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!

Bling in the New Year!

Oberlin Inn at night

Don't just ring in 2012 with the same old party...bling in the New Year! Try something with flair Saturday night. There is no shortage of parties to dazzle! Are you are looking for a getaway weekend package, dinner and dancing or a table for two in a quiet restaurant? We've got you covered. Read on...

Stay and Play!

Oberlin Inn New Year's Eve Gala 2011. Enjoy an elegant four course candlelight dinner, open bar from 7:30-1am, party favors, midnight champagne toast, dancing and entertainment by Elegant Entertainment, tastefully appointed guestroom and sumptuous New Year's Day brunch. Only $249 per couple, plus tax and gratuity. Call 440.775.1111 for reservations. http://www.oberlininn.com/

Ramada Elyria New Year's Eve Package. This spectacular package includes a fabulous buffet at 7pm featuring carved prime rib and sumptuous desserts! Open bar, hats/noisemakers, champagne toast and balloon brop at midnight. The DJ will have you dancing the night away! Enjoy an overnight guestroom with late check-out on New Year's Day. Book now by calling 440.324.5411 http://www.ramada.com/

5 Corners Bed and Breakfast in Amherst is offering a New Year's Eve Special. Receive all of these exclusive discounts when you stay with them on New Years Eve:
Complimentary champagne and cheese plate; chilled and waiting for you in your room
Complimentary $10 gift card to Cork's Wine Bar
Complimentary appetizer from Olde Town Pizza
Two complimentary gourmet cupcakes from Sweets by Maggie
Complimentary noise makers and hats
Plus toast the New Year with Complimentary Mimosas during their fantastic breakfast. Don't forget - 5 Corners is an easy 2 block walk to Amherst's most popular taverns! 440.984.3084 Use the code NY11 when reserving online. http://www.5cornersbnb.com/


Eat, Dance and Be Merry!

New Years Eve at the Conservatory. Ring in the New Year with a dinner buffet at the Miller Nature Preserve and Conservatory in Avon. Prime rib buffet, shrimp, and more by DeLuca's. Two seatings: 6:30pm and 8:30pm. DJ rings in the New Year at the later seating. Early seating $40 per person. Late seating $70 per person. Call 440.233.7272 for reservations. http://www.metroparks.cc/

New Year's Eve at The Clifton Barn in Avon. Bring in the New Year with renown Elvis impersonator Caesare Belvano. Enjoy a wonderful dinner provided by Strip Steakhouse. $80/individual $150/couple (gratuity not included) Book your reservation now, limited spots available call 440.934.9900 http://www.stripsteakhouse.com/

Celebrate the New Year with Vermilion Valley Vineyards. At 7:30pm they offer a New Year's buffet with stuffed pork tenderloin, roasted potatoes, green beans, salad, desert and a glass of wine. Music with Around Acoustic Trio begins at 9pm $40 per person. Reservations Required. Reserve online or call 440.965.5202. http://www.vermilionvalleyvineyards.com/

New Year's Eve Dinner at Matus Winery in Wakeman. Festivities begin at 8pm and includes: prime rib, pork loin, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, shrimp cocktail, roll, and bottle of wine with music by D.J. - M.C. Sound. $40 per person, must make reservation by Friday morning. Call 440.774.9463 http://www.matuswinery.us/

Jackalope Lakeside in Lorain is accepting regular reservations for New Years Eve.We will have our regular dinner menu that evening, with a D.J. Starting to spin the tunes at 9:30pm. Call to reserve your table 440.288.2051 http://www.jackalopelakeside.com/

New Years Eve at Quaker Steak and Lube in Sheffield. No reservations needed, just join the fun from 9pm to 1am with live band the CoCoBeanOs and champagne toast and party favors at midnight. Featuring a steak and shrimp combo for $14.99 www.quakersteakandlube.com/Sheffield_OH/

Church Street Bar and Grille in Amherst is hosting New Year’s Eve “Cheapest party in town!” Includes the following from 7 – 11pm. All domestic draft beer, All well shots, All well drinks, All non-alchoholic beverages, All wings! D.J. playing all night $25 p/person, $45 p/couple. Cash bar after 11pm until close. No reservations necessary. http://www.churchstreetbarandgrille.com/

Stubby’s Pub and Grub New Year’s Eve Party in Elyria. Appetizer and breakfast buffett, D.J. to set the party off at 9pm, champagne toast at midnight. If that isn’t enough, they are offering free rides home! Tickets available in advance or at the door $50 p/p or $90 p/couple. 440.365.7882 www.stubbyspub.com

Intimate, Upscale Dining!

Aroma Ristorante in Avon Lake is taking reservations for three seating times: 5pm, 7pm, and 9:30pm. Offering a special menu for this special night. Call 440.933.4360 http://www.aroma-ristorante.com/

Cork’s in Amherst New Year’s Eve. Dine in style with specials offered, along with their regular menu from 4pm to midnight. Reservations recommended, call 440.984.7430

However you decide to bling in the New Year, we hope that you have a safe and prosperous 2012!