The definitive guide to Omaha fish frys
NOW UPDATED FOR 2025!
Welcome to Fish Fry Season in Omaha. Yeah, I’m capitalizing that. It’s a big deal.
Each Friday between Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, thousands of Omahans flock to their local parish (or return to the parish for the first time since the last Fish Fry Season) to indulge in a simple tradition: fried food and beer. And you know, camaraderie and sometimes fellowship. But definitely the first two. Oh, and maybe a slice of Orsi’s pizza while they’re at it.
Readers have asked me for years to write about Fish Fry Season. They’ve asked me to rank fish frys (I still will not do that, do you think I’m crazy?) But I will, for the first time, build what I think is the city’s most comprehensive list of Omaha fish frys.
Here’s where you come in: Do you see something I missed? Do you have some details about your favorite fry that aren’t listed here? Or maybe your fish fry is on the list and needs updating. Let me know: sarahbakerhansen@gmail.com.
I’ll see you one of these Friday nights in a fish-scented church basement of Omaha, PBR in hand.
All the fish frys listed take place every Friday between the date range. Prices range from $7-$15 a person, and children are often discounted.
Omaha Fish Fry map
List of Omaha Fish Frys
All Holy Spirit Fish Fry at the Autism Center of Nebraska
Address: 9012 Q St. / Ralston
Details: March 7- April 11, 4:30-8 p.m.
Mediterranean menu includes baked tilapia and salmon, fried shrimp and bang bang shrimp, calamari, hummus, kasseri cheese and baklava.
American Legion Post 1 Fish Fry
Address: 7811 Davenport St. / West Omaha
Details: March 7th – April 18th 5:00-7:00.
Two-Piece pollock, french fries and coleslaw for $14. Macaroni and cheese available $3.00, and at the regular menu is also available.
Make it a fun evening… Join us for dinner and stay for live music afterwards. ($5 cover charge for the entertainment)
Christ the King Church/Knights of Columbus
Address: 654 S. 86th St. / West Omaha
Details: March 7, 21, and April 4
Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Price: Adult Meals $13, Kids Meals $6
Menu: Fried cod, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and more
Croatian Cultural Society of Omaha
Address: 8711 S. 36th St. / Bellevue
Details: Fish fries start Friday, March 7th & run through Good Friday, April 18th.
This year we are proud to again feature the fried Beer Battered Cod OR our legendary, always fresh, baked Alaskan Cod. Both fish entrée options are $13 each. Each entrée comes with 3 pieces of fish, so you can also make it a combo with 2 pieces of fried & 1 piece of baked, or vice versa. The meals come with our delicious mac & cheese, homemade coleslaw with our sweet dressing, french fries OR baked potato & condiments. We are also offering a Mac and Cheese dinner with coleslaw & french fries for $8. Please, no substitutions.
Dinner time 4pm-7pm. Takeouts welcome! Cash, check or credit cards accepted. Full bar available including the imported Croatian beer, Ožujsko Pivo! Meat wheel raffles! Large portions and fast/friendly service have made this fish fry a winner for almost 40 years!
Gretna American Legion Post 216 Fish Fry
Address: 11690 S. 216th St. / Gretna
Details: Feb. 28-April 18, 5-8 p.m.
All you can eat.
Holy Ghost Fish Fry
Address: 5219 S. 53rd St. / South Omaha Main Street Historic District
Details: Parishioners and guests from around the city alike love this popular annual ritual on Fridays during Lent. All are welcome! The Holy Ghost Lenten Fish Fry (complete with pickle cards, meat wheel and the desserts sale) is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year for our parish. Starting Friday before Ash Wednesday.
The varied menu offers: shrimp, baked or fried cod, macaroni and cheese, clam chowder or a combo dinner of your choice. Each dinner comes with baked potato, salad, fruit bar, and a drink. Beer, margaritas, and “watermelons” (a mixed drink) are available to our guests and those in line who enter the hall. We also offer an expedited takeout service that is available on the west side of the church with reserved parking on 53rd Street for those picking up dinner to take home.
Holy Name Fish Fry
Address: 2901 Fontenelle Blvd. / North Omaha
Details: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 4 and 11
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Price: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $7 for children
The definitive Omaha fish fry.
Knights Event Center
Address: 1020 Lincoln Rd. / Bellevue
Details: March 7, 14, 21, and 28, April 4 and 11
Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Menu: Fried fish, bakes salmon, stuffed shells, cheese pizza, and more
Dine-in and curbside options available.
