Looking for the best Friday fish fries in Columbus, Ohio this Lent? 🐟 Whether you're observing Lent or just love a good fish fry, our 2026 Guide to Lent & Friday Fish Fries in Columbus, Ohio has you covered! From churches and community centers to local restaurants serving up crispy, golden fish, we've rounded up the top spots to enjoy this seasonal favorite. Check out our list and make your Friday night meal plans easy!
Restaurants serving up Fish Fry Fridays!
Emerald Society Fish Fry
Shamrock Club of Columbus, Inc.
60 West Castle Road Columbus,
The Rail Dublin
5839 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH
Hofbrauhaus Columbus
800 Goodale Blvd, Columbus
Fado Irish Pub
4022 Townsfair Way, Columbus
Nasty's Sports Bar & Restaurant
4561 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard
Red Brick Tap & Grill
292 E Gates St, Columbus
The Catholic Times has put together a list of the locations around central Ohio hosting fish fries during the Lenten season. Follow their Facebook page for updates.
COLUMBUS CENTRAL
St. Dominic Church
455 N. 20th St, Columbus (Parish Center)
Saturday, 3/14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
St. Patrick Church
280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus
Fridays, 2/20-3/27 5-7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m.
COLUMBUS NORTH
Our Lady of Victory Church
1559 Roxbury Road, Columbus
Fridays, 2/20-3/27, 4:30-7 p.m.
1559 Roxbury Road, Columbus (Parish Life Center)
Soup Supper and Bible Study: Wednesdays, 2/25-3/18, 6p.m.
St. Joan of Arc Church
10700 Liberty Road, Powell
Fridays, 2/20-3/27, 5-7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross, 7:30 p.m.
St. Margaret of Cortona
1600 N. Hague Ave., Columbus
Fridays, 2/20-3/27, 5-7:30 p.m.
St. Brendan Church
4475 Dublin Road, Hilliard
Fridays 2/20, 2/27, 3/13-3/27, 5-7 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Church
414 E. North Broadway, Columbus (Marian Hall)
Fridays, 2/20-3/27, 5-7:30 p.m.
Church Of The Resurrection
6300 E. Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany (Ministry Center)
Fridays, 2/20-3/27, 4:30-7:00 p.m. | Lunch, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
St. John Neumann Church
9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury (Faith and Family Center)
Fridays, 2/20-3/27, 4-7 p.m.
St. Paul Church - we have not found info on this Fish Fry for 2026 yet.
313 N. State St., Westerville
St. Christopher Church - we have not found info on this Fish Fry for 2026 yet.
1420 Grandview Ave., Grandview Heights
St. Michael Church - we have not found info on this Fish Fry for 2026 yet.
5750 N. High St., Worthington
COLUMBUS EAST
HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH
4383 E. Broad St., Columbus
Fridays, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
600 Hill Road N., Pickerington (Activity Center)
Fridays, 3-7-4/11, 4:30-7 p.m.
St. Catharine Church
500 S. Gould Road, Columbus
Fridays, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 5-7:30 p.m.
St. Matthew Church
807 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna
Fridays, 2/20-3/27, 4:30-7 p.m.
St. Pius X Church
1051 S. Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg (Parish Center)
Fridays, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20 5-7:30 p.m.
COLUMBUS WEST
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
3752 Broadway, Grove City (Life Center)
Fridays, 2/20-3/27, 4:30-7 p.m.
St. Cecilia Church
434 Norton Road, Columbus
Fridays, 2/20-3/27, 5-7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Church
670 W. Main St., Plain City
Fridays, 2/20-2/27, 5:30-8 p.m.
St. Patrick Church
226 Elm St., London (School)
Fridays, 2/20, 3/27, 5-7 p.m.
SS. Simon Jude and Church - we have not found info on this Fish Fry for 2026 yet.
9350 High Free Pike, West Jefferson
Lenten Pasta Dinners
OUTSIDE METRO COLUMBUS
St. Mary Church
66 E. William St., Delaware (Commons)
St. Mary Church
K of C Hall, 1232 E. Center St., Marion
St. Peter Church
379 S. Crawford St., Millersburg
Sacred Heart Church
320 Fair Ave NE, New Philadelphia (Parish Center)
Church Of The Ascension
555 S. Main St., Johnstown
St. Edward The Confessor
785 Newark Road, Granville
If you love a fish fry that isn't included here, please email me the details at heathers@macaronikid.com. Or if you have any updates on any of the ones listed, I’d love your help! If you are a fish fry venue or offer Lenten specials and would like to be featured in this Guide, please email me to be included.
Thank you!
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