There are days when all you want is a big juicy burger, a loaded chicken wrap, or a giant sausage pizza. And then, there are days when you would rather keep it a little lighter (and dare we say, fishier?) Whether you’re sticking to fish on Fridays during lent, not much of a meat eater normally, or just craving something different, there are great fish entrees available all over Greater St. Cloud!
Lemme See that Sushi Roll
It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of dining on fish, but we can promise it’s one of the tastiest! Sushi is a unique way to avoid traditional meat meals, and there are plenty of options! Try a little bit of everything at Hajime, where the menu is full of chef’s specialty rolls as well as the traditional sushi you love. Or Fuji Steakhouse is always a great option, where you can enjoy sushi as a meal or even an appetizer before you do a scallop hibachi dinner! And if you want an all-you-can-eat sushi option, give Yamato Sushi House a try. With a variety of rolls, shushi and sashimi to choose from, you can always try something new!
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Some Fish
There’s just something about adding fish to a taco that makes it an instant game-changer. We like to change the game up here in Greater St. Cloud, so give these fish taco options a try. 7 West Taphouse offers the blackened fish tacos, featuring cod, shredded cabbage, pico, cilantro, and a delicious chili sauce. At The Pickled Loon, you can order the shrimp tacos, where they up the game by adding avocado, a cilantro lime slaw, tomatoes, and roasted garlic aioli. Or if you like your fish wrapped in a double layer of delicious carbs, order the fish tacos from Crooked Pint, where they include beer battered cod and a list of mouthwatering toppings.
Fancy Fish
Do you have a hankerin’ for a seafood platter? We don’t blame you, and Greater St. Cloud can satisfy that craving. Shrimp is offered in many ways at Anton’s Restaurant, featuring shrimp and artichoke dip, seafood Mac & Cheese, stuffed shrimp, boiled shrimp, and other seafood options. Or try a little bit of everything at Coyote Moon Grille with the Fisherman’s Catch special on Wednesdays, where you can choose buy one get one half off walleye, jumbo shrimp, cod, and even frog legs. Or nightly offered the butterflied shrimp basket, fried walleye sandwich, Frog legs, ice atlantic scallops or wild cod dinner. And sometimes, you’re just in the mood to go all out. That’s when you order the Lobster Cardinal from Cafe Renaissance. Lobster tail, seared scallops, and jumbo shrimp scampi on steamed vegetables. Need we say more?
Good Ole’ Fish Fry
Some might say why mess with a good thing, and we understand! If you’re looking for some good old fried fish, St. Cloud has no shortage of delicious options! Get your fill of fish on Fridays at Clear lake Lions Fish Fry, Fish Fry & Meat Raffle at VFW Post 6992, Jimmy’s Pourhouse, Lincoln Depot, Molitor’s Quarry Bar & Grill, Lost Times Tavern, or Neighbor’s Route 75 Bar & Grill. Go with a beloved classic at Olde Brick House: Guinness Fish & Chips with beer battered cod, tarter aioli, broccoli slaw, and pub chips.
BONUS: Meatless
Maybe you’re just not that into fish, or looking for a delicious break. Many of the meatless options in Greater St. Cloud will have you begging for a second helping! Satisfy your burger craving with a handcrafted vegan Earth Burger from The White Horse. Get in on a pizza the fun at Jules’ Bistro with the Jules’ flatbread pizza, featuring pizza sauce, sundried tomatoes, banana peppers, goat cheese & mozzarella cheese, topped with fresh basil. Or experience something new with options like Bangan Bharta (baked eggplant) Malai Kofta (minced vegetable balls) or Paneer Shahi Korma (homemade Indian cheese chunks in a creamy sauce) from Star of India.