Throughout the season of Lent, many people abstain from meat on Fridays. A healthy and protein-powered alternative is seafood. We found a few restaurants offering Friday specials, as well as a few must-order fish dishes for you to try this Lenten season.
265 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta
404-262-3165
We have to include the restaurant with the giant fish out front! This week, the retail counter (in the back of the restaurant) received Ora king salmon from New Zealand. Purchase a few slabs and cook them up for your family. If you need cooking preparations tips or recipes, ask Ian the fishmonger.
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
3376 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta
404-537-2828
If you find yourself in Buckhead, take advantage of their weekly special. Each Friday from now until April 3, diners can order the “Fish & Chips” special. This gourmet take features a crispy beer-battered Haddock with tartar sauce.
1106 Crescent Avenue NE, Atlanta
404-817-3650
Dip a spoon into the warming comforts of their “Fish Stew”. This spicy bowl of fish and shellfish tastes best while the weather is cold. That the smoked pepper rouille really heats up your stomach.
914 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta
404-477-6260
This is a definite “scene” spot for Fridays, and if you haven’t sworn off cocktails, start out with one of their specialties. Then dive into the “Whole Fish” prepared with garlicky-ginger sauce, charred vegetables and fried rice.
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Credit: Alexa Lampasona
1042 West College Ave, Decatur
404-373-3331
Make your Lent local and order the Georgia trout. The sugared pecans and pesto butter pair wonderfully with this mild fish. Another option is the seared sea scallops, which taste sweet and buttery atop a mushroom risotto.
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Credit: Alexa Lampasona
Westside: 1168 Howell Mill Rd
404-496-4393
Va-Hi: 1017 N Highland Ave
404-437-7845
Fish Fridays at YEAH! BURGER fuses the restaurant’s specialty: burgers and cod sandwiches. The “burger” includes your choice of grilled or fried cod, house made tartar sauce and hydroponic Bibb lettuce sandwiched between an H&F bun.
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
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