Cincinnati, OHFish Fry

Mary, Queen of Heaven's Erlanger fish fry runs on the six Fridays of Lent before Good Friday, and it is known as the home of the Codfather, who dresses mafia-style and carries a giant stuffed cod around for photos. Order the Holy Haddock sandwich: fried haddock on a bun with tartar sauce and pickles, served with fries and coleslaw. Baked cod, shrimp tacos and butterfly shrimp fill out the menu, beer is sold, and there is dine-in, carryout and a drive-thru.

St. William's Price Hill fish fry runs on the Fridays of Lent, skipping Good Friday. Order the MagnifiCod platter: hand-breaded cod with fries, two hush puppies and coleslaw. The menu also carries a tavern platter, baked tilapia and salmon, fish tacos, crab cakes, macaroni and cheese and a homemade soup of the week.

St. Catherine of Siena's Fort Thomas fish fry runs on the Fridays of Lent before Good Friday. Order the blackened fish and add a cup of the chowder, which is peppery and hearty. Plates come with a choice of sides that has included macaroni and cheese, a cheesy broccoli bake, applesauce, fries and hush puppies.

St. Columban's Loveland fish fry runs on the Fridays of Lent before Good Friday, with a drive-thru, online ordering and seating in the parish hall. The menu reaches past the fried fish sandwich to grilled salmon, fish tacos and baked potatoes, with pizza and grilled cheese for anyone skipping fish, and drinks and baked goods are sold too. Order the buffalo shrimp wrap with ranch.

The Pony is an Over-the-Rhine bar at the corner of 14th and Main with a Friday fish fry. Order the fried haddock with fries, or the fish sandwich; on Fridays the fish is served until it sells out.