BY JAMIE RANDALL AND CLAIRE DRAKULIC
1. Alioto’s
3041 N. MAYFAIR RD., WAUWATOSA | 414-476-6900
Open Tues.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Wide fish selection daily! Special menu for fish fry Fridays with gluten-free options available.
2. Balistreri’s Bluemound Inn
6501 W. BLUEMOUND RD., MILWAUKEE | 414-348-5183
Serving fish options from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Wednesdays during Lent. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Fridays for an extensive fish fry menu. Available for carryout over the phone.
3. Bass Bay Brew House
S79W15851 AUD MAR DR., MUSKEGO | 414-377-9449
Open Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Classic fish fry is available every day of the week with specials available all day on Fridays. Order online for takeout.
4. The Bavarian Bierhaus
700 W. LEXINGTON BLVD., GLENDALE | 414-236-7000
Open Wed.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wisconsin-style fish fry all week long with an early bird special on Fridays including $2 off fish fry from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Online ordering for carryout is available.
5. The Brick Pub and Grill
6343 N. GREEN BAY AVE., GLENDALE; 414-797-0710
Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Fridays for fish fry and a grilled salmon dinner with potato pancakes.
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6. Club Charlies
320 E. MENOMONEE ST., MILWAUKEE | 414-763-8548
Fish fry for dine-in and takeout available 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. on Fridays. Enjoy it on the outdoor patio with space heaters!
7. Comet Cafe
1947 N. FARWELL AVE., MILWAUKEE | 414-509-6028
Back open for dine-in and carryout 9 a.m.-10 a.m. for a beer-battered Friday-only fish fry.
8. Cosmos Cafe
7203 W. NORTH AVE. #1819 | 414-257-2005
Call ahead for carry-out on Fridays for a special fish fry menu including Greek fish plaki. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
9. Crawdaddy’s on Greenfield
9427 W. GREENFIELD AVE., WEST ALLIS | 414-778-2228
Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. for southern comfort food and a wide selection of seafood dishes. Fish fry specials every Friday for dine-in or online takeout.
10. Explorium Brewpub
5300 S. 76TH ST., GLENDALE; 143 W. ST PAUL AVE., MILWAUKEE | 414-423-1365
Open Fridays 11 a.m.-11 p.m. for fish fry, and there’s a special deal on a Drink Wisconsinbly old fashioned!
11. Final Approach
4959 S. HOWELL AVE. | 414-744-7060
Dine-in or call for pick-up on Fridays from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. for fried fish and other seafood dinner options. Head to the drive-thru from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. for a limited menu selection.
12. Hacienda Taproom & Kitchen
2018 E. NORTH AVE., MILWAUKEE | 414-296-7200
Open noon to 9 p.m. on Fridays for an HBC brew-battered fish fry special. Takeout food & beer available to order online.
13. Hooligan’s
2017 E. NORTH AVE. | 414-273-5230
The kitchen is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Fridays for plenty of fish fry options and potato pancakes. Call-in for carryout.
14. Hubbard Park Beer Garden
3565 N. MORRIS BLVD., SHOREWOOD | 414-332-4207
Seats at the indoor lodge and heated outdoor domes are available to reserve online. Friday fish fry is served 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
15. Jack Pandl’s
1319 E. HENRY CLAY ST., WHITEFISH BAY | 414-964-3800
Check out the fish fry menu including lake perch and whitefish cakes served 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. on Fridays. Pick-up and delivery options are available.
16. Kegel’s Inn
5901 W. NATIONAL AVE., WEST ALLIS | 414-257-9999
The kitchen is open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. for lots of fish options on Fridays including walleye, blue gill and a vegan fishless fry. Dine-in or call ahead for pick up at the drive-thru window until 8 p.m.
17. Lakefront Brewery
1872 N. COMMERCE ST. | 414-372-8800
Friday fish fry is available 4 p.m.-9 p.m. with gluten-free options and live polka music! Order to-go or make a reservation online.
18. Maxie’s
6732 W. FAIRVIEW AVE., MILWAUKEE | 414-292-3969
Open Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. for daily seafood options and a fried fish special on Fridays. Online carryout ordering is available.
19. Milwaukee Brat House
4022 N. OAKLAND AVE., SHOREWOOD | 414-539-5826
Open Fridays 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. for fish fry and a special Lent menu with lemon pepper fried perch. Delivery available 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
20. O’Lydia’s
338 S. 1ST ST. | 414-271-7546
Dine-in and takeout are available 11 a.m.-10 p.m. for a Friday fish fry menu that includes perch and blue gill. Different fish special every week!
21. The Packing House
900 E. LAYTON AVE. | 414-483-5054
Cash only and no pre-order necessary at this spot, which offers drive-thru fish fry 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Other dine-in seafood options available Wed.-Sun.
22. Red Lion Pub
1850 N. WATER ST. | 414-431-9009
Kitchen is open Mon.-Thurs. 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-Midnight. British fish ‘n chips offered daily for dine-in and takeout.
23. Swingin’ Door Exchange
219 E. MICHIGAN ST. | 414-276-8150
Dine-in or call ahead for carryout Fridays 11 a.m.-10 p.m. for a special fish fry menu including lake perch and fried shrimp.
