Where to Get Your Lenten Fix in Chicago

Carnivale

• Seafood Paella: Saffron Bomba Rice, Shrimp, Mussels, Scallops, Clams, OctopusTomato Sofrito 
• Tacu Tacu - Rice-Lentil Cake, Chickpea Stew, Carrots, Tomato Confit, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, Parsnips, Roasted Mushroom 
• Faroe Island Salmon - Coconut Rice, Braised Fennel, Seaweed Salad, Ancho-Chile Miso Glace 
• Arepa de Choclo - Colombian-Style Corn Patty, Rooftop Garden Tomato-Pepper Preserves, Roasted Butternut Squash, Mushrooms, Winter Baby Carrots, Frisee, Aji Picante 

Fulton Market Kitchen

• Roasted Cauliflower Entree: Morrocan-spiced cauliflower with Ginger Tahini, lime yogurt pomegranate seeds and fried cilantro 
• Gnocchi, Crab and Seasonal Vegetables - Parisian Gnocchi, Red Crab Meat, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Asparagus and a Lobster Emulsion 
• Asian Bass 'En Papillote': steamed in Parchment paper with red onion, ginger, fresh herbs, garlic and lemon 

Formento's

• Bucatini Caccio e Pepe: Black pepper, pecorino
• Ora King Salmon: Bagna Cauda, Arugula, Lemon Vinaigrette
• Grilled Octopus: Black Garlic, Fennel, Pickled Fresno Chili, Radish

Nonna's

• Yellowfin Tuna Sandwich: Yellowfin Tuna Salad, Lettuce, Avocado, Cucumber, Banana Peppers, Dill Havarti Cheese
• Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich: Marinara, Mozzarella
• Lasagna: Housemade Pasta, Marinara, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Mushroom

Canal Street Eatery & Market

• Arancini: Truffle, béchamel, truffle aioli, Parmesan
• Truffle pizza: Wild mushrooms, onion jam, bianca
• Salad from the market!

Cafe Robey

• Ricotta Gnocchi: celery root truffle sauce, roasted mushroom, crispy bread crumb, gremolata
• Crispy Brussel Sprouts: hot cider glaze, sweet potato puree, ginger crumble, pomegranate, sage

Clever Coyote

• Shrimp Tempura bun: Chipotle sauce, cabbage, lime
• Crispy Falafel bun: Herbed Tahini, harissa, cucumber

Queenie's Supper Club

• Alaskan day boat Cod Fish and chips: Kimchi Napa Slaw, Malt Vinegar Tartar Sauce, Frites
• Pan seared Chilean Sea bass: Coconut Rice, Watercress, Shrimp & Ginger Ragout
• Maine Lobster Bisque: Lobster and celery root

Yardbird

• Heirloom field pea Hummus: Pistachio, Cilantro, Crackers, Chilled Seasonal Vegetables
• Shrimp and Grits: Seared Shrimp, Roasted Tomato, Virginia Ham, Red Onion, Nora Mill Grits, PBR Jus
• Lemon Basil Pasta: Roasted Garlic Cashew Cream, Market Vegetables

LeTour

• Sea Bass Crudo: Coconut, ginger, lime, and leek oil 
• Classic Skate Wing: Almonds, capers, brown butter and toasted cauliflower garnish
• Oven Roasted Monkfish: French lentil “risotto”, squid ink sauce, marigold

Sunda New Asian

• GARDEN ROLL $16 - local greens, basil, mango, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, nori, ponzu sauce

• PANDA* $21 - shrimp tempura, tobiko, scallions, sriracha, cream cheese, tempura crisp, unagi sauce, wasabi aioli

• RED DRAGON* $26 - shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, unagi, jalapeño, avocado, tempura crisp, unagi sauce

• RAINBOW* $26 - crab, tuna, salmon, escolar, yellowtail, avocado, asparagus, sesame

• SUMMER OF SUNDA* $22 - tuna, salmon, mango, avocado, asparagus, local greens, basil, ponzu, soy paper

• MIDORI* $20 - hamachi, wasabi tobiko, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, cucumber, lime

• SPICY “TAIL OF TWO TUNAS”* $22 - spicy tuna, escolar, fried shallots, spicy mayo

• SAKE TO ME* $19 - salmon, crab, local greens, avocado, cucumber, kewpie mayo, masago

• SWEET POTATO CATERPILLAR $18 - sweet potatoes, asian pear, avocado, black garlic teriyaki, roasted red pepper puree, sesame

• CRUNCHY SURF & TURF $30 - lobster, bacon, avocado, jalapeño, sweet chili sauce, tempura crisp, soy paper

• LOBSTER WAGYU* $32 - creamy lobster, scallions, jalapeño, wagyu tataki, truffle foie, wasabi aioli

• GAMBLER* $24 - spicy tuna, kani, cucumbers, scallions, kampyo, avocado, ghost pepper sambal

Burrito Beach

Burrito Beach is expanding their fish taco menu to a number of additional Burrito Beach downtown locations for a limited-time.

