The Roch MN Area Guide to Fish Fries is sponsored by Canadian Honker
Something special happens with the community is brought together, and it’s an added bonus when that very thing involves food! In the upper midwest the fish fry tradition holds strong, and people look forward to it each week. The Rochester, MN area has many places to find Friday night fish fries, and we have complied a list of 10 places to try. Not only are the fish fries delicious, but at most of these spots you will be greeted by live music, weekend specials, and of course… a friendly face!
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CANADIAN HONKER
Fridays all you can eat walleye and shrimp at Canadian Honker!
Every Friday from 4:00-9:00 PM
Accompanied with your choice of potato, salad or homemade soup and garlic toast. $25.00
Brothers Bar & Grill
Brother’s Bar & Grill is a Rochester, MN favorite for many reasons… their fish fry being one of them! Every Friday from 11 AM – 10 PM you can enjoy their fish fry along with other specials provided on that day. Most nights you can enjoy live music and will always be greeted by a familiar face!
Location: 812 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904
Pappy’s Place
Head to Pappy’s Place every Friday for USA premium deep-fried cod loins. Each fish fry entree is served with your choice of potato, soup, and salad bar all for $17.
Location: 1635 US 52, Rochester, MN 55901
The Mess Hall Tavern & Grill at VFW Post 1215
The Mess Hall Tavern & Grill at VFW Post 1215 is one spot you will want to add to your list! Every Friday starting at 4 PM they have their fish fry event. Added bonus? Most of the time you can catch some live music as well!
Location: 2775 43rd Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Charlie’s Eatery & Pub
Charlie’s Eatery & Pub is another place where you can find a fish fry every Friday! This fish fry dinner has all-you-can-eat Haddock with your choice of broiled or batter-fried. Along with that, you have your choice of potato and choice of soup, salad, or coleslaw. Oh, AND a bread basket. YUM! All this for $17.99.
Location: 1654 Highway 52 N, Rochester, MN 55901 (located in the Hillcrest Shopping Center)
Uncle John’s Bar & Grill
Uncle John’s Bar & Grill serves their all-you-can-eat fish fry dinner every Friday from 5 PM – 9 PM. You can enjoy it either batter-fried or broiled. They do kindly ask to make a reservation for larger groups!
Location: 12510 Oak Lodge Ln NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Tilly’s Bar & Grill
Just outside of Rochester, located in Oronoco, is Tilly’s Bar & Grill. Located alongside US 52, you can’t miss it! They serve their fish fry every Friday, 4 PM – 9 PM.
Location: 1175 Lake Shady Avenue Oronoco, MN 55960
Canadian Honker
Every Friday from 4 PM – 9 PM you can head over to Canadian Honker to enjoy all-you-can-eat batter-fried walleye. Accompanied with your choice of potato, salad or homemade soup and garlic toast. All for $25.
Location: 1203 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
American Legion Post #92
Fish Fridays are officially back at American Legion Post #92! Starting at 4 PM every Friday you can enjoy fish fry. Most Fridays there are drink specials and a meat raffle as well!
Location: 915 21st Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Bear’s Den
Just down Highway 14 you can find a fish fry every Friday at Bear’s Den in Byron, MN. It’s a short drive out of the city and so worth it! You get six hand-battered fish fillets served with a side of your choice, all for $15.
Location: 845 High Point Dr, Byron, MN 55920
