It's fish fry time at Twin Cities-area restaurants — here are 28 to try

Break out the tartar sauce. It's officially Lent, which means that Friday night fish fries are staples at many metro-area restaurants. Here's a start — with updates! — on where to get your deep-fried fill.

The kitchen inside the American Legion 98 in St. Paul Park is holding Friday night fish fries through Lent. Thick hunks of cod are deep-fried and served buffet-style in an all-you-can-eat feast ($17) from 4 to 7 p.m. Orders are also available to go with three fillets and sides. Proceeds benefit the American Legion.

328 Broadway Av., St. Paul Park, 651-459-8016, 328grill.com.

During Lent, this cult favorite is taking online orders for pick-up only on Friday nights — no dining in. Beer-battered wild Alaskan cod and hand-cut chips.

302 NE. 13th Av., Mpls., theanchorfishandchips.com.

Not a traditional fish fry, but Betty & Earl's new location inside Lush Lounge and Theater isn't traditional, either. On Fridays, get the Filet Oh! Fish sandwich — fried walleye, American cheese and housemade tartar sauce served with your choice of jo-jo potatoes, mixed greens or coleslaw ($14.99).

990 Central Av. NE., Mpls., 612-567-9680, bettyandearls.com.

Fish fry baskets are back every Friday through Lent — three pieces of fried walleye with a side of fries ($14.50) or swap sides for no additional cost. Dine-in only.

4563 34th Av. S., Mpls., 612-208-1378, bullshornfoodanddrink.com.

On Fridays during Lent it's more of a Fish Fry Dive than Burger Dive with a traditional cod fish fry with coleslaw and fries ($16).

731 Randolph Av., St. Paul, 651-294-3240; Potluck food hall, 1595 Hwy. 36, Roseville, 651-340-2389, burgerdivemn.com.

Go for the tried-and-true beer-battered fried fish served with giardiniera, herb aioli and lemon ($13), or raise the stakes with a crawfish boil with potatoes and corn ($18).

14845 Robert Trail S., Rosemount, 651-448-2220, theclovermn.com.

There's both lunch and dinner options at this farm-to-table restaurant. Every day during Lent, the shore lunch features a fried walleye sandwich ($16), and there's lake trout on the supper menu — a pan-seared fillet with wild rice pilaf and vegetables ($24). There's also a Friday fish special, details on social media.

750 S. 2nd St., Mpls., 612-200-9434, farmerskitchenandbar.com.

There are several options, depending on your timing and hunger level. For dinner, from 3 to 10 p.m., it's all-you-can eat cod (fried using batter made with Lift Bridge's Farm Girl) with fries and slaw ($15.95). Lunch? Get two pieces with fries and slaw ($12.95) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the run? A three-piece meal ($15.95) is available for curbside pickup from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations available.

991 Lexington Pkwy. N., St. Paul, 651-646-3066, gabesmn.com.

The Bavarian beer-hall-like dining room — a downtown Minneapolis treasure — does a fish fry every Friday from noon to 11 p.m. The all-you-can-eat format ($15.95) includes beer-battered (Gluek's lager, of course) and fried cod, fries, hush puppies, coleslaw and a caper-and-dill tartar sauce.

16 N. 6th St., Mpls., 612-338-6621, glueks.com

Get your cod fish-fry fix on Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. ($18) or stick with one of the Lex classics, like the Whitefish Gorbachev (pecan-crusted whitefish with smoked tomato butter $34).

1096 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-289-4990, thelexmn.com.

There are several Friday night fish options at all five locations of this locally owned group of restaurants. Get hand-breaded, fried Icelandic cod with coleslaw and French fries (two pieces, $15.99; three pieces, $17.99). Or switch it up with a fish sandwich ($13.99).

Locations in Bloomington, Burnsville, Mendota, Plymouth and Roseville; luckys13pub.com.

A quick-service source for fried fish, fried potatoes and slaw since 1991. It's all about choice (cod, walleye, halibut, shrimp, clams) in baskets and tacos, at affordable prices (two-piece dinners start at $12.95). Don't leave without some freshly made saltwater taffy.

1330 W. Larpenteur Av., St. Paul, and 610 W. 54th St., Mpls., macsfishchipsstrips.com.

The Friday special, available at lunch and dinner, features three pieces of Alaskan cod, hand-dipped in housemade Able Ol' Trusty Light Lager beer batter and fried. It's served with housemade coleslaw and tartar sauce as well as Parmesan-parsley French fries ($17).

1565 Cliff Road, Eagan, 651-340-7809, masonjar.kitchen.

Get fishy on Fridays at this Tex-Mex spot with two pieces of beer-battered cod, fries and coleslaw ($13.99). Or get those two pieces in sandwich form (with American cheese, lettuce and tartar sauce) with fries for the same price.

