Restaurants & Bars
St. Patrick's Day IE Dining Guide To Corned Beef & Irish Specials 2023
Celebrate the Emerald Isle in style March 17! See where to find corned beef & cabbage, stew, green beer & more at Inland Empire restaurants.
INLAND EMPIRE, 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 Inland Empire.
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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.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day, from Patch!
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AGUA CALIENTE CASINO: The three Coachella Valley sites to host St. Patrick’s parties, March 17-18, with live music & bagpipers, plus dining & bar specials for corned beef & cabbage, corned beef tacos, shepherd's pie, green beer & Irish-inspired cocktails. Details. In Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs & Cathedral City.
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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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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 in Inland Empire.
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CORKY'S KITCHEN AND BAKERY: Stop in March 17 from 11 a.m. to closing for St. Patrick's Day meal of corned beef, cabbage, seasoned red potatoes, carrots & rye bread ($14.99). Website. Find locations throughout the Inland Empire.
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COTTAGE TEA PARTIES: Book your spot for St. Patrick's-themed, four-course high tea. Reservations. At 27715 Jefferson Ave., Temecula.
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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 in Riverside & San Bernardino counties.
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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 in IE.
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FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO: St. Patrick’s Day specials, from Executive Chef Freddy Rieger& team, planned Friday, March 17 at Fresh Grill Buffet & POM. Such Irish dishes offered as Belfast-style potato salad, Irish colcannon soup, fresh-baked soda bread, honey mustard-glazed corned beef & bacon-braised cabbage, O’brien potatoes & Irish soda bread pudding. Menus may vary by restaurant & lunch/dinner. See website for details or call 800-827-2946. At 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio.
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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. Location in Rancho Mirage.
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HILTON GARDEN INN TEMECULA: Enjoy St. Patrick's Day dinner & drink specials, March 17, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Menu features: corned beef & cabbage; shepherd's pie; $5 green draft beer & $6 Irish mule. Live entertainment 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. At 28210 Jefferson Ave., Temecula.
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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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KILLARNEY'S RESTAURANT & IRISH PUB: "The biggest & best St. Paddy's Day Festival in the IE" starts at 8:30 a.m. with kegs & eggs. Enjoy all-you-can-eat-and-drink, plus a beer garden, Irish food, games & entertainment to closing. At 32475 Temecula Pkwy., Temecula.
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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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LUCKY STONE IRISH PUB: Old Town Blues Club transforms to St. Patrick's Day central. Lots on tap, including live music. Info. At 28636 Old Town Front St., Temecula.
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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 SoCal.
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NORMS RESTAURANTS: For one day only, the iconic diner will serve its St. Patrick's Day four-course feast for $15.99. Included corned beef & cabbage, Irish potatoes, soup, salad & mint chocolate ice cream. Green lemonade offered, too. Service begins 11 a.m. Friday, March 17. While supplies last. Details. Find locales throughout Riverside & San Bernardino counties.
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PELTZER WINERY: Full day of shamrocks & shenanigans — starting with the Leprechaun Dash Info. At 40275 Calle Contento, Temecula.
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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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SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO: Swing by March 17 at the Taproom for corned beef, cabbage & soda bread. $23.95 or $18.95 with Club Card. Green beer – Chairman’s Blonde $4. At 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella.
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TARTAN OF REDLANDS: "Come on down for the best corned beef and cabbage in town!" March 17 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. "Lucky drinks," bagpipers & live music, too. At 24 E. Redlands Blvd., Redlands.
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TGI FRIDAYS: St. Patrick’s Day drink deals run from open to close March 17 with all-day “Happy Every Hour” menu. Included are $2 beers, $4 cocktails & $5 wine, plus such cocktails as Electric Lemonade, Whiskey Sour & Tequila Sunrise. Find restaurants in Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Bernardino.
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THE SHAMROCK IRISH PUB & EATERY: Party for ages 21+ only, with Irish food, drinks & festivities. Info. At 39252 Winchester Road, Murrieta.
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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 regionwide.
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