Thanks Be to Cod

THERE ARE different, ahem, schools of thought on where to get a good fry. Churches and American Legion posts can be great catches, too. Here’s a selection of such venues to hit up when you’re feeling that Friday craving:

ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Dine-in and carryout service on Fridays, 4-7 p.m., through May 5. Fry includes rye bread, coleslaw, potato salad or fries, and tartar sauce. Adults $11; children 5-12 $6 (N74 W13604 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls, 262-251-5910; stanthony-parish.org)

ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Select Fridays: Feb. 3, March 3, March 17, April 7: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Includes all-you-can-eat beer-battered, fried (or baked) cod, curly fries or baked potatoes, “crazy” coleslaw, a dessert and coffee or milk. Soda and beer available for purchase. Adults $10.50; children 5 and up $5 (ages 4 and under free). (S38 W31602 Wern Way, Waukesha, 262-968-3865; stpaulgenesee. net/fish-fry)

AMERICAN LEGION POST #331

Fridays, 4-9 p.m. Choice of cod, perch, bluegill, walleye or shrimp. $10.50-$15. (4121 N. Wilson Dr., Shorewood, 414961-2123)

AMERICAN LEGION POST #449

Fridays, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Cod, perch or shrimp served with choice of potato, coleslaw, rye bread and tartar. Live music. $8.99-$13.99. (3245 N. 124 St., Brookfield, 262-781-0488; americanlegionpost449.org)

POLISH CENTER OF WISCONSIN

Fridays (4:30-8 p.m.) during Lent, March 3-April 14. Includes fried and baked fish, pierogi, coleslaw, French fries, rye bread and coffee or tea. Cash bar. Adults $12; children 6-12 $7; children 5 and under free.

(6941 S. 68th St., Franklin, 414529-2140; polishcenterof wisconsin.org).