O.C. Fun Guide To St. Patrick's Day Fests & Dining Specials 2022

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Practice your jig, don your green and let this year's St. Patrick's Day celebrations begin!

For 2022, the day falls on Thursday, March 17, and events are planned throughout the month throughout Orange County.

Peruse Patch's annual St. Paddy guide to find festivities, green beer, corned beef and cabbage dining specials, Irish concerts, Irish dance and pub crawls.

Not all eatery and pubs have announced their St. Patrick's plans. So if we missed your organization, neighborhood bar or favorite restaurant's St. Patrick's event or dining deal, share with readers in the comments section.

Happy St. Patrick's Day and Sláinte, from Patch!

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ANAHEIM:

MARCH 8-17: Farmer Boys St. Patrick's Day Scratchers. Get lucky! Visit select Farmer Boys on
East La Palma Avenue to receive special, St. Patrick's Day lucky scratcher! Every visit guarantees win; one scratcher per guest, while supplies last. Each scratcher scores free Farmer Boys food, free Always Crispy Fries, free regular drink or free four-piece zucchini, all redeemable with purchase. Details & restrictions here. Participating location: 4150 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim.

MARCH 17: NORMS will celebrate St. Paddy's Day March 17 with a $15.99 Irish American meal, featuring corned beef & cabbage, Irish potatoes, soup, Caesar or mixed green salad & mint chocolate chip ice cream. Glass of green lemonade available for $3.49. Special offered from 11 a.m. for dine-in, online orders & to-go. Website here. At 1125 N. Euclid St., Anaheim.

MARCH 17-30:St. Patrick's Day Foodie Guide: Disneyland, California Adventure & Downtown Disney. Green-battered corn dogs, leprechaun cupcakes, Mickey-shaped doughnuts, Mickey-shaped leprechaun cookies, "Pot of Gold" churros & more are available at the parks, Downtown Disney and hotels. Some offerings are March 17 only, some are extended into March. Info here.

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BREA:

MARCH 17: Yard House's St. Patrick’s Day celebration is fit for beer lovers, with draft pours of fresh Guinness or blended with choice of Yard House’s House beers: House Honey Blonde Ale, House IPA or House Cuvee. Also on menu: Dublin Mule with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Guinness Dry Irish Stout, citrus agave & ginger ale; and green beers with more than 100 on-tap. Located at 160 South Brea Blvd., Brea.

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef, Cabbage, Irish Menu & Cocktails: Macallans Pub. Dine-in or takeout.

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BUENA PARK:

MARCH 17: Black Angus Steakhouse will toast St. Patrick’s Day with All Day Happy Hour March 17, starring green beer & return of the cocktail, "Square Cow Cooler" (coconut rum, pineapple and cranberry juice & splash of Sierra Mist -$5.) Location at 7111 Beach Blvd., Buena Park.

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COSTA MESA:

MARCH 15-17: Randy's Donuts will feature two versions of its St. Patrick’s Day donuts March 15-17 — priced classic ($1.60) and deluxe ($1.85). At 2930 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

MARCH 17: NORMS will celebrate St. Paddy's Day March 17 with a $15.99 Irish American meal, featuring corned beef & cabbage, Irish potatoes, soup, Caesar or mixed green salad & mint chocolate chip ice cream. Glass of green lemonade available for $3.49. Special offered from 11 a.m. for dine-in, online orders & to-go. Website here. At 2150 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

MARCH 17: Yard House's St. Patrick’s Day celebration is fit for beer lovers, with draft pours of fresh Guinness or blended with choice of Yard House’s House beers: House Honey Blonde Ale, House IPA or House Cuvee. Also on menu: Dublin Mule with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Guinness Dry Irish Stout, citrus agave & ginger ale; and green beers with more than 100 on-tap. Located at The Triangle, 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day: The Harp Inn Irish Pub. Enjoy Irish breakfast, corned beef & cabbage, fish & chips, shepherds pie, plus live entertainment.

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Specials & The Provos: The Wayfarer. On the menu: corned beef, dark beers & Irish whiskey.

MARCH: SusieCakes is taking orders for its St. Patrick's Day cupcakes, mini-cupcakes & frosted sugar cookies, including Guinness chocolate cupcakes filled and frosted with Baileys buttercream (offered through March 27), and the Red Velvet Cupcake "Green Velvet," available March 16-17. Cupcake & cookie decorating kits also offered. Ordering details here. At SoCo Collection, 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa.

