In addition to countless churches around the St. Louis area hosting fish fry Fridays, there are a number of restaurants offering Lent specials. Although the fish fry is a classic offering for the Lenten season, there are some other dishes available including tuna salad, tuna tartare, fish tacos and fish stews. Read on for more details on all the delicious Lent specials to choose from this season.
Salt + Smoke Credit: photo by Spencer PernikoffCasa Don Alfonso
Located in The Ritz-Carlton, Casa Don Alfonso offers upscale Mediterranean options featuring fresh, coastal ingredients. Some menu offerings that are ideal for those participating in Lent include Tuna Tartare with capers, parsley, mustard, chili pepper-scented mayonnaise, mint yogurt and bruschetta. There’s also Ziti with Lobster Ragu, highlighting coldwater lobster, Nicoise olives, anchovies, capers and chili flakes. Or opt for ordering the Catch of the Day, a rotating selection of fresh fish served with cherry tomatoes, anchovies, onions and vegetable brunoise.
100 Carondelet Plaza, St. Louis, 314.719.1496, casadonalfonsostlouis.com Credit: photo courtesy of Casa Don AlfonsoEckert’s Farm
Eckert’s Country Restaurant in Belleville is offering a Lent menu, with specials such as the cod basket with fries and the cod platter with mac and cheese and fries. Guests may also purchase cod by the pound or opt for the Eckert’s Family Cod Dinner for Four to-go, which includes fries and mac and cheese.
951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, eckerts.com Credit: photo courtesy of Eckert’s FarmGrace Meat + Three
In addition to Grace’s fried Mississippi-raised catfish available daily, the restaurant is also offering Lenten-themed specials this season. Guests can enjoy Crawfish Bread featuring Louisiana crawfish, tails, trinity and Monterey Jack cheese served in a charred Po’ Boy bun.
4270 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314.533.2700, stlgrace.com Credit: photo courtesy of Grace Meat + ThreeKing & I Thai Restaurant
The Thai eatery is putting a twist on the classic fish fry with its Mango Salmon that features fried salmon topped with shredded green mango, red onion, carrots and cilantro, all dressed in a special Thai-style vinaigrette. The Seafood Hot Pot features a flavorful, spicy, creamy broth with shrimp, clams, scallops, calamari, imitation crab, mushrooms, fresh chilies, kaffir leaves, lemongrass, galangal and a splash of lime juice.
8039 Dale Ave., Richmond Heights, 314.771.1777, kingandistl.com Credit: photo courtesy of King & I Thai RestaurantLion’s Choice
Although it’s known for its roast beef sandwiches, Lion’s Choice will offer a crispy cod sandwich at all locations on Ash Wednesday, March 5, along with every Friday during Lent. The sandwich is served on a toasted sesame seed bun with a slice of melted Swiss cheese and tartar sauce. Available for purchase alone or as a meal with fries and a drink.
Multiple locations, lionschoice.com Credit: photo courtesy of Lion’s ChoiceMadrina
The Italian-American neighborhood restaurant in Webster Groves is dishing up indulgent seafood flavors to celebrate Lent, including Zuppa di Pesce, a soup featuring shrimp, scallops and mussels.
101 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, madrinastl.com Credit: photo courtesy of MadrinaNathaniel Reid Bakery
Every Friday during Lent, Nathaniel Reid Bakery is offering a tuna salad sandwich served on one of the bakery’s house-made buttery croissants. The sandwich combines albacore tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill pickles, celery, hard boiled eggs and red onion.
11243 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, 314.858.1019, nrbakery.com Credit: photo courtesy of Nathaniel Reid BakerySalt + Smoke
Every Lenten Friday, Salt + Smoke is offering a batter-fried haddock sandwich, topped with cole slaw and house remoulade and is served with one of the restaurant’s sides. Available for dine-in or carryout at all locations.
Multiple locations, saltandsmokebbq.com Credit: photo by Spencer PernikoffSchlafly Beer
During Lent, Schlafly Beer offers fish and fries and a catfish Po’Boy at all four brewpub locations, available for dine-in and pick-up. The classic fish and fries dish features Hefeweizen-battered cod, which is fried golden brown, and served on a bed of house-cut French fries with tartar sauce.
Multiple locations, schlafly.com Credit: photo courtesy of Schlafly BeerSession Taco
Session Taco has a number of seafood offerings available for Lent including their Fish & Chip Taco. Created just for Lent, it features beer battered tilapia, malt vinegar fries, tomatillo tartar sauce, poblano slaw, and pickled pepper relish on a flour tortilla. Other Lenten-friendly options include Blue Crab Taquitos, Grilled Mahi Tacos, Lobster Tacos, Mango Habanero Shrimp and Baja Fish tacos. Session Taco also serves Pier Side Fish & Chips and Baja Shrimp Ceviche.
Multiple locations, sessiontaco.com Credit: photo courtesy of Session TacoSqWires
Each Friday, SqWires will offer a Fish Fry special from 4:30 to 9 p.m., or until sold out. The menu offerings will include beer battered white fish or gulf popcorn shrimp, along with sides like sweet braised onions, whipped potatoes, green beans, creamy slaw, and a dinner roll. Available for walk-in, reservations or online orders.
1415 S. 18th St., St. Louis, 314.865.3522, sqwires.com Credit: photo courtesy of SqWiresCafé la Vie
Café la Vie at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton will host seafood Fridays, featuring a trio of jumbo Gulf oysters baked on the half-shell with a creamy blend of shallots, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and shrimp. The oyster trio is available for lunch and dinner from Friday, March 7, through Friday, April 11. Visit the eatery’s website for more details and to book a reservation.
7730 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, 314.863.0400, cafelaviestlouis.com Credit: photo courtesy of Café la Vie
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