Three Of America’s Best Fish Fries Are In New York

Fish Fry season is almost upon us and the good news is that some of the best fish fires in the country are in our own backyard.

In 2022, the website Mash.com put out a list of the best fish fires in the United States and three of the restaurants are here in the Empire state.

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Fish Fries are usually popular during Lent when Catholics are not allowed to eat meat on Fridays. The good news is that most restaurants offer a fish fry year round, in case you don't want to wait for Lent season.

Here are the three Fish Fry places that landed on Mash.com's list of best fish fries in the country.

Wiechec's Lounge in Buffalo, New York was ranked number 8 on the list. Wiechec's is known for serving a fish fry that pours over the plate. Fridays get really busy during Lent and the owners ask customers to be patient if they call or stop in. Wiechec's Lounge is located at 1748 Clinton Street in Buffalo.

Apple Granny in Lewiston, New York is the final and third New York State restaurant that made the best Fish Fry in the country list. New owners took over in 2015 but they kept the Fish Fry recipe the same, giving customers a crunchy flaky beer-battered haddock fish served with sides of French fries and coleslaw. Apple Granny is located at 433 Center Street in Lewiston.

Sandy & Sons Kitchen in Syracuse, New York was ranked number 3 on the list from Mash.com. The restaurant is located in an old bowling alley and the fish fry is offered as a sandwich or with sides. Sandy and Sons is located at 207 W Manlius St, in East Syracuse.

So if you are looking for a great fish fry during Lent or really anytime, you won't have to drive too far to get some of the best in the country.