Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday are coming this week, which also means this Friday is the first Friday of Lent – also affectionately known as ‘Fish Fry Season’. While there are many amazing fish fries all over the Omaha-Metro, we encourage our readers to Support Bellevue and give these local fish fries, many with long histories and unique traditions, a try.
Many fish fry events are fundraisers for the organizations involved. Those organizations use the profits from fish fries to help support their projects, goals, and initiatives throughout the year. Featured below are several area fish fries, all within the Bellevue community. Consider giving one or more of them a try over the next several Fridays.
Knights of Columbus #6192 / St. Mary’s Bellevue Annual Lenten Fish Fry: Knights Event Center, 1020 Lincoln Road. Every Friday during Lent (February 20 – April 3) from 5:00pm-7:30pm. They accept debit cards, Mastercards, and Visas. Sit down dinner with waiter service. They also offer drive-thru and take-out services. Phone (402) 291-6887. Menu: Dinners include: Choice of Baked Potato or French Fries; Choice of Cole Slaw or Cup of Soup; Bread and Coffee; Tea or Water; Baked Salmon – $14; Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimp – $14; Fish Fried Filet – $11; Stuffed Pasta Shells – $11; Special Fish Sandwich Dinner (includes fries & cole slaw) – $8; Fish Sandwich – $6; Grilled Cheese – $4; Slice of Cheese Pizza – $4; French Fries – $2; Cole Slaw – $2; Clam Chowder – $4; Lobster Bisque – $5. Soda, Beer, Wine, and Cocktails are available at the bar. All prices include sales tax.
Croatian Cultural Society of Omaha: 8711 S 36th St. Bellevue – A few blocks south of 36th & Giles. (402) 733-1018. Every Friday during Lent (February 20 – April 3). This year, we are proud to again feature the fried Beer-Battered Cod or our legendary, always-fresh baked Alaskan Cod. Both fish entrée options are $14 each. Each entrée comes with 3 pieces of fish, so you can also make it a combo with 2 pieces of fried & 1 piece of baked, or vice versa. The meals come with our delicious mac & cheese, homemade coleslaw with our sweet dressing, french fries OR baked potato & condiments. We are also offering a Mac and Cheese dinner with coleslaw & french fries for $8. Please, no substitutions. Dinner time 4pm-7pm. Takeouts welcome! Cash, check or credit cards accepted. Full bar available including the imported Croatian beer, Ožujsko Pivo! Meat wheel raffles! Large portions and fast/friendly service have made this fish fry a winner for almost 40 years!
Veterans of Foreign Wars #10727 – 9501 S 25th St. Friday, February 20 – Friday, March 27, 5pm-7pm. It is open to the public and food is cash only. $13 a plate comes with Fried Pollock with a slice of bread under the fish, potato jackets, and Cole Slaw.
St. Matthew’s the Evangelist Knights of Columbus Council #11879 Fish Fry: 12210 S. 36th Street, Fridays, February 20 – March 27 from 5:00-7:30pm. St Matthew the Evangelist Knights of Columbus Council #11879 is hosting its annual Lenten Fish Fries with traditional seated dine-in service; carry-out service is also available. The Knights have enhanced their full menu with a la carte options. The entrees include Fried & Baked Fish, Fried Shrimp, Baked Salmon (amounts are limited), Cheese Pizza, Tortellini, and Mac- n-Cheese. The sides include Clam Chowder, French Fries, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, and Bread. The St Matthew’s women’s group is providing home-baked goods for dessert. A cash bar is also available. Prices are: Fried Fish Dinner ($14, $11, and $8), Baked Fish Dinner ($14), and Baked Salmon Dinner ($17). Prices for Fried Shrimp, Cheese Pizza, Tortellini, and Mac-n Cheese Dinners are $13 and $8. St Matthew the Evangelist has a long and storied past. The Knights of Columbus Council has been serving the parish since its establishment in 1996. The parish now has a new church building and parish hall to support the growing community.
Christ the King Lutheran Church Fish Fry: 7308 South 42nd Street (3 blocks south of Harrison on 42nd) March 13th and 20th. 4:30pm-7:00pm – 2 Fridays only! MEAL INCLUDES choice of Louisiana-style golden brown cornmeal coated Alaskan Pollock (not your typical beer-battered fish), baked Pollock, or fried shrimp with a choice of two sides: cole slaw, BBQ beans, mac-n-cheese, baked potato. Also includes drinks and a dessert. Adults $12, Under-12 $10, Under 5 – Free; Mac-n-cheese dinners ($10, $8) are available too! Dine in or carry out! **NEW This Year: They are now accepting online lunch takeout orders on their website. Ctklc-bellevue.org with pickups between 11:30am-1:00pm.
The Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Ranch Fish Fry: 11001 S 48th Street. All Fridays during Lent from February 20 – April 3, 4:30pm-8:30pm. Enjoy seating in their country rustic Frontier Room, or if you prefer you can call or text to place your to-go. A full bar will be set up along with live music. Play areas will also be open for kids. Menu: Fish Sandwich (Breaded Cod fillet, baked or fried); Shrimp or Fish Tacos; Coconut Shrimp Basket. Homemade Sides include: hand-cut fries, colesaw, tossed salad, mac and cheese, and white rice. A Kid’s menu is also available
Bellevue Area Fish Fries 2026 – Support Local, Support Bellevue!
*If your organization is in Bellevue and you are hosting one or more Fish Fry Events this year, send in your information to: news@bellevuetimes.com, and we will get it added.
