The Friday night fish fry is one of Milwaukee's most cherished and distinctive traditions. It's also happens to be a great way to support local restaurants. 

In an effort to assist you in getting your fix, we've pulled together a guide of some of the best fish fries around town and beyond. 

Important to note: Due to supply chain issues and budget constraints, menus at given venues may be subject to change. Please double check offerings and operational hours before you order online or pay a visit.

Remember: Be safe. Be kind. And tip generously.

 A fish fry marked with this symbol has been reviewed by Lori Fredrich as part of her Thank Cod It's Fryday series.

Where do you want to find a fish fry?

Churches & nonprofits in Milwaukee
Downtown/East Side
North/Northwest Side/Suburbs
South/Southwest Side
West Side/Suburbs
Worth the Drive
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MKE churches & nonprofits

Most churches and organizations offer fish fry during the Lenten season; so be sure to check with each organization before you go during other times of the year.

Cafe El Sol
United Community Center
1028 S. 9th St., (414) 384-3100
ordercafeelsol.com
Serving: Latin fish fry buffet for dine-in from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (live music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

Holy Family Catholic Church
4825 N. Wildwood Ave., Whitefish Bay, (414) 332-8175
hfparishschool.org
Serving: Fish fry every Friday during the Lenten season Feb.16 through March 29, 2024 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. (dine-in or carry-out)

Mother of Perpetual Help Parish
1212 S. 117th St., West Allis, (414) 453-5192
Serving: Feb. 16, March 1, March 15, April 12 and May 3, 2024 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. (dine-in or carry-out)

Polish Center of Wisconsin 
6941 S. 68th St. (414) 529-2140
polishcenterofwisconsin.org
Serving: Fridays, Feb. 16 through March 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. Drive-thru is open 4 to 6:30 p.m. (fried fish only)

St. Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church
2530 S. Howell Ave.,  Bay View  (414) 481-3242
staugies.org
Serving: Feb. 16, March 1, March 29, April 19, 2024.  Fish fry is available for carry-out between noon and 1 p.m. (can call order in at (414) 742-1770) or for dine-in or carry-out from 4 to 7 p.m. (walk-in only, no phone calls).

St. Bernadette Parish 
8200 W. Denver Ave., Milwaukee (414) 358-4600
stbweb.net
Serving: Feb. 16, March 1, March 15, March 29, April 19, May 17 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. (dine-in or carry-out). Call ahead to reserve space for large groups.

Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
2160 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 778-1555
stsconstantinehelenwi.org
Serving: Feb. 2 through March 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. (dine in or carry-out). Call in carry-out orders accepted at (414) 488-9786.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
8500 W. Cold Spring Rd., Greenfield, (414) 321-1965
stjohns-grfd.org
Serving: Fridays Feb. 16, March 8 and March 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. All you can eat fish fry. Carry-out available.

St. Sebastian Parish
School Cafeteria, 1740 N. 55th St.
Serving: Dine-in or carry-out on March 3. Carry-out only on Feb. 24, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

St. Stephen Catholic Church
1441 W. Oakwood Road, Oak Creek, (414) 762-0552
saintstephenmil.org
Serving: Fridays during Lent from 4 to 7 p.m. (dine in or drive-thru)

Downtown/East Side

The Brewery
1101 N. Water St., (414) 210-4516
brewerymke.com
Head to The Brewery (formerly Water Street Brewery) for classic beer battered cod, french fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce. Grab a house-brewed beer to round things out!

Central Waters Brewing/Trouble Makers Cocina
1037 W. Juneau Ave., (414) 949-1998
troublemakersmke.com/central-waters
Stop in at the local brewery for great brews plus Central Waters Honey Blonde battered cod, fries, ancho-guajillo coleslaw, toast points and housemade tartar sauce. Available Fridays only.

Club Charlie's
320 E. Menomonee St., (414) 763-8548
clubcharlies.com
Club Charlie's fish fry includes three pieces of beer-batterd cod with fries, rye bread, homemade coleslaw and tartar sauce.

County Clare
1234 N. Astor St., (414) 272-5273
Countyclare-inn.com
County Clare’s fish fry includes fresh cut cod, pub fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.

Craft @The Trade, Autograph Collection
420 W. Juneau Ave., (414) 644-0080
thetradehotel.com/dining/craft
Head to Craft on Fridays for Third Space beer-battered cod served with potato pancakes, coleslaw, tartar sauce, rye bread and lemon.

Explorium Brewpub
143 W. St. Paul Ave., (414) 423-1365
exploriumbrew.com
Enjoy Explorium's fish & chips with beer-battered Atlantic cod with fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce any day of the week. On Fridays, there's also a cajun fish fry served along with tartar sauce, creamy coleslaw, rye bread and your choice of fries or potato pancakes.

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Good City Brewing
2108 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 539-4343
Goodcitybrewing.com
Good City offers their Pils-battered cod with fries, tartar sauce and jalapeno coleslaw. Pair it up with a Good City Brew and your Milwaukee Friday is complete. 

Hacienda Beer Co.
2018 E. North Ave., (414) 296-7200
haciendabeerco.com
Enjoy Hacienda's pale ale-battered cod, house fries, southern style remoulade and coleslaw. It's the perfect pairing for a pint (or growler) of Hacienda beer!

The Knick
1030 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 272-0011
theknickrestaurant.com
The Knick offers a cod or perch fry with steak fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and a salted rye baguette.

