The 2026 Lent season has officially arrived, and whether you choose to participate in the 40-day period of reflection or not, you can still take advantage of the Pensacola area fish fries that will be popping up every Friday paving the way for Easter. This year, Lent runs through April 2.
Here’s a round-up of where to go for the homemade delicacies, such as fried fish, hushpuppies, coleslaw—all in support of local organizations.
Where to go for Pensacola area fish fries
St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze/Navarre
6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway
St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze/Navarre is offering a community fish fry from 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Friday during Lent. Sides include batter fried fish, batter fried jalapeño hush puppies, fresh chopped spinach and three cheese stuffed baked fish, homemade baked mac & cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade coleslaw, ice water, iced tea and lemonade. Prices range up to $25. No credit cards will be accepted, and no takeout or grilled seafood will be offered. The event is Sponsored by Knights of Columbus – 13277. For more information, call 919-606-0081 or visit stsylv.org.
St. Joseph Catholic Church
140 W. Government St
St. Joseph Catholic Church is offering a community fish fry every Friday during Lent. Attendees can choose two sides from baked beans, potato salad or coleslaw. The dinner includes hush puppies, dessert and a drink. There will be no grilled seafood, but fried basa or mullet will be offered. The cost is $15. Credit cards will be accepted and takeout will be offered. Organizers will be serving dine in or take out at St Joseph’s Parish Hall every Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 850-436-6461 or visit facebook.com/stjosephpensacola.
St. Jude Thaddeus, Cantonment
303 Rocky Ave
St. Jude Thaddeus, Cantonment will be offering a community fish fry from 4 to 6 p.m. March 20. Sides offered include coleslaw, grits and hush puppies, iced tea or lemonade. No grilled seafood options will be offered. Prices are $12 for adults and $6 for children aged 6 to 12. Credit cards will be accepted and takeout will be offered. Desserts will be available as an extra purchase. For more information call 850-968-6189 or email office@stjude.ptdiocese.org.
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
1212 E. Moreno St.
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is offering a community fish fry from 5 to 6:30 p.m. or until fish is sold out every Friday of Lent through March 27 in the Ava Maria Hall. Sides include grits, fries, hushpuppies, baked beans and desserts to go. No grilled seafood options will be available. The prices are $10 for adults, $6 for ages younger than 12 and $35 for families. Credit cards will be accepted and takeout options will be offered. For more information call 850-438-3131 or email SHC.ptdiocese.org.
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This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola area fish fry guide for 2026 Lent season: Here’s where to go
Reporting by Chemarryn Thornton and Brittany Misencik, Pensacola News Journal, Pensacola News Journal / Pensacola News Journal
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