Fish fries are a Midwestern staple on Fridays with many area restaurants offering their own unique take on this delectable cozy cuisine. Whether you like the traditional fish fry with fries and coleslaw or more unique takes, learn about what Waukesha Pewaukee restaurants offer. Plus, find places that offer fish fries on days other than Friday too.
Traditional Fish Fries
More than Cod
These restaurants offer a variety of fish options available for you to enjoy.
- 5 O’Clock Club – Daily they offer Lake Perch, Cod (baked and fried), Shrimp, Scallops and on Friday they offer more specials including Bluegill in addition to Lake Perch and Cod and also offer Seafood Chowder by the cup or bowl on Fri. evenings.
- Butler Inn of Pewaukee – Deep-fried Lake Perch, Broiled Icelandic Cod, Broiled Alaskan Salmon, Sauteed Sea Scallops, Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna, South African Lobster Tail, Deep fried Jumbo Shrimp
- Cue Club – Bluegill, Perch, Canadian Walleye served Wed. & Fri. as well as cod
- Curly’s Waterfront –In addition to baked or fried Cod, Curly’s offers Perch, Walleye and often a catch of the week. Sides include coleslaw, marble rye bread, tartar sauce and choice of french fries, tater tots, haystack onion strings or potato pancakes.
- Didi’s Supper Club –New England Clam Chowder, all you can eat beer battered Cod, broiled Cod, deep-fried or pan fried Perch, includes french fries, potato pancakes, coleslaw, potato salad, warm rolls
- Hannon’s Fine Food & Cocktails – Friday fish fry featuring beer battered fried all you can enjoy cod, baked cod and Lake Perch and include French fries, and soup or salad. They also offer Alaskan Snow Crab and Gulf Shrimp.
- Park Avenue Pizza Co. – Lunch and dinner fish fry option on Wednesday and Friday. Featuring Baked Haddock, Bluegill and Lake Perch as well as a Seafood Platter. Sides include potato wedges, creamy coleslaw, rye bread and tartar sauce.
- Spring City Restaurant – On Fridays offers Grilled Tilapia, Grilled Salmon, fired cod, steamed Cod, Lake Perch, deep fried Catfish, and three options for sides.
- The Crossings Restaurant – Serving Friday fish fry lunch with a deluxe fish sandwich, fried Cod, Perch, Bluegill, breaded Shrimp and Salmon options with choice of potato pancakes or french fries, coleslaw and rye bread.
- The Neighbors Bar & Grille – Friday fish fry special with a choice of hand-battered Cod, baked Cod, Panko Encrusted Cod, Bluegill, Walleye, shrimp and fish “Fry Fecta” served with potato pancakes or fries, coleslaw and rye bread.
- The Station Pub & Grill – Lunch and dinner Friday fish fry featuring a choice of Cod, Perch, Bluegill or Walleye. They also offer a fish sandwich and sampler platter. Sides include coleslaw, rye bread and choice of potato pancakes or fries.
- Travieso Latin Fusion – Panko Crusted Walleye in addition to beer battered Cod.
Non Traditional Sides, Gluten-Free & More
If you are looking for non-traditional sides to go with your fish fry, a gluten-free fish fry option or unique Cod dishes read on.
- Hop Harvest & Vine – Friday gluten-free panko crusted air fried North Atlantic Cod filet served with seasoned and roasted russet potato wedges, house-made colseslaw a side of tartar sauce and lemon.
- Jimmy’s Grotto – Fried cod every day with bread, coleslaw, french fries or spaghetti and garlic bread.
- La Estacion – Many seafood options including Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos and more
- MugShotz Bar & Grill – Friday fish fry featuring all you can eat Cod, rye bread, coleslaw, potato choice (including potato pancakes), Baked or blackened Cod, fish tacos and bang bang shrimp tacos.
- Rochester Deli – On Friday’s enjoy a variety of fish options available after 4pm including a fried Cod Reuben (a twist on the classic Reuben with fried cod), fried Cod sandwich, Canadian Walleye, Italian breaded Cod dinner and baked Icelandic Cod. Sides include potato pancakes with applesauce or oven browned seasoned redskin potatoes, coleslaw and rye bread.
- Silvernail Inn – Friday fish fry special featuring beer-battered cod, baked cod as well as Cajun, Bourbon, Bangkok, Caribbean and Thai baked cod options served with fries, coleslaw, bread and soup or salad. They also offer grilled salmon, shrimp, Mahi Mahi, Grilled Swordfish and Pan Fried Walleye.
Fish Fries on Other Days
Find fish fries on Friday and other days of the week at these handful of places in Waukesha Pewaukee.
- 5 O’Clock Club – Every day fish options with specials on Friday
- Cue Club – Wed. & Fri.
- Park Avenue Pizza Co. – Lunch and dinner fish fry option on Wed. and Fri.
- Spring City Restaurant – Offers Seafood options every day
