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FISH FRYday!

A list of the best places in the Williamsport Area to get fish on Fridays!

By Nicole Hickoff-Publisher Macaroni Kid Williamsport March 3, 2022

Fish Fry!  It's that time of year that some people practice Lent.  I have seen posts on social media and in emails about where to find a local place to get their Friday Fish.  So, Macaroni Kid Williamsport looked far and wide for the best places, suggested by food lovers in the 570 area code.  Here are their suggestions!

Listed in alphabetical order for your benefit!


**Note: Macaroni Kid Williamsport is working on updating and adding to the list.  If you know of a place offering Fish Fry's or a an AWESOME fish dish, let us know!**


Allenwood Cafe

16722 US-15

Allenwood, PA 17810

(570)538-3860

What we love: Allenwood Cafe has wonderful specials throughout the week.  On Fridays, they offer Haddock with Macaroni & Cheese with Stewed Tomatoes. How can you go wrong with Macaroni & Cheese? A great spot for delicious meals, great service, and an amazing atmosphere! Check out their Facebook page!


Basil Wood Fired Kitchen and Lounge

213 North Main Street

Muncy, PA 17756

(570) 757-7216

What we love: Basil Wood Fired Kitchen and Lounge is a wonderful place in downtown Muncy.  A lovely place to enjoy a farm-to-table meal and fantastic librations.  They have weekly specials!  Be sure to check out their Facebook Page and Website for their specials and the full menu.


The Bridge Tavern

222 S. Market Street

South Williamsport, PA 17702

(570) 321-1555

What we love: The Bridge Tavern is a locally-owned bar and restaurant offering homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and delicious entrees.  Offering broiled or breaded haddock with stewed tomatoes and mac & cheese.  This is a great restaurant, owned by wonderful people.  Weekly happenings and specials.  Check out the Bridge Taverns Facebook page and Website!


Deparasis Tiadaughton Inn

1120 Allegheny Street

Jersey Shore, PA 17740

(570) 398-7474

What we love: Deparasis Tiadaughton Inn is a restaurant/tavern specializing in homemade pasta and sauces, seasonal homemade soups, specialty burgers, steaks, and seafood.  There is something for everyone in regards to seafood.  Check out their Facebook Page and Website for more information. 


Derone's Dynamite Dogs

247 Campbell Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 202-4534

What we love: Derone's Dynamite Dogs is a hotdog stand with amazing takes on the hotdog.  On Fridays, they are offering an amazing special for Lent.  Enjoy their Lent Friendly Fish and chip dog.  This year they have created the Sea Dog (Cod Fillet that fits on a hotdog bun).  YUMMY!  A wonderful atmosphere, great service, and amazing food!  Check out their Facebook page.


Eat & Run Catering

1000 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 107

Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 505-2256

What we love:  Eat & Run Catering has an incredible breakfast and lunch menu, and a delicious bakery and ice cream.  They have a beautiful dining room with amazing prices on their menu.  I love that I can order online and pick up curbside.  Looking for some yummy fish dishes, look no further.  Check out their Facebook page or Website for their Friday specials.  


Fry Brothers' Turkey Ranch

27 PA-184 

Trout Run, PA 17771

(570) 998-9400

What we love: Fry Brothers' Turkey Ranch is a family restaurant that has specialized in Thanksgiving-style turkey dinners since 1939.  Don't worry!  They have an amazing seafood menu to please anyone's tastebuds. This is a wonderful place to head to for a great meal.  Great service and a warm atmosphere.  Check out their Facebook Page and Website!


Gamble Farm Restaurant

311 North Main Street

Jersey Shore, PA 17740

(570) 398-1981

What we love: Gamble Farm Restaurant is located in Jersey Shore.  A beautiful property offering wonderful service and great food with a hint of nostalgia thrown in! Try their fresh haddock.  It is sure to please the palate.  Check out their Facebook Page and Website for more information!


Griggs

707 Claire Road 

Montoursville, PA 17754

(570) 368-3100

What we love: Griggs offers a great place for great coffee and food at the same time catching up with family and friends. Check out their Friday Dinner Special: Fried haddock with stewed tomatoes and yummy macaroni & cheese! Be sure to visit their Facebook Page or Website.


Harvest Moon

535 Arch Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 327-8151

What we love: The Harvest Moon restaurant has many creative and delicious dishes for anyone to enjoy.  Choose from Fish Tacos, Crispy Haddock Sandwich, and more! A great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  Check out our full menu on their website and check out their Facebook Page


Mel's Deli and Cafe 

365 Broad Street

Montoursville, PA 17754

(570) 666-3780

What we love: Mel's Deli and Cafe is a town staple and has been serving breakfast and lunch to the area for the past 13 years.  Great people and willing to lend a hand.  They have excellent food and wonderful service.  They will have weekly speicals during lent!  Yummy!  So be sure to check out their Facebook Page for more information.


