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OnMilwaukee's Lori Fredrich recommends must-try fish fry

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Good Friday is on March 29.

If you're looking for a new Friday night favorite, we have you covered.

Lori Fredrich, Senior Food Writer at OnMilwaukee, joined Milwaukee Tonight with a look at some of the best spots in town for a fish fry.

We've also provided a list of some of the top recommendations from Fredrich.

Fish Fry recommendations

North Avenue Grill
7225 W. North Ave.

Fish: Cod, lake perch, walleye, bluegill.

Sides: Coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon, and choice of potato.

State Fair Inn
8101 W. Greenfield Ave.

Fish: Beer-battered cod, perch, tilapia, or walleye almondine.

Sides: Soup, salad, and choice of potato or onion rings

Steny's Tavern & Grill
800 S. 2nd St.

Fish: Beer-battered or pan-fried Icelandic cod. Pan-fried or deep-fried lake perch.

Sides: Coleslaw, rye bread, potato pancake

Von Trier
2235 N. Farwell Ave.

Fish: Bitburger Pilsner-battered or baked cod.

Sides: Tartar sauce, rye bread, lemon, coleslaw, and choice of fries, potato salad, or potato pancakes.

For a full list of more than 150 options to choose from, clickhere.

Don't forget that TMJ4 has a Fish Fry blog! People in front of and behind the cameras have been leaving their reviews of fish fry spots around town.

To see our latest review, click here.

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