A Metairie fish fry that lives up to the hype
By Carlie Kollath Wells
Published on March 20, 2026.
The fried fish plates at St. Angela's Merici in Metairie, New Orleans, were a highlight of the Lenten Fridays. The restaurant's menu includes fried catfish ($12), grilled catfish $14), and shrimp plates ($14). The fried options were served with fries, bread and crunchy slaw. The grilled fish came with peas instead of fries. The homemade lemon cake and dipped Oreos were the standout highlights. The money from these meals supports student scholarships.
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