Your Guide to Fish Fry Season in Pittsburgh

Fish fry season kicks off this week! Whether or not you observe Lent, it's one of the most social and delicious times of year in Pittsburgh. With so many fish fries to choose from all around town — in church basements, fire halls, and community spaces — how do you decide where to go? And how can you ensure you have the optimal fish fry experience? Axios Pittsburgh's Ryan Deto helped put together a fish fry bracket. He joins host Megan Harris to talk about the top contenders and share pro-tips and etiquette tips for making the most of the season. Looking for a comprehensive list of Pittsburgh's fish fries? Check out the 2026 Pittsburgh Lenten Fish Fry Map. Check out the 2026 Lenten Fish Fry Map for an extremely comp Learn more about the sponsors of this February 17th episode: Heinz History Center Living Memory City Charter High School Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.