The Ultimate Greater Binghamton Lenten Fish Fry Guide

Everyone loves a good fish fry and the Southern Tier is full of good ones, especially this time of the year with the arrival of Lent.  Sure there are the fast food fish fries and the grocery store fish fries are usually good, but when you want good fish that benefits people, there are some excellent options at nearby churches and VFW's. And that makes a win-win for your tummy and the organization you are supporting.

Here is a list of tried and true fish fries that I have tried over the years. Each one has their unique flavors and menus. Some come with some awesome sides like fresh coleslaw or homemade mac and cheese. Do what I do and try them all!  If you are observing Lent, you have from now thru March 24th.

The Joseph P. Mangan Post #1194 is hosting Lenten fish fry's, at the Post 3363 West Service Road in Binghamton. The dinners are every Friday in Lent from this Friday to March 25th at 5 pm til all is gone!

St. Anthony of Padua Church, 300 Odell Ave. in Endicott, is hosting Lenten fish dinners every Friday through Lent. Serving time is 4 to 6:30 pm. Take outs and drive through from 3 pm.

Sacred Heart Ukrainian Church, the wooden church on the hill in Johnson City, hosts Friday Lenten dinners.  Served 4:30 to 6:30 pm, they includes pirohi, halupki, homemade soup, or fish and dessert. For take out, call 797-6294.

The Church of the Holy Family, 3600 Phyllis Street in Endwell, hosts Lenten fish dinners through Lent.  Serving time 3:30 to 7 pm or until they run out of fish. Dinners include: Baked/Fried Haddock or Shrimp, Macaroni & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Homemade Dessert. Drive thru and take out available.

And for some tasty pirohi and other assorted sweet breads, check out these Lenten specials:

St. Michael’s, 296 Clinton Street in Binghamton, hosts a pirohi sale every Friday in Lent. Order potato or cabbage by calling 729-0261. Pick up is Thursdays 10 am to 5 pm and Fridays 10 to 11 am then 1:30 to 5 pm. Lunches served Fridays from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 210 Hill Ave in Endicott, is hosting an Easter bake sale. They will have walnut, poppy seed, apricot kolachki, pascha bread, and potato pirogi. Advanced orders please. Call 785-4710 or 687-6429. Pick up is on March 19th from 9 am to noon. Cookies will be available for sale.

So I'm sure I missed some great fish dinners around the Southern Tier.  Please share the dinners I may have missed in the comment section below.  My goal is to make the Ultimate Fish Fry Guide even bigger.