Long John Silver's® Gives the Pickle Craze Its Signature Crunch

Freshly battered Fried Pickles and bold new Ranch with OLD BAY^® lead the limited-time menu

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickles are dominating menus everywhere, and Long John Silver's^® knew exactly what to do: coat them in its signature batter.

Beginning Aug. 24, the brand's limited-time menu introduces two craveable additions: freshly battered Fried Pickles and new Ranch with OLD BAY^®.

The lineup also includes the Fish & Chicken Platter, now served with Fried Pickles and Ranch with OLD BAY^®, the $6 Fish & Chicken Basket, and the return of Pumpkin Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory Bakery^®.

"Pickles are having a moment, but we weren't interested in making just another Fried Pickle," said Meredith Smith, director of brand marketing at Long John Silver's^®. "We batter fish for a living, so putting it on pickles felt like the obvious place to start. Then we paired them with Ranch with OLD BAY^®, and knew we had something special."

Signature Batter Meets Fried Pickles

Freshly battered in restaurants using the same batter as Long John Silver's^® fried Alaska Pollock, Fried Pickles put the brand's signature crunch on a classic appetizer. The result is a crisp, golden bite that can be enjoyed as a snack or alongside the brand's seafood and chicken favorites.

OLD BAY^® Gives Ranch a Bold New Twist

OLD BAY^® has long been synonymous with seafood, while ranch remains one of America's favorite dipping sauces. Long John Silver's^® new Ranch with OLD BAY^® brings the two together in a creamy, savory dipping sauce that pairs with everything from Fried Pickles and hushpuppies to Chicken Planks and the brand's signature seafood.

The Fish & Chicken Platter Just Got Better

The Fish & Chicken Platter now brings together the brand's signature seafood and chicken with its newest menu additions, Fried Pickles and Ranch with OLD BAY^®. The platter includes two pieces of wild-caught Alaska Pollock, three Chicken Planks, Fried Pickles, two sides, hushpuppies, and a side of Ranch with OLD BAY^®. It's an easy way to enjoy longtime favorites alongside the menu's newest additions in one meal.

A Full Meal, Still Just $6
The Fish & Chicken Basket is the latest featured offering in the brand's year-round $6 lineup, with one piece of hand-battered Alaska Pollock, one all-white-meat Chicken Plank, a side, and hushpuppies. It's an easy way to enjoy seafood and chicken in one satisfying meal for just $6.

Pumpkin Season Opens Early

Fall doesn't begin with the equinox anymore—it begins with the arrival of pumpkin. Long John Silver's^® welcomes the season with the return of Pumpkin Cheesecake. Made by The Cheesecake Factory Bakery^®, each slice combines creamy pumpkin cheesecake, seasonal spices, a graham cracker crumb crust, and a whipped cream rosette. It's an early taste of fall for guests ready to celebrate the season before summer is officially over. 

The limited-time menu is available at participating Long John Silver's^® locations nationwide. Guests can visit ljsilvers.com to find their nearest restaurant. For exclusive offers, rewards, and the latest updates, join the Seacret Society™ Rewards program.

OLD BAY^® is a registered trademark of McCormick & Company, Inc., used under license.

About Long John Silver's^®

Long John Silver's^® was founded in 1969 and is on a mission to create treasured moments through high-quality food and bell-ringing service. With restaurants from sea to mouth-watering sea, Long John Silver's^® continues building on a belief that the unique seafood experience from the coasts should be accessible to all. Guests can enjoy their Long John Silver's^® favorites however they choose, whether dining in, taking it to go, or having it delivered. Learn more at ljsilvers.com or join the conversation on X, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.

About OLD BAY^®
For more than 75 years, this distinctive blend of 18 herbs and spices has been a time-honored taste. Just as the recipe hasn't changed, neither has the iconic yellow and blue can graphics. Once only enjoyed by a lucky few along the Chesapeake Bay, OLD BAY^® Seasoning has gained fans all across the country. Best known as THE seasoning for shrimp, salmon, crab and other seafood dishes, these days, OLD BAY is used to flavor hamburgers, chicken, pizza, pasta, vegetable dishes and more. For information and recipes, visit www.oldbay.com and www.facebook.com/oldbay.

OLD BAY is one of McCormick & Company's (MKC) brands. McCormick is a global leader in flavor. With over $7 billion in annual sales across 150 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute herbs, spices, seasonings, condiments and flavors to the entire food and beverage industry including retailers, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit: www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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