Burrito Beach will offer fish taco varieties at each of their downtown locations through Friday, April 7. Burrito Beach’s two fish taco menu options include: the Playa del Carmen taco, three grilled fish tacos served with magnifica salsa crema, cabbage slaw and pickled red onions, and the Rosarito Beach taco, three crispy battered Atlantic cod tacos, pico de gallo, cabbage slaw, magnifica salsa crema. Both tacos are available at a number of Burrito Beach locations throughout Chicago this Lenten season.

Bottleneck Hospitality - Old Town Pour House, Sweetwater Tavern and Grille, South Branch Tavern and Grille

• Old Town Pour House offers seafood options daily on their menu including Fish and Chips made with Alaskan cod, beer batter, malt vinegar powder, coleslaw, cornichon tartar sauce, olive oil parsley fries and Spicy Shrimp with fried shrimp, scallions, sriracha, toasted sesame seeds, chili aioli. 
• Sweetwater Tavern and Grille, offers Herb Marinated Salmon with grilled salmon, baby spinach, hard-boiled egg, red onion, avocado, marinated grape tomatoes, cucumber, citrus vinaigrette; Fish Tacos made with cornmeal beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle coleslaw, pico de gallo, cilantro lime cream, micro cilantro, white corn tortillas, chips and salsa; Shrimp N' Grits with cajun-spiced jumbo shrimp, bell peppers, corn, onion, andouille sausage, smoked cheddar grits, rainbow micro greens; and Poke Protein Bowl made with sesame ginger marinated poke-style ahi tuna, jasmine rice, edamame, marinated beech mushrooms, pickled red onion, cucumbers, daikon radish, jalapeño, green onion, chili aioli, jalapeño soy. 
• South Branch Tavern & Grille, offering full views of the Chicago River and nestled among the city’s skyline, offers fish options including Shrimp Scampi made with seared jumbo shrimp, angel hair, grape tomatoes, basil, garlic white wine sauce; Salmon made with pan seared atlantic salmon, stir fry vegetables, white miso whip, thai chili sauce; and a Lobster Roll made with Maine lobster, shaved romaine, celery seeds, lemon aioli, micro celery, buttered toasted New England bun. 

The Hampton Social

The Hampton Social, serving coastal-inspired cuisine, offers seafood dishes daily including Fish & Chips served with battered cod, seaside tartar and shoestring french fries; Baja Fish Tacos served with mango salsa, jalapeno aioli, cilantro cream, slaw, and flour tortillas; and Scallop Risotto served with coconut, mushroom, and a miso glaze. Available for both brunch and dinner, guests can enjoy The Hampton Social's famous Sparkling Seafood Tower consisting of oysters, shrimp, snow crab claws, tartare, ceviche, and demi bottle of sparkling rosé.

Aboyer

Aboyer’s Soup de Poissonrecipe will be available. A mélange of Lobster-filled Loup de Mer Roulade, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Shrimp, Garlic-scented Lobster Broth, topped with a Saffron Rouille Crouton.

Hinoki Sushiko

Take your Lenten Friday in a different direction with Chef Gustavo Barahona's Omakase at Hinoki Sushiko near Lincoln Yards. 

Krafted Burger Bar + Tap

The London Calling will be featured at the Krafted Bolingbrook and Elmhurst locations until 4/6. The crispy beer-battered fried fish is topped with a seasoned tomato, dill pickles, shredded iceberg, and garlic aioli and it is served on a butter-toasted Brioche bun. The item is $14.99.

The Budlong

The Budlong Fish Fry will be featured at the four The Budlong locations in Chicago until 4/6. The hand-battered and fried Cod sandwich is served with black-pepper pickle relish mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion and Budlong pickles. The item is $9.99.