Lakefront Brewery Beer Hall
1872 N. Commerce St., (414) 292-0808
lakefrontbrewery.com
Lakefront's famous fish fry includes East Side Dark battered cod, creamy coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce, a lemon wedge and choice of sides.

Major Goolsby's
340 W. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 271-3414
majorgoolsbys.com
On Fridays, Goolsby's serves up their traditional breaded cod with coleslaw and fries. 

Miller Time Pub
509 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 271-2337
milwaukee.millertimepubandgrill.com
Miller Time Pub welcomes guests to try the famous Milwaukee fish fry tradition seven days a week. The entree includes Miller High Life beer-battered cod served with coleslaw, tartar sauce and French fries.

MOTOR
400 W. Canal St., (414) 287-2778
motorrestaurant.com
Enjoy one of the few remaining all-you-can-eat fish frys at Motor. Theirs features beer-battered fish, French fries, fresh jicama slaw, cornbread and tartar sauce. 

Newsroom Pub
137 E. Wells St., (414) 249-4090
newsroompub.com
Stop by the Newsroom every Friday for headline-worthy beer-battered cod served alongside fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.

Oak Barrel Public House
1033 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8320
Oakbarrelmilwaukee.com
On Fridays Oak Barrel Public House serves up their special whiskey battered cod with fries and slaw. Pair it with your favorite whiskey or one of their craft brews.

Old German Beer Hall
1009 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 226-2728
oldgermanbeerhall.com
The fish fry at the Old German Beer Hall is Hofbrau beer-battered and served with fries, lemon, rye bread and coleslaw. 

On Tap
1203 N. 10th St., (414) 810-3351
ontapmilwaukee.com 
On Fridays, On Tap dishes up their fish fry for both lunch and dinner. Enjoy fried PBR beer-battered North Atlantic cod with coleslaw, tartar sauce and French fries. Pair it up with a Pabst draft or an Old Fashioned!

Pilot Project
1128 N. 9th St., (414) 395-1070
pilotprojectbrewing.com/milwaukee
Head to Milwaukee's pilot brewery for their take on the Friday fish fry tradition featuring fried cod, street corn pasta salad, beer battered fries, pickled slaw and spicy dill aioli. Fridays only.

Red Lion Pub
1850 N. Water St., (414) 431-900
redlionpubmke.com
In keeping with the pub's British theme, you can get English fish 'n' chips every day at Red Lion, featuring beer-battered Atlantic cod served with chips, tartar sauce, and your choice of coleslaw or traditional mushy peas.

SafeHouse
779 N. Front St., (414) 271-2007
safe-house.com
Even spies love fish fries. Get yours at the SafeHouse where they serve up beer-battered cod that's secretly served with French fries, coleslaw and Top Gun tartar sauce.  Top secret intel: The SafeHouse fish fry isn't just for Fridays; in fact, it's available every day of the week.

Sam's Place Jazz Cafe
3338 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr., (414) 837-5127
samsplacejazz.com
Enjoy live jazz alongside your Friday fish fry! Sam's offers a four-piece catfish or perch dinner with a choice of soup or salad and two sides (green beans, spaghetti, fries or coleslaw) and dessert.

Smoke Shack
332 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 431-1119
smoke-shack.com
Beginning on Feb. 14 and continuing through March 29, Smoke Shack will offer a beer-battered fried cod sandwich served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and house made Cajun remoulade and crispy fries. Beginning at 4 p.m., guests can indulge in their fish fry featuring beer-battered fried cod, rye bread, crispy fries and a house made Cajun remoulade.

SportClub
 750 N. Jefferson St., (414) 808-1588
sportclubmke.com
Every Friday, SportClub offers Guinness battered cod, haystack onions and fresh house-made coleslaw; served with house tartar sauce, warm rye bread and fries. Available starting at 11 a.m.

St. Paul Fish Company
400 N. Water St. (414) 220-8383
stpaulfish.com
If there's one place in town that knows fish, it's St. Paul Fish Company in the Milwaukee Public Market. And it serves a fine fish fry to boot. Choose from Schlitz battered cod or shrimp, grouper, walleye or catfish paired with fries and coleslaw. Or treat yourself to the live Maine lobster dinner for under $20 every day.

 Swingin' Door Exchange
219 E Michigan St. (414) 276-8891
swingindoorexchange.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
The Swingin' Door fry features Icelandic cod, perch or shrimp, plus all the usual goods.

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Tess
2499 N. Bartlett Ave., (414) 964-TESS (8377)
tess2499.com
Tess's Friday night fry includes tempura battered tilapia or panko breaded lake perch with sweet potato fries, crunchy Asian coleslaw, buttered marble rye bread, house made ketchup and tartar sauce, and lemon. 

The Tracks Tavern & Grill
1020 E. Locust St., (414) 562-2020
trackstavernmilwaukee.org
On Wednesdays and Fridays this Riverwest spot serves up your choice of fried pollack, perch or shrimp served up with tartar or cocktail sauce, coleslaw, lemon wedge, rye bread, and your choice of fries or tots.

The Truck Stop / The Garage
1701 N. Arlington Pl., (414) 837-4194
thetruckstopmke.com
Looking for something different in a fun, casual environment? Head to The Garage where The Truck Stop is serving up both a Nashville hot fish fry or beer battered fish fry from 3 to 9 p.m. Both are served with chive fries, sweet southern slaw, homemade tartar, rye bread, butter and lemon.

