THE HOT FIVE The all-you-can-eat pleasures of Friday night fish-fry season continue.
CAPITAL VIEW CAFE
This modest neighborhood hangout offers a value-priced deal, with fried pollock, choice of potato (baked, hash browns or French fries) and coleslaw for $8.95.
637 S. Smith Av., St. Paul, 651-290-0218, www.capitalviewcafe.com
ST. CLAIR BROILER
At lunch (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), it's fried pollock, French fries and coleslaw for $9.95. At dinner (4 to 10 p.m.) the menu expands to include fried pollock, soup or salad, choice of potato (baked, mashed, hash browns or French fries) and coleslaw, all for $11.95.
1580 St. Clair Av., St. Paul, 651-698-7055, www.stclairbroiler.com
GLOCKENSPIEL
Fried cod, French fries, coleslaw and jovial Germanic surroundings, all for $11.99.
605 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-292-9421, www.glockenspielrestaurant.com
GROVELAND TAP
On the food side, this popular Mac-Groveland pub does beer-battered whitefish, French fries and coleslaw for $9.99. The bar pours pints of all varieties of Summit beers for an additional $2.
1834 St. Clair Av., St. Paul, 651-699-5058, www.grovelandtap.com
TAVERN ON THE AVENUE
For $9.95, fish fry devotees can enjoy fried cod, seasoned French fries, coleslaw and a dinner roll.
825 Jefferson Av., St. Paul, 651-227-6315, www.tavontheavenue.com
RICK NELSON