2474 (Every Friday 5 -7 p.m.)
Hamburg United Methodist Church: 116 Union St., Hamburg, (716) 649-8080 (Every Friday during Lent)
Hat Trix Bar & Grill: 4690 Camp Rd., Hamburg, (716) 666-2120 (Every Wednesday and Friday)
Hayes Seafood House: 8900 Main St., Clarence, (716) 632-1772 (Available everyday)
Hilltop Inn & Grove: 11389 Genesee St., Alden, (716) 902-4005 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays year round)
Hoak’s Restaurant: 4100 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, (716) 627-4570 (Every day)
Holland Hotel: 61 N. Main St., Holland, (716) 222-4199 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Italian Village Restaurant: 6354 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043, (716) 634-1804 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Jades Bar Restaurant: 4495 Broadway St., Depew, (716) 683-5054 (Everyday)
Jocko’s Pizza and Pasta: 2770 Union Road, Cheektowaga, (716) 681-8440 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
John’s Pizza and subs: 1436 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, (716) 636-8600 (Every day from 10 a.m. to close)
Jokers Bar: 1783 Electric Ave., Lackawanna, (716) 768-4978 (Fridays 4-9 p.m.)
J.P. Fitzgerald’s: 4236 Clark St., Hamburg, (716) 649-4025 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
Junior’s Corner: 5324 Rogers Road, Hamburg, (716) 343-4715 (Every day except Tuesday until Easter)
Kaboodle’s Kafe: 13677 Main St., Akron, (716) 442-5007 (Every day)
Kenmore Fish Market: 3279 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, (716) 876-3035 (Everyday; Closed on Sunday and Monday)
Kiebzak’s Restaurant: 38 Crocker St., Sloan, (716) 896-3044 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Knights of Columbus: 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga (716) 683-3635 (Fridays during Lent)
Lancaster Elks Lodge: 33 Legion Parkway, Lancaster (716) 685-1478, (4 to 7 p.m. Fridays)
Mandy’s Café: 3796 Clinton St., West Seneca, (716) 771-1553, (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Mario’s Bistro & Brews: 1342 Quaker Road, East Aurora, (716) 714-5222 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays through Lent)
McPartlan’s Corner: 669 Wehrle Dr., Cheektowaga, (716) 632-9896 (Every day)
Mooney’s Sports Bar & Grill (Ash Wednesday and every Friday): 4628 Broadway, Depew, (716) 681-2121 … 1531 Military Road, Kenmore, (716) 877-1800 … 11 Main St, Tonawanda, (716) 692-1000
Newcomb-Long American Legion Post 928: 7353 Erie Rd., Derby, (716) 947-0928 (Ash Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
North End Bar & Grill: 2692 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, (716) 877-9000 (Everyday)
North Star Tavern: 7340 Seneca St., East Aurora, (716) 805-7117 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
Olive Tree Family Restaurant: 5240 Broadway Street Lancaster, 716-651-9940 (Breaded offered daily, beer battered offered on Ash Wednesday)
Olive Branch Family Restaurant: 2343 Union Road, West Seneca, (716)-656-0517 (Offered Daily)
Olympic Restaurant: 4611 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, (716) 839-4022 (Served Everyday) … 1601 Military Road, Tonawanda, (716) 874-0771(Breaded served everyday)
O’Brien’s West End Inn: 340 Union St., Hamburg, (716) 202-4018 (Offered all week long as a special)
O’Neill’s Stadium Inn: 3864 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, (716) 646-4674 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Overpass Pub: 2720 Seneca St., West Seneca, (716) 844-8403 (Offered Ash Wednesday)
Pappaceno’s Pizza: 4151 N. Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, (716) 662-0700 (Offered Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent)
Penora’s Pizza: 5055 Broadway, Depew, (716) 681-4467 (Wednesdays and Fridays)
Pearl Street Grill and Brewery: 76 Pearl St., Buffalo, (716) 856-2337 (Daily)
Polish Falcons of Depew: 445 Columbia Ave., Depew, (716) 684-2373 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Polish Villa: 2954 Union Road, Cheektowaga, (716) 683-9460 (Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays)
Pork Bellies BBQ: 5893 Main St., Williamsville, (607) 382-1061 (Every Friday)
Potts Deli & Grille: 41 S. Rossler Ave., Cheektowaga, (716) 826-6575 (Fridays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Rizotto Italian Eatery & Sweetery: 930 Maple Rd., Williamsville (716) 204-4455 (Every Friday during Lent)
Rizzo’s Casa Di Italia: 2763 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda (716) 834-4404 (Every Friday during Lent)
Rodney’s: 4179 Lakeshore Road, Hamburg, (716) 627-5166 (every day)
Roycroft Inn: 40 South Grove St., East Aurora, (716) 652-5552 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent)
Schnitzel & Co.: 9210 Transit Road, East Amherst, (716) 689-3600 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Schunk’s West Hill Grill: 4274 Keller Road, Eden, (716) 992-4432 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Schwabl’s Restaurant: 789 Center Road, West Seneca, (716) 675-2333 (every day)
Sheridan Park Fire Co.: 738 Sheridan Dr., Tonawanda, (716) 873-1111 (Fridays 4-7 p.m.)