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DANA POINT:

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Specials & So Petty Band: StillWater. "Enjoy green beer, Irish cocktails, corned beef and Tom Petty music!"

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:

MARCH 10: DIY Leprechaun Traps Class. Create the perfect leprechaun trap for your house.

MARCH 15: St. Patrick's Day Luncheon: Founders Village Senior Center. Tickets on sale. With entertainment, lunch & opportunity drawing.

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Party: Silky Sullivan's. With live entertainment throughout the day.

MARCH 17: Black Angus Steakhouse will toast St. Patrick’s Day with All Day Happy Hour March 17, starring green beer & return of the cocktail, "Square Cow Cooler" (coconut rum, pineapple and cranberry juice & splash of Sierra Mist -$5.) Location at 17920 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley.

THROUGH MARCH 17:Marie Callender's is serving its St. Patrick's special menu of corned beef & cabbage and Reuben sandwich. At 18889 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley.

MARCH 20: Irish Karaoke & DJ Tony: Silky Sullivan's. Celebrate before the work week begins!

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FULLERTON:

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day 'Sligo Rags' Concert: Muckenthaler Cultural Center. "Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style with the darlings of Disneyland's 'Paradise Garden Bandstand,' Sligo Rags!"

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GARDEN GROVE:

THROUGH MARCH 17:Marie Callender's is serving its St. Patrick's special menu of corned beef & cabbage and Reuben sandwich. At 13252 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

MARCH 12-13, 16-19: Irish Fest At The Biergarten. Featuring Irish stew, corned beef & cabbage, festive cocktails & live entertainment.

MARCH 12: St. Paddy’s 'Luck Of The Irish' Pub Crawl Party. "Exclusive drink deals throughout the night."

MARCH 15: St. Patrick's Irish Music, Dance & Crafts: Pacific City. With Irish dance show, mini dance lesson, Irish fiddler & St. Patrick's Day craft.

MARCH 17: NORMS will celebrate St. Paddy's Day March 17 with a $15.99 Irish American meal, featuring corned beef & cabbage, Irish potatoes, soup, Caesar or mixed green salad & mint chocolate chip ice cream. Glass of green lemonade available for $3.49. Special offered from 11 a.m. for dine-in, online orders & to-go. Website here. At 16572 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach.

MARCH 17: St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl & Block Party. Tickets include drink coupons, free welcome shot vouchers & map of participating bars.

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IRVINE:

MARCH 12: Workshop: St. Patty's Mini Garden: OC Succulents. Supplies included, and space is limited. So book soon if interested.

MARCH 17: St. Patrick’s Day. Celebration planned at Pretend City Children's Museum.

MARCH 17: Yard House's St. Patrick’s Day celebration is fit for beer lovers, with draft pours of fresh Guinness or blended with choice of Yard House’s House beers: House Honey Blonde Ale, House IPA or House Cuvee. Also on menu: Dublin Mule with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Guinness Dry Irish Stout, citrus agave & ginger ale; and green beers with more than 100 on-tap. Located at 620 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine.

MARCH 17-18: SAJJ Mediterranean is offering a St. Pat's deal March 17-18: a free side, dessert or drink on pick-up orders of $25+ ordered online using promo code GREEN. Website here. At 6636 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine.

MARCH 19: St. Patrick's Day Hilltop Luncheon: Tanaka Farms. Take tractor-wagon ride to hilltop, then relax & enjoy corned beef, bangers & mash, veggie bangers & mash, chicken, colcannon, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread & more.

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LA HABRA:

THROUGH MARCH 17:Marie Callender's is serving its St. Patrick's special menu of corned beef & cabbage and Reuben sandwich. At 340 E. Whittier Blvd., La Habra.

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LAGUNA BEACH:

MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day-Themed Floral Design Workshop: Comedor. Learn to create a masterpiece just in time for St. Paddy's Day.

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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Patsy's Irish Pub. With bagpipes, music, dancing & authentic Irish cuisine.

