Meat-free Fridays are no problem.
There are plenty of bars and restaurants to take refuge in if your Lenten commitments have left you with a meatless diet on Fridays this spring. Or, if not, it's just a great excuse to chow down on some fried food (as if you really need one).
Weekly Specials
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1300 W. Wellington Ave. - Lakeview
1970 West Montrose - Ravenswood
Farm Bar's organic, beer-battered (who knew those phrases could go together?) fried fish is served for lunch and dinner every day, along with fries and tartar slaw.
2119 S. Halsted St. - Pilsen
Pleasant House Pub's beer-battered fried fish (served with triple-fried chips and homemade tartar sauce) is a neighborhood—and possibly even city-wide—favorite. Get your fix on Fridays during Lent!
2913 N. Clark St. - Lakeview
The Duke of Perth might offer its much-praised fish and chips every day, but we recommend going on Wednesdays and Fridays when the "all you can eat" option is generously offered.
3030 N. Racine St. - Lakeview
Even more fish fry goodness at Will's Northwoods Inn on Fridays. Three cod filets are hand-dipped in a beer batter and served with homemade coleslaw, house-cut fries, and marble rye bread. Stop by any day during Lent for this special
2159 W. Chicago Ave. - Ukrainian Village
Tuman's fresh beer-battered cod and fries special with tartar sauce is offered on Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent after 4 p.m. They are also tapping some Lent Beers for the season if you're looking to keep a stricter fast.
4626 N. Knox Ave. - Mayfair
The Irish American Heritage Center offers an all-you-can-eat fish fry every Friday during Lent. The Fish Fry runs Fridays until April 18th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Fifth Province Pub, and the menu features fried cod, French fries, a vegetable, and coleslaw. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children, with live Irish music and dance performances included.
1801 W. Division St. - Wicker Park
From February 18th through April 3rd, Mac's is serving up a $19 fish and chips entree featuring beer-battered white fish, hand-cut fries, and tartar sauce. If you'd rather have a handheld, they're also offering a fried fish sandwich for $16. The kicker? You don't even have to wait til Friday: Mac's is frying fish daily during Lent.
3281 W Armitage Ave. - Logan Square
The path to deliciousness is paved with Best Intentions...or whatever the phrase is. Point is, Best Intentions in Logan Square has some incredible 'Filet O' Fridays' during Lent that you need to check out! Their spin on a classic features a breaded cod filet, miso tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, chili oil, and good ol' American cheese stacked on a toasted potato roll. The best part: it's only $8.
1503 S Michigan Ave. – South Loop
Got a big appetite? You won't want to miss this all you can eat fish fry on fridays for only $18.95. Perfect for Lent, their dining experience offers a mouthwatering selection of fish dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Dine in with friends and family while enjoying a cozy atmosphere and great company.
Fish On The Reg'
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5620 N Clark St. - Edgewater
Lady Gregory's offers classic fish and chips with haddock instead of the traditional cod all day long. Not to worry, they kept the chips and the slaw, so it's not too much change. They even have a gluten-sensitive option.
2120 S. Canal St. - Chinatown
3242 W. 87th St - Evergreen Park
50 S. Mannheim Rd - Hillside
3248 Vollmer Rd - Olympia Fields
Known for some of the BEST shrimp to hit your lips, Lawrence Fisheries offers a delicious selection of fish year-round!
24 S. Michigan Ave. - The Loop
The Gage's Guinness-battered fried fish is offered on the menu daily, but it's the uber-traditional serving style—wrapped in a newspaper and paired with malt tartar sauce—that makes it a real treat.
5062 N. Lincoln Ave. - Lincoln Square
The Atlantic offers fish and chips every day! Stop by for their beer-battered catch of the day with a side of coleslaw and tartar sauce.
2952 W. Armitage Ave. - Logan Square
2435 N. Halsted St. - Lincoln Park
Parson's namesake fried fish has a light, summery taste to them. Available in baskets of three, six, or nine pieces, you can't pass up on a fish and chip like this. Also, give their fish sandwich a try (ask for extra homemade hot sauce!).
3801 N. Ashland Ave. - North Center
A.J. Hudson's never-frozen, British-style fish and chips are a daily favorite at the Lakeview pub. Fresh, battered Atlantic cod is served with fries, peas, and tartar sauce.
3471 N Elston Ave. - Avondale
A real Irish pub with a beer garden to match is the perfect place to get some fish and chips. Try Chief O'Neill's lager-battered cod and wash it down with your favorite cold one.
1939 W Byron St. - Roscoe Village
Looking to literally spice things up? Try Basant's fish Amritsari — fish fried in batter and a blend of spices with a side of mint chutney (It still comes with seasoned fries, of course!).
3905 N Lincoln Ave. - North Center
The Irish are known for their potatoes, but their fish cuisine is next level! Stop by and grab a fried plate of Haymarket Lager battered fish all year long!
641 E 47th St. - Bronzeville
With an almost entirely seafood menu, Two Fish Crab Shack is a great place to try for Lent, from Cajun crawfish boil to fried favorites. Try not to get overwhelmed by the options!
5635 W Montrose Ave. - Portage Park
They sell deep-fried seafood by the pound, so load up on lake perch and smelt for your fish. Choose between fries and tater tots as your "chips!"
1934 West Irving Park Rd. - North Center
They've got fish and chips marked as one of their favorites for dinner, and we hope it'll soon be one of yours. Get classic beer-battered cod with their specialty peas and Louis sauce at The Globe.
3800 N Clark St. - Lakeview
Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner daily and feature contemporary comfort cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. Stop by to check out their Baja Fish Tacos or Fish & Chips.
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Updated March 2026
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