Uncle Bucks 
1125 N. Old World Third St., (414) 988-0355
unclebucksonthird.com
Enjoy Spotted-Cow-battered perch or cod with house-made slaw and tartar sauce, buttered marble rye and fries. Fridays only.

 Von Trier
2235 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 272-1775
vontriers.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
This classic East Side beer hall is a great spot for German brews. But on Friday night you'll also find Bitburger battered cod or paprika baked cod with coleslaw, rye bread, tartar sauce, lemon and a choice of fries, smashed potato salad, seasonal vegetables, or spaetzle. You can sub in potato pancakes, a cup of soup or salad for +$1.50. 

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Who's on Third
1007 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8373
whosonthirdmke.com
Who's on Third's classic fish fry features Riverwest Stein battered cod, fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce. It's available Friday through Sunday.

South/Southwest Side

Amelia’s
724 E. Layton Ave., (414) 483-0345
amelias.foodspot.com
At Amelia's you can order up cod or smelt with coleslaw, rye bread and tartar sauce. There's also shrimp, perch or walleye. Potato pancakes are also available.

Bass Bay Brewhouse
S79W15851 Aud Mar Dr., Muskego (414) 377-9449
bassbaybrewhouse.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
Bass Bay's classic Wisconsin fish fry is available every day and includes hand-breaded Atlantic cod served with tartar sauce, fries, marbled rye with Wisconsin butter and house made coleslaw. On Fridays, you can also enjoy specials like pan-fried rye crusted walleye, shrimp, poor man's lobster and cod oscar.

The Bosch Tavern
5871 S. 108th St., Hales Corners (414) 427-1400
theboschtavern.com
Enjoy beer-battered haddock, baked haddock or the Bosch haddock fish boil. Sides include marble rye, coleslaw, tartar sauce and fries. 

 The Brass Tap
7808 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, (414) 301-4054
brasstapbeerbar.com/greenfield
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
Craft beer? Check. Fish fry? Check. Here you can choose from beer battered or baked cod, beer battered blue gill or perch, or a fried combo platter featuring all three. Each comes with coleslaw, rye bread and choice of fries. Potato pancakes and other sides available for a slight upcharge.

 

Brewtown Eatery
5121 W. Howard Ave., (414) 321-3900
brewtowneatery.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
Deep fried cod, perch and bluegill are all on offer along with fries, potato pancakes or baked potato and coleslaw.

Camino
434 S. 2nd St., (414) 763-0232
caminomke.com
Camino is serving up a Friday night fish fry featuring battered fried cod served with fries, coleslaw, rye bread and cajun remoulade. Additional seafood options available.

Canal Street Cafe
Potawatomi Casino Hotel, 1721 W. Canal St. 
paysbig.com/restaurants/canal-street-cafe
On Fridays, head to Canal Street Cafe for a classic Wisconsin fish fry featuring battered Pacific cod, potato pancake, fries, coleslaw, house-made apple sauce, house-made tartar sauce and rye bread.

Clifford's Supper Club
10418 W. Forest Home Ave., (414) 425-6226
cliffordsfinefood.com
When it comes to fish fry at Cliffords, you have options.  Their famous fish fry featuring battered Icelandic cod, French fries, rye bread, rolls, coleslaw, and tartar sauce is available every day in the dining room or for carry-out.  On Fridays, they also serve their all-you-can-eat fish in their dining hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

Coach’s Pub & Grill
5356 S. 13th St., (414) 281-8175
coachspubngrill.com
Variety is the name of the game at Coach's Pub & Grill. Choose from fried cod, perch, blue gill or walleye served with a variety of sides (including potato pancakes). If you'd prefer to take your fish fry to go, there are also buckets of of cod available with your choice of French fries, waffle fries, or potato pancakes; plus coleslaw, rye bread, tartar sauce and lemons.

Don's TV & Repair
1100 S. 1st St., (414) 808-0805
donsmke.com
Don's speakeasy fish fry comes with beer battered cod, coleslaw, tartar sauce, horseradish potato pancakes and salted rye toast. Pair it with one of their boozy shakes for a supper club-esque experience.

 Erv's Mug
130 W. Ryan Rd., (414) 762-5010
ervsmug.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
Erv's Mug offers fish fry on Wednesday and Friday. Options include beer battered or baked fish with a choice of clam chowder or French onion soup, coleslaw, rye bread and choice of potato (fries, baked potato, potato pancakes).  Fried lake perch is also available.

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Explorium Brewpub
Southridge Mall, 5300 S 76th St., (414) 423-1365
exploriumbrew.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday Review]
Enjoy Explorium's fish & chips with beer-battered Atlantic cod, fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce any day of the week. 

Final Approach
4959 S. Howell Ave., (414) 744-7060
finalapproachmilwaukee.com
If you're near the airport, head over to Final Approach for beer battered cod, breaded perch, baked cod or breaded or broiled walleye served with fries or potato pancakes, coleslaw, rye bread and homemade tartar sauce. An all-you-can eat battered cod fish fry is also available.

Grainger's Pub & Grill
3400 W. Loomis Rd., (414) 282-9917
graingersbar.com
Friday's catch includes beer-breaded cod, bluegill or shrimp.  All come with coleslaw, fries or potato pancakes, and rye bread.

The Hale House
10539 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, (414) 377-9392
hale-house.com
The Hale House's fish fry is available on both Wednesday and Friday with options including fried or baked cod, perch or bluegill. Plates are served with coleslaw, tartar sauce, rye bread and a choice of sides, including potato pancakes.

