One great thing about Buffalo is that it doesn’t have to be Lent to enjoy your favorite fish fry. Fish Fry Fridays are a staple here in Western New York all year long. But since it’s the season when many turn to fish dishes, we might as well highlight some of our favorites! These 8 classic fish fry joints are so perfectly Buffalo.
- Wiechec’s Lounge (1748 Clinton Street)
Wiechec’s Lounge - Facebook
glassgardener - TripAdvisor Wiechec’s Lounge will likely be the first words out of any Buffalonian’s mouth when you ask for a fish fry recommendation. It doesn’t even have to be a Friday to enjoy this specialty! Wiechec’s serves up beer battered fish fry on the regular.
- Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub (2134 Seneca Street)
Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub - Facebook
Utah-Indy - TripAdvisor You have to wait until Friday nights to enjoy the fish fry at Blackthorn, but we can assure you it will be worth the wait! You can choose from beer battered, breaded, or broiled.
- Hamlin House Restaurant (432 Franklin Street)
Hamlin House Restaurant - Facebook
Hamlin House Restaurant - Facebook Hamlin House Restaurant boasts that they serve Buffalo’s best fish fry. And who are we to disagree? This Western New York favorite is served up every Friday from 11 AM-9 PM so you can try it for yourself!
- Pearl Street Grill & Brewery (76 Pearl Street)
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Pearl Street Grill & Brewery - Facebook It’s only fitting that one of Buffalo’s most popular breweries serves up beer battered cod daily. No need to save a special day of the week to enjoy the fish fry at Pearl Street!
- Ray’s Lounge (2070 Clinton Street)
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Ray’s Lounge and Catering - Facebook If you like the option of choosing your favorite fish, head to Ray’s Lounge for their Friday night fish fry featuring yellow pike, haddock, and perch.
- New York Beer Project (6933 S. Transit Road)
New York Beer Project - Facebook
New York Beer Project - Facebook Remember when we mentioned how amazing this place is? We weren’t lying! NYBP takes fish fry to the next level by offering a beer flight to pair with your entree. Run, don’t walk, to New York Beer Project to indulge in this seasonal offering.
- Swannie House (170 Ohio Street)
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Swannie House - Facebook (PC @danny_pods) Swannie House is one of the oldest Buffalo institutions, and they also serve some of the best fish fry around. This specialty is served up on Friday nights until 10:00 PM for your enjoyment.
- Coles (1104 Elmwood Avenue)
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Coles - Facebook Celebrate FriYAY to the fullest at Coles! Their Guiness battered haddock fish fry is truly a sight (and taste) to behold.
Where is your go-to Buffalo or Western New York restaurant to enjoy a fish fry? Share your favorites with us in the comments below!
Wiechec’s Lounge - Facebook
glassgardener - TripAdvisor
Wiechec’s Lounge will likely be the first words out of any Buffalonian’s mouth when you ask for a fish fry recommendation. It doesn’t even have to be a Friday to enjoy this specialty! Wiechec’s serves up beer battered fish fry on the regular.
Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub - Facebook
Utah-Indy - TripAdvisor
You have to wait until Friday nights to enjoy the fish fry at Blackthorn, but we can assure you it will be worth the wait! You can choose from beer battered, breaded, or broiled.
Hamlin House Restaurant - Facebook
Hamlin House Restaurant boasts that they serve Buffalo’s best fish fry. And who are we to disagree? This Western New York favorite is served up every Friday from 11 AM-9 PM so you can try it for yourself!
Sanjeev - TripAdvisor
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery - Facebook
It’s only fitting that one of Buffalo’s most popular breweries serves up beer battered cod daily. No need to save a special day of the week to enjoy the fish fry at Pearl Street!
Google Maps
Ray’s Lounge and Catering - Facebook
If you like the option of choosing your favorite fish, head to Ray’s Lounge for their Friday night fish fry featuring yellow pike, haddock, and perch.
New York Beer Project - Facebook
Remember when we mentioned how amazing this place is? We weren’t lying! NYBP takes fish fry to the next level by offering a beer flight to pair with your entree. Run, don’t walk, to New York Beer Project to indulge in this seasonal offering.
taxmammy - TripAdvisor
Swannie House - Facebook (PC @danny_pods)
Swannie House is one of the oldest Buffalo institutions, and they also serve some of the best fish fry around. This specialty is served up on Friday nights until 10:00 PM for your enjoyment.
Coles - Facebook
Celebrate FriYAY to the fullest at Coles! Their Guiness battered haddock fish fry is truly a sight (and taste) to behold.
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