PITTSBURGH, PA — Fish fries are an annual and popular tradition around Pittsburgh during Lent, which begins Feb. 18 this year. Theses events always raise the question of which place people prefer to get their cod.
Some people like to stick to their favorite church or social organization’s seafood specialties. Those with a more refined sense of adventure try multiple locations to attempt the near-impossible task of determining which place offers the best fish fry.
Here is Patch’s 2026 fish fry guide, designed to help you plot your Lenten lunch itinerary. If your church or organization is not listed here, let Patch know and it will be added.