Heirloom
2378 S. Howell Ave., (262) 229-1157
heirloommke.com
Visit Heirloom on Fridays for their classic fish fry featuring hand beer-battered cod, fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, rye bread and lemon.

Henry Flach’s
9140 W. National Ave., West Allis, (414) 543-1060
henryflach.com
Stop by Henry Flach's on Fridays for breaded or baked cod served with fries, lemon, coleslaw and rye bread (upon request). Additional seafood options are also available.

Hue
2699 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Bay View, (414) 294-0483
huerestaurants.com
Step outside the lines and try a new take on the Wisconsin classic. Offered every Friday, the Hue fish fry features turmeric-marinated, beer-battered swai served with garlic fried rice, cabbage slaw and Thai basil aioli. 

Joe's K Ranch
4840 S. Whitnall Ave., Cudahy, (414) 481-1775
www.kranch.com
Choose from "batter dipt" or broiled cod; broiled, "batter dipt" or pan-fried walleye; cod oscar; or grilled cajun shrimp. Meals come with bread, soup or salad and a choice of fries, baked potato or potato pancakes.

Kegel's Inn
5901 W. National Ave., (414) 257-9999
kegelsinn.com
Reservations are recommended
Friday fish fry options at Kegel's include hand-breaded cod, perch, blue gill, walleye, catfish or jumbo shrimp alongside rye bread, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon and French fries. Substitute fries for a baked potato, loaded baked potato, potato pancakes or German potato salad for an upcharge. Guests can also pre-order their fish fry online for convenient drive-thru pick-up.

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The Landing
2234 E. Layton Ave., Saint Francis, (414) 483-0702
landingfoodandspirits.com
The Landing's fish fry includes beer-battered or breaded cod served with fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and rye bread.

Light Palace Pub & Grill
5880 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy, (414) 489-2652
facebook.com/lightpalacecudahy
The Light Palace fry features beer battered or breaded Icelandic cod, walleye, blue gill or lake perch accompanied by marble rye bread, coleslaw and a choice of fries, garlic mashed potatoes, potato salad. Potato pancakes are available for a slight upcharge.

Meyer's Restaurant & Banquet Hall
4260 S. 76th St., (414) 321-4400
meyers.restaurant
Meyer's offers a plethora of fish options on Fridays including beer-battered, fried or baked cod with coleslaw, tartar sauce and a choice of potato (mashed, fries, parsley boiled or potato pancakes).

Mulligan's Irish Pub & Grill
8933 S. 27th St., Franklin, (414) 304-030
MulligansOn27th.com
Fish fry includes beer-battered or breaded haddock, beer-battered or breaded walleye, breaded perch or blue gill served with house made tartar sauce, coleslaw, choice of colcannon potatoes, potato pancakes or beer battered French fries.

 O'Lydia's
338 S. 1st St., (414) 271-7546
olydias.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
O'lydia's Friday fish fry includes cod, perch, bluegill, shrimp or a combo fry alongside your choice of potato (potato pancakes offered), homemade coleslaw and rye.

Oscar's on Pierce
1712 W. Pierce St., (414) 810-1820
oscarsonpierce.com
Oscar's has a mean burger. But, they also serve a fish fry (on Fridays only) with breaded cod, coleslaw, house-made fries and rye bread. 

 The Packing House
900 E. Layton Ave., (414) 483-5054
packinghousemke.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
Drive-thru style carry-out is available.
The Packing House is famous for its fish fry, which comes in both baked or fried varieties with all the traditional sides. It also offers a drive-through service. Just look for the traffic spilling onto Layton Avenue (but remember, it's cash-only for the drive-thru!).

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Panther Pub & Eatery
5651 Broad St., Greendale, (414) 423-5800
thepantherpub.com
Head to this neighborhood watering hole for Riverwest Stein hand battered cod, coleslaw and rye bread. Fish fry is served with your choice of fries or homemade potato pancakes and applesauce.

Ricardo's
5627 Broad St., Greendale, (414) 421-1980
ricardosgreendale.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
If you've only ordered pizza at Ricardo's, it's time to try their fish fry. Choices include breaded cod, baked cod, breaded perch or fan-tail shrimp served up with traditional sides, including potato pancakes.

Sandra's on the Park
10049 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, (414) 235-8889
sandrasonthepark.com
Sandra's Friday fish fry features beer-battered or baked cod with coleslaw, salted marble rye and house fries or potato pancakes. 

Scotty's Bar & Pizza
3921 S. Clement Ave., (414) 481-6060 
facebook.com/HistoricScottysBarPizza
At Scotty's, there's no such thing as small. Hefty portions of beer-battered, breaded or baked cod or breaded perch come with homemade coleslaw, rye bread and your choice of boiled potatoes, potato pancakes or fries.

Slick Willies
2301 12th Ave., South Milwaukee, (414) 762-1974
facebook.com/SlickWillysBarAndGrill
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
Slick Willies serves beer battered cod, breaded shrimp, beer battered walleye or a sampler platter with cod, walleye and shrimp. Sides include coleslaw, tartar sauce, buttered marble rye and guests' choice of fries or potato pancakes. Also included are soup (clam chowder) and salad.

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Steny's Tavern & Grill
800 S. 2nd St., (414) 672-7139
stenystavern.com
[Read the Thank Cod It's Fryday review]
At Steny's Friday is the night for beer battered cod, seasoned baked cod, deep-fried or pan-fried perch or breaded shrimp. Each dinner is served with coleslaw, rye bread and your choice of sides.

