Fish Fry Friday in 2021: What's different and what this means for local restaurants In years past, youâd see a line of people wrapped around Wiechec's Lounge on Clinton Street in Buffalo waiting to get their fish fry order, but we can't exactly be shoulder to shoulder this year, so things are changing. and last updated 2021-02-19 12:07:17-05 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â The Lenten season is always such a big time for WNY restaurants. In years past, youâd see a line of people wrapped around Wiechec's Lounge on Clinton Street in Buffalo waiting to get their fish fry order, but we can't exactly be shoulder to shoulder this year, so things are changing.