Memphis During Lent: 10 Seafood Dishes We Love
Friday Lunch Idea: 10 Places To Eat Seafood In Memphis During Lent
Whether you're observing the no-red-meat-on-Fridays rule for Lent, or you're just looking for some tasty lunch on Fridays, here are ten restaurants in Memphis that serve up a seafood-friendly Friday lunch or dinner.
Whether you're observing the no-red-meat-on-Fridays rule for Lent, or you're just looking for some tasty lunch on Fridays, here are ten restaurants in Memphis that serve up a seafood-friendly Friday lunch or dinner.
Where's your favorite place for seafood in town, on Fridays or otherwise? Let us know in the comments.
Article updates provided by Gaye Swan.
Fish Pudding at Calvary Waffle Shop
Since 1928, the Calvary Episcopal Church in downtown Memphis has sold lunch in their basement on weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. This year, it's every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch, plus 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Wed. nights. Try out this Memphis tradition this year—their seafood staples are fish pudding and shrimp mousse, but they also have waffles, tomato aspic, and lots of daily specials. We have a whole blog on the Calvary Waffle Shop to learn more
Fish 'n' Chips at Celtic Crossing
You might think of Celtic Crossing Irish Pub as a place for pints, brunch, or late night shenanigans, but the restaurant offers up some great lunch specials. They, of course, have the Irish and Lenten favorite, fish 'n' chips. They're in Cooper Young at 903 S. Cooper. Bonus: their sister restaurant Bog & Barley is also a great spot for fish 'n' chips.
Lobster & Shrimp Bruschetta at The Half Shell
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The Half Shell offers rotating weekly specials at each location that you can check out here with dishes like tequila shrimp scampi, Southern fried catfish, and tuna poke bowls (as past examples) – plus daily fish selections! They have two locations: the original location in East Memphis at 688 S. Mendenhall and The Half Shell at Southwind at 7825 Winchester.
While you can have pretty much any seafood you can think of (including oysters prepared any way you like) let me give you an appetizer suggestion: the lobster and shrimp bruschetta is a longtime Half Shell favorite, with lobster meat and shrimp tossed in a mayo-based Cajun dressing, served with toasted bread.
Catfish Plate at The Genre
The Genre downtown opened in 2021, and they're serving up crispy, tender fried catfish for dinner or brunch (on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) with your choice of a delicious side. Choose from hand-cut fries, sweet potato fries, okra, or broccoli. For a more brunch-y meal, try the catfish with grits instead!
Catfish at Soul Fish Cafe
Get your catfish grilled, blackened or fried at Soul Fish's four locations around town. Get a platter with greens and mac 'n' cheese, get' em in tacos, get fish on poboys, on salad, basically any way you want! You can find Soul Fish in Cooper Young, East Memphis, and Germantown.
Fish & Shrimp Tacos at Babalu
Babalu serves tuna tacos, grilled shrimp tacos, and plenty of other seafood-friendly small plates. They have two locations: 6450 Poplar Ave. in East Memphis and in Overton Square in midtown. Read more about Babalu here.
San Francisco Cioppino at Coastal Fish Company
This hearty and delicious seafood stew has it all: sea bass, mussels, swordfish, and white shrimp in a spiced seafood and tomato broth, seasoned with shaved fennel. You’ll find plenty of other seafood options at this coastal themed fine dining restaurant – including a delightful selection of raw, dressed, or broiled oysters. Located at Shelby Farms Park along Hyde Lake, Coastal Fish is also a perfect dinner at sunset spot.
Cornbread Dusted Redfish at Char Restaurant
Served up with Delta Grind cheddar grits, spinach, and an Abita Amber crab and crawfish pan sauce, the redfish at Char is a tasty lunchtime treat. Oyster poboys, salmon, and crab, shrimp, and andouille gumbo are also on the menu. Char is located in East Memphis at 431 S. Highland St.
Shrimp Poboy at Huey’s
A Memphis institution, Huey’s is best known for burgers – but their seafood options are just as yummy. Try a shrimp poboy, a mouthwatering combo of deep-fried, golden brown shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce. With several locations all over the 901, you are never far from a Huey’s.
Tuna Avocado Stack at Ciao Bella
While you can add shrimp or salmon to a salad or pasta dish (the Capillini Toscano with shrimp is a flavorful option), we’d like to recommend another appetizer: the tuna avocado stack at Ciao Bella. With marinated sushi-grade tuna, toasted almonds and basil, and served with microgreens, it is pretty filling by itself, but you could round out the meal with soup or salad.
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