Twisted Fisherman
1200 W Canal St., (414) 384-2722
twistedfisherman.com
Twisted Fisherman’s fish fry features fried cod with fries, coleslaw, rye, butter and lemon.

Who's on Layton
512 W. Layton Ave., (414) 312-7482
whosonlaytonmke.com
You can stop over to Who's on Layton for their country fried cod any day of the week. But on Fridays beginning at 4 p.m., the menu expands to feature baked cod, Riverwest Stein battered walleye, lightly breaded lake perch, plus a rotating selection of seafood specials. Each fry comes with fries or potato pancakes, coleslaw, rye bread with butter and tartar sauce.

West Side/Suburbs

5 O'Clock Club
N28 w26658 Peterson Dr., Pewaukee, (262) 691-9960
the5oclockclubpewaukee.com
Friday fish fry at 5 O'Clock features fried or baked cod, fried perch, bluegill and walleye with all the fixins. 

Alioto’s Restaurant
3041 N Mayfair Rd., (414) 476-6900
aliotos.net
Order up fried or broiled cod, fried perch or gluten free-breaded cod or perch served with coleslaw, tartar sauce and a choice of potato.

Balistreri's Bluemound Inn
6501 W. Bluemound Rd., Wauwatosa, (414) 258-9881
balistreris.com
Fridays at Balistreri's means beer-battered cod, baked Italian cod or breaded walleye or perch served with tartar sauce, fries, Italian bread and lemon.

Balistreri's Italian/American Ristorante
812 N. 68th St., (414) 475-1414
balistreris.com
Balistreri's fish fry is simple and classic featuring beer-battered cod served with tartar sauce, fries, Italian bread and lemon.

Beer Snobs Ale & Eats
122 Cottonwood Ave., Hartland, (262) 367-6627
beersnobshartland.com
Enjoy craft brews plus beer-battered or citrus baked cod, perch or walleye served with coleslaw, housemade donut holes (yes, you read that correctly) and a choice of homemade loaded potato pancakes, fries, tots, chips or side salad.

Billy Ho's Pub & Eatery
118 Main St., Pewaukee, (262) 691-9237
billyhos.com
You'll find beer-battered and baked cod with fries, slaw and rye bread at Billy Ho's every Friday.

Bryant’s on the Round 
N51 W34911 E. Wisconsin Ave., Okauchee Lake, (262) 468-4498
bryantsokauchee.com 
On Fridays during Lent, you'll find breaded, deep-fried or baked cod served with guests' choice of truffle fries or potato pancake, pineapple coleslaw, a rye roll and butter.

Buckatabon
7700 W Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 271-7700
thebuckatabon.com
Every day beginning at 11 a.m. Buckatabon offers Frank & Larry’s Specialty fish fry featuring perch, bluegill or pan-fried walleye served with potato pancakes, apple sauce, tartar sauce, buttermilk coleslaw, rye bread and lemon. 

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Camino
7211 W. Greenfield, West Allis, (414) 810-4838
caminomke.com
Every Friday you'll find Camino's famous battered fried cod served with fries, coleslaw, rye bread and cajun remoulade.

Cleveland Pub & Grill
14000 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin, (262) 754-5337
clevelandpubandgrill.com
At Cleveland Pub & Grill, you'll get beer-battered haddock, baked cod or salmon served with your choice of fries, baked potato or potato pancakes (for a slight upcharge). 

Colonel Hart's
7342 W. State St., Wauwatosa, (414) 476-3070
facebook.com/ColonelHarts
Choose from cod, perch or shrimp served with coleslaw, fries, rye bread, tartar sauce and lemon.

Curly's Waterfront Sports Bar & Grill
W272N2696 Lakeview Blvd., Pewaukee, (262) 691-4243
curlyswaterfrontpub.com
Choose from cod, shrimp, perch or the catch of the week served with coleslaw, marble rye, tartar sauce, lemon and a choice of fries, tots, onion strings or housemade chips. 

Delafield Brewhaus
3832 Hillside Dr., (262) 646-7821
Delafieldbrewhaus.com
Craft brews are perfect with Delafield Brewhaus's beer battered cod, broiled cod or walleye, each of which is served with rye bread, coleslaw and a choice fries, baked potato or sour cream and chive mashed potatoes.

Dugout 54
5328 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 259-1200
dugout54.com
Choose from beer-battered cod, baked cod, cajun baked cod, panko crusted perch or blackened salmon served with coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon, light rye bread and your choice of sides: seasoned fries, housemade kettle chips, waffle fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, seasonal vegetables, potato pancake, side salad or clam chowder.

Ella's Public House
W325 S1767 Mickle Rd., Delafield, (262) 201-4545
ellaspublichouse.com
At Ella's, you can choose from beer-battered or baked cod, beer-battered walleye, beer-battered shrimp, pan-fried shrimp or cornmeal crusted bluegill. All are served with tartar or cocktail sauce, rye bread, lemon, coleslaw and a choice of fries or chips. Both potato pancakes and clam chowder are available for a slight upcharge.

Ferch's Crafthouse Grille
418 N. Mayfair Rd., (262) 770-3902
ferchscrafthouse.com
Head to Ferch's on Fridays for beer-battered cod, your choice of sides, coleslaw, and rye bread. Be sure to get a local craft brew to wash it all down.

