BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The first official Fish Fry Friday kicked off in Western New York, a beloved Lenten tradition across the region.
In the City of Tonawanda, the American Legion Post 264 has been hosting fish fries for 70 years.
"The community comes out to support their local veterans and in return, we're able to support our local community," said Mark Francis, Commander of American Legion Post 264.
Due to inflation, the prices at American Legion Post 264 have increased slightly this year.
Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill in Buffalo has maintained the same prices as previous years.
Christopher Brown of Buffalo said he decided to try a fish fry for the first time.
"I never really get a fish fry, but I figured let me try something a little different," he said. "It's amazing."
Joey Morgan of Buffalo is a regular and wontons are her go-to, but she said she also had to try a fish fry.
"It comes with a bunch of sides and yeah it looks pretty good," she said.
7 News has created a guide for go-to fish fry dinners across Western New York. You can find that list online here.
