BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Lenten season begins on Wednesday, meaning Western New Yorkers will be flocking in search of their favorite fish fry on Ash Wednesday and Fridays until Easter.
More than a hundred local restaurants, churches and community organizations will be offering the commodity with varied availability ranging from daily to weekly. The list of places serving fish fry during Lent is below, organized by region. You can also search for spots near you in our interactive map.
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City of Buffalo
- The Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub: 2134 Seneca St., (716) 825-9327 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays)
- Curry’s Restaurant and Pub: 864 Kenmore Ave., (716) 447-0502 (Every day)
- Gene McCarthy’s Old First Ward Brewing Company: 73 Hamburg St., (716) 855-8948 (Wednesdays and Fridays year-round)
- Otto’s Restaurant: 3972 Union Road, (716) 632-2035 (Every day)
- Polish Cadets 927 Grant St., (716) 875-3211 (Ash Wednesday, Fridays during Lent)
- Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill: 189 Delaware Ave., (716) 240-9392 (Every day)
- The Swannie House: 170 Ohio St., (716) 847-2898 (Wednesdays during Lent and Fridays year-round)
- The Wellington Pub: 1541 Hertel Ave., (716) 833-9899 (Fridays)
- Wiechec’s Lounge: 1748 Clinton St., (716) 823-2828 (Every day they’re open)