J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard @ American Family Field
1 Brewers Way, (414) 902-4201
barrelyardmke.com
The Barrel Yard features Leinie's beer-battered walleye pike with steak fries, coleslaw and remoulade Tuesday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner.

J&B’s Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill
5230 W. Blue Mound Road, (414) 443-1844
jbblueribbon.com
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J&B’s Blue Ribbon's fish fry comes with fried cod or perch, coleslaw and potato pancakes or fries. 

Leff's Lucky Town
7208 W. State St., (414) 258-9886
leffs.com
At Leff's,  you can choose from beer battered cod (or baked cod if you'd prefer). Each comes with sides of rye bread, homemade coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon and a choice of fries or a spud muffin.

Red Circle Inn 
N44 W33013 Watertown Plank Rd., (262) 367-4883
redcircleinn.com
Every day, including Fridays, you can enjoy pan-seared walleye served with beef fat hashbrowns, apple fennel slaw and red pepper gribiche. Additional seafood dishes are also available.

Ruby J’s
4734 W. Lisbon Ave., (414) 635-0131
eatrubyjs.com
Head to Ruby J's for fried catfish or perch with your choice of two sides (mashed potatoes and gravy; mac & cheese; corn on the cob; sweet potato; dressing; collard greens; green beans or fried okra). Available every day during normal operating hours.

 

 Liquid Johnny's
540 S. 76th St., (414) 476-8668
liquidjohnnysmke.com
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Choose from fried cod, grilled seasoned cod, perch, walleye or shrimp served with coleslaw, rye bread and a choice of fries, tots or mashed potatoes. 

Mainstream Bar & Grill
404 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 544-6222
mainstreambarandgrill.com
Mainstream's fish fry features beer-battered cod with coleslaw, buttered rye, tartar sauce and a choice of chips, fries, tots or sweet potato fries.

Matty's Bar & Grille
14460 W. College Ave., New Berlin, (414) 427-3838
mattysbar.com
Matty's fish fry features a choice of baked or battered cod or perch with coleslaw, rye bread and tartar sauce and a choice of red mashed potatoes, potato pancakes or fries.

Maxie's
6732 W. Fairview Ave., Milwaukee, (414) 292-3969
maxiesmke.com
On Fridays, Maxie's offers beer-battered haddock with creamy coleslaw, fries, house-made tartar sauce and corn bread. 

McBob's
4919 W. North Ave., (414) 871-5050
mcbobs.com
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On Wednesday and Friday McBob's offers fish fry options including perch, walleye and grouper, pan-fried with a choice of potato. McBob's fish filets are breaded with seasoned potato flakes (instead of beer batter or bread crumbs) and pan fried to order. So, they're also gluten free.

Natty Oaks
11505 W National Ave., West Allis, (414) 543-2255
nattyoaks.com
On Fridays Natty Oaks' offers beer battered cod, pan fried perch and fries, slaw and tartar sauce (or baked potatoes after 4 p.m.). Potato pancakes are available.

North Avenue Grill
7225 W. North Ave., (414) 453-7225
northavegrill.com
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This modern American diner is among the city's best for a well executed fish fry. Options include beer battered cod; battered or pan-fried perch; beer battered, pan fried or blackened walleye or battered bluegill. Each fish fry is served with the guest's choice of potato (French fries, potato pancake, baked potato), coleslaw, tartar sauce and lemon.

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Oscar's Winners Circle
3800 W. Burnham St., (414) 249-5701
facebook.com/oscarswinnerscircle
Oscar's Winner's Circle might be known for their burgers, but they also have a reputable Friday fish fry featuring beer battered cod, homemade coleslaw, potato pancakes, lemon and rye bread.

Paulie's Pub & Eatery
8031 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, (414) 257-2854
pauliespubandeatery.com
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Paulie's offers Fat Tire beer-battered cod loin, baked or breaded cod and deep fried bluegill. Each comes with a choice of potato (french fries, house parmesan ranch chips, buttered red potatoes or potato pancakes), creamy coleslaw, marble rye, lemon and tartar sauce.

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Pourman's Pub & Grill
150 Main St., Sullivan, (262) 593-2530
pourmanssullivanwi.com
Pourman's offers a choice of beer-battered or baked cod, beer-battered walleye or beer-battered perch served with coleslaw, rye and a choice of potato (fries, wedges, cheesy hashbrowns, potato pancakes).

Red Mill Inn & Pizza
1005 S. Elm Grove Rd., Brookfield, (262) 599-8900
theredmillpizza.com
Fridays mean fish fry at this red-sauce joint. Beer-battered cod is served with coleslaw, rye, tartar sauce, lemon and a choice of fries, house made salt & vinegar chips or pasta salad. Potato pancakes, clam chowder, side salad or Caesar salad can be substituted for a small upcharge. 

Reunion
6610 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, (414) 946-6006
reunionrestaurant.com
Stop in at Reunion for a three piece cod platter served with coleslaw, rye bread, tartar sauce and your choice of a loaded baked potato, loaded sweet potato, or fries your way (Cajun, garlic parm, ranch, seasoned, or plain). Pair it up with one of their drink specials! 

Revere's Wells Street Tavern
505 Wells St., Delafield, (262) 646-4070
reverestavern.com
Fish fry at Revere's featured baked or beer-battered cod or beer-battered walleye with with creamy coleslaw, salted rye bread and your choice of natural cut fries, baked potato or homemade potato pancake and applesauce. 

