20+ Places to Get a Friday Fish Fry

Carryout, drive-thru and in-person restaurants to get your fish fix

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.