350 33rd St. W., Hastings, 651-438-2520, meandjuliomn.com.

Fans of traditional British fish and chips, rejoice. Here pubhouse-battered pollock is served on a bed of chips, salted, malted and wrapped in newspaper and served with a side of pub sauce. Those who don't want to try new things can get it "Yankee style," without the malt vinegar and paper. Available as a single order or family size (from $10.50 for the small to $35 family size) in both dine-in and takeout.

3601 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612-216-2419, merlinsrest.com.

Go old school at this historic restaurant — open since 1906 — with classic fish and chips. Beer-battered Atlantic cod and fries ($22.95) are served all day long, and not just on Fridays, either.

219 3rd Av. N., Mpls., 612-333-5900, montecarlomn.com.

The fish-and-chips here use Alaskan pollock loin fried with its own Pravy Pilsner beer batter and served with hand-cut fries ($15). Served with seasoned hand-cut fries. A recent remodel includes a broader menu, redesigned bar, more craft cocktails and expanded lager and barrel-aging programs.

2716 E. 38th St., Mpls., 612-208-1450, northboundbrewpub.com.

When the deliciousness can't be confined to just one day. Summit beer-battered walleye with fries, housemade slaw and tartar sauce ($19) is available on Thursdays and Fridays during Lent.

400 N. Wabasha St., St. Paul, 651-756-7566, pillboxtav.com.

Red Cow has more than just burgers — its Lenten offerings include a traditional fish fry with beer-battered pollock and French fries ($13.50).

3624 W. 50th St., Mpls.; 393 Selby Av., St. Paul; 208 1st Av. N. Mpls., 2626 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., redcowmn.com.

Choose from cod or perch for this Friday night special from 3:30 to 10 p.m. Each basket ($12 for cod, $14 for perch) comes with the fish, coleslaw, potato chips and sweet onion tartar sauce. Get doubles for $5 more.

509 1st Av. NE., Mpls., 612-767-7766, redstagsupperclub.com.

Every Friday this beloved neighborhood bar is serving a fish-and-chips basket with fried cod and French fries ($8.95) or a fried or baked walleye dinner that comes with sides and a soup or salad ($13.95). Both are available all day long throughout Lent.

919 Randolph Av., St. Paul, 651-291-0146, skinnersmn.com.

Double the fun at two locations. There's fish and chips — beer-battered cod, Cajun fries and slaw — at both locations ($21.95) and specials include blackened mahi mahi at the North Loop location ($32) and swordfish schnitzel ($28.95) in Bloomington.

603 Washington Av. N., Mpls., 612-259-7288; 3801 Minnesota Drive, Bloomington, 952-333-7722, smack-shack.com.

Choose your own adventure on Friday nights. Lightly breaded, Caribbean seasoned perch pan-fried in butter, served on a bed of red Parmesan potatoes ($18) or butter-seared Chilean sea bass topped with mango chutney served on a bed of roasted asparagus and cippolini onions ($42).

1777 Paulson Road, River Falls, Wis. 534-248-8300, tattersalldistilling.com.

On Lenten Fridays, this 50-year-old Highland Village hangout turns to St. Paul-brewed Summit beer to build a batter for Alaskan pollock, adding coleslaw and fresh-cut fries. Single servings (served to 6 p.m.) are $14.95, the all-you-can-eat version (served 6 to 11 p.m.) is $16.95 and the kid's plate (served 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) is $7.95.

2051 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul, tiffanysportslounge.com

If you're on the go, pick up a dinner featuring pierogis, fish, fries, slaw and dessert ($14) or forgo the fish and pick up a dozen pierogis instead (with sautéed onions) instead. Order ahead online or by phone (leave a message). Fridays through April 8 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

301 NE Main St., Mpls., 612-379-1956, uaccmn.org.

Every Friday, all year long, the taproom at Minnesota's first women-owned microbrewery pays tribute to the beloved Wisconsin institution that is the fish fry. The fish is breaded walleye, and it's served with a choice of sides plus a creamy coleslaw, tartar sauce and pumpernickel rye bread ($20). Served starting at 11:30 a.m., or until supplies last.

2325 Endicott St., St. Paul, 651-340-5793, urbangrowlerbrewing.com.

At this Friday night feast, the all-you-can-eat setup is reserved for the fish — which is Alaskan cod — and it's served with fries and coleslaw ($13.99). Starts at 5 p.m., dine-in only.

Six Twin Cities locations, willymccoys.com

A couple of fish-fry-Friday choices: hand-breaded Icelandic cod, fried crispy and served with coleslaw and fries, or English-style fish and chips with floured cod loin that's fried crispy and served with steak fries, broccoli and tartar sauce (both $17.99).

1755 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan, 651-756-8748, theyankeetavern.com.