Catch a great fish dish in Lorain County!

Whether you are looking for a Friday fish fry or seasonal fish specials, you came to the right place!

Orchid Cafe Friday menu

THE FRIDAY FISH FRY

The Orchid Cafe at Miller Nature Preserve
2739 Center Road, Avon

(440) 937-0764

Fish Fry by Chef Mario Izzo 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every Friday through April 18!

Matus Winery 
15674 Gore Orphanage Rd, Wakeman
(440)774-9463
Fish Fry Fridays through April 18 at 5:30pm
Dinner, Sandwich & Platter all served with fresh cut fries and coleslaw
Perch Dinner:  includes ½ lb perch. Choice of a glass of wine:  $20 pp OR bottle of wine of choice:  $28 pp
Perch Sandwich:  Choice of glass of wine:  $17 pp OR bottle of wine of choice:  $25 pp
Chicken Tender Platter:  Choice of glass of wine:  $15 per person OR bottle of wine of choice: $20
Clam Chowder $4

Nemo Grille, Avon

RESTAURANTS 

And here are a few local suggestions for restaurants that are well-known for their delicious seafood year round:



Cork's and Stubby's 
209 S. Main St., Amherst
(440) 984-7430
(440) 984-7432
Fine and Casual Dining: Shrimp, Scallops, Crabcakes, Salmon, Catch of the Day, Walleye

The Feve Bar & Grill 
30 S. Main Street, Oberlin
(440) 774-1978
Grouper Basket, Crab Cakes, Multiple vegan and vegetarian choices

Granny Joe's Ice Creamatorium
5598 Liberty Ave., Vermilion
(440) 967-3663
Perch Sandwich, Perch Dinner

Jackalope Lakeside
301 Lakeside Ave., Lorain
(440) 288-2051
Perch Sandwich, Perch Dinner

Moosehead Grill 
7660 Leavitt Rd, Amherst
(440) 985-7429
Salmon, Walleye, Tilapia

Mr. D's Restaurant & Bar at Ramada Elyria
1825 Lorain Blvd., Elyria
(440)324-5411
Perch Sandwich, Lake Erie Perch Dinner, Shrimp Basket

Nemo Grille
36976 Detroit Road, Avon
(440) 934-0061
Fine Dining: Sea Scallops, Salmon, Chilean Sea Bass, Perch, Tuna

Garden Restaurant at Oberlin Inn
7 N. Main St. | Oberlin
(440) 775-1111

Smitty's Place, Elyria

Typically offers a Fish Fry special each Friday

Smitty's Place
368 E. Bridge St, Elyria
(440) 323-9708
Perch Sandwich, Perch Dinner Combos

Strip, A Steakhouse 
36840 Detroit Rd., Avon
(440) 934-9900
Fine dining: Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Catch of the Day, Chilean Sea Bass

Stubby’s Pub & Grub 
114 Antioch Dr., Elyria
(440) 365-7882
Lake Erie Perch Dinners, crabcakes

Click…for a complete list of dining options.

And be sure to check out Fligner’s Market Facebook page weekly to see what great special they are offering on Fridays. You will likely see fish lunch specials.

Catch of the Day Specials are Off the Hook!

Cork’s and Stubby’s, Amherst

Whether you’re observing Lent or just want to take advantage of all the great seafood this season has to offer, Lorain County has an abundance of yummy options. Check some out below:

Quick and Delicious Restaurant
All you can eat fish Wednesdays and Fridays
Seafood clams, shrimp, catfish are .50 off during Lent.
311 S. Main St, Oberlin
440.774.1973

Smitty's Place
Fridays - perch sandwich - $7.25 and perch dinner  $12.50
368 E. Bridge St, Elyria
440.323.9708

Fish Fries

Matus Winery 
Unky Ray’s Fish Fry – March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29th  5:30pm
Perch dinner includes 1/2lb. yellow perch, french fries, coleslaw & garlic toast $15
1/2 perch dinner (includes fries & slaw) $9
Jumbo shrimp dinner includes 8 jumbo shrimp, french fries, coleslaw & garlic toast $12
Perch sandwich platter (includes fries & slaw) $12
Chicken tenders platter (includes fries & slaw)  $10
Clam chowder $4/bowl
15674 Gore Orphanage Rd, Wakeman
440.774.9463

Paper Moon Winery
Fish Fry - March 1
Perch, fries, cole slaw, roll $13
Reserve by calling 440.967.2500 or online here.
2008 State Road
Vermilion, OH 44089

A few other suggestions:

Jackalope Lakeside Restaurant

On Fridays, check Fligner’s Facebook page to see what great special they are offering. You will likely see fish lunch specials.

