Seasonal & Holidays
Fish Fry Season 2024: Best Spots Near Glenview
Lent began on Feb. 14 and runs through March 28. Check out our best fish fry spots in the area.
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GLENVIEW, IL — The Lenten season is underway, which is annually a popular time to frequent restaurants offering fried fish on the menu. In addition, many civic groups hold fish fry events throughout February and March. Lent began on Feb. 14 and runs through March 28.
During Lent, Christians typically don't eat meat on Fridays as part of the practice of repentance. Whether you celebrate the holiday, or just want to try some delicious fish, we've got you covered with our list of spots in and near Glenview.
Grandpa's Place
1868 Prairie St., Glenview
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An old tavern favorite, beer-battered cod ($14.50) fried to golden perfection, served with coleslaw and a generous portion of fries. All-you-can-eat on Friday nights.
Hackney's on Lake
1514 E Lake Ave., Glenview
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The fish & chips ($16.95) features tender cod fillets with a crispy batter breading.
Oak At The Glen
1811 Tower Drive, Glenview
Friday special ($19) includes beer battered fish and chips, picnic slaw, house-made tartar sauce
Allgauer's On The Riverfront
2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
Friday Fish Fry ($21) includes beer-battered tempura fried cod with potato pancakes, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Knights of Columbus
15 N. Hickory Ave., Arlington Heights
From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 1, March 8, March 15 and March 22, at the KC Hall. Fish dinner menu includes: deep-fried cod, baked cod, tater rounds, coleslaw, mostaccoli with marinara sauce, garden salad, cornbread, French bread and complimentary coffee or tea. Full cash bar, including free refills on soda. Cost is adults $16, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free and carryout is $15.
Eddie's of Arlington
10 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights
Dine-in our take-out is available every day at Eddie's. The fish fry, served with a choice of potato and garlic bread, is all-you-can-eat for $14 on Fridays.
Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub
8 N Vail Ave., Arlington Heights
Kinnane's Famous Fish N' Chips ($21.95), according to the menu, features a fresh heaping of Alaskan cod fillets dipped in the restaurant's special recipe Guinness beer batter, served traditionally with Irish "chips," Killarney sauce and coleslaw. Additionally, during Lent, the restaurant is offering a pepper and egg sandwich, blackened salmon sandwich and cod sandwich.
Cortland's Garage Arlington Heights
1 North Vail Ave., Arlington Heights
Friday North Woods Fish Fry (special of the month - $16) features beer battered center loin cod with potato pancake, homemade coleslaw, apple sauce and tartar sauce.
10th Hole Bar & Grill (Rob Roy Golf Club)
505 E Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fish Fry on Fridays returns Feb. 24. The cost is $18, includes beer battered fresh cod on a bed of steak fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce. Baked cod also available.
Prairie House Tavern
2710 N Main St., Buffalo Grove
The fish fry returns Friday, Feb. 23. The fish fry ($13) features beer-battered Atlantic cod served with coleslaw & choice of a side. Fish sandwich also available. Dine in the heated patio, carry-out or delivery.
Kilcoyne's Redwoods Inn
342 N Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
The all-you-can-eat Friday night fish fry ($19.50) features hand battered and lightly breaded fish fry dinners are deep-fried, crisp and delicious, according to the restaurant's menu. Dinners are served with homemade coleslaw, a dinner roll, mixed savory veggies and roasted and seasoned red potatoes. The plate is garnished with delicious tartar sauce and a lemon wedge.
Deerfield Italian Kitchen
648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield
The all-you-can-eat fish fry special ($23.99) at Deerfield Italian Kitchen, available Friday, Saturday and Sunday, includes Icelandic cod and wild caught Canadian lake perch. Served with a side of fries, lemon and tartar sauce.
The Chatter Box of Long Grove
330 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove
The fish & chips ($19.25) dish features beer-battered cod served with a tequila lime cocktail and lemon dill tartar sauces. Served with housemade chips or hand-cut fries.
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