St. Patrick's Day Deals & Dining Guide 2021: CA Restaurants

CALIFORNIA — Restaurants, markets, bakeries, doughnut and ice cream shops throughout California bring the luck o' the Irish to all Wednesday, March 17 with St. Patrick's Day, fun and festive specials and sips.

Do a jig, don the green, and have a Happy St. Patrick's Day, from Patch!

NOTE: Always check with establishments to confirm posted promos are proceeding as planned, and if you know of other eateries in your neighborhood with St. Paddy specials, share with readers in the comments section.

Sláinte!

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APPLEBEE'S: You're in luck with these two, new St. Patrick's $5 "Saintly Sips" on menu through March 29. The "Tipsy Leprechaun" features tea with Jameson Irish Whiskey, melon liqueur, blue curacao, sweet & sour and lemon-lime soda. And the "Pot O’ Gold Colada" is piña-colada blend with Captain Morgan and mango. Details here.

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COLD STONE CREAMERY: Try the limited-time Lucky Charms Ice Cream with Lucky Charms™ Marshmallows, Whipped Topping & Gold Glitter, courtesy of a magically delicious partnership with General Mills. Available through March. Details here. Find nearly locales here.

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DISNEYLAND RESORTS: Disney chefs & beverage managers have created super cute, limited-time offerings in honor of St. Patrick’s Day 2021 at various establishments at the Anaheim properties. Info here.

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DOG HAUS: Green beer will flow all day March 17 at Dog Haus restaurants in Claremont, Long Beach, Old Pasadena and Thousand Oaks. And at the Claremont and Old Pasadena sites: $6 Jameson shots and $7 Pickle Backs. Website here.

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DUNKIN': Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at participating locations with Dunkin’s Irish Crème, a beverage with sweet creme, vanilla and the flavor (but not buzz!) of Irish Crème whiskey. Available in hot, iced and frozen coffees, as well as in handcrafted espresso drinks. It can even be added to the new Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam. Read more on Irish Creme here.

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FARMER BOYS: St. Patrick’s Day Scratchers return through March 17 with winning scratchers given away with each purchase. Each scratcher contains prize for free and discounted food redeemable on return visits through April 12. Locations here.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: Pick up corned beef brisket, prepared with proprietary, in-house brine, put in slow cooker with veggies, spices, molasses & Guinness stout for St. Paddy's feast. Info & recipe here. Find Gelson's stores here.

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IKE'S LOVE & SANDWICHES: Make it a lucky St. Patrick's Day, and knock $5 off orders of $20 or more on the Ike’s app on March 17. See locations here.

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KRISPY KREME: The chain launches its 2021 Luck O’ the Doughnuts Collection, plus brings back its green O’riginal Glazed Doughnut. The collection's four new doughnuts: Lucky Gold Coin Doughnut, sprinkled with gold coins; Lucky Sprinkles Doughnut, topped with shamrock sprinkles; Lucky Unicorn Doughnut, decorated as a unicorn; and Lucky Leprechaun Doughnut, topped with Leprechaun Hat sugar piece. And March 16 and 17, customers wearing green (in-shop, pick-up or drive-thru) can receive one free O’riginal Glazed Doughnut, no purchase necessary. Details are here. Check for participating shops at link found here.

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LUCKY CHARMS CEREAL: A limited-edition version of the original Lucky Charms cereal, that magically turns your milk green is available at supermarkets.

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MARIE CALLENDER'S: Corned beef & cabbage, with braised corned beef, is on the menu for limited time. Locales here.

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McDONALD'S: Fan-favorite Shamrock Shakes and the OREO® Shamrock McFlurry® are back. The Shamrock Shake dates back to 1967, while the Shamrock McFlurry® debuted last year. More details here.

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PEET'S COFFEE: Lucky you can enjoy 15% off online orders sitewide at Peets.com with promo code LUCKYYOU. Offer ends March 17. Info.

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RANDY'S DONUTS: Don't miss this one-day-only March 17 offer in SoCal: The St. Patrick's Day donut (with green icing & festive green and gold sprinkles) is $1.75. Order online here for pick-up or delivery via Postmates, Doordash or UberEats. See location details here.

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SPROUTS FARMERS MARKETS: "St. Patrick's Day Must Haves," including corned beef, soda bread, Irish tea, potatoes and green cabbage, are on tap as specials at the markets throughout California. Details here. Location finder here.

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THE PIE HOLE: The chain is baking up "St. Patrick’s Day Pie Hole Bundles," caramel apple pie holes topped with green and yellow sprinkles. Available in packs of four for $7, six for $10.50, 12 for $21 and 24 for $42, while supplies last, or for nationwide shipping via Goldbelly. Find Pie Holes here.

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TGI FRIDAYS: Celebrate St. Paddy's with TGI's "Whiskey-Glazed Bundles," ($62.49). Deal for four to six with six whiskey-glazed chicken breasts, two racks of whiskey-glazed ribs, salad and two sides. Info here. Find California locales here.

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UNITED IRISH CULTURAL CENTER: The San Francisco HQ for all things Irish is hosting a March 17 corned beef & cabbage lunch & dinner with live music & dancing. Info here.

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YARD HOUSE: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with "Irish Loaded Fries," a melding of shredded corned beef, onions, cheese, cheese sauce, sour cream, & house-pickled jalapeños. One day only - March 17. Pair with the "Ultimate Jameson & Ginger," a Guinness or a Guinness and House Beer blend. Locations statewide.

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ALSO SEE: St. Paddy 'Corned Beef With Kick' & 'Crowd-Pleasing Slaw' Recipes

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FOR MORE REGIONAL-SPECIFIC ST. PATRICK'S DAY:

• St. Patrick's Day Event & Dining Guide 2021: SF Bay Area
• St. Patrick's Day Event & Dining Guide 2021: Orange County
  
• St. Patrick's Day 2021 Event & Dining Guide: San Diego County
  
• St. Patrick's Day 2021 Event & Dining Guide: Inland Empire & Riverside County
• St. Patrick's Day Event & Dining Guide 2021: Greater L.A.