Fish is on the menu during Lent at these restaurant chains
As usual during Lent, which begins Wednesday, Feb. 22, fish sandwiches and shrimp are getting prominent placement on chain restaurant menus.
Here are some restaurants that have added limited-time offers to theire menus and also what’s going on at chains that specialize in fish and seafood.
Carl’s Jr.: The chain is spotlighting a Panko-breaded fish sandwich made with pollock fillet. carlsjrr.com
Del Taco: The Lake Forest-based has brought back its Crispy Jumbo Shrimp in tacos and burritos with a new Buttery Garlic Parmesan sauce that is also available on fries or for dipping. deltaco.com
Freddy’s Steakburgers: A new Deluxe Crispy Fish Sandwich is made with flounder, lettuce, pickles, American cheese and tartar sauce. freddys.com
King’s Fish House: California Dungeness crab and wild California spiny lobster are in season, according to the full-service chain’s website. kingsfishhouse.com
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen: The menu is featuring a Shrimp Tackle Box with eight pieces of shrimp and a biscuit for $6 at participating restaurants. It has also brought back its Flounder Fish Sandwich, original and spicy. popeyes.com
Red Lobster: Lobster and shrimp tacos are new on the full service chain’s Lobsterfest menu, available for a limited time. Other new items include shrimp-topped sirloin and a Maine lobster tail duo. redlobster.com
Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Limited-time menu items available through May 31 are a Baja Chimichurri Red Shrimp Bowl; a Baja Chimichurri Red Shrimp Two Taco Plate; and a Puerto Nuevo Burrito with langostino lobster. rubios.com
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos: Menu includes shrimp and salmon bowls as well as tacos and burritos. wahoos.com
Water Grill: Sprny lobster is in season, according to the chain’s website. watergrill.com
Wendy’s: The burger chain is bringing back its Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich for a limited time. wendys.com
Wienerschnitzel: The hot dog chain is currently offering a Shrimp Po’Boy sandwich for a limited time. wienerschnitzel.com