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St. Patrick's Day San Diego Guide To Corned Beef & Irish Specials 2023
Celebrate the Emerald Isle in style March 17! See where to find corned beef & cabbage, green beer & more at San Diego-area restaurants.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Ready to shamrock and roll? Craving corned beef and cabbage?
St. Patrick's Day falls on Friday this year — March 17 — with some festivities spilling over through the weekend.
To help you celebrate, we've rounded up some shamrock-worthy, dining deals — for traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage, stews, green beer, minty shakes, shepherd's pie, Dublin mules and more — at restaurants throughout the San Diego region.
Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Peruse our annual guide, or scroll the photo slideshow at the top of the post, to find specials near you.
Know of other standout, St. Paddy deals at neighborhood joints near you? Share with readers in the comments section.
Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Happy St. Patrick's Day, from Patch!
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APPLEBEE'S: With lucky, St. Patrick's timing, $6 "Saintly Sips" are back! Chase the rainbow with the Tipsy Leprechaun (Jameson Irish Whiskey, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, lemon sour, lemon-lime soda & rainbow sugar rim) or Pot O’ Gold Colada (Captain Morgan & mango). Non-alcoholic Rainbow Lemonades also available for a limited time. Details. Restaurant finder statewide.
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ARROWOOD GOLF COURSE: Save your spot! Live music, Art with Sergio, green beer, and crafts for kids! Details. At 5201 Village Drive, Oceanside.
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BLACK BEAR DINER: St. Patrick’s Day specials available Thursday through Sunday include Irish Benedict, Reuben sandwiches, corned beef & cabbage, plus carrot cake. See details here. Find sites statewide.
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COLAB PUBLIC HOUSE: Enjoy live music, green champagne, green beer, Irish specials from Baby's Burgers & more Friday, March 17. Details. At 227 E Broadway, Vista.
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COPA VIDA: Wear green & score 10% off drinks at the coffee & tea shop. At North City, 250 North City Drive, San Marcos.
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DOG HAUS: As ode to Irish classic, Würstmacher Adam Gertler has created a corned beef & cabbage sausage, featuring all-beef sausage blended with cabbage, garlic & corned beef spices in sheep casing. Served with grilled sauerkraut, as a breakfast burrito, as corn dog, sliced with dipping sauce or on King’s Hawaiian rolls. On menus through March. Find locales statewide.
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DUNKIN': If your end-of-the-rainbow pot of gold is Irish Crème Flavored Coffee, you're in luck. The festive flavor, iced or frozen, with sweet crème, vanilla & Irish Crème whisky notes is available through March 21. First launched in 2013, Irish Creme Flavored Coffee has been a fan-favorite ever since. Offered at shops statewide.
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GELSON'S: Place your orders for such traditional Irish fare as corned beef and cabbage, Shamrock’s shepherd’s pie, Irish apple duff, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Guinness beer, various catering platters & flowers. Order by March 16. Details. Locations throughout Southern California.
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GOODBAR: Wear green & head to Point Loma's 3rd Annual Luck O' Loma St. Patrick's Day block party! Green beer, cocktails & festive foods & entertainment planned. Info. At 1872 Rosecrans St., San Diego.
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HOOLEYS PUBLIC HOUSE: A weekend-long St. Patrick's Day celebration. Live music at both locations. Details. At 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa & 2955 Jamacha Road, Rancho San Diego/El Cajon.
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JACK IN THE BOX: Indulge in a minty moment for St. Patrick’s Day with the limited-time Mint Mobile Shake — made with Oreo cookie pieces, whipped, minty topping & a cherry. Cost: $4.89, but prices may vary by location. Locations statewide.
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JULIAN TEA & COTTAGE ARTS: Serving special "green-themed," four-course tea with soup & variety of Irish-inspired finger sandwiches& savories. Through March 20. Info. At 2124 Third St., Julian.
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KRISPY KREME: Wear green March 16-17 & score one free O’riginal Glazed Doughnut— no purchase necessary and valid for in-shop or drive-thru. Or enjoy new, “Good as Gold” gold-themed doughnuts. The collection features: Golden Cookies & Kreme Doughnut with golden cookie pieces & gold sprinkles; Hat O’ Gold Doughnut with plaid green icing; Golden Sprinkle Doughnut; & Rainbow Kreme Filled with rainbow sugar piece. Details. Shops statewide.
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MARIE CALLENDER'S: Corned beef & cabbage and Reuben sandwiches are on menus through March 17. Check here for details or on Facebook. Locations listed here in California.
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MIKAMI BAR & REVOLVING SUSHI: Dine on sushi, rolls & other Japanese specialties while also feeling the luck of the Irish! Two specialty cocktails for St. Patrick's Day will be featured: D.Verde ($17) with of matcha, soju, sake, wine and topped with apple slices; and the Lucky ($17) with lime juice, simple syrup, kiwi, egg white & fiery cinnamon. Reservations. At 7319 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego.
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NEWTOPIA CYDER: The cider house will be pouring Irish Car Bombs with a "Newtopia spin," plus 10% off beverages to those who wear green. At At North City, 250 North City Drive, San Marcos.
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OCEAN BEACH: Thousands are expected at the St. Paddy's O'Beach Party, which runs March 17-18 with Irish food, drinks, games & music. Info. At Ocean Beach Pier Parking Lot, Newport Avenue, San Diego.
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POUR HOUSE: "The best St Paddy’s Day party this side of Killarney!" Details. At 1903 S. Coast Hwy., Oceanside.
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7-ELEVEN: Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, and get $2 off a favorite 12-pack of Hard Seltzer in-store at participating locations or via 7NOW delivery. And keep the winning streak going with a $10 large pizza + five-piece bone-in wings bundle. Offers for 7Rewards members statewide.
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THE DUCK DIVE: At this Pacific Beach spot, corned beef is on the menu for breakfast (corned beef, egg & hash), lunch & dinner through March 19. Details. 4650 Mission Blvd., San Diego.
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YARD HOUSE: Toast St. Paddy's Day March 17 with Guinness + House Beer blends, Dublin mules, green beer with more than 100 options on tap & favorite food pairings. Website. Find locales statewide.
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