I stopped by with CM to check out the fish fry last night. When we got together for an impromptu…read moredate, a friend's check in at another fish fry reminded me that (1) it was Fri.-- fish fry day! and (2) I seemed to recall this was the day of St. Regis's fish fry, which, unlike other fish fries, is not offered every Fri. in Lent. Upon confirming this with the handy-dandy PGH fish fry map, we headed over to check it out. Neither of us had been to a fish fry before, but I'd been to other Catholic church fundraisers (carnivals, bazaars, etc.), and it worked similarly. The event is held in the church social hall, which is around back on Childs St., and was well-signed. You go in, give them your order, pay, and then pick it up, with the whole process taking maybe 10 min. max. The volunteers were very friendly and pretty efficient, despite some of them being older. The prices have gone up a bit since 2013 (presumably due to the cost of fish), but are still quite reasonable, esp. for the amount of food. CM and I both ordered the fried fish dinner for take out, which consisted of a fried fish sandwich, coleslaw, fries, and chocolate cake. Most everything was excellent--the fish was nice and crispy, the roll was high quality and didn't fall apart (my pet peeve with fish sandwiches), the coleslaw was crisp and not soggy, and the cake was moist. The only item that I was less than impressed with was the fries, which were of the frozen crinkle cut variety, and were soft, lacking a crisp exterior. Had it been available, I would have ordered mac and cheese instead of fries, but they were out at the time that we visited (5pm). For our take out orders, they wrapped the fish in foil separately from the roll so that it didn't become soggy in transport. Our bag also contained ketchup packets, but no mayo or tartar sauce, and no napkins or utensils, which would have been nice to have. Overall, we were very pleased with the quality of the food, esp. for the price (total check: $20). While I'm tempted to award a 5 star rating, the non-crispy fries and lack of mac and cheese and utensils and condiments prevent me from doing so. Nevertheless, this is a great fish fry to check out during Lent if you're able to catch it (no pun intended)!

This review relates specifically to the St. Regis Fish Fry, and not actually any of their church…read moreservices, which I haven't attended. Somehow, despite living just a few streets over in South Oakland through six years of college and grad school at Pitt, I never realized that St. Regis does a Lenten fish fry (or they may have just started doing it recently). I went this afternoon for some fish sandwiches for lunch. First of all, the volunteers at the fish fry are so nice. Everyone was friendly and chatty, and super helpful. Apparently, St. Regis is a bilingual church, so there were menus in English and Spanish, and people who spoke both to assist. Second, the food was just awesome. The fish sandwiches are huge and come separated if you order them to-go, so that way your bread isn't soggy by the time you get it home. The breading is so sweet and buttery in flavor, but surprisingly light-feeling. Each fish sandwich comes with a little cup of juicy/crispy coleslaw, a pile of tartar and ketchup packets, a can of pop AND two cookies for dessert! All of this was only $6 per serving. We also got a tray of their pierogies, which are available for $5 a dozen in a variety of 5-6 stuffings. The pierogies are Gosia's, so not made in-house, but still a homemade, local institution. We haven't cooked them up yet, but it is something we are looking forward to. This year, I'm trying to break out of my comfort zone of going to St. Veronica's (now Good Samaritan) in Ambridge for a fish fry, and I'm glad I checked out St. Regis. There's ample street parking in the afternoon, too, if you park up on Parkview and walk down the steps to the cafeteria (the fish fry is the open door on the Childs St. entrance). I highly recommend checking them out!

My go to fish fry every Ash Wednesday for many years. It's a tradition I look forward to as the…read morekick-off to Lenten/Easter Season. Their fried fish is worth every delicious bite. I've never had the healthier baked fish option so don't ask. The fries not so awesome but the soup is good. Go early because they have been known to run out of fish. Sit down or take out available.

