It has been a Christian tradition to eat fish on Good Friday for a great many years.
The reason is that, according to Christians, Jesus sacrificed his flesh on the day.
Therefore, fish is preferred to meat when celebrating the occasion.
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With that in mind, here's five great places to eat fish on Good Friday.
1. Lussmanns, Various locations
Popular sustainable restaurant chain 'Lussmanns' has branches in St Albans, Hertford, Harpenden, Berkhamsted and Hitchin.
The restaurant offers seasonal menus, with a range of fish dishes available.
All five branches of Lussmanns have a 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor.
2. The Algarve Restaurant, Potters Bar
The Algarve is a Portuguese restaurant in Potters Bar.
The restaurant has a five star rating on Tripadvisor, with 162 of 180 reviewers giving the location top marks.
A large 'Dishes from the Sea' section is present on the location's menu.
3. The Sea Tree, Ware
The Sea Tree is a restaurant and fish-and-chips service in Ware.
Items such as fish stew, steamed mussels and seafood linguine feature on the establishment's menu, alongside traditional fish and chips.
The restaurant has a 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor, with 195 of 270 reviewers giving the location top marks.
4. Rosie's Seafood Bar, Hoddesdon
Rosie's Seafood Bar is located to the rear of The Golden Lion, in Hoddesdon.
The location serves a range of seafood dishes, both cooked and to cook at home.
The location has a five star rating on both Facebook and Google Reviews.
5. Dante, Potters Bar
Dante is an Italian restaurant in Potters Bar.
The location serves a number of seafood dishes, including 'Penne Salmone e Gamberi' and 'Gamberoni Acquapazza'.
The establishment has a 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor, with 266 of 346 reviewers giving the location five stars.
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