Larry's Journal: It's Fish Fry Season: Here's a List of Washington County's Fish Fries!

Enjoying lunch at the Holy Trinity Fish Fry in Washington with
my sweetheart Mary Jeanne on Valentine's Day.

What’s a Friday in Washington County without a good old Fish Fry?

Church volunteers, firefighters, and clubs in every corner of the county are firing up their fryers and putting the final touches on their fish fry menus as they prepare for six to seven weeks of hard work. They are counting on you to stop by for a hearty lunch or dinner.

I look forward to this time of year, because it gives me and my wife Mary Jeanne the chance to test out the local fish fry competition and enjoy a good meal while visiting with our friends from throughout the county. It doesn’t get any better than that.

Fish fries are popular in our area because we have a strong Catholic population, and most practicing Catholics observe a Lenten fast, which prohibits them from eating meat on Fridays. By selling fish sandwiches, baked fish, pierogies, haluski, French fries, desserts and other items, organizations can raise the funds necessary to keep their doors open and provide services. It’s a win-win situation that wouldn’t be possible without all the volunteers who work extremely hard during Lent. These men and women are to be commended for their hard work, year after year.

Volunteers at the Holy Trinity Fish Fry in Washington
on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Here are some of the Fish Fries that are being held in Washington County this year:

Note: this list includes volunteer organizations, but not local restaurants.

If we missed a volunteer fish fry, please email me with all of the necessary information and I will add it to this list.

Avella Volunteer Fire Department, 1560 Avella Road, Avella, starts on Ash Wednesday; 724-587-5870.

California Volunteer Fire Department, 1000 Wood St, California, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent; 724-938-9283

Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1660 Route 481, Charleroi, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent. Deliveries are limited and based on staffing and may not be available; 724-483-8005.

Hanover Volunteer Fire Department Lenten Fish Fry, 9 Starck Drive, Burgettstown, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent; eat in or take out, local deliveries available. ATM on site and credit cards accepted; Fax: 724-729-7260, call 724-729-3929 to confirm that the fax was received.

Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, Hewitt Avenue & Malone Ridge Road, Washington from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Beginning at 8 a.m. call 724-225-3401 for delivery to businesses, $60 minimum order. https://holytrinitywashingtonpa.org/2020/10/fish-fry-2023/

Lone Pine VFD- Station 50, 330 Weaver Run Road, Washington, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent. Cash only, but there is an ATM on site; dine-in, take out or delivery; $25 minimum for local deliveries, $50 minimum for all others; 724-267-3515

Midway Volunteer Fire Department, 99 St. John Street, Midway, Annual Good Friday Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18; Eat in or Take Out. Call 724-796-3141 to place your order.

Mt. Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 106 Main Street, Hickory, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent, call 724-356-2579 for take out orders. Now accepting credit cards.

Muse Italian Club, 283 Muse-Bishop Road, Muse, Every Friday year-round from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 24-745-7280 (kitchen) 724-745-9878 (bar). Cash only.

Saint Andrew the Apostle Monster Fish Fry, Donora Social Hall, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent except for Good Friday. Drive-thru only, curbside; delivery is available from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a minimum order of $25 per location. Call 724-379-7559 or www.saintandrewmidmon.org

Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish:

St. Alphonsus Hall, 219 West Lincoln Avenue, McDonald, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday; dine-in and take-out available, no pre-orders. Cash and credit cards accepted https://stisidorethefarmer.org.

Our Lady of Lourdes Hall, 1111 Main Street, Burgettstown, Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent except for Good Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., starting at 2 p.m. call for orders at 724-947-5076. Cash and credit cards accepted. https://stisidorethefarmer.org

Saint James Parish:

Saint James Parish & JFK, Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 119 West Chestnut Street, Washington, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday (Take-Out Only) and every Friday during Lent except for Good Friday. Eat in, take out, or lunch deliveries. Call 724-222-9737 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Credit cards accepted for orders over $10 https://catholicpartnerparishes.org/fish-frys-2025

Saint James in Claysville, Sacred Heart Church Hall, Main Street, Claysville, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent, except Good Friday. Eat in or take out 724-222-9737. https://catholicpartnerparishes.org/fish-frys-2025

Saint John XXIII Parish:

Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Finley Hall, 3609 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, Ash Wednesday only, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., no pre-orders or curbside delivery. www.john23.org

Saint Benedict the Abbot Church, Pope Benedict Activity Center, 120 Abington Drive, McMurray, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent except for Good Friday; pre-orders for lunch only; no curbside. www.john23.org

Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Drexel Hall, 208 Abromaitis Street, Bentleyville, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent except Good Friday. Eat in, take outs, or curbside pickup by calling 724-209-1370 ext. 424. Credit cards accepted. https://catholicpartnerparishes.org/fish-frys-2025

St. Oscar Romero: Ash Wednesday and every Friday though Lent except Good Friday. For online ordering for both locations click on this link: https://romeroparishfishfry.square.site/#3 For more information and menu selections visit: https://romeroparish.org/fishfry)

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Banquet Hall, 300 Pike Street, Meadowlands; Dine-in, online orders, and take-out orders. No phone calls, just online orders.
St. Patrick Church Cafeteria, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg; on-line orders and take-out orders only. Phone order 724-416-3873.

Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department, 316 Railroad Street, Stockdale, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent; Eat in, take out, and delivery with a $30 minimum; last order taken at 6:30 p.m. or while supplies last; 724-938-3300; www.stockdalevfd.com

Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St, Prosperity; Every Friday during Lent, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dine-In available or call the Fish Line between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for curbside pickup at 724-222-0454.

VFW Post 8308, 446 Georgetown Road, Lawrence, 4 to 8 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent. Cash only, ATM on premises; 724-941-6440.

VFW Post 191, 39 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday throughout the year. Cash only, ATM on the premises; 724-873-9298.

VFW Post 764, 460 Valley Brook Road, McMurray, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, 4 to 8 p.m. for dinner Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent. Credit cards accepted; 724-941-2005.

Washington Elks, 138 E. Maiden Street, Washington; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent; no deliveries; credit cards accepted; 724-222-0776.