Seasonal & Holidays
Fish Fry Fridays Updated List: Where To Find Them Near Romeoville
Whether you're celebrating Lent or just looking for a great meal, here are some local fish fry Friday events.

ROMEOVILLE, IL — Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday have come and gone, and Lent has officially begun — which means it's time for fish fry Fridays in Will County. Plenty of local organizations are frying up fish and offering Lenten specials for those looking to abstain from meat on Fridays or just looking to enjoy a good meal.
Most area fish fry Fridays run through mid-April (though some are year round), and Easter arrives on Sunday, April 21. Here's a roundup of the area fish fry events in Will County.
If your group or organization is hosting a fish fry and it's not on the list, let us know by emailing shannon.antinori@patch.com.
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Plainfield
Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council #5573 Fish Fry at St. Mary Immaculate, 15629 S. Route 59
- Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays (Carryout orders start at 4 p.m.)
- Dates: March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12
- Menu includes shrimp dinners (6 piece), cod dinners (1-3 piece), combos, cod taco platter, cod fish sandwich, grilled cheese, cheese pizza, homemade desserts, baked potato and crispy fries.
- Call 815-577-6673 for carryout; orders must be picked up by 7:30 p.m.
Plainfield Moose Lodge 2491 Fish Fry & Blue Plate Special, 16310 S. Lincoln Highway
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- Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
- Dates: Fridays
- Menu includes fried fish dinner of battered cod, steak fries and a dinner roll, soup, chili, Moose burgers and grilled chicken. Full menu here.
- Call 815-254-1403 for carryout ($1 fee for all carryout orders)
Joliet
Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council #4400 Fish Fry, 1813 Cass St.
- Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday
- Dates: Year round
- Call 815-723-3827 for carryouts
- Menu is extensive, with appetizers including mozzarella sticks and mac & cheese bites, plus Alaskan cod and walleye dinners, shrimp, combo plates, fish sandwiches, chicken, kids meals and more. Full menu here.
Knights of Columbus Joliet Council #382 Fish Fry, 129 Infantry Drive
- Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dates: Every Friday
- Menu: Cod dinners (1-6 piece), shrimp dinners, cod and shrimp dinners, fried catfish dinners, baked cod dinners, baked Kodiak salmon dinners (1-2 filets), Alaskan walleye dinners 94 piece), fried chicken dinners (1/4 and 1/2), chicken strip dinners, burgers, cod sandwiches, fried chicken sandwiches, pork chop sandwiches, poor boys, appetizers and more. Full menu here.
- Call 815-725-0746 for carryouts
St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 2500 Arbeiter Road, Joliet
- Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays
- Dates: March 8, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12
- Menu includes fish, fries, mac and cheese, beverages and baked goods.
Cantigny Post 367 VFW Fish Fry, 826 Horseshoe Drive
- Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m.
- Dates: Every Friday
- Menu: baked cod, fried cod, fried walleye, fried catfish, shrimp, combo dinners, soup, fried chicken. Full menu here.
- Call 815-722-5398 for carryouts.
Stone City VFW Post Fish Fry, 124 Stone City Drive
- Time: Orders taken starting at 10 a.m. in the bar and 4 to 8 p.m. in the dining room
- Dates: Year round
- Menu includes fish, rib eye dinner and sandwiches
- Call 815-722-7122
Croatian Cultural Club Fish Fry, 1503 Clement St.
- Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m.
- Dates: Every Friday
- Menu includes cod dinners, catfish, shrimp, combos, appetizers including onion rings and mozzarella sticks, chicken, kids chicken tenders, kids mac and cheese and more. Full menu here.
- Call 815-723-3154 for carryouts
Joliet Elks Lodge #296 Fish Fry, 250 SE Frontage Road
- Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays
- Dates: March 8, March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12
- Call 815-744-3355 for carryouts
Joliet Moose Lodge #300 and WOTM Chapter #84 Fish Fry, 25 Springfield Ave.
- Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Dates: Fridays
- Menu includes appetizers, cod, catfish, walleye, shrimp, blackened catfish, chicken, burgers, rib eye steak sandwich, poor boys, ribs, steak, breaded pork tenderloin, baked potato, fries, garlic mashed potatoes, kids menu and more. Full menu here.
St. George Serbian Social Center Fish Fry, 310 Stryker Ave.
- Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Dates: Fridays through April 19
- Menu: Cod dinner (fried or baked, 1-3 piece), shrimp dinner (4-8 piece), combo plate; all dinners include choice of baked potato, French fries or rice pilaf; salad; bread and butter; coffee or tea.
- Call 815-825-5502 for carryouts
St. Paul the Apostle Fish Fry, 130 Woodlawn Ave.
- Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
- Dates: Fridays until Good Friday, April 19
- Menu: Fried cod, catfish and chicken tenders as well as baked cod and catfish (choice of plain, Cajun or lemon pepper seasoning), plus coleslaw, choice of potato and bread.
- Important to note: All proceeds benefit the athletes of St. Paul the Apostle School. Patrons are also asked to bring donations of gently used sports equipment (collection bin will be in the gym entrance) to be given to the Forest Park Community Center.
New Lenox
Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545 Fish Fry, 323 Old Hickory Road
- Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays
- Dates: Year round
- Menu includes Icelandic cod dinners, baked cod dinners, chicken dinners, shrimp dinners, combo dinners, chicken tenders, baked potatoes, fries, Cole slaw and more. Full menu here.
- Call 815-485-8369
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