Another delicious dining experience with a menu full of seafood and Friday Lenten specials is the Jackalope Lakeside Restaurant. Best to check their Facebook page for current info.

And here are a few local restaurant suggestions for restaurants that are well-known for their delicious seafood year round:

Cork's and Stubby's 
209 S. Main St.
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-7430
(440) 984-7432
Fine and Casual Dining: Shrimp, Scallops, Crabcake, Salmon, Catch of the Day, Walleye

The Feve Bar & Grill 
30 S. Main Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1978
Grouper Basket, Crab Cakes, Multiple vegan and vegetarian choices

Moosehead Grill 
7660 Leavitt Rd
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 985-7429
Salmon, Walleye, Tilapia

Nemo Grille 
36976 Detroit Road
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-0061
Website
Fine Dining: Sea Scallops, Salmon, Chilean Sea Bass

Strip, A Steakhouse 
36840 Detroit Rd.
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-9900
Fine dining: Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Catch of the Day, Chilean Sea Bass

Stubby’s Pub & Grub 
114 Antioch Dr.
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-7882
Lake Erie Perch Dinners

Bon appétit!

Got Fish?

The fish buzz has begun! Many are looking for a new fish fry to try, a new restaurant special or buffet...let us be your guide to your next fish basket, platter or sandwich in Lorain County.


Restaurants 
*specials through April 6 unless otherwise noted and can change at any time
Quick and Delicious Restaurant
All you can eat fish Wednesdays and Fridays
311 S. Main St, Oberlin
440.774.1973

Smitty's Place
Fridays - perch sandwich - $7.25 and perch dinner  $12.50
368 E. Bridge St, Elyria
440.323.9708

Moss' Prime Rib and Spaghetti House
Perch sandwiches with fries for $8.00 and
1/2 lb perch dinners with fries and soup or salad  $15.00
525 Broad St, Elyria
440.322.8611


Quaker Steak and Lube - Sheffield
Fridays 11am-2pm - All-you-can-eat buffet featuring baked fish, fried fish, pierogies, fried shrimp, mac-n-cheese, homestyle soups, salad bar, dessert table as well as many Friday dinner menu specials such as the Yeungling fish dinner and the char-grilled salmon
4900 Transportation Dr, Sheffield Village
440.93.9464


Fish Fries
Matus Winery
Unky Ray’s Fish Fry – Feb 24, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  5:30pm
Perch dinner includes 1/2lb. yellow perch, french fries, coleslaw & garlic toast $15
1/2 perch dinner (includes fries & slaw) $9
Jumbo shrimp dinner includes 8 jumbo shrimp, french fries, coleslaw & garlic toast $12
Perch sandwich platter (includes fries & slaw) $12
Chicken tenders platter (includes fries & slaw)  $9
Clam chowder $4/bowl
15674 Gore Orphanage Rd, Wakeman
440.774.9463

Magyar United Church of Christ - Fridays through March30 4-7pm 

$9 Fish dinners, dine in or carry out

6119 West River Road, Elyria 
440.323.1221 

St.Theresa of Avila Church - Fridays through April 6 4:30-7pm

Lake Erie perch dinner includes perch, coleslaw, choice of french fries, parsley potatoes, cabbage and noodles or macaroni and cheese, roll and butter, dessert and beverage $12

Perch and shrimp combo for $13 

Baked tilapia or shrimp for $12 

Light dinners for $10 

Other dishes available including homemade desserts, New England clam chowder, pierogi and a $5 kids menu. Poppyseed and nut rolls also available for purchase. Dine in or Carryout.

1864 Abbe Rd, Sheffield 

440.934.0503

American Legion Post 12 - Fridays through April 6 4:30-7pm 

Full yellow perch or shrimp dinner  $9, Seniors  $8.50

Half dinners  $6.50

Macaroni and cheese  $4.50

393 Ohio St, Elyria

St. Vincent de Paul Church - Fridays through March 23  4-7pm  

Full perch or shrimp dinner $12 

Full tilapia dinner  $11 

Half perch and  half shrimp dinner  $12

Small perch or shrimp dinner  $9 

Macaroni and cheese for children under 10  $4.

41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria

Grafton VFW Post 3341 - Fridays through April 6  5-7pm 

Lake Erie perch. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary

781 Huron St, Grafton

Call for carryout 

440.926.3341.

