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Fish Fry Friday Guide | Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area

  • Writer: Camp Nisswa
    Camp Nisswa
  • Feb 18
  • 3 min read

Updated: Feb 20





Ultimate Guide to Friday Fish Fry in Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area – Lent is Here! Find Your Perfect Spot!

Searching for the best Friday fish fry experiences in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide is here to lead you to the local spots for your fish fry cravings. Whether you're in the mood for all-you-can-eat (AYCE) walleye or AYCE cod, our guide has everything you need to find your local Friday fish fry!

If we're missing a local Friday fish fry event, please let us know by sending an email to info@campnisswa.com or by submitting it through our event submission form.

Updated February 20, 2026


Friday Fish Fry or Fish Special at Local Restaurants and Bar & Grills


Big Axe Brewing Company (Nisswa, MN)

  • Details: Friday's during Lent through March 27, AYCE Cod with slaw, fries, & tartar sauce.

  • Cost: $18

  • Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Link: Big Axe Brewing Company


Wings Airport Café (Brainerd, MN)

  • Details: Batter dipped cod with French fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.

  • Cost: Lunch: 2 piece $10.95 & 4 piece $12.95 | Dinner: $14.94

  • Time: Starting at 11:00 AM

  • Link: Wings Airport Café Daily Specials


Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery (Pequot Lakes, MN)

  • Details: All You Can Eat Fish (Alaskan Pollock)

  • Cost: $15.00

  • Link: Facebook Page


Ernie's On Gull (East Gull Lake, MN)

  • Details: All You Can Eat Walleye Fish Fry served with fries and a dinner salad.

  • Cost: $24.00

  • Link: Facebook Page


Birchwood Char House & Bar (Hackensack, MN)

  • Details: All You Can Eat Fish Fry Fridays - Alaskan Pollock served with Baked Potato & House-made Coleslaw.

  • Link: Facebook Page


The Barn (Brainerd, MN)

  • Details: All You Can Eat Fish n Chips

  • Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Link: The Barn


Dunmire’s Bar & Grill (East Brainerd, MN)

  • Details: AYCE Fish and Shrimp served with French fries.

  • Time: Starting at 5:00 PM

  • Link: Dunmire's Bar and Grill


A Pine Restaurant (Pequot Lakes, MN)

  • Details: Get All-You-Can-Eat Breaded Cod with mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw & dinner roll.

  • Time: From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  • Link: A Pine Restaurant Specials


SFOLCS Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser (Brainerd, MN)

  • Details: Join the SFOLCS Fish Fry Fundraiser every Friday during Lent from 4:30–6:30 PM in the St. Francis Social Hall. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat menu with fried and baked fish, potatoes, vegetables, bread, beverages, and dessert.

  • Time: From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

  • Link: St. Francis of the Lake Catholic School


Main Street Ale House (Nisswa, MN)


Black Bear Lodge & Saloon (Baxter, MN)


Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion Post 500 (Crosslake, MN)


Green Lantern Bar and Grill (Brainerd, MN)

  • Details: Friday night fish options are AYCE cod dinner for $18.95 or a walleye dinner for $23.95 (extra fillets are $3 each; no to-go boxes), and both are served with a vegetable and potato of your choice.

  • Link: Green Lantern Bar and Grill


Manhattan Beach Lodge (Manhattan Beach, MN)



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*AYCE = ALL YOU CAN EAT


Prices and dates are subject to change. We'll make every effort to keep this list as current and accurate as possible.



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