On Feb. 18, Christians around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent.
Each year, this 40-day period symbolizes the 40 days that Jesus Christ fasted in the desert. At the end of Lent, Christians celebrate Easter.
Throughout Lent, many Christians give something up as a form of sacrifice and they also opt out of eating meat on Fridays. For this reason, many restaurants offer fish specials as an alternative.
This year, many restaurants are offering a mix of limited-time menu items and deals. Below, we’ve rounded up a comprehensive list to help you navigate your dietary needs throughout Lent.
Lent Deals:
Burger King
Just in time for Lent, Burger King rewards members can order a Big Fish Sandwich for $4 in the chain’s app or website.
Checkers & Rally’s
Checkers & Rally’s drive-thru customers can order a Crispy Fish or Spicy Chicken sandwich for $4. Price and participation may vary.
Chef Merito
Chef Merito is offering TODAY.com readers 25% off the following items throughout Lent with the code TODAYCHEF: three 25-ounce marinades and two 14-ounce seasonings.
Del Taco
Through April 14, Del Taco customers can order from the chain’s seasonal seafood lineup. Daily offers include the following:
- 2 for $6 Jumbo Shrimp Tacos
- 3 for $7 Beer Battered Fish Tacos (available while supplies last)
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s upstate New York locations are serving beer-battered haddock and two sides for $22 on Fridays through April 3.
Jason’s Deli
Jason’s Deli rewards members can earn double points on any Lenten menu item purchased throughout the season.
Lion’s Choice
At Lion’s Choice, customers can order a Crispy Cod Sandwich every Friday throughout Lent for $7.49 on its own or as a meal with fries and a drink for $12.99.
Margaritaville
Just in time for Lent, Margaritaville is introducing a new Surf Shack lineup of seafood including a Surf Shack Feast ($100), a Surf Shack Platter ($50) and a Surf Shack Tray ($75).
On the deal front, the restaurant is running an all-you-can-eat fish and chips deal for $19.99 every Friday throughout Lent.
Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks is running the following Lent deals:
Ruby Tuesday
Every Friday through April 3, Ruby Tuesday is offering special Lent deals. Customers can order fish and chips or fried catfish and fries for $9.99.
Sonic
Sonic customers can order the chain’s fish sandwich entrée for $4.99 or the combo for $8.39.
Lent Specials:
Bob Evans
Bob Evans customers can order the chain’s Fish Fry Platter, which comes with three fillets of Alaska cod and onion rings.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen’s Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich, a breaded Alaskan Pollock fillet, is served on a toasted bun.
Ford’s Garage
At participating Ford’s Garage locations, customers can order several seafood dishes for Lent, including a Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl, Lemon Herb Shrimp Bowl and Simply Grilled Blackened Norwegian Atlantic Salmon.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Through April 7, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers can order a Deluxe Crispy Fish Sandwich. Pricing varies by location.
Golden Corral
For Lent, Golden Corral is bringing back all-you-can-eat butterfly shrimp and steak to its menu.
Happy Joe’s
Through April 2, Happy Joe’s is introducing a Vegetarian Pizza as the pizza of the month. Pricing and availability may vary by location.
Hot Head Burritos
Starting Feb. 23, Hot Head Burritos is adding a limited-edition Abrazo Fish Taco to its menu.
Kroger
Kroger stores offer free “Easy for You” seafood preparation when you select your fish and seasonings and ask an associate to prepare it for you in an oven-ready bag.
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is offering a fish and chips combo throughout Lent at participating locations while supplies last.
Miami Grill
Through April 5, Miami Grill customers can order a Fish Pita for $5.99.
Metro Diner
Through April 5, Metro Diner customers can order Crab Cake Benedicts, Fish & Chips and a Teriyaki Salmon Bowl.
Native Grill & Wings
Native Grill & Wings has a Crispy Fish Sandwich at participating locations for $9.99 between Feb. 20 and April 3.
O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar
Through April 5, O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar is offering a “Seas The Day” menu with seafood options including $6.99 Clam Chowder, $17.99 Cajun Shrimp Topped Crab Cake and a $16.99 Crab Cake BLT.
Perkins American Food Co.
Perkins American Food Co. is serving up a Coastal Comforts menu for Lent that features several items, including fish and chips, grilled fish and shrimp, jumbo shrimp dinner, grilled salmon, hibachi grilled shrimp skillet and more.
Popeyes
Popeyes customers can order a Flounder Fish Sandwich in a classic or spicy variety.
Qdoba
For a limited time, Qdoba is bringing back Citrus Lime Shrimp to its menu.
Smashburger
Smashburger has launched limited-edition shrimp offerings for Lent at participating locations, including a Big Shrimp Roll, Scorchin’ Big Shrimp Roll, Shrimp Basket and Scorchin’ Shrimp Basket.
Taziki’s
Through April 5, Taziki’s customers can order a grilled fish entrée as a sandwich with chips and a side or as a feast with a Greek side salad and a side.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Just in time for Lent, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is introducing a Seared Tuna Salad to its menu.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s is bringing back its Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.
Whataburger
Whataburger’s Whatacatch Sandwich meal (a pollock fillet, medium fries and a drink for $9.49) and Whatacatch Platter (two fish fillets, fries and a drink) are back through April 6. Prices vary by location but start at $9.49 for the sandwich meal.
White Castle
White Castle’s Buttermilk Shrimp Nibblers are available through April 5 at participating restaurants while supplies last. Prices start at $4.59 for a small order, $6.99 for a medium order and $9.99 for a sack.
In select markets, the chain is also testing additional seafood-inspired items, including Jalapeño Hush Puppies and Seafood Crab Cake Nibblers for a limited time.
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