MARCH: SusieCakes is taking orders for its St. Patrick's Day cupcakes, mini-cupcakes & frosted sugar cookies, including Guinness chocolate cupcakes filled and frosted with Baileys buttercream (offered through March 27), and the Red Velvet Cupcake "Green Velvet," available March 16-17. Cupcake & cookie decorating kits also offered. Ordering details here. At 25473 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel.

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LAKE FOREST:

MARCH 12: St. Patrick's Dinner Dance: Sun & Sail Club. For members & their guests.

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef , Cabbage & Trivia Night: Our Place. Drink specials, too.

MARCH 18: St. Patrick's-Themed Donut Decorating: Sun & Sail Club. Also reserved for members & guests.

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LOS ALAMITOS:

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef, Cabbage & Karaoke: Griffins Grill. Corned beef & cabbage, corned beef sandwiches & corned beef tacos on menu.

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MISSION VIEJO:

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef, Cabbage & 'Great Time': Mulleady’s Pub. "Lots of beer and cheer. Corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips. Music and limericks. Overall a GREAT time!"

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NEWPORT BEACH:

MARCH 12: St. Paddy’s 'Luck of the Irish' Pub Crawl Party. No cover at participating venues, plus access to St. Patrick's drink specials.

MARCH 16-20: Hopdoddy Burger Bar plans a St. Pat's special, Shepherd's Pie Poutine, shareable, hand-cut fries loaded with Jameson- braised pot roast vegetables, white cheddar cheese curds, topped with egg & fried rosemary. Available March 16-20, or while supplies last. Located at Fashion Island, 311 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Website.

MARCH 17: Billy’s at the Beach will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the aloha way with corned beef Reuben sandwiches or traditional corned beef & cabbage, along with the annual Green Mai Tai. Festivities continue late night with Billy’s new lounge hours, featuring tropical sips served indoors or on waterfront patio. To make reservation, visit website here or call (949) 722-1100. At 2751 West Coast Hwy., Newport Beach.

MARCH: SusieCakes is taking orders for its St. Patrick's Day cupcakes, mini-cupcakes & frosted sugar cookies, including Guinness chocolate cupcakes filled and frosted with Baileys buttercream (offered through March 27), and the Red Velvet Cupcake "Green Velvet," available March 16-17. Cupcake & cookie decorating kits also offered. Ordering details here. At 2043 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach.

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ORANGE:

MARCH 17: NORMS will celebrate St. Paddy's Day March 17 with a $15.99 Irish American meal, featuring corned beef & cabbage, Irish potatoes, soup, Caesar or mixed green salad & mint chocolate chip ice cream. Glass of green lemonade available for $3.49. Special offered from 11 a.m. for dine-in, online orders & to-go. Website here. At 1550 E. Katella Ave., Orange.

THROUGH MARCH 17:Marie Callender's is serving its St. Patrick's special menu of corned beef & cabbage and Reuben sandwich. At 307 E. Katella Ave., Orange.

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SAN CLEMENTE:

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Irish Food, Dancers, Bagpipers & Bands: Blooms Irish Pub. "You don't want to miss St. Patrick's day at Blooms Irish Pub."

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

MARCH 17: The Fenians & St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Coach House. Featuring the Celtic band & its "potent mix of traditional Irish folk and good old rock 'n' roll."

THROUGH MARCH 17:Marie Callender's is serving its St. Patrick's special menu of corned beef & cabbage and Reuben sandwich. At 31791 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano.

MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Music, Irish Grub & Drinks: Paddy’s Station Irish. Live music starts t 3 p.m.

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SANTA ANA:

MARCH 8-17: Farmer Boys St. Patrick's Day Scratchers. Get lucky! Visit Farmer Boys in Santa Ana to receive special, St. Patrick's Day lucky scratcher! Every visit guarantees win; one scratcher per guest, while supplies last. Each scratcher scores free Farmer Boys food, free Always Crispy Fries, free regular drink or free four-piece zucchini, all redeemable with purchase. Details & restrictions here. Participating location: 2205 E. 17th St., Santa Ana.

MARCH 13: Celtic Festival: Bowers Museum. Featuring bagpipes, Irish dance & Irish music.

MARCH 17: Black Angus Steakhouse will toast St. Patrick’s Day with All Day Happy Hour March 17, starring green beer & return of the cocktail, "Square Cow Cooler" (coconut rum, pineapple and cranberry juice & splash of Sierra Mist -$5.) Location at 1350 No. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana.

