Knights Fish Fry is a Pure Delight

For many years, Marco Island residents and seasonal visitors have looked forward to the weekly Fish Fry sponsored by the San Marco Church Knights of Columbus in cooperation with the Columbiettes. The Friday night favorite begins the week of Ash Wednesday and runs through Lent.

This year the extraordinary fish fries began on March 4, with the last Fish Fry to take place on Friday, April 8. That means this Friday will be the last opportunity to enjoy a wonderful meal for a great cause. Proceeds support many of the Knights’ philanthropic efforts throughout our community.

As in the past, those coming to the popular Friday evening fish dinner can enjoy their dinner at the San Marco Parish Hall. The parish hall is located on the campus of the San Marco Church on San Marco Road. On many of the Friday evenings during Lent, the company of friends and neighbors were as much of a treat as the wonderful fried and baked fish dinners.

The meals are prepared onsite by the Knights, who work all day in preparation of the weekly event that has become a mainstay each spring.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to allow our guests to come together and enjoy the company of old friends or complete strangers,” said former Grand Knight Joe Granda, who has worked the events since their inception.

For those wishing to eat their dinner at home, they may park in the church lot and come into the parish hall to order their dinner. Runners will bring the meals out to your car. This last week there were close to 140 take-out meals prepared.

Doors open at 4:30 PM and stay open until 7 PM. The cost is $14 for adults and $5 for children. Meals include a generous portion of delicious North Atlantic Cod, which is presented either as baked or fried, French fries or baked potato, creamy coleslaw, rolls and butter, a delicious selection of ice cream or sherbet, as well as coffee. Soda, water or wine may be purchased separately.

Good Friday is on April 15 this year and Easter will be celebrated on April 17.