Knights of Columbus at Corpus Christi Parish Fish Fry
Address: 3304 4th Ave. / Council Bluffs
Details: Corpus Christ Fish Fry is sponsored by Knights of Columbus 10805 and takes place every Friday from March 4th thru April 8th. Pollock or cheese pizza is available as the main entree. Baked Beans, mac & cheese, french fries, coleslaw, bread, and dessert are included. Take-out is available. Please call 712-323-0014 for Take-outs.
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church Fish Fry
Address: 3405 S. 119th St. / West Omaha
Details: Fridays during Lent, March 7th – April 11th
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Drive Through Available!
Millard American Legion Post #374 Fish Fry
Address: 13913 S St. / Millard
Details: March 7-April 18.
Pollock
Stuffed Salmon (limited amount)
Grill Salmon (limited amount)
Shrimp
Steak grilled to order
Mac & Cheese
Each dinner comes with fries, slaw and bread/butter
Mt. Calvary Community Church Fish Fry
Address: 5112 Ames Ave. / North Omaha
Details: March 14-April 18, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Menu includes fried catfish, spaghetti, bread, pickles and cake.
$10 per person
Our Lady of Lourdes St. Adalbert's Fish Fry
Address: 2110 S. 32nd Ave. / Hanscom Park
Details: March 7, March 21, April 4
2110 S. 32nd Ave, Omaha, NE
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Papillion Eagles Club 4029 Fish Fry
Address: 102 N. Washington St. / Papillion
Details: March 7 – April 11
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Queen of Apostles fish fry
Address: 3304 4th Ave. / Council Bluffs
Details: March 7 and 21 and April 4 and 11
4:30-7 p.m.
Cash only
Scottish Rite Fish Fry
Address: 202 S. 20th St. / Downtown
Details: Friday, March 28th, April 4th, April 11th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The Culinary Masters are serving freshly-prepared fish, cole slaw, fries, and drink. Carry out plates available.
Sons and Daughters of Italy
Address: 1238 S. 10th St. / Little Italy
Details: Lenten Special
Baked COD
and Broccoli Cheese sauce over pasta
With Bread and Salad
$13.00
Fridays during Lent 5-8pm
St Patrick's Parish Council Bluffs Fish Fry
Address: 4 Valley View Dr. / Council Bluffs
Details: The following Fridays for Lent 2025 — 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 and 4/4
4:30 pm to 7 pm.
Dine-in and Take-out available. Fried & Baked Fish, Fried Shrimp,
Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato & Dessert.
$15 adults, $7 kids, children under 5 years
Beer and margaritas available to purchase.
St. Benedict the Moor Fish Fry
Address: 2423 Grant St. / North Omaha
Details: Weekly 2024 Lenten Fish Fry
11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
February 16th and 23rd, March 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd
Bake or Fried Catfish dinner $20
St. Bernard Italian Dinner Night
Address: 3604 N. 65th St. / Benson
Details: Skip the Fish, Come for the “Dish”
Join us for an authentic Italian Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner Prepared by Chef Luis Palacio & his Sous Chefs
Saturday, April 5, 5PM – 9PM
Dinner service begins at 6pm
St. Bernard School Gymnasium, 3604 N. 65th Street, Omaha 68104
Tickets available at the door.
Adults/Seniors $20 | Children $10
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
Old Italian Restaurant Salad Bar & Garlic Bread
Homemade Desserts – Cannolis, Tiramisu, Italian Cookies, and More
*To-Go Available
St. Charles Borromeo Fish Fry
Address: 7790 S. 192nd St. / Gretna
Details: March 7, 14, 21 and 28
April 4 and 11
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
https://www.stcharlesomaha.org/fishfry
St. Columbkille Fish Fry
Address: 200 E. 6th St. / Papillion
Details: March 7, 14, 21, and 28, April 4 and 11
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Address: 5419 N. 114th St. / West Omaha
Details: March 14 and 28 and April 11
5-8 p.m.
Includes choice of Cajun fish.
St. Francis Borgia Fish Fry
Address: 2005 Davis Dr. / Blair
Details: March 8, 15, 22 and 29
April 5
5-8 p.m.
St. Gerald Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Address: 9602 Q St. / Ralston
Details: Join us every Friday for our popular Lenten Friday Fish Dinners from Friday, March 7, through Friday, April 11, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the church, 96th & Q. Lenten Fish Dinners are sponsored by the St. Gerald Knight of Columbus Council 9518. Drive-thru, carry out and dine-in options are available. Carryout and Drive thru meals are the $14 (3 piece meals). Desserts available for purchase to support parish organizations. We accept major credit cards.
