For those of you who don’t know, Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter through fasting and spiritual exercise. Another feature of the Lenten season is the arrival of Fish Fry’s. Having gone to a Catholic School my entire life, Fish Fry’s were a pretty significant part of my childhood.
In my experience, Fish Fry’s are a communal way for Christians to abstain from meat on Friday’s in Lent. They also serve as a way to raise money for churches and other non-profits. Whether or not you are Christian, or practice Lent – it is worth it to check out some of our local Detroit Fish Fry’s! I have done some research and here are a few of the top rated Fish Fry’s in the area:
- Sweetest Heart of Mary Church – This Fish Fry goes from 3pm – 8pm every Friday in Lent (aka from now until Easter). Dinners include, Fried Fish, Baked Fish, Fried Shrimp, Mac-N-Cheese, French Fries, Baked Potatoes, Pierogi dinners and Fried Pickles (aka – lots of options). When I went, they were also doing tours of the church, which is beautiful and definitely worth checking out!
- Gaelic League – 2068 Michigan Ave – 5-8PM. In addition to serving Fish dinners for only $8, there is also live music on Friday nights!
- St. Francis D’Assisi Church in Detroit – 11am – 6pm – another highly rated Fish Fry in the area.
- Fraternal Order of Eagles – 5640 Maybee Road, Clarkston MI – This one is a bit of a drive from Detroit, but they serve 2 kinds of fish (Cod and Halibut) and you get all you can eat for only $9!
These are only a few of the Fish Fry’s in the area. I strongly recommend checking one or two of them out. The volunteers who work them are usually very friendly and the communal atmosphere makes for fun conversations with new friends.