Wayfinding / Greening
(2 out of 4 fishes)
No signs leading to entrance and only one menu sign. But ordering was simple, you pay then you tell the serving line what you want. Line moved a little slow with limited space in the cafeteria serving window to be more efficient. Styrofoam plates and cups, although condiments were in bulk and you could pour ketchup directly on your plate. Visible recycling next to where they served cans of soda was a nice touch.
Food
Cod was not their strength. Pre-breaded and I had to use the tartar sauce. Other choices included fried shrimp, jack salmon, and chees tortellini. Sides included french fries, green beans, cole slaw, and mac and cheese. Kids meals included grilled cheese, half cod dinner, and mac and cheese. Selection of desserts was limited, at least when we went back up for ours.
Value
Good value. Approximately $28 for our family of five. $8.25 for fried cod dinner, $9 for fried shrimp dinner. Dinners include dessert and drink (tea, lemonade, or coffee). Kids dinners were $4. Soda was available. No beer, but not sure if this was because of Good Friday.
Atmosphere
Good buzz of conversation and nicely crowded. Cafeteria had some limitations with relatively low ceiling and in the basement. However, with with the storms in the area, it was nice to be in the basement. Cafeteria tables had those built-in round stools, which I'm never a fan. Friendly volunteers. Plates and trays were quickly cleared from the table.
Overall
2.5 out of 4. A good solid, south City fish fry. I was disappointed with the Cod, but the other choices looked good. My wife's fried shrimp was tasty and the kids enjoyed their grilled cheese. Friendly and smiling staff and volunteers made an enjoyable end to the 2011 fish fry season.
Reviewed 4/22/11
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Alphabetical Listing of Previous Fish Fry Reviews
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- Cathedral Parish - St. Louis, MO
- Cathedral School - Belleville, IL
- Catholic Student Center - Washington University
- Christ the King - University City, MO
- Christ, Prince of Peace - Manchester, MO
- Ephiphany of Our Lord - St. Louis, MO
- Holy Childhood - Mascoutah, IL
- Holy Infant - Ballwin, MO
- Holy Redeemer - Webster Groves, MO
- Holy Trinity - Fairview Heights, IL
- Holy Trinity - St. Louis, MO
- Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox - St. Louis, MO
- Immaculate Conception - Columbia, IL
- Immaculate Conception - Maplewood, MO
- Immaculate Heart of Mary - St. Louis, MO
- Knights of Columbus, Edwardsville
- Little Flower Catholic Church - Richmond Heights, MO
- Loyola Academy - St. Louis, MO
- Mary Magdalen - St. Louis, MO
- Mary Queen of Peace - Webster Groves, MO
- Our Lady of Guadalupe - Ferguson, MO
- Our Lady of Pillar - Creve Coeur, MO
- Our Lady of Providence - Crestwood, MO
- Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Louis, MO
- Our Lady of the Lake - Lake Ozark, MO
- Our Lady of the Presentation - Overland, MO
- Sacred Heart - DuQuoin, IL
- Sacred Heart - Eureka, MO
- Sacred Heart - Valley Park, MO
- Saint Stephen Protomartyr - St. Louis, MO
- Saints Joachim & Ann Parish - St. Charles, MO
- Seven Holy Founders - Affton, MO
- St. Agatha - St. Louis, MO
- St. Alban Roe - Wildwood, MO
- St. Alphonsus - St. Louis, MO
- St. Andrew - Lemay, MO
- St. Anthony of Padua - St. Louis, MO
- St. Catherine Laboure - Sunset Hills, MO
- St. Cecilias - St. Louis, MO
- St. Clement of Rome - Des Peres, MO
- St. Ferdinand - Florissant, MO
- St. Gabriels - St. Louis, MO
- St. George - Affton, MO
- St. Gerard Majella - Kirkwood, MO
- St. Henry's - Belleville, IL
- St. James the Greater - St. Louis, MO
- St. Joan of Arc - St. Louis, MO
- St. John Lalande - Blue Springs, MO
- St. Joseph - Freeburg, IL
- St. Joseph's - Clayton, MO
- St. Margaret Mary Alacoque - Oakville, MO
- St. Margaret of Scotland - St. Louis, MO
- St. Mark - South County, MO
- St. Martin of Tours - Lemay, MO
- St. Mary Magdalen - Brentwood, MO
- St. Matthias - Mehlville, MO
- St. Michael - Radom, IL
- St. Michael the Archangel - Shrewsbury, MO
- St. Peter - Kirkwood, MO
- St. Peter - St. Charles
- St. Pius - St. Louis, MO
- St. Rose Philippine Duschesne - Florissant, MO
Year End Reviews
Sometimes it is hard to compare fish fries from year to year. Comparing that Cod from 2014 to 2008 can be a little tough. With that in mind, below is a yearly re-cap for each of the following years. We got a little busy in 2015, then 2017-2019 went by in a blur, so we are missing a few years, so sorry!
2020 Year End Recap
2016 Year End Recap
2014 Year End Recap
2020 Year End Recap
2016 Year End Recap
2014 Year End Recap
Fan Poll Winners - Best Fish Fry
Every year Friday Night Fish hosts a fan poll to crown a yearly fan favorite Fish Fry. It's a two step process with Round 1 selecting five finalists, and Round 2 voting from the final five to crown the yearly fan champion. So get ready every year for the annual poll and get your supporters voting for your favorite fish fry! We had some voting "irregularities" in 2014, so we discontinued the poll (for now).
For a recap of past winners see Past Fan Poll Winners.
Past "Fan Poll-Favorite Fish Fry" Winners:
For a recap of past winners see Past Fan Poll Winners.
Past "Fan Poll-Favorite Fish Fry" Winners:
2014: First place tie: Christ, Prince of Peace, Ballwin; Saint Mary Magdalen, Brentwood; St. Ferdinand, Florissant
2013: Saint Mary Magdalen, Brentwood
2012: St. Rose Philippine Duschesne, Florissant
2011: St. Pius, St. Louis
2010: St. Gerard Majella, Kirkwood
2011: St. Pius, St. Louis
2010: St. Gerard Majella, Kirkwood
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