Saz's State House
5539 W. State St., (414) 453-2410
sazs.com
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Since 1976, Saz's has been serving up a Friday night fish fry. Choose from Miller High Life beer battered or baked cod served with salted cocktail rye bread cole slaw, tartar sauce, lemon wedge and choice of homemade German-style potato pancakes or sour cream and chive fries. 

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Sloppy Joe's Saloon and Spoon
3723 Hubertus Rd., Hubertus, (262) 628-1800
gosloppyjoes.com
Sloppy Joe's Saloon and Spoon offers beer battered or baked haddock, pan-fried walleye or beer-battered perch with a choice of fries or potato pancake.

Spitfires on State
5018 W. State St., (414) 777-5060
spitfireswi.com
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Among the best bar fish frys in town, Spitfires offers beer-battered, breaded or baked cod served with guests' choice of sides, coleslaw, tartar sauce, rye bread and lemon.

State Fair Inn
8101 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, (414) 778-0760
statefairinn1921.com
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On the Friday menu at State Fair Inn you'll find baked or beer battered cod, deep-fried or pan-fried perch, pan-fried tilapia or walleye almondine served with soup, salad and a choice of potato (french fries, mashed potatoes or baked potato) or onion rings. 

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The Station Pub & Grill
W226 N3013 Duplainville Rd., Pewaukee, (262) 695-5300
the-station-pub.com
Head to The Station for beer-battered or baked cod, perch bluegill or walleye served with coleslaw, rye bread and a choice of potato pancakes or fries. 

Stolley's Hogg Alley
2008 Venice Beach Rd., Delafield, (262) 646-5652
stolleyshoggalley.com
Breaded fish, potato pancakes and all the fixins are a staple at Stolley's on Friday nights.

Tally's Tap & Eatery
S31W24661 Sunset Dr., Waukesha, (262) 446-3153
tallystap.com
Tally's fish fry includes a choice of beer battered cod, beer battered perch or baked cod; all are served with a dinner roll and choice of fries, potato pancakes or baked potato; and clam chowder, salad or coleslaw.

Travieso @ The Clarke Hotel
314 W. Main St., Waukesha, (262) 899-2520
traviesolatinfusion.com
Visit Travieso on Fridays for their deliciously different Latin-fusion Fish Fry. It features panko-crusted fried walleye served with scallion potato latke; cilantro jalapeño brussels sprout slaw; pickled red onion; toasted housemade focaccia points and housemade tartar sauce.

Wauwatiki
6502 W. North Ave. Wauwatosa (414) 323-7555
wauwatikis.com
If you're looking for a crispy, gluten-free fish fry (plus tropical cocktails), you'll find both at Wauwatiki where the kitchen is 100% gluten-free. Their Friday fish fry features gluten-free floured and fried cod, coleslaw, corn bread, tartar sauce and their famous "crack fries." Guests can substitute crack fries for another side dish for a small upcharge.

North/Northwest Side/Suburbs

Bavarian Bierhaus
700 W Lexington Blvd., (414) 316-9583
thebavarianbierhaus.com
Enjoy fish fry every day of the week at Bavarian Bierhaus; options include beer-battered or pan-seared walleye or cod with fries or potato pancakes, coleslaw and tartar sauce. 

The Bay
342 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, (414) 455-3045
thebayrestaurant.com
The Bay's Friday fish fry features hand-battered haddock or cornmeal-breaded perch with coleslaw, marble rye, tarter sauce, and choice of fries, baked potato or chips.

Belly Up Bar
N88W18384 Christman Rd., Menomonee Falls, (262) 255-2653
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Take in the local townie-bar vibe at this bar just off of Main Street. Enjoy beer battered or breaded cod, breaded perch, breaded shrimp, scallops or a seafood platter featuring either cod or perch with shrimp and scallops. Each is served with your choice of potato (Becky's famous German potato salad, potato pancakes or french fries), rye bread and coleslaw. Our advice: get the German potato salad.

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Butler Inn
12400 W. Hampton Ave., (262) 783-5899
thebutlerinn.com
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Designed with the look and feel of an English Pub, the Butler Inn is a comfortable spot with dim lighting and a classic friendly vibe. On Fridays, their menu includes Icelandic cod, lake perch, pan-fried or beer-battered walleye, parmesan-crusted walleye or a sampler combo featuring cod, perch and walleye served up with the traditional sides.

 The Brick Pub and Grill
6343 N. Green Bay Rd. (414) 797-0710
thebrickpubandgrill.com
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The Brick Pub and Grill offers weekly Friday feasts including breaded perch, cod or walleye along with marble rye, coleslaw and a choice of house made potato pancakes and applesauce or fries.

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The Chancery
11046 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, (262) 241-3450
thechancery.com
On Fridays at The Chancery, you can order up sea salt and pepper broiled lake perch, broiled or beer-battered Canadian walleye or all-you-can-eat beer-breaded cod with coleslaw, tartar sauce, fries or potato pancakes.

Hot House Tavern
N88 W16631 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls, (262) 812-2005
hothousetavern.com
Choose from beer-battered or baked cod with homemade coleslaw, tartar sauce and salted rye bread and a choice of sides: potato pancake with brandy applesauce, fries, pub chips, cottage cheese or side salad.

Hubbard Park Lodge
3565 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood, (414) 332-4207
hubbardlodge.com
Hubbard Park Lodge is offering a cod or walleye fish fry with coleslaw, potato pancake or fries and rye bread.

Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn
1319 E. Henry Clay St., Whitefish Bay, (414) 964-3800
jackpandls.com
At Jack Pandl's, fish fry includes a choice of soup, salad or coleslaw; and potato pancakes, baked potato, fries or vegetable of the day. As for the fish, you can choose from deep-fried perch, broiled whitefish or deep-fried, broiled or potato-crusted cod.

the Kitchen
N64W23316 Main St., Sussex, (262) 246-6300
thekitchenwi.com
Head to the Kitchen in Sussex for your Friday fish fry and you can choose from beer-battered haddock (three pieces) or blue gill (five pieces) or baked haddock (four pieces) accompanied by housemade coleslaw, rye bread and a choice of housemade potato pancakes or fries. Combination platters of beer-battered or baked fish are also available.

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Landmark Inn
10634 W Freistadt Rd., Mequon, (262) 242-9907
**Update 10/23: Landmark Inn is no longer serving fish fry on Fridays

Milwaukee Brat House
4022 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood, (414)-539-5826
milwaukeebrathouse.com
Enjoy Schlitz beer-battered cod served with fries, rye bread, tarter sauce and coleslaw.

The Social Haus
N48 W18474 Lisbon Rd., Menomonee Falls, (262) 293-9565
thesocialhaus.pub
Head to the Social Haus on Fridays for beer battered cod, housemade potato pancakes or fries, coleslaw, rye bread cooked carrots and apple sauce. Available for dine-in only.

Spanky's Hideaway
5208 W. County Line Rd., Mequon, (262) 242-3677
spankyshideaway.com
At Spanky's Fridays mean myriad choices: from cod to pan-fried or deep-fried perch, baked or deep-fried cod, pan-fried walleye, breaded fantail shrimp or a combination plate. All dinners come with a choice of homemade potato pancakes; homemade chips; seasoned, steak, sweet potato, or crinkle fries; or cottage cheese.

Three Lions Pub
4515 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, (414) 763-6992
threelionspub.com
If you're looking for a more "across-the-pond"-influenced fish fry experience that also happens to be available every day, head to Three Lions for their "English Fish & Chips" featuring beer-battered Atlantic cod with chips (sorry, fries) and authentic mushy peas or coleslaw, if you prefer.

Worth the Drive

The Granary at The Blind Horse Restaurant & Winery
6018 Superior Ave.,  Kohler, (920) 467-8599
theblindhorse.com/the-granary
Enjoy panko herb crusted perch, fries and craisin poppyseed coleslaw along with $5 old fashioneds every Friday evening in this painstakingly restored early 1900s vintage barn. 

The Golden Mast
W349 N5253 Lacy's Lane, Okauchee, (262) 567-7047
goldenmastinn.com
The Golden Mast features all-you-can-eat fried or steamed cod along with fried walleye or perch.  All fish fries are served family style; sides include with potato salad, potato pancakes, coleslaw and rye bread.

Juice's Ghost Town
990 County Hwy Q, Grafton, (262) 376-9003
juicesghostown.com
Just off Exit 93 on I-43, Juice's is one of only five remaining structures that remain from the ghost town of Ulao, located in present-day Grafton. Their fish fry features perch, haddock or walleye served with fries or baked potato, cole slaw, and rye bread. Potato pancakes are also available.

Mibb's & Viv's
7300 N. Lannon Rd., Lannon, (262) 251-4122
facebook.com/mibbsandvivs
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Want old school? Look no further. This rural mom and pop style tavern is a popular spot on Friday nights when they serve up piping hot plates of walleye, haddock and both beer-battered and baked cod. Each comes with coleslaw, a choice of potato (fries, German potato salad, tots or potato pancakes) marble rye bread and tartar sauce.

M.J. Stevens
5260 Aurora Rd., Hartford, (262) 644-6037
mj-stevens.com
M.J. Stevens offers Friday fish fry featuring breaded or baked cod or the catch of the day with waffle fries, homemade coleslaw and marbled rye.

Riverside Brewery & Restaurant
255 S. Main St., West Bend, (262) 334 - 2739
riversidebreweryandrestaurant.com
The fish fry at Riverside Brewery features breaded or baked cod, walleye or perch with guests' choice of potato, homemade coleslaw, rye bread and our homemade tartar sauce. Potato pancakes are available for an upcharge.

Sheryl's Club 175
3545 Hwy. 175, Slinger, (262) 644-1750
sherylsclub175.com
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There's not much to see in Ackerville, an unincorporated town located just south of Slinger. But you can get yourself a pretty good fish fry. Sheryl's Club offers up beer battered or baked cod, huge pan-fried walleye or blue gill. Each is served with a choice of potato, baked beans, coleslaw and rye bread.

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Multiple Locations

Sobelman's Pub & Grill
1900 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee (414) 931-1919
sobelmanspubandgrill.com
There is more to love than just burgers on Fridays at Sobelman's. The fish fry features four pieces of beer battered cod served up with coleslaw, macaroni salad, fries, rye bread and tartar sauce.

Water Street Brewery
3191 Golf Rd., Delafield, (262) 646-7882
1251 Gateway Dr., Grafton, (262) 375-1402
140 W. Town Square Way, Oak Creek, (414) 301-5290
waterstreetbrewery.com
At Water Street Brewery you can take down a classic Wisconsin fry featuring a half pound of battered Atlantic cod or hand-breaded lake perch, french fries (or housemade potato pancakes for a slight upcharge), cole slaw, rye bread and house tartar sauce.