St. Jude Church in Carrabine Hall - Fridays through April 6  5-7pm  

Full perch dinner $11 

Baked dinner  $9 

Sandwich platter and senior dinner  $6.50 

Kid’s meals  $4.

590 Poplar St, Elyria


The specials and fish fries above are just a taste of what Lorain County has to offer. So many of our local restaurants offer scrumptious seafood, pasta, vegetarian and vegan dishes regularly. Be sure to check out our dining listings when searching for your next culinary delight!
Bon appétit!

Fish Fries in Lorain County

Are you looking for a local Friday night fish fry? Look no further! This is a list of scheduled fish fries (and a few Saturday steak fries) at churches throughout Lorain County, courtesy of the Lorain County Sacred Landmarks Initiative. As they find out about other church fish fries around town, they will add them to their online Calendar of Events page.

Friday, Feb 19, 2010

Where: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Elyria
Description: Lenten fish fry, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 300 Third St., Elyria. Dinners $10. sandwiches $5; macaroni and cheese or cheese pizza $4. For more information, call the church office 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday at (440) 322-2126.

Where: St. Jude Church, Elyria
Description: Lenten fish fry, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Jude Church Holy Name Society, 590 Poplar St., Elyria. Full perch dinner: four perch fillets, cabbage and noodles, fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, $10. Baked tilapia dinner: two fillets, parsley potatoes, glazed carrots, bread and butter, $8. Sandwich platter: two perch fillets, half-size cabbage and noodles, fries, cole slaw, $6. Senior platter: two perch fillets, half-size cabbage and noodles, fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, $6. Kids meals are available for $4: choice of one perch fillet or two slices of cheese pizza or macaroni and cheese, with fries, applesauce/cole slaw. Sides dishes — three potato pancakes, large fries or full order of cabbage and noodles — are available for $1.50 each with your dinner order.

Where: St. Thomas the Apostle, Sheffield Lake
Description: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 521 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, will host a fish fry every Friday during Lent beginning Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a 50-50 raffle. Carryout dinners will be available. Call 949-8491.

Where: St. Teresa of Avila, Sheffield
Description: St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 1878 Abbe Rd., Sheffield Village. Join us each Friday during Lent beginning 2/19 through 4/2 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Dine in or carry out. For take out orders you may call ahead at 440-934-0503. Fresh Lake Erie Perch or Baked Tilapia Dinner $10.00. Shrimp Dinner $8.00. A Dinner includes choice of French Fries , Parsely Potatoes, or Cabbage & Noodles, Dinner Roll, Cole Slaw, Hot or Cold Drink, Dessert. Ala Carte Menu Items: Clam Chowder, Home Made Pierogi, Cabbage & Noodles, Cheese Pizza, Macaroni & Cheese

Saturday, Feb 27, 2010

Where: St. Joseph Church Social Hall, Amherst
Description: A STEAK fry is being hosted Feb. 27 by The Naked Monkeys, with proceeds donated to the Amherst Special Olympics. The event will be at St. Joseph Social Hall from 6 to 11 p.m. Dinner will be served to 7:30 p.m. The cost for a complete steak dinner with draft beer and wine is $25 per person. Entertainment will be provided by The Naked Monkeys after the meal. There will be a 50/50 raffle and other raffles, Chinese Auction, money booth and more. This is for adults 21 years of age or older. Contact Sue at (440) 670-7363, or e-mail nasue506@hotmail.com. Checks should be made out to The Naked Monkeys.

Friday, Mar 5, 2010

Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Sheffield Lake
Description: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 521 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, will host a fish fry every Friday during Lent beginning Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a 50-50 raffle. Carryout dinners will be available. Call 949-8491.

Where: St. Teresa of Avila, Sheffield
Description: St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 1878 Abbe Rd., Sheffield Village. Join us each Friday during Lent beginning 2/19 through 4/2 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Dine in or carry out. For take out orders you may call ahead at 440-934-0503. Fresh Lake Erie Perch or Baked Tilapia Dinner $10.00. Shrimp Dinner $8.00. A Dinner includes choice of French Fries , Parsely Potatoes, or Cabbage & Noodles, Dinner Roll, Cole Slaw, Hot or Cold Drink, Dessert. Ala Carte Menu Items: Clam Chowder, Home Made Pierogi, Cabbage & Noodles, Cheese Pizza, Macaroni & Cheese

Saturday, Mar 6, 2010

Where: St. John Lutheran Church, Elyria
Description: STEAK Fry 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. March 6 St. John Lutheran Church 1140 West River Road North, Elyria. Tickets $15 per person includes steak, baked potato, salad, roll, and beverage. $3 kids meal available. DJ/Dancing/Entertainment/Chinese Auction/Raffle. Sponsored by Luminators for Life and Bob’s Angels with all proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Friday, Mar 12, 2010

Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Sheffield Lake
Description: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 521 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, will host a fish fry every Friday during Lent beginning Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a 50-50 raffle. Carryout dinners will be available. Call 949-8491.

