Amazing Fish Fries You Can Find In And Around Rochester, MN!

Close to 64% of Americans make the choice to avoid eating meat on Fridays during Lent. Restaurants boast about their fish options and the smell of fried fish fills the air.

If you've been curious about where you can find the best fish fry in and around Rochester, Minnesota, just look below! We did the taste-testing and research for you and have the top spots below.

Top Spots In And Around Rochester, Minnesota for An Amazing Fish Fry

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Places With the Best Fish Fry in and near Rochester, Minnesota Area

There's nothing better than a piece of fresh fish smothered in a mixture of breading that is fried to a golden, crispy brown. If you've been looking for a place that has the best fish, check out these top recommended spots in and near the Rochester, Minnesota area.

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My teenager, who is apparently a frequent visitor of Culver's, was shocked that this spot to eat fish wasn't on the list. If you want to grab some custard while you eat some fish, Rochester has two Culver's where that can happen.

Do you have a favorite place for fried fish that didn't make the list?

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When Did The Idea of a Fish Fry Become Popular?

The history of the fish fry is actually pretty fascinating and it was started decades ago. It was even used to hide some speakeasies during the prohibition era. If you love learning about history, Chowhound has a great summary about the history of a fish fry.

Do You Have To Be Catholic To Go To A Fish Fry?

While it may have started as more of a religious tradition, you do not need to be Catholic to enjoy fried fish on a Friday.

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Check out these lists of the best french fries, burgers, and margaritas in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester has lots of great spots with amazing food. Before you go, check out these other stories that will make your stomach growl:

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Top 4 places to get a margarita in Rochester
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Top 8 Restaurants in Rochester with Amazing French Fries

There's just something a potato peeled just right that's fried to perfection that hits the taste buds in all of the right spots. If you love a good french fry with your burger, or you just want to have a plate all to yourself, July 13th is a big day for you. It is National French Fry day! Yes, our beloved potato has its own day.

I asked a bunch of people what their favorite places were in town to grab a fry...or two. I learned that we have some very passionate french fry fanatics and as soon as we posted the question, e-mails started flying in on the best spots in town. Here are the top picks!

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