Raise a glass to the luck of the Irish with the help of the following restaurants celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Southern California with festive dining specials that will leave you feeling sham-rocked.
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The Smoking Gun
San Diego
Head to The Smoking Gun in San Diego for a smokin’ St. Patrick’s Day dinner like no other. Sip on specialty Irish cocktails, including a Jameson flight board and unique takes on elevated Irish staples like the corned beef tacos, with shaved corned beef, green cabbage, smoked onions, Jameson honey mustard and corn tortillas. This retro-inspired spot will only have these menu items available on March 16 and March 17, so snag a plate while you can. For more information, visit instagram.com.
The Landing at Manchester Grand Hyatt
San Diego
Step into The Landing at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego for some lucky Jameson drink specials this St. Patrick’s Day in Southern California. Sip on the Jameson Buck, crafted with Jameson, orange bitters, club soda and an orange garnish; Still Fashioned, with Jameson, angostura bitters, simple syrup, cherry and an orange garnish; and don’t miss the Guinness Shot Special with Jameson and Guinness Draft Beer for an extra dose of Irish cheer. For more information, visit hyatt.com.
Hilton Anaheim’s MIX Restaurant and Lounge
Anaheim
Cheers to the luck of the Irish at Hilton Anaheim’s MIX Restaurant and Lounge. The dining destination is offering an assortment of St. Patrick’s Day specials, including lunch and dinner items. Menu highlights include the classic Reuben sandwich with Swiss cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut on rye bread for lunch and a corned beef and cabbage feast with boiled parsley potatoes, carrots and cabbage for dinner. A unique take on nachos will also be available during this time, crafted with tater tots, Guinness-infused cheddar cheese, sour cream and corned beef. For more information, visit hilton.com.
Barleymash
San Diego
Get ready to shamrock and roll at Barleymash in San Diego, offering a specialty lineup in honor of the holiday. Indulge in festive green beers; specialty cocktails like the Lucky & Charmed, made with Jameson, cold brew and magical marshmallow-infused oat milk; traditional Irish fare including the Barley Reuben, with house-made corned beef, green apple sauerkraut, 1000 Islands and Swiss cheese on rye bread; and more all while enjoying a lively atmosphere with a DJ spinning some tunes and prizes for those who are truly lucky this St. Patrick’s Day in Southern California. The menu will only be available on March 17. For more information, visit barleymash.com.
The Islander
Coronado
Head to The Islander in Coronado for a taste of paradise this St. Patrick’s Day in Southern California. Indulge in the Boozy Shamrock Shake (pictured above), crafted with house-made mint chip ice cream, Giffard Crème de Cacao liqueur and Cutwater Horchata Vodka. Keep the glass for an extra touch of island flair for an extra $5 at this surfer bar. For more information, visit theislandersd.com.
The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar
Santa Rancho Margarita and Yorba Linda
The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar, Orange County’s cherished speakeasy, invites guests to sham-rock their taste buds with St. Patrick’s Day happy hour specials. Delight in corned beef sliders, with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, cabbage and whole grain mustard on a potato roll; the savory Bangers and Baked Beans, with braised cabbage, green onion and bacon gravy; and for dessert, an Irish Whiskey Cake layered in pistachio buttercream frosting. For more information, visit theblindpigoc.com.
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Funner
Experience the luck of the Irish at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Funner. Enjoy indulging in an assortment of specialty drinks and dishes for the holiday, including the Peach Party cocktail, a gin-based sip with lemon, peach, vegan foam and festive shamrocks; Irish nachos with thinly sliced fried potatoes, Guinness beer cheese, shredded corned beef, shaved cabbage and horseradish cream; and the staple corned beef and cabbage, with house-made corned beef, cider-braised cabbage, red potatoes and Irish soda bread rolls. For more information, visit harrahssocal.com.
The Duck Dive
San Diego
Get lucky at The Duck Dive in San Diego this St. Patrick’s Day in Southern California with indulgent festivities by Pacific Beach. The tropical spot offers St. Paddy’s Day specials from March 15 to March 17, with menu items like the Corned Beef Egg & Hash Breakfast, crafted with house-made corned beef, crispy potatoes, cheddar cheese, salsa verde and two over-easy eggs, and traditional corned beef hash with cabbage and potatoes. To wash everything down, The Duck Dive will have green tea shots, green beers, Irish Slammers and Jameson & Shanky’s Whip Cold Brew Martini. For more information, visit theduckdive.com.