SAN ANTONIO – During the Lenten season, Catholics around San Antonio will hit their favorite seafood spots for meatless Fridays.
But for those looking for a deal, or maybe even just something different, local restaurants will offer specials or new menu items to commemorate the season.
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The following list contains local restaurants to try out on Ash Wednesday and during each Friday until Easter, which lands on April 12. Know of a local place to grab seafood during Lent? Let us know in the comments below.
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q: The San Antonio-based barbecue chain will have two seafood menu items on Ash Wednesday and Fridays throughout Lent. The options include a plate with one hot fish fillet, two sides and a tea for $6.99, plus tax, and the fried fish sandwich with one side and a tea for $6.49, plus tax.
Church’s Chicken: A $5 seafood plate includes two garlic butter crispy fish tenders, fries, coleslaw, a biscuit and a drink. Another seafood option includes shrimp, garlic butter tenders, fries, coleslaw and a biscuit for $5.
COVER 3: Shareable seafood options at the Stone Oak restaurant include seared ahi tuna, Greek island calamari, Gulf shrimp and oysters, and a chilled shrimp and crab tower. Entrees include a Pacific ahi tuna burger, blackened Mahi Mahi, Hong Kong salmon and more.
Esquire Tavern: The downtown bar will have two special items on the menu, like fish and chips, the shrimp sandwich and shrimp toast throughout Lent.
EVO Entertainment: Throughout Lent season, the entertainment complex will serve teriyaki salmon for $14, fried shrimp for $13, blackened shrimp tacos for $13 and grilled shrimp for $13.50.
Laguna Madre: Seafood is served year-round here, but a family special includes eight pieces of cod, bread and fries. Another family option includes eight pieces of cod, 16 fried shrimps, bread and fries.
La Panaderia: The restaurant will bring back its tuna empanada and atún a la vizcaína torta with a soup or a salad. The items will be available throughout the season.
Rudy’s Seafood: The daily special includes two fish fillets, three jumbo shrimps, fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Sea Island Shrimp House: While seafood is served every day, the chain does offer family-style to-go trays for fish tacos or fish sandwiches. Appetizer trays with shrimp and ceviche are also available.
Supper at Hotel Emma: The Pearl eatery will serve a whole, grilled branzino with salsa verde, green wheat, beans and a herb salad for $26 throughout Lent.
Taco Cabana: Shrimp Tampico is back, and it can be served in a quesadilla, taco, taco plate or taco combo. It will be available for a limited time.