Where: St. Teresa of Avila, Sheffield
Description: St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 1878 Abbe Rd., Sheffield Village. Join us each Friday during Lent beginning 2/19 through 4/2 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Dine in or carry out. For take out orders you may call ahead at 440-934-0503. Fresh Lake Erie Perch or Baked Tilapia Dinner $10.00. Shrimp Dinner $8.00. A Dinner includes choice of French Fries , Parsely Potatoes, or Cabbage & Noodles, Dinner Roll, Cole Slaw, Hot or Cold Drink, Dessert. Ala Carte Menu Items: Clam Chowder, Home Made Pierogi, Cabbage & Noodles, Cheese Pizza, Macaroni & Cheese

Friday, Mar 19, 2010

Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Sheffield Lake
Description: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 521 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, will host a fish fry every Friday during Lent beginning Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a 50-50 raffle. Carryout dinners will be available. Call 949-8491.

Where: St. Teresa of Avila, Sheffield
Description: St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 1878 Abbe Rd., Sheffield Village. Join us each Friday during Lent beginning 2/19 through 4/2 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Dine in or carry out. For take out orders you may call ahead at 440-934-0503. Fresh Lake Erie Perch or Baked Tilapia Dinner $10.00. Shrimp Dinner $8.00. A Dinner includes choice of French Fries , Parsely Potatoes, or Cabbage & Noodles, Dinner Roll, Cole Slaw, Hot or Cold Drink, Dessert. Ala Carte Menu Items: Clam Chowder, Home Made Pierogi, Cabbage & Noodles, Cheese Pizza, Macaroni & Cheese

Friday, Mar 26, 2010

Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Sheffield Lake
Description: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 521 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, will host a fish fry every Friday during Lent beginning Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a 50-50 raffle. Carryout dinners will be available. Call 949-8491.

Where: St. Teresa of Avila, Sheffield
Description: St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 1878 Abbe Rd., Sheffield Village. Join us each Friday during Lent beginning 2/19 through 4/2 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Dine in or carry out. For take out orders you may call ahead at 440-934-0503. Fresh Lake Erie Perch or Baked Tilapia Dinner $10.00. Shrimp Dinner $8.00. A Dinner includes choice of French Fries , Parsely Potatoes, or Cabbage & Noodles, Dinner Roll, Cole Slaw, Hot or Cold Drink, Dessert. Ala Carte Menu Items: Clam Chowder, Home Made Pierogi, Cabbage & Noodles, Cheese Pizza, Macaroni & Cheese

Friday, April 2 , 2010

Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Sheffield Lake
Description: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 521 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, will host a fish fry every Friday during Lent beginning Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a 50-50 raffle. Carryout dinners will be available. Call 949-8491.

Where: St. Teresa of Avila, Sheffield
Description: St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 1878 Abbe Rd., Sheffield Village. Join us each Friday during Lent beginning 2/19 through 4/2 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Dine in or carry out. For take out orders you may call ahead at 440-934-0503. Fresh Lake Erie Perch or Baked Tilapia Dinner $10.00. Shrimp Dinner $8.00. A Dinner includes choice of French Fries , Parsely Potatoes, or Cabbage & Noodles, Dinner Roll, Cole Slaw, Hot or Cold Drink, Dessert. Ala Carte Menu Items: Clam Chowder, Home Made Pierogi, Cabbage & Noodles, Cheese Pizza, Macaroni & Cheese

COMING SOON! Mock Seder at Agudath B’nai Israel Synagogue, Lorain.
Sunday, March 7th at 2:00 p.m. Celebrate this special meal and learn more about the Passover holiday. Make your reservations today! Cost is $10.00 ($6.00 for LCCC students.) Call 440.366.4590 or email sli@lorainccc.edu to reserve your seat. The synagogue is located at 1715 Meister Rd, Lorain.

For more information about the Lorain County Sacred Landmarks Initiative, call 440.365.5222 ext 7371 or visit them online at sli.lorainccc.edu.