The Lenten season: Fish frys and the perfect fish sandwiches in Champaign-Urbana and past
Ash Wednesday — March 2, 2022 — marks the start of the Lenten season, and Lent means FISH! Some Christians abstain from meat throughout the whole 40 days of Lent; others keep away from meat simply on Fridays. Fish has turn into the go-to meat different for Lent … or maybe you identical to fish. No matter your custom, we’re right here that can assist you discover the perfect Fish Fry occasions and fish meals in and round Champaign-Urbana.
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Restaurant Fish Choices
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House, 320 N. Chestnut St., Champaign: Black Canine options each smoked salmon and smoked catfish on their common menu as sandwiches or platters.
Boomerangs Bar and Grill, 1309 E. Washington St., Urbana: Boomerangs has “superior fish sandwiches on Fridays!” says one reader. “We love Fish Fry Fridays at Boomerangs.”
Bunny’s Tavern, 119 W. Water St., Urbana: Options three fish sandwiches on Fridays: beer-battered walleye, dry-battered or grilled cod, grilled salmon (or grilled salmon salad!).
Esquire Lounge, 106 N. Walnut St., Champaign: “Esquire has a incredible Friday Fish (cod) sandwich accessible each Friday, not simply throughout Lent however all yr.”
Hamilton Walker’s, 201 N. Neil St., Champaign: Hamilton Walker’s has their staples of grilled salmon, grilled scallops, penne seafood, grilled shrimp and fish & chips; they usually at all times have crab truffles and shrimp cocktail. As well as, sit up for lobster tails and a seafood medley stew.
Legends, 522 E. Inexperienced St., Champaign: This campus standby has been serving up probably the greatest fish sandwiches on the town for years. The award-winning (and alumni favourite!) fish sandwich is served each Friday and Saturday all year long. Enjoyable reality — Legends is situated on the web site of the previous DeLuxe Billiards, which served a fish sandwich that lives on solely in … anticipate it … legend.
Pia’s Sports Pub, 1609 W. Springfield Ave, Champaign: Icelandic codfish sandwiches are served solely on Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m for dine in or perform. Their fish is deep-fried in Pia’s secret beer batter and served with slaw and chips.
Seven Saints, 32 E. Chester St., Champaign: “We love Seven Saints salmon sliders and their summer time salmon salad!”
Shark Grill, 1511 N. Bowman Ave., Danville: Shark Grill “is well worth the drive for some fish,” says one reader.
Sun Singer Restaurant, 1115 W. Windsor Rd., Champaign: Solar Singer provides a fish sandwich on its Friday lunch menu. The fish choices on their common menu embody Ahi Tuna Salad, Seared Sea Scallops, Grilled Salmon, Seared Ahi Tuna and Shrimp Scampi; and nearly every single day brings a fish dinner particular. Choices can be found for dine-in or carryout.
Urbana Garden Family Restaurant, 810 W. Killarney St., Urbana: Urbana Backyard Household Restaurant options tilapia, beer battered cod, and salmon on their common menu.
Watson’s Shack and Rail, 211 N. Neil St., Champaign: Watson’s carries their Watson’s Sizzling Fish Sandwich (perch) and Firecracker Shrimp Po’Boy on their each day menu. Pair one with their signature coleslaw, and also you’re good to go.
Church Fish Fry Choices
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Champaign Fish Fry on March 4 and 25; April 1, 8 from 5-7 p.m.; pickup at again door in addition to supply to homebound accessible. Cake on the market at $.50/piece to help Youngsters of Hope and Religion.
St. Matthew Catholic Church, Champaign Fish Fry in Feeney Corridor 5-7 p.m.; to-go choice additionally accessible. Fridays in Lent: March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Urbana Lenten Fish Dinner, 5:30-8 p.m. on March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Mahomet Parish Fish Frys starting at 6 p.m. each Friday of Lent: March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8.
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