Friday fish fries may have originated in the Midwest, but they are as ubiquitous in the greater Rochester area as Garbage Plates and Chicken French. Even outside of Lent, Friday fish fries are available at dozens, if not hundreds, of restaurants. (Links to our previous reporting on the topic can be found at the end of this story.)
If you’re one of the fish-fry faithful, you probably have a go-to spot, but if you’re interested in trying a new or newer one, here are some options.
Caifé Erin, 1350 Pittsford-Mendon Road, Mendon
Richard Baker and Addie Neary of Shortsville launched Irish-themed Caifé Erin in January in the former Crabby Dan’s Grill. Caifé Erin menu items reflect Baker’s native Ireland. Serving mostly breakfast and lunch, the quaint establishment is open until 7 p.m. Fridays to accommodate a 4 to 7 p.m. service of traditional Irish fish and chips. It’s wrapped in paper, “like if you went to a chippy,” Neary said, using Irish slang for a fish-and-chips shop. A piece of beer-battered haddock with chips (fries) is $20.