---Fish fry review---…read more It's official--the rumors are true--Holy Angels has the best fish fry in Pittsburgh! Having heard that this modest-looking church is the site of some of the best Lenten eats in PGH, I'd been angling to try it (pun fully intended...) for nearly a year. On my last visit on Good Friday 2015, I tried to call ahead but was unsuccessful, and by the time I made it to the church (after getting turned around twice!) at 6pm, they were out of the goods. This year, however, my persistence and timing paid off, and I was able to put in a phone order and pick it up at 5:30pm today (the Friday prior to Good Friday). As of the time I put in my order (4:30pm), they were out of baked fish, so I ordered two fried fish dinners ($9 each)--one for me, and one for my (normally GF) friend--and a side of mac and cheese ($2.25). Despite making the order upon arrival, instead of ahead of time, pick up was fairly efficient, taking about 10 min. Rather than eating in, my friend and I opted to take advantage of the pleasant weather and head down to the Pump House at the Waterfront to consume our meal. The fried fish meal consisted of a fried fish sandwich containing no fewer than 3 hand-breaded fish fillets plus fries and cole slaw. The fish was absolutely sublime, with a delicately crispy coating and a flaky interior--easily the best fish I've had at any fish fry. Moreover, the roll was of an appropriate size and shape and stood up to its contents well--something that I've learned not to take for granted at PGH fish fries. I didn't try the cole slaw, but it appeared to be of the creamy variety, and my friend enjoyed it. The fries were pretty typical, but could have used more salt (unfortunately, salt and pepper packets weren't included with the other condiments with our order). As for the mac and cheese, it was creamy and cheesy, and was a step up from any of the other versions I've had at a fish fry. Needless to say, Holy Angels' fish fry lived up to my elevated expectations. One thing worth mentioning is that serious persistence is needed to place a phone order--it took me 7 calls to finally get through (I believe I gave up after 8 last year). However, if you are able to get through--or if you're able to make it out in a timely manner, this fish fry is definitely a gem, and is well worth a trip into this obscure pocket of PGH to experience this Lenten treat at its best.

The contrast of this beautiful church right next to the arena is really interesting. I'm happy…read morethat the church survived construction of the area, because often places like this are torn down to make room for parking. In addition to the beautiful church, they also house Brother Andre's Cafe (a coffee shop that employs individuals with mental and physical disabilities) and have a very tasty fish fry (now served in conjunction with Brother Andres). There is generally ample parking in one of two lots unless you are there for a busy special event. The inside of the church is cavernous (but in a good way). It has gorgeous details everywhere you look! It is easy to get distracted during Mass just because there are so many things to take a look at. Mass here is reverent, relevant and overall wonderful to attend. They also often host things like Adoration and praise and worship music.

Second in our Pittsburgh LENTEN Fish Fry series. This quaint church is located next to the PPG…read morearena in the Hill District. It was very well organized and a video of the Legendary Trolleys of Pittsburgh was playing on a movie screen at the front of the room for dining entertainment. Fried fish was super crispy, huge and delicious. Pierogies tasted home made and were covered with plenty of sautéed onions. Cole slaw was crispy and delicious. Fries were ok. River views fries from last week were better. The home made cake was a lemon iced cake and fresh and yummy- just not enough of it - understandably because it was only $1!! Beverages were available and there was ample parking . And THEY TAKE CREDIT CARDS!!!All in all a really nice Friday evening dinner..

Terrific Lenten Fish fry with of your favorite homemade sides. They are super organized and your…read morefood will come out hot and tasty. Yea you're going to have wait in line a while but it's worth it.

Let's talk about this fish fry because it is most definitely the best fish fry I have ever been to…read more The lines are extremely long but once you pay it will only be a few minutes for your food. The pierogis are home made, along with the rest of the food. The prices are reasonable and they have many different choices. Try it! You won't be disappointed.

---Fish fry review---…read more As the finale to my PGH Lenten Fish Fry World Tour, I paid a visit to St. Rosalia's on Good Friday at around 5:30pm. One of my faithful fish fry touring companions accompanied me, making the trek to Greenfield a bit less confusing and monotonous and my opinion on the quality of the goods a bit more reliable. As per usual, I phoned in an order ahead of time, and the ordering and fulfillment process went smoothly. For my order, I went with the fried fish sandwich ($7) and a side of mac and cheese ($3), and my companion went with the fried fish dinner, which came with roasted red potatoes, green beans, and a miniature loaf of cornbread ($10). Despite that the fish looked kind of sketchy to me (esp. the coating), it was surprisingly good. The coating was of the breaded variety and was light and crisp, and the fish itself was flaky and moist. The roll, while nothing particularly special, held up to the fish well--which is the purpose of a roll, after all. As for the sides, I can only speak for the mac and cheese, given that I didn't sample my dining companion's sides. Unlike another recent reviewer, I found the mac and cheese solidly average for fish fry mac and cheese (maybe someone different was making it?). My dining companion enjoyed his sides, and I ended up eating the cornbread, which isn't really worth evaluation as it was prepackaged. Overall, my dining companion and I enjoyed St. Rosalia's fish fry and would recommend it. While it's not the best fish fry in PGH, I'd put it in the top 10-15th percentile, making it one of the better bets in the city. As such, it made for a solid ending to my PGH fish fry tour.