Moon & Raven Public House

155 West 4th Street 

Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 651-9441

What we love: Moon & Raven Public House offers amazing food, an inviting atmosphere, and top-notch service.  Their signature fish/seafood dishes include Fish n Chips, Fish Tacos, Mussles, Shrimp Scampi, and Shrimp Po Boy!  You can also enjoy some Hot Lobster or Crab Dip!  Try the fish tacos, they are my favorite!. Stop in to enjoy some delicious food. Check out their Facebook Page and Website for more information!


Mountaineer Lounge

420 East Mountain Ave.

South Williamsport, PA 17702

(570) 326-2537

What we love: The Mountaineer Lounge is a local establishment offering lots of options for lunch and dinner.  Check out their Friday special for Lent.  They are serving Baked or Fried Haddock with macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, and roll.  Scrumptious food awaits you! Check out their Website for more information!


Mulberry Street Cafe

166 Mulberry Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 322-9423

What we love: Mulberry Street Cafe is a locally-owned cafe that serves delicious homemade dishes that incorporates Italian and other international cuisines. They have been providing quality food, excellent service, and high-quality ingredients since 1982. 


Nippenose Tavern

6391 PA-654

Williamsport, PA 17702

(570) 745-3310

What we love: This gem of a pub was built back in the late 1800s and was a place to go.  Nippenose Tavern still is the place to go and enjoy some great food and fine spirits.  They have some delicious-sounding fish specials in celebration of Lent.  Their specials include a fish platter, haddock sandwich, fish & chips, broiled haddock dinner, and an all-you-can-eat cod filets special.  Check out their Website and Facebook Page for more information.


Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company

1600 Dewey Ave.

Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 323-1665

What we love: Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company is a volunteer fire station located just outside the city of Williamsport. Serving multiple functions including Fire, Rescue, EMS, and a college live-in program.  Drive up and get your fish fry dinner to go!  Helps to fund the department's public safety services.  Stop by between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm for some of the area's best fish fry!  Check out their Facebook Page.  


Rivals 

420 River Ave.

Williamsport, PA 17702

(570) 322-8980

What we love: Rivals Sports Bar is a family-owned bar/restaurant in the Williamsport Area.  Rivals offers daily specials as well as a variety of homemade items; from wood-fired pizza (delish), unique wing sauces, sandwiches named after local teams, and much more. Stop in to enjoy their all-day fish special: haddock and homemade mac & cheese with a choice of applesauce or coleslaw-Broiled or Fried.  Check out their Facebook Page and stop on in!


Rooney's Pub

8880 River Road

New Columbia, PA 17856

(570) 568-1111

What we love: Rooney's Pub is an Irish restaurant and bar that offers a cozy, family-friendly environment to sit down in and enjoy delicious meals and drinks made by the best, and with the best ingredients. Their saying is "You may come in as strangers, but you will leave as a friend!" Be sure to stop by to enjoy their Friday special: Haddock, broiled, fried or Guinness battered with Mac and Cheese, and Stewed Tomatoes for $16.00.  Or have Fresh broiled or fried crabcakes, two 4oz cakes w/2sides for $19.00. Check out their Facebook Page for more information!


Saint Joseph's Catholic Church

854 Cemetary Road

Milton, PA 17847

(570) 742-4481

What we love: Support Saint Joseph's Catholic Chuch and enjoy a fish fry dinner prepared by the church.  The dinner includes a large filet of fish, potatoes and mac & cheese, buttered bread roll, coleslaw, applesauce, and dessert. No tips are necessary. The increased price is to pay for the high cost of the containers.  The meal cost is $12.00 and you can pull up and order.  No phone orders will be taken.  Check out their Website for more information. 


Station House

44 Montgomery Street

Montgomery, PA 17752

(570) 547-2283

What we love: The Station House is a wonderful place with great food, fine dining, a cozy atmosphere, fantastic desserts, and an expansive menu!  They are your go-to place for a taste of old-fashioned, hometown cooking in the area. They have great options on their menu daily or you can enjoy a fish special on Fridays.  Be sure to swing by and enjoy one of these tasty specials!  Check out their Website and Facebook Page for more information.


Waltz Creamery & Farm House Cafe

324 Main Street 

Salladasburg, PA 17740

(570) 865-6557

What we love: Waltz Creamery & Farm House Cafe has a farm-to-table Creamery and Café serving homemade ice cream and wholesome meals. Amazing food, wonderful environment, and great service.  Check out their Facebook Page for more information and menu!