St. Amelia Church: 2999 Eggert Rd, Tonawanda, (716) 692-2660 (Ash Wednesday and every Friday)
St. Gabriels RC Church: 5271 Clinton St., Elma, (716) 668-4017 (Fridays)
St. Stephens Bethlehem United church: 750 Wehrle Dr., Cheektowaga, (716) 989-9255 (Friday, April 18, 3-7 p.m.)
Skoob’s Village Grille: 50 Central Ave., Lancaster, (716) 473-5675 (Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church: 885 Sweet Home Road, Amherst (716) 835-8905 (Fridays during Lent 4-7 p.m.)
St. Martha’s Parish/O.L.B.S. School: 20 French Road, Depew, (716) 684-6342 (Ash Wednesday 4-7 p.m., Fridays until Easter 4-7 p.m.,)
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church: 1359 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, (716) 684-4206 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent)
St. Stephen School: 2080 Baseline Road, Grand Island, (716) 773-7647 (Every Friday during Lent – 4-7 p.m.)
Steve’s Pig & Ox Roast: 951 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, 716-824-8601 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent)
Sugo’s Pizza: 2501 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, (716) 895-7846 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza (Every day): 17 E. Main St., Gowanda, (716) 532-1555 … 385 Cascade Ln., Springville, (716) 592-9900(Everyday)
The Beach House: 5584 E River Road, Grand Island, (716) 773-7119 (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays year-round)
The Market in the Square: 940 Union Road, West Seneca, (716)-675-8200 (Every Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m-7 p.m)
The Village Inn: 1488 Ferry Road, Grand Island, (716) 773-5030 (Served every Wednesday and Friday)
Thomas E. Tehan Post 1449: 2075 Electric Ave., Blasdell, (716) 370-1449, 4 to 8 p.m.
Tops Friendly Markets Carry Out Café: Numerous locations, (Every day)
The Yelling Goat: 205 Central Ave., Lancaster, (716) 683-0462 (Wednesdays during Lent, every Friday)
Town Line Pizza: 11048 Broadway, Alden, (716) 684-0414 (every day)
Two Guys Pizza: 3987 Walden Ave., Lancaster (716) 896-4897 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays during Lent)
Unbridled Cafe: 9380 Transit Rd., East Amherst, (716) 575-6067 (Every Friday during Lent)
Union Family Restaurant: 1147 Union Rd., West Seneca, (716)-674-9775, (Ash Wednesday through Friday)
Niagara County
Big Shots Bar & Grill: 3997 Lower Mountain Road, (716) 334-6144 (Beer Battered on Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Cammarata’s Restaurant: 6336 Robinson Road, Lockport, (716) 433-5353 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent)
The Brookside: 2990 Lockport Olcott Road, Newfane (716) 778-8500 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
The Country Cottage Restaurant: 4072 Beach Ridge Road, North Tonawanda, (716) 693-4911 or (716) 693-7447 (Wednesdays and Fridays through Lent)
Carson’s Deli and Bakery: 5668 Saunders Settlement Rd., Lockport, (716) 433-2248 (Every day)
The Dockside Bar & Grill: 153 Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda, (716)-693-3600 (Every day)
Dudley Catering: 7710 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls (716) 297-2727 (Ash Wednesday 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Fridays 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Gadawski’s: 1445 Falls St., Niagara Falls, (716) 282-7246 (Ash Wednesday 11:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Fridays 11:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Ghada Have It Mediterranean Home Cooking: 2117 Military Road, Niagara Falls, (716) 297-8733 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Hoover’s Restaurant: 6045 Ward Road, Sanborn, (716) 731-3830 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent)
Jetport Restaurant: 7100 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, (716) 297-9778 (Every day)
Northern Pier Bar & Grill: 5766 West Lake Road, Olcott, (716) 638-4128 (Served Everyday
Pane’s Restaurant: 984 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda, (716) 692-7076 (Every day)
Pendleton Center United Methodist Church: 6864 Campbell Blvd., North Tonawanda, (716) 625-8306 (Starting Friday, March 7th.)
