Getting Fishy
Getting Fishy
Showcasing Our Top Local Lent Options
HERE FOR HADDOCK
Villaggio Restaurant: 7 Monroe St. • EVL, 716.699.2199, villaggioevl.com
Villaggio is the place to go if you want to have a Lenten meal with your family or on your own. Not only do they have Lobster Mac & Cheese and Richard’s Scallops (scallops with cauliflower puree, apple cider reduction, lemon, parsley and celery) on their regular menu but the chef will have a special fresh fish feature daily and on Fridays they will also be offering beer battered haddock fish fry with French fries and coleslaw and a fabulous Baked Haddock Milanese, which is haddock backed with a Milanese sauce, served over spaghetti agli olio, and finished with an arugula salad. Make this a must visit!
FABULOUS FISHY FARE
John Harvard’s Brew House: 6447 Holiday Valley Rd • EVL, 716.699.5350, holidayvalley.com
One of the best ways to spend an evening is dining with a view of the slopes. There’s no need to give that up for Lent. John Harvard’s Brew House has great seafood offerings on their winter menu. Apps like shrimp cocktail and coconut crunchers to entrees like shrimp scampi pasta, spicy Cajun shrimp and the ability to add grilled or blackened shrimp or salmon to any salad. Not to mention their specials that change daily. (Ex: pan seared Chilean seabass topped with Prosecco lemon caper butter sauce) Perfect atmosphere to enjoy a little Lenten repast.
DAILY DOSE OF SALMON
Ellicottville Brewing Company: 28 Monroe Street • EVL, 716.699.2537, ellicottvillebrewing.com
Lent doesn’t just have to be fried fish on Fridays. Ellicottville Brewing Company offers a fantastic alternative in their daily salmon special. Hand-cut, 8oz Bay of Fundy salmon filet, pan roasted and served with saffron rice, butter poached vegetables, and a different topping daily (ask your server for topping options!). Their salmon arrives FRESH three times a week from sustainably-raised, cold-water salmon farms. Visit their Facebook for more info.
TACO, TACO, FISH TACO
Ellicottville Tap & Bottle Taqueria: 20 Washington St • EVL, 716.699.9176, ellicottvillebrewing.com/locations
Who doesn’t love a good taco? No fear of losing out on this mouth watering item because of Lent. Ellicottville Tap + Bottle Taqueria is offering their signature Annatto Spiced White Fish with cotija cheese, slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, and cilantro. Served with fresh lettuce and your choice of cilantro-lime or Mexican rice in your choice of taco or bowl. Mmmm…. Sounds tasty.
SUCCULENT SEAFOODS
Katy's Fly-In: 4836 Route 98 • Great Valley, 716.265.2040, Facebook.com/katysflyin
Come on down to Great Valley for an excellent meal at Katy’s Fly-In during the Lenten season. Friday is when fried fish is king and Katy’s serves up some of the best; from traditional beer broiled, Cajun seasoned, Haddock Parmesan to Mediterranean broiled. You’ll never want for options here. They also run some amazing seafood specials featuring shrimp, mussels and salmon. Past specials have included coconut shrimp, sweet chili mussels, crab stuffed mushrooms, blackened Cajun Salmon and more. Add some variety and spice to your Lenton diet; visit Katy’s Fly In.
FISH FRY FAVORITE
Tim & Bonnies EVL: 8 Bristol Lane • EVL, 716.699.9021, timandbonnies.com
Tim & Bonnies isn’t just pizza. They offer a fabulous fish fry, EVERYDAY! That’s right, everyday, not just on Fridays. So you can get an expertly fried piece of fish, two bread sticks, fries and your choice of sides. Choose from Mac salad, coleslaw, potato salad or a side salad. Lots of food for one great price. You can call in, pick up or take advantage of Ellicottville’s only delivery option and indulge in the fishy goodness!
LIVING LA VIDA LENT
Finnerty’s Tap Room: 5 E. Washington St • EVL, 716.699.1226, finnertystaproom.com
Are you looking for beautiful and unique finds? We have fun and flirty jewelry in from OMG Blings for Valentine’s Day. You can wear them individually or stack them up for a more “WOW” factor. We also have a great selection of candles, clothing, accessories, and if you are really unsure what to grab the #1 in your life, you can always get a gift card and let them choose something special for themselves.
WEALTH OF THE SEA
Dina’s Restaurant: 15 Washington St • EVL, 716.699.5330, Dinas.com
Dinner doesn’t have to be boring during the Lenten season. Dina’s Restaurant has a great variety of seafood available daily. With appetizers like mussels, crab cakes, shrimp cocktail and fried calamari, as well as entrees like lobster ravioli, sesame seared tuna and teriyaki glazed salmon and the option to add a 4oz cold water lobster tail on the side, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Not to mention some great vegetarian dishes as well. Make this a stop during your observation of Lent and your taste buds will thank you for the trip!