Where to Find Limited-Time Fast Food Fish Sandwiches This Lent
If you’ve noticed fast-food fish sandwiches popping up on menus again, it’s not a coincidence.
Spring has a way of reshaping the Lent fast food menu, especially for people looking for meat-free options on Fridays.
Most of our favorite chains don’t reinvent their seafood offerings year to year.
Instead, they bring back familiar favorites for a limited time, then pull them from the menu once fish sandwich season wraps up. Here’s what that looks like at some of the biggest names.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s typically brings back its crispy fish sandwich during Lent. It’s built around a breaded white fish fillet, usually Alaskan pollock, served on a bun with lettuce and tartar sauce.
This is one of those seasonal fish sandwiches that shows up consistently for a few weeks, then disappears again. Availability tends to vary by location, so just beware that not every Wendy’s will carry it for the full season.
Bojangles
Bojangles is another chain that leans into Lent with a returning fish sandwich.
Their version usually features a seasoned fish fillet and a classic tartar-style sauce, with optional toppings, depending on the market.
Like most Lent fish sandwiches, it’s not meant to be a permanent menu item. It’s more of a seasonal option for anyone looking to switch things up from chicken.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen likes to bring back its Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich around this time of year, as well. It follows a familiar formula: breaded white fish, lettuce, and tartar sauce on a soft bun.
It’s one of those items that longtime customers look for every spring, even though it doesn’t always get a lot of fanfare.
Whataburger
Whataburger’s Whatacatch fish sandwich usually makes a seasonal appearance during Lent, particularly in areas where the chain has a strong following.
Their sandwich includes a fried fish fillet with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. As with other chains, it’s offered for a limited time and isn’t available year-round.
Arby’s
Arby’s often adds a fish sandwich back to its menu during Lent, sometimes with slightly upgraded touches like specialty buns or additional toppings.
While Arby’s is better known for roast beef, its fish sandwich has become a familiar part of the spring lineup.
Why Fish Sandwiches Keep Returning
The reason these items show up now is simple. Lent traditionally increases demand for seafood, and fast food chains have adapted over time by offering meat-free options during this window.
Even for customers who aren’t observing Lent, fast-food fish sandwiches offer a short break from burgers and fried chicken. That’s helped keep the tradition going, year after year.
A Seasonal Menu Moment
Fish sandwiches aren’t trying to replace core menu items. They’re a seasonal fixture, like certain holiday flavors or limited-time drinks.
If you enjoy them, spring is your moment. Once Lent ends, most of these sandwiches will quietly swim off the menu until next year.
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