Pendleton Creek Pub: 4385 Tonawanda Creek Rd., North Tonawanda, (716) 694-0366 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Ray’s Tavern: 1694 Lake Road, Youngstown, (716) 745-3657 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Sawyer Creek Hotel: 3264 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, (716) 694-2168 (Served Tuesday-Sunday)
St. Andrews Episcopal Church: 2239 W Creek Rd, Burt, 716-778-7633 (Fridays during Lent Call-in starting at 2 p.m, pick-up 4-6:30 p.m)
St. John de LaSalle RC Church: 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, (716) 283-7916 (Fridays during Lent)
Sweeney Hose Fire Hall: 499 Zimmerman St., North Tonawanda, (716) 694-0777 (Fridays)
The Market in the Square: 535 Division Street, North Tonawanda, (716) 693-2802 (Every Wednesday and Friday)
The Polish Nook: 2242 Cudaback Ave., Niagara Falls, (716) 282-6712, (Everyday)
Village Eatery Italian Bistro: 429 Davision Road, Lockport, (716) 433-0688 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
Wilson Fire Company #1: 250 Young St, Wilson, (716) 751-6038 (Fridays 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 7th through April 18th. CASH ONLY)
Woodcock Brothers Brewing Company: 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, (716) 260-1284 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Yubb’s Restaurant: 2546 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, (716) 731-3601 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Cattaraugus County
Barbara’s Maple Haven: 103 North Main St., Franklinville, (716) 676-9910 ( Ash Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fridays 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
The Bear Brick: 100 Main St., Little Valley, (716) 938-4001 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
The Gowanda Slovenian Club: 36 Palmer St., (716) 532-9758 (Ash Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. and every Friday during Lent 4 to 8 p.m.)
Jazzy’s Place at Seneca Gaming and Entertainment: 768 Broad St., Salamanca, (1-877-860-5130) (Fridays)
Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza: 8 Bristol Ln., Ellicottville, (716) 699-9021 (Every day)
Orleans County
Captain Kidz: 143 E. Center St., Medina, (585) 798-9303 (Served daily)
Knights of Columbus #651: 418 Main Street, Medina. (585) 798-3460 (Fridays during Lent.)
The Grove 1848 Bistro & Bar: 1848 Kendall Rd., Kendall (585) 659-4135 (Ash Wednesday, Every Thursday and Friday)
Shirt Factory: 115 W Center St., Medina, (585) 798-2633 (Every Friday.)
Genesee County
Alabama Hotel: 1353 Lewiston Road, Basom, (585) 948-9994 (Everyday)
Eli Fish Brewing Company: 109 Main St., Batavia, (585) 343-0008 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
Joandy’s Place: 858 Bloomingdale Rd., Basom, (716) 542-6212 (Every Friday 11 to close)
Miss Batavia Diner: 566 East Main St., Batavia, (585) 343-9786 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Settler’s Family Restaurant: 353 W. Main St., Batavia, (585) 343-7443 (Wednesdays and Fridays)
TF Brown’s: 214 Main St., Batavia, (585) 343-1547 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
Viking Valhalla Restaurant at the Rose Garden Bowl: 21 Buffalo Road, Bergen, (585) 494-9900 (Breaded and Broiled on Ash Wednesday and Battered on Fridays)
Wyoming County
Arcade VFW Post 374: 550 Main St., Arcade, (585) 492-2668 (Fridays)
Attica’s 10th Hole & Golf Course: 95 Bunnell St., Attica, (585) 591-0133 ( Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Nellie’s Restaurant: 572 Main St., Arcade, (585) 492-5531 (Ash Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays)
North Java Country Store: 4172 Route 98, North Java, (585) 535-7280 (Every day)
Strike @ Arcade Lanes: 266 Main St., Arcade, (585)-492-1370 (Ash Wednesday and Fridays)
Allegany County
Genesee Pizzeria: 46 Genesee St., Cuba, (585) 209-4122 (Served every Friday during Lent)
Chautauqua County
Cassadaga Country Club: 55 Frisbee Road, Cassadaga, (716) 595-3003 (Fridays)
John W. Dill American Legion Post: 110 W Main St, Brocton, (716) 792-4345 (Fridays)
P*Dubs Pizza Wings & Things: 404 Central Ave., Dunkirk (716) 672-2111 (Every day 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.)
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