*Fish Fry Review!!*…read more Although it is super weird that you can review a religious institution on Yelp, a fish fry review is totally necessary. Originally, we wanted to go to St. Regis', but they sold out of everything by 5:45 PM. After looking at the fish fry map, we found this one was open until 7:30. As I live in a Jewish dominated neighborhood, this is one of the closest fish frys to me. While it was not cheap, it was pretty good. Each member of my family ordered a fried fish sandwich ($7). My dad has been to two other frys this year and said this was definitely the best one of the bunch, but it was the most expensive. The fish was lightly breaded on a humongous hamburger bun. It was a large piece of fish, and I couldn't quite finish the sandwich. There were plenty of individual condiments to choose from including tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, ketchup, and hot sauce. I also ordered a small side of Mac and Cheese ($3), and my dad ordered a small side of Haluski ($3). Although this will sound crazy, this place had GREAT Mac and cheese. The portion was big for a side. While it was clearly frozen macaroni of some kind, whoever doctored it knew what they were doing. We wouldn't recommend the Haluski, though, as it wasn't very good at all. The children of the church simultaneously were running a bake sale, which was a good idea. Unlike a lot of church bake sales, most of the goods were not homemade. We weren't really game to pay $1 for a single chips ahoy cookie. Great if you have spare cash and want dessert, though. The only complaint is that the children of this church were really poorly behaved. We had kids playing football behind us while we ate, another group shrieking and running around playing tag, and then the poor group of girls trying to run the bake sale. The parents saw this happening and pretended to try to stop them, but they were very Yinzer. It was more important to socialize than watch their kids. The kids could have easily played outside and not disturbed the people trying to eat. We could not hear each other talking across a table. So while the fish was good, we are unlikely to return. Not so shockingly- cash only.

I always go to the Greek Festival every year since the food is AMAZING! This year in 2021 they had…read morethe festival in September when they usually have it in May. The festival is worth going to since they are very welcoming. Watching the cultural dancing is also worth seeing.

Of the many church festivals one can pick from at different times of the year in Pittsburgh area,…read morethis is one of the best. The Spring event is opportunely scheduled near finals at the Universities making it a welcome release of the associated stress. This one boasts delicious Greek foods, gyros, Greek fries, salads ... Baklava, fried dough with cinnamon (which has a Greek name I've forgotten) and fresh squeezed lemonade and soft drinks (Diet Coke for the calorie conscious). Expect long lines with a short wait, but these should be viewed as testimony to the popularity of the event. The line, serving, paying and seating works with assembly line efficiency. The tent covered seated areas offer refuge rain or shine. Portions are huge so bring a friend to share, plan a long run for after or practice screaming "you lie" to the bathroom scale later on. The location between the two universities is optimal. You can find parking at either or the museums and plan to make a day seeing other sites, or play a little hooky if you work or study nearby. It always enjoyable to see, and especially smell, lamb being cooked on a spit. Lots of people to mingle with, but if you want solitude, get carry out to take elsewhere. I highly recommend taking this in!! There are a few days left this year. Sumo wrestlers welcome! In fact, I may go back for a chicken gyro and postpone the inevitable conversation with Mama scale.

It was an odd day for me when I happened to be leaving work around 4pm on a Friday during Lent. I…read moresearched the Pittsburgh Fish Fry calendar and found St. Theresa's to be the closest. After my boss also recommended it, I was sold. They have an odd set-up where you wait in line to order. Then you wait in line to be seated. Once seated, you have a server who brings over your food. These seemed a bit inefficient to me, but I guess it works for them. The menu is extensive. For $10 a dinner, you get your fish, a soup and two sides (see my pictures for more details). If you're eating there your meal also includes a drink and bread at no extra charge. They have beer (Miller Lite and MGD) available for donations. I went with the more traditional choices of fried fish, mac n cheese and cole slaw. They also have baked fish or fried shrimp. The fish was good but not great. But the sides were heavenly! I'm still thinking about that thick and creamy mac n cheese and that creamy cole slaw. Items can be purchased a la carte and anything on the menu is available for takeout (online ordering is also available). Good to know I can pick up an order of just that mac n cheese. I will definitely keep St. Teresa's in mind for next Lent. Next time maybe I'll try the baked fish or fried shrimp...and without hesitation I'll add an extra side of mac n cheese.

Thank you for being there! Always good find, just fun! God Bless the workers... they all are…read moregreat! Great food also...

I'm not a Catholic so I don't go to this church but St. Als has a great rummage sale about once a…read moremonth, on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons in the summer time. They use the old parish house so you have 3 floors of stuff to look thru. They also have food that is very reasonable and good. People donate baked goods and some of that stuff is out of this world. Sometimes the guys get a little over zealous when it come to pricing some stuff but you can find bargains.