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Dive Into A Beloit Fish Fry

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with crispy cod, perfectly fried to a golden perfection and topped with a refreshing squeeze of lemon. To complete the meal, choose your favorite potato side and enjoy it with homemade coleslaw. Fried cod is a staple of Wisconsin’s fish fries, although some restaurants may offer other types of fish, such as bluegill or perch, as well as shrimp and other seafood options. Explore the diverse culinary offerings of the Wisconsin fish fry tradition right here in Beloit.

Beloit Family Restaurant

2780 Prairie Avenue, Beloit, WI 53511

Beloit Family Restaurant is a local and family-owned and operated family restaurant that serves up a great fish fry on Fridays! They offer plenty of fish fry options including Fried Cod, Baked Cod, Walleye, Perch, Catfish, and Jumbo Shrimp. Every meal comes with a choice of soup or salad, bread roll, choice of potato, coleslaw and a lemon wedge. If you’re not hungry for fish, they have lots of other options to cure your craving.

Beloit Family Restaurant | Photo Credit: Beloit Family Restaurant

Dita’s West Side Pub and Grill

1569 S. Madison Road, Beloit, WI 53511

Dita’s West Side Pub and Grill offers fish fry selections for everyone including Walleye, Baked and Fried Cod, Salmon, Bluegill, and Jumbo Shrimp. You can’t beat their fresh fish and clam chowder soup along with a classic muddled Old-Fashioned prepared at the bar!

Dita’s West Side Pub and Grill | Photo Credit: Dita’s West Side Pub and Grill

Hatley’s Pub

435 E. Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI 53511

Hatley’s Pub in Beloit not only offers a great fish fry, but an excellent atmosphere and cocktails. Enjoy their fish fry on Wednesdays and Fridays. They offer two or three-piece baked or fried cod served with a potato choice, coleslaw, and cornbread. Even get a fried bluegill dinner if you prefer! Grab a brandy Old-Fashioned to pair with dinner.

Hatley’s Pub | Photo credit: Hatley’s Pub

The Rock Bar & Grill

101 Maple Avenue, Beloit, WI 53511

The Rock Bar & Grill has countless fish dinners worth trying! Stop in for a classic Wisconsin Fish Fry Fried Cod Dinner, or try another option like Broiled Cod Dinner, Best of Both (Broiled and Fried Cod), Fried Cod Loin Sandwich, Fried Shrimp Basket, Tempura Battered Lake Perch, Fisherman’s Platter, or Southern Fried Catfish Nuggets and Hush Puppies. All dinners include coleslaw and a choice of potato. You won’t be disappointed with dinner or the great Rock River views.

The Rock Bar & Grill | Photo Credit: The Rock Bar & Grill

The Shopiere Tap

5227 E County Road J, Clinton, WI 53525

The Shopiere Tap is one of the most bustling spots to get your fish fry fix in the Stateline! The restaurant has been voted for the best fish fry for eight years in a row. Try out their fish every Wednesday and Friday, served all day. Order two or three-piece Atlantic Cod Loin, 10 oz. Walleye Fillet or six-piece Jumbo White Shrimp. Have it whichever way you prefer, with their house-made hand-dipped beer batter or grilled lemon pepper. Fish dinners include a choice of potato pancakes, a baked potato, or french fries with house-made coleslaw and bread.

The Shopiere Tap | Photo credit: Visit Beloit

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