BAY CITY, MI-It’s obvious that Michigan loves its fish fry, and Bay City just might like fish fry most of all.
“The Catholic part of Bay City is where you’ll find the Lenten fish fry,” Don Krzysiak said. He owns the popular Bay City restaurant Krzysiak’s House, which serves both fried cod and perch year round. He said that “It’s not just during Lent,” however. In Bay City, “it is almost every Friday night. It is symbolic of our town. It seems like everyone is asking where are we going for fish? From your favorite restaurant, like Krzysiak’s to the Knights of Columbus fish fry at a hall in every town, there are lots of people getting together for a great meal.”
This year, things might be a bit different, without the large, crowded gatherings that usually accompany a local fish fry. Many places have switched to a take-out model, while restaurants might be offering both take-out fish fry, and limited seating inside to enjoy it. One thing that hasn’t changed is Bay City’s love for a really great fish fry.
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Our search for Michigan’s Best Fish Fry asked for nominations from our readers for the best fish fry in each of 11 regions. We got close to 300 nominations from all across Michigan, and plenty from the Bay Region.
In order to make it easier to find great fish fry in Bay City, we put together a localized list of places suggested by our MLive readers. We hope that you’ll support these local hot spots, on a Friday during Lent, or year round whenever the need for fried fish arises.
The fish fry at Heck's Bar in Saginaw was voted the best in the area by MLive readers.Courtesy Photo, used with permission.
Oasis Lounge
1913 Kosciuszko Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
More info: Facebook
From MLive reader Jim about the Oasis Lounge: Before Covid, whenever we were near Bay City its “lets have perch”, and if they were out, hey the walleye is good too. The wife loves the 1/2 and 1/2, German potato salad, fries with coleslaw and bread . We have been going there for over 35 years, way before the fire they had.
Corpus Christi Parish
1000 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
More info: https://www.corpus-christi-parish.com/ or Facebook
From MLIve reader Darlene: Probably the oldest fish fry in the Bay City area. They still have a volunteer from the ground breaking fry 30-plus years ago. The pandemic menu still has the lightly, non-greasy, battered pollock.
From MLive reader, and possible fish fry volunteer, Phil: A Bay City tradition for over 40 years, serving up the best fried fish, French fries, and sides. We are offering drive through service every Friday through Lent.
Mussell Beach Drive-In
3540 State Park Dr
Bay City, MI 48706
More info: Facebook
Mussell Beach offers a variety of options for Friday Fish Fry. Choose from cod, walleye, pike, clams, jumbo shrimp and even a seafood platter. Sides include some of Michigan’s Best hand cut french fries, or upgrade to onion rings, which are fantastic. Cross your fingers that owner Jacquie Larner makes her homemade baked mac and cheese.
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Berger’s Family Restaurant
6387 Westside Saginaw Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
More info: Facebook
From MLive reader Jane: The perch is great, and has been for years and years.
From MLive reader Michelle: A 4th generation family business that serves yellow lake perch, whitefish, walleye, cod, shrimp, scallops, frog legs, and clam strips.
Castaways
3940 Boy Scout Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
More info:http://www.castawaysbaycity.com/ or Facebook
A fun spot with a huge deck for outdoor dining, Castaways overlooks the Kawkawlin River. Try the Beaver Bites, an appetizer size portion of fried walleye that’s top notch. Or try their famous fried fish in a dinner or a giant sandwich.
Bay City Bill’s
1215 Michigan Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
More info: baycitybills.com or Facebook
From MLive reader John: They have the best perch there. I don’t know what they have for a dry batter, but its excellent every time. I also love their cod and now they have started offering a beer batter on it and its great.
Michelle Cooper and Earl Bovia, the owners of Bay City Bill's.
Krzysiak’s House Restaurant
1605 Michigan Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
More info: https://www.krzysiaks.com/ or Facebook
Known for their incredibly popular buffet, which just might be the best deal in Bay City, Krzysiak’s House also offers deep fried perch, cod and shrimp. These all come with a choice of potato, soup, salad and a trip to the homemade dessert bar.
Knights of Columbus #4102 St. Stephens Council
360 River Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
More info: https://www.ststephenparish.com/stewardship/knights-of-columbus or Facebook
From MLive reader Linda: Perfectly fried perch and cod, great sides of potato and beans, etc..
Fried Halibut - Michigan's Best Fish Fry 2021.John Gonzalez
Other places in the Bay Area to check out:
Heck’s Bar, Carrollton
Log Cabin Bar & Grill, Freeland
Linwood Corners Cafe, Linwood
Big Joe’s Layton Corners Bar, Layton Corners
Huron Fish Company, Saginaw
Sullivan’s Food and Spirits, Saginaw
Papio’s Food and Spirits, Reece
Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center, Midland
Knights of Columbus #2943 St. Christopher, Chesaning
Served by the Curb, food truck, Kawkawlin
Gabby’s Pub and Grill, Saginaw
Woody’s Place, Merrill
Alex’s Railside Restaurant, Midland
Levi’s Food and Spirits, Saginaw
Junction of Hope, Chesaning
Big Bill’s Bar, Saginaw
Innovation Beerworks, Richville
Smelt at Whitlow's Forerunner Restaurant in Muskegon, Michigan.Courtesy of Whitlow's Forerunner Restaurant
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Shallow pan fryers are used at the Livingston County Wildlife and Conservation Club for their Friday fish fry. They were named the best fish fry in the Ann Arbor region by MLive readers.Courtesy Photo, used with permission.
If you have questions about our search for Michigan’s Best Fish Fry or you want to suggest a future search, feel free to email us.
Amy Sherman: asherma2@mlive.com
John Gonzalez: gonzo@mlive.com
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Join in by using the hashtags #mibest and #BestFishFry for our current search for Michigan’s Best Fish Fry.
In addition:
Amy Sherman is on Twitter @amyonthetrail, as well as Facebook and Instagram @amyonthetrail.
John Gonzalez is on Twitter @michigangonzo, as well as Facebook and Instagram @MichiganGonzo.
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