MARCH 17: NORMS will celebrate St. Paddy's Day March 17 with a $15.99 Irish American meal, featuring corned beef & cabbage, Irish potatoes, soup, Caesar or mixed green salad & mint chocolate chip ice cream. Glass of green lemonade available for $3.49. Special offered from 11 a.m. for dine-in, online orders & to-go. Website here. At 102 17th St., Santa Ana.

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TUSTIN:

MARCH 12-19: O’riginal St. Paddy’s Party: Bar Louie. The chain is making up for lost time and turning this year's celebration into a weeklong extravaganza of music, green beer, giveaways, Irish slammers & more.

MARCH 16-20: Hopdoddy Burger Bar plans a St. Pat's special, Shepherd's Pie Poutine, shareable, hand-cut fries loaded with Jameson- braised pot roast vegetables, white cheddar cheese curds, topped with egg & fried rosemary. Available March 16-20, or while supplies last. Located at 3030 El Camino Real, Tustin. Website.

MARCH 17: Patrick's Day Self-Guided Tasting Tour: District At Tustin Legacy. "Find green beer, specialty cocktails, and festive bites at participating restaurants."

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SPECIALS FROM ACROSS O.C.:

MARCH: Applebee's is offering $5 Saintly Sips to get into the spirit for St. Paddy's Day. Choose from "Tipsy Leprechaun," (Jameson Irish Whiskey, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, sweet & sour and lemon lime soda & gold sugar rim) or "Pot O' Gold Colada," featuring Captain Morgan & mango.

MARCH: Arby's is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a limited-time, mint chocolate shake. The minty-green treat is topped with whipped cream chocolate drizzle & chopped Andes Candy pieces. The shake is available at California restaurants through March. Locations here.

MARCH: Cold Stone Creamery is celebrating with Lucky Charms™ Ice Cream Creation™ & Sprinkled with Charms™ Shake for limited-time. Both include Lucky Charms™ marshmallows, whipped topping & gold glitter. Location finder here. Details here.

MARCH: Corner Bakery is adding a wee bit o' sippin' fun to the holiday with its limited-time, green apple-flavored "Shamrock Lemonade." Available while supplies last. Details. Locations throughout Orange County listed here.

MARCH: Dunkin' shops are serving "a sippable lucky charm," the Shamrock Macchiato. "Espresso atop rich and creamy Irish Creme flavor, with notes of sweet cream & vanilla that capture the unmistakable flavor profile of Irish whiskey." Info & shop finder here.

MARCH 17: 7-Eleven is offering a St. Paddy's deal for 7Rewards members: $3 off in-store pick-ups, or via 7NOW delivery, of 12-packs of Hard Seltzer, including Truly, White Claw, Bud Light Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer & Michelob ULTRA Seltzer. The discount is valid through April 12. 7Rewards info here.

THROUGH MARCH 17: Krispy Kreme brings back its St. Patrick’s Day Collection, with four festive doughnuts in a custom box. And on March 16 & 17, the fan-favorite O’riginal Glazed Doughnut (Original Glazed doughnuts gone green) will be available by the dozen. Guests who wear green those two days (in-shop, pick-up or drive-thru) can receive one free O’riginal Glazed Doughnut, no purchase necessary. Location finder here.

MARCH: At McDonald's, the Shamrock Shake® & OREO® Shamrock McFlurry® are back for limited time. #cbf2ac is hex code for "unmistakably minty color of Shamrock SZN. Our Shamrock green hex code just might unlock another tasty secret. That is, if you know where to look. Be one of the first to figure out the mystery and you could get a little something special from us," the company said. Check in on Facebook.

MARCH 17: SONIC Drive-In's corn dogs are half-off on St. Patrick's Day. California locations listed here.

MARCH: Yogurtland is celebrating St. Patrick's Day this month with its limited-time flavor, Lucky Irish Mint Cream with a fresh taste of real mint. Info & location finder here.

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TRAVELING FOR ST. PADDY'S:

• Greater L.A. St. Patrick's Parades, Fests & Dining Specials
• Inland Empire Guide To St. Patrick's Fests & Dining Specials
• San Diego-Area St. Patrick's Parade, Fests & Dining Deals
• SF Bay Area St. Patrick's Parades, Fests & Dining Deals

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