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Best Restaurants to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

A short trip from Glen Rock will get you some great Irish cuisine.

Not sure where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Thursday? Check out these local picks:

Where: 8 Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood; 201-444-0500

Why go: Check out their famous St. Patrick's Day dinner which includes traditional Irish fare like Shepherd's Pie, Corned Beef and more.

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Pricing: Drink specials during Happy Hour

Where: 65 Old Hook Road, Westwood; 201-666-7998

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Why Go: An Irish band will take the stage from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Irish step dancers and bagpipers are also slated to appear — corned beef & cabbage will also be served

Pricing: Dependent upon menu selection

Where: 20 Washington Avenue, Westwood; 201-666-9682

Why go: It's the "McIron Horse" on St. Patrick's Day where an Irish menu is being served up along side the traditional menu

Pricing: $12.99 for your choice of corned beef & cabbage, lamb stew or shepherd's pie which comes with Irish soda bread, cole slaw and pickles

Where: 179 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff; 201-848-1211

Why go: Live music will be provided by Josh & Liza who'll be covering Top 40 hits to celebrate St. Patrick's Day beginning at 7 p.m.

Pricing: Dependent upon selection from menu

Where: 84 Broadway, Hillsdale; 201-666-8688

Why go: Irish food specials and drink specials will be offered all day — special prizes and giveaways will be handed out as well

Pricing: Dependent upon selection from menu

Where: 604 Main Street, Hackensack; 201-342-6677

Why Go: This traditional Irish pub and restaurant will be serving a traditional Irish menu all day and the entertainment will feature Irish step dancers and bag pipers all day

Pricing: $2 Domestic, $3 Import Bottles during Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Dinner specials offered nightly

Where: 704 River Road, New Milford; 201-262-5200

Why Go: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Green Beer, & DJ Christian spinning Irish favorites along with music from the 80's, 90's, and today starting at 7 p.m.

Pricing: Drink specials during Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: 774 Main Street, Hackensack; 201-487-0660

Why Go: They will be opening at 8 a.m. serving a traditional Irish breakfast and dinner also features Irish favorites including Shepherd's Pie, Lamb Stew, Fish and Chips and Corned Beef and Cabbage

Pricing: Drink specials during Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Most dinner entrees under $20

Where: Rt. 17 South, Hackensack; 201-487-2488

Why go: Bagpipers kick off the celebration here at 6:30 p.m.

Pricing: $15.95 all you can eat Corned Beef & Cabbage; drink specials offered all night

  • Harley's Irish Pub

Where: 366 River Street, Hackensack; 201-342-4747

Why Go: Check out Dining with Donna's recent review of this pub known for serving up classic Irish fare

Price: Call for pricing, it is dependent upon menu selection

Where: 32 S. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield; 201-384-0900

Why go: Tommy's will be open for both lunch and dinner on St. Patrick's Day and the featured entertainment will be Irish step dancers all day — can't make it out on Thursday? This pub features live Irish music every Sunday and televised Gaelic sports

Pricing: Dinner specials & drink specials offered

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