Welcome to Fish Fry!
The Saint James Fish Fry began in 2010 and has been going and growing ever since. Snow, ice, a pandemic–can’t stop the Fry. We are a volunteer run, community fish fry. The donations we receive for the meals help fund the costs of the fry, meals to those who need assistance, and our social outreach programs which serve hundreds in our area.
We hope you can join us!
We are located at Saint James Catholic Church.
2026 Dates
February 20, February 27, March 6 (with our Food Distribution program), March 13, March 20, March 27
Food service begins at 5pm.
We will have both in-person dining and drive-thru.
Please visit our drive-thru page to get acquainted.
T-shirts with this year’s theme will be available for donations each Friday until supplies run out.
Voted best Fish Fry in Falls Church,
16 years and Counting!
The Menu
Our meals are prepared by volunteers each Friday and include:
- Fried* or Baked Fish
- Hush Puppies
- French fries or Baked Potato
- Cole slaw
- Rolls
- Macaroni & Cheese (by request)
- Chocolate, Vanilla, or Carrot cake (has pecans and is made in house)
Please Note: *The fish are fried in peanut oil. Meals are served as long as we have fish and fries. Other items may be substituted or omitted as the night progresses.
Suggested donation per meal (Cash or Check):
| Adult | $7 |
| Kids (6-13 y.o.) | $5 |
| Kids (< 5 y.o.) | Free |
| Family | $25 |
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March 4, 2022-Fish! Fish! Fish!
What an energized start! After days of prepping and a short prayer by Father Scalia-the fry began. Logistically-there were a few kinks but at this point our volunteers are expert adapters. Both in-person and drive-thru stations were non-stop. At the end of the night, about 1200 meals were served. Read more
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Guess what just came in from the garage
Standing over hot oil frying hushpuppies infuses the clothes with a very special smell. Washing and airing only goes so far. After the last fry of the Lenten season, the clothes are washed, aired, and stored in the garage. Time to bring them in! We hope to see you tonight. Read more
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March 4, 2022-it begins
As we begin a time of Lenten reflection and look towards renewal, consider coming to St. James for fellowship, community, and yes–fish…delicious baked or fried. We will be preparing meals every Friday. We look forward to seeing you! Read more
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Week Six 2021
The weather was beautiful and over 1000 meals were served. Thank you for being part of our community. Please visit in 2022! Happy Easter! Read more
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This is it! Please come!
The weather will be wonderful. There will be fish, fries, hush puppies, slaw and more… Thanks for being part of our community. Read more
Saint James Lenten Fish Fry 