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It's Lenten season once again and everywhere you look, there appears to be banner or marquee announcing a Friday Fish Fry hosted by local churches and church-based organizations. Restaurants in metro Detroit and downriver have all variety of seafood on their menus including Crab Kitchen in Westland, Rogala's Bar and Grill in Garden City, Scotty Simpson Fish and Chips in Detroit. If you prefer to support a local parish, the Archdiocese of Detroit offers a tool to find a fish dinner near you at http://www.fishfryfinder.org. Read on for more locations where you can find a great Friday night fish meal.

In Detroit, the St. Francis D'Assisi-St. Hedwig Parish will host a Fish Fry each Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a carry-out basis only. Adult dinner is $12 and children's dinner is $8. St. Francis D'Assisi-St. Hedwig is located at 4417 Wesson. For more information call 313-894-0163.

In Dearborn, Divine Child Parish will host Friday Fish Dinners each Friday during Lent from 4:30 to 7:00p.m. The parish offers carry-out or dine-in. Baked or fried fish dinner includes two pieces of cod, fries or baked potato, coleslaw, rolls, and butter. Adult dinner is $12 and child's dinner featuring once piece of cod is $9. A mac and cheese dinner will be available for $7 and includes above mentioned sides. Also available for purchase will be soda and desserts. Divine Child Parish is located at 1055 N. Silvery Lane. For more information call 313-277-3110.

In Ecorse, St. Andre Bessette Parish will host a Fish Fry each Friday during Lent from 4 to 7 p.m. Dinners will be curbside pick-up only and will feature baked or fried cod, salmon patties, and shrimp. Side dishes include baked potato, fries, coleslaw, and mac and cheese. Prices range from $5 to $11. Pre-order by calling 313-383-8514, ext. 17, or 734-288-7996 or simply drive up and a volunteer will take your order. The church is located at 4250 W. Jefferson Avenue.

In Garden City, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church will host a Fish Fry each Friday during Lent from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner options include beer battered haddock, baked haddock and shrimp and include your choice of mashed potatoes or fries, coleslaw, and roll. Additional sides will be available; prices range from $4 to $13. The church is located at 31530 Beechwood, west of Merriman Road.

In Wyandotte, Our Lady of Scapular Church will offer both a dine-in and carry-out fish dinner every Friday during Lent from 3 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. Beer battered cod dinners will range from $10 to $14 and include potatoes, coleslaw, and roll. Pierogis will be available along with Polish Dill Pickle Soup. The church is located at 976 Pope John Paul II Avenue. For more information, call 734-284-9135.

Also in Wyandotte, the Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry every Friday through April 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. Both dine-in and carry-out are available. Fish dinners range from 412 to $13 and include your choice of cod, perch, or shrimp, plus fries, coleslaw, and dinner roll. Children's dinners are $6.60. Additional sides include pierogi, baked potato, mac and cheese, and soup. The K of C is located at 3530 Biddle Ave. For more information call 734-285-1530.