As Lent is underway, many local restaurants are offering fish fry specials and other meatless dishes for those observing the season. If you’re looking for a great place to enjoy a Friday night fish fry near the Brecksville-Broadview Heights area, here are some top options:
County Line
Address: 13007 Chippewa Road, Brecksville
Phone: (440) 526-9600
This locally owned bar won’t disappoint those looking for a small menu of walleye, shrimp, or perch fried. All dinners are served with a side of coleslaw and choice of pierogies or fries. The portions are generous, but not overwhelming. Prices are reasonable, but be prepared to wait if arriving after 5:30. It is small and has a local hangout casual vibe. It is mainly a bar, but the food is great!
Burntwood Tavern
Address: 8188 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville
Phone: (440) 546-7680
Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and delicious seafood specials for Lent at Burntwood Tavern. They have a specialized Lent menu which includes Fish & Chips, Shrimp Scampi, Cedar Planked Salmon, and more. However, the menu can be expensive ranging from $18- $26.
Creekside Restaurant and Bar
Address: 8803 Brecksville Road, Brecksville
Phone: (440) 546-0555
Creekside offers multiple seafood options, including fish & chips ($15-$19) and a perch & pierogi plate ($20). Additional seafood dishes such as salmon, scallops, and shrimp are available. Dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup options are available, with gluten-free options as well.
Loede’s Famous Reuben Deli
Address: 9265 Broadview Rd, Broadview Heights
Phone: (440) 526-4713
A great spot to grab a meatless meal with a local, family-owned deli feel. The food is great and reasonably priced. The service is always great and fast.
Amici Italian Restaurant & Bar
Address: 13000 Royalton Road, North Royalton
Phone: (440) 628-9715
Unlike many places that serve fish fry exclusively on Fridays, Amici offers its Lent menu daily. Some of their standout options include fish & chips, fried calamari, pierogi lasagna, and seafood pasta. Amici is less expensive compared to other restaurants in the area, ranging from $12- $22.
Cleats North Royalton
Address: 5267 Wallings Road, North Royalton
Phone: (440) 237-2665
Cleats offers an all-you-can-eat fish fry special for $13.99 throughout Lent, making it a great spot for those with a big appetite. They also have a Grey Wolf Dinner which includes bread cod-loin, crispy French fries, and coleslaw for $14.99 which makes this place one of the least expensive on this list for delicious seafood.
Harry’s Steakhouse
Address: 5664 Brecksville Road, Independence
Phone: (216) 524-5300
Harry’s Steakhouse serves a mix of seafood options, including beer-battered cod, breaded shrimp, stuffed flounder, coconut shrimp, and crab-stuffed mushrooms. Their prices range from $16- $20.
Demetrios Restaurant
Address: 7851 Broadview Road, Seven Hills
Phone: (216) 447-4444
This spot serves all-you-can-eat white cod, ocean perch, or walleye, along with a potato, soup, and salad. Their prices are fairly inexpensive ranging from $11- $17 depending on the type of seafood you are in the mood for.
Swensons
Address: 7635 Broadview Rd, Seven Hills
Phone: (216) 986-1934
Swensons offers a classic battered whitefish meal or a shrimp dinner, served with a toasted roll, fries, and coleslaw or applesauce. This drive-in restaurant offers a unique experience compared to the other restaurants on this list. Their prices range from $7- $11 for their dinners, but they also have great, meat-free sides.
Corleone’s Ristorante and Bar
Address: 5667 Broadview Road, Parma
Phone: (216) 741-0220
For a taste of fresh, hand-battered Lake Erie walleye, Corleone’s is a fantastic choice this Lent season. This Italian restaurant is one of the fancier ones in the area and their seafood dinner prices are very expensive ranging from $32- $42.
For more Lenten fish fry locations around Cleveland, check out the full list at Cleveland.com.
Whether you prefer traditional fish fry options or unique seafood dishes, these local restaurants have something for everyone observing Lent this season.
