Looking for the best fish fry near you? These local restaurants in Lakeland and Winter Haven are known for their delicious seafood or host all-you-can-eat fish fry dinners every Friday night. Whether you have a weekly fish fry tradition or are not eating meat on Fridays during Lent, this list will help you find a new favorite place for fish and seafood in Polk County.
Links are included for more details on pricing, type of fish, sides, etc. Note that details are subject to change, we are not typically notified so be sure to check the links provided below for any updates.
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Restaurants with Fish Fry Specials
These restaurants host an all-you-can-eat Friday night fish fry with breaded and beer battered fish, or have a fish special, typically year-round. Restaurant names link to websites where you can find pricing and other details. **CHECK DIRECTLY WITH THE RESTAURANT FOR CURRENT SPECIALS**
Britt’s Cafe
3662 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803 | (863) 940-4300
Friday Night Fish Fry or Shrimp + Grits special from 3-8PM
Metro Deli
5293 South Florida Avenue, Suite 750, Lakeland, FL 33813
Fish Fry Fridays – All Day, Dine In or Take Out
Charlie’s Family Restaurant by Dee
2614 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Ste 8, Lakeland, Florida 33805 | (863) 683-2999
Friday fish fry – 10am-8pm Every Friday
Wooden Spoon Diner
6960 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813 | (863) 940-2099
Fish Fry Fridays – Dine-In or Take Out
The End Zone Lakeland
6206 Highway 98 North, Lakeland, Florida 33809 | (863) 858-7226
Friday special is All-U-Can-Eat Fish Fry
Glory Days Grill
3790 Lakeside Village Ct, Lakeland, FL | 863-225-8958
6005 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884 | 863-496-6122
Fish Fry Special on Friday
Fat Jack’s Deli
2940 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813 | (863) 687-0262
Saturday Night Fish Fry Dinner Special
Seafood Restaurants Near You: Lakeland + Winter Haven
The restaurants listed below are known for their great seafood – enjoy a battered fish dinner any day of the week plus delicious sides including french fries, potato salad, potato pancakes, coleslaw, hush puppies, tartar sauce, dinner rolls, and more.
Mister Fish
715 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland, FL | (863) 688-4280
Fish City Grill
1485 Town Center Dr Ste D112, Lakeland, Florida 33803 | (863) 683-1243
Riverside Express Seafood
130 E Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33801 | (863) 940-2079
Catfish Country Restaurant
2400 EF Griffin Rd, Bartow, FL 33830 | (863) 646-6767
Harry’s Old Place
3751 Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven, Florida 33884 | (863) 324-0301
Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar
1006 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880 | (863) 662-5948
Harborside
2435 7th St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880 | (863) 293-7070
Church Fish Fry Events during Lent
2025 Lent & Easter Dates
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Fridays in Lent: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11
Good Friday: April 18, 2025
Easter: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Use this list to find a church fish fry near you on Friday’s during Lent. Prices range from $8-17.
**Please be sure to check directly with the church or Knights of Columbus to confirm dates & times**
Resurrection Catholic Church Fish Fry
Dates + Times: Fridays during Lent from 4 – 7 PM
Menu: Fried or baked fish, fries, slaw, roll, veggie, drink and dessert, plus bread pudding. Take out available.
More info: Check a recent bulletin or call for details
Location: 333 Terrace Way, Lakeland, FL 33813 (Central Lakeland near the Polk Parkway) | 863-646-3556
St. John Neumann Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry
Dates + Times: Fridays during Lent from 4 – 7 PM
Menu + Prices: Menu includes breaded cod, fries, clam chowder, coleslaw, dessert. Take out available.
More info: Check a recent bulletin or call for details
Location: 501 East Carter Rd., Lakeland, FL 33813 (South Lakeland) | 863-647-3400
Saint Anthony Catholic Church Fish Fry
Dates + Times: Fridays during Lent from 4 – 7 PM
Menu + Prices: Menu includes Fish/Shrimp, Fries, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies. Dessert and clam chowder also available for purchase.
More info: Check a recent bulletin or call for details
Location: 820 Marcum Road, Lakeland, FL 33809 (North Lakeland) | 863-858-8047
St. Joseph Catholic Church Fish Fry
Dates + Times: Fridays during Lent from 5:30 pm – 7 pm in the Parish Center
Menu + Prices: Fried or Baked Fish, Hushpuppy, Corn Fritter, Fries, Coleslaw, cookie and drink.
More info: Check a recent bulletin or call for details
Location: 532 Ave M NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 | 863-294-3144
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