MENU OPTIONS:
3 Piece Baked Cod Meal ($14), 2 Piece Baked Cod Meal ($12), Extra piece of Fish added to a Fish dinner ($2)
Meal includes baked cod, mac & cheese, potato (baked or wedges), green beans, coleslaw, bread
Mac & Cheese (3 scoops) and Potato Wedges $6
Mac & Cheese (2 scoops) $4
2 slices of cheese Pizza and Potato Wedges $6
1 Slice Cheese Pizza $3
Soda $2
Bottle Water $1
Beer, wine and spirits are available for purchase.
St. James Fish Fry
Address: 4720 N. 90th St. / West Omaha
Details: March 14, March 28 and April 11
5-8 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Fish Fry Fort Calhoun
Address: 215 N. 13th St. / Ft. Calhoun
Details: Every Friday during Lent, from February 16th to March 22nd.
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Greek Fish Fry
Address: 602 Park Ave. / Downtown
Details: March 7 – April 11
602 Park Ave, Omaha, NE
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m
Greek food including plaki, spanakopita, pastries and cheesecakes.
St. John Vianney Fish Fry
Address: 5801 Oak HIlls Dr. / Millard
Details: March 7 – April 11
4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Dine-in or Drive-thru (Adults $ 14/ Kids $7)
St. John's Valley Fish "Frydays"
Address: 307 E. Meigs St. / Valley
Details: 5:00-8:00pm – Fridays March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 and 11.
Shrimp or white fish with homemade coleslaw, bread, baked potato or chips. Macaroni and cheese on the kids’ menu. Assorted beverages and desserts also available. Take-out available.
St. Joseph Fish Fry
Address: 100 9th St. / Springfield
Details: March 14 and 21 and April 4 and 11
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Includes face painting and balloon animals for kids.
St. Matthew's Fish Fry Dinners
Address: 12210 S. 36th St. / Bellevue
Details: 5:00-7:30pm – Fridays Mar 7th – Apr 11th
St. Patrick's Fish Fry Elkhorn
Address: 204th and Maple Rd. / Elkhorn
Details: 2025 FISH FRY DATES:
(All hours 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Friday, Mar 7th
Friday, Mar 14th
Friday, Mar 21st
Friday, Mar 28th
Friday, Apr 4th
Friday, Apr 11th
DRIVE THRU Opens at 5 PM
MENU
Fried Pollock
Baked Pollock*
Cheese Pizza
French Fries
Mac ‘N Cheese
Green Beans*
Coleslaw
Bread Roll
Shrimp and mozzarella sticks in the gym.
Ice Cream
Soda, Beer*, Wine*, Margaritas*
St. Patrick's Fish Fry Gretna
Address: 508 W. Angus Rd. / Gretna
Details: 5:00-7:30pm – Fridays Feb 16th – Mar 22nd
Menu features Alaskan Pollock (fried or baked)*, Scalloped Potatoes*, Green Beans*, and Coleslaw*, Mac & Cheese and Bread. Beer, wine and mixed drinks also available. *gluten-free.
If you dine in, the St. Patrick Youth Group will be hosting activities to entertain the kids.
Dine-in, drive-thru, and carryout offered.
St. Patrick's Fish Fry Tekamah
Address: 3840 W. Hwy 32 / Tekamah
Details: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Adults $15.00
Kids 10 & under $10.00
Choice of pollock and shrimp plus sides.
Dine in or carry out.
Delivery for home bound available by calling 402.374.1236
Accept cash and checks.
St. Pius Pasta Fridays
Address: 6905 Blondo St. / Benson
Details: March 28, 2025
5:00pm – 7:30pm
The 5-7:30 p.m. Pasta Fridays continue on April 4.
Please join us for your choice of five great meatless sauces over a variety of pastas. Macaroni and cheese or cheese pizza for the kids. Plus, salad, bread and beverages.
St. Stanislaus "Save a Fish Eat Pasta" Lenten Dinner
Address: 4002 J St. / South Omaha Main Street Historic District
Details: The Men’s Club usually serves Orsi’s pizza, also pasta, pierogi, salad, and desserts on three Lenten Fridays. Serving time will be from 5:30-7:00pm. 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. Stephen the Martyr Fish Fry
Address: 168th and Q Streets / West Omaha
Details: March 7 – April 11
Dine-in & Take-out
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
St. Vincent De Paul Fish Fry
Address: 14330 Eagle Run Dr. / West Omaha
Details: March 7-April 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus Church Lenten Dinner
Address: 15353 Pacific St. / West Omaha
Details: Lenten dinners are every Friday through Lent from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at St. Wenceslaus Church, 15353 Pacific St.
Entrees: 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.
TRI Community United Methodist Church Fish Fry
Address: 6001 Fontenelle Blvd. / North Omaha
Details: March 7, 14, 21 and 28
4-7 p.m.
Fried fish and shrimp, spaghetti, coleslaw, bread and dessert.
Special guest chef Tay Waestberry.