St. Patrick's Day specials at restaurants and bars in Chicago

Located across from Grant Park, this rustic gastropub is the perfect place to continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations after the parade has ended. You can enjoy elevated takes on classic Irish cuisine with pints of Guinness and dishes like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips and more—available between March 11-17. The Gage will also serve a traditional Irish breakfast on March 11-12, and host live performances from bagpipers and the Fiddling Finnegans on March 11 and 17.

Paul Virant’s okonomiyaki and kakigori restaurant is getting in the St Paddy’s Day spirit with three specials. Guests will have the option of two whiskey flights ($30-$40), featuring pours of Suntory Toki, Hibiki Japanese Harmony and more. If you need some sustenance, try the Osaka-style corned beef okonomiyaki ($25).

River North cocktail bar Arbella is offering both Irish-themed and non-traditional dishes in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Devour corned beef and cabbage egg rolls and walking tacos or sip on an Irish Café Freddo (dark coffee, Irish whiskey, Baileys oat milk) for a little pick-me-up.

Hankering for Manny’s mouthwatering corned beef? By the luck of the Irish, the iconic deli has partnered with Dom’s Kitchen & Market to offer it in stores from March 7-31. Priced at $14, the corned beef sandwich can be found at Dom’s sandwich counter, The Stackup, in both the Lincoln Park and Old Town locations.

The Dearborn is spreading Irish cheer this year with specials that will be available on March 11, 12 and 17. They include a Reuben sandwich, an Irish breakfast, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and shamrock cookies. The restaurant is also crafting a Maid in Chicago cocktail featuring Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey, St. Germain, Red Belly CBD Honey, cucumber and lemon. That's not all—The Dearborn will offer Guinness glassware engraving, personalized for every guest, on March 9 and 10 from 5pm-7pm.

Head to Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier for a brunch buffet backed by sweeping views of the Chicago skyline. You’ll get to dig into delicious plates such as green eggs and ham, breakfast hash potatoes, smoked salmon boards and French toast souffle. All guests will also receive complimentary caramel apple shot.

Rise and shine with a St. Patrick’s Day party on the second floor of Bandit. Guests will enjoy an open bar, Irish-inspired breakfast bites and festive green swag and decor from 9am-noon. Tickets are $100 per person; table reservations start at $500.

Pregame before the big downtown parade at Cody’s Public House. The Lakeview bar is offering a $30 drinks package that includes all the green beer, mimosas and Bloody Marys you desire. Free breakfast will also be served starting at 9am.

Join Lottie’s Pub on March 17 for live music from the Emerald Society Bagpipers and Tullamore Dew samplings at 3pm. Keep the good times going with specials like $5 corned beef sandwiches, $6 22-ounce green beer mugs, $6 Guinness, $6 Tully and $10 car bombs.

Get a taste of the Emerald Isle at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant with soda bread and three special offerings on St. Patrick’s Day. For the potato lovers, colcannon made with Irish pot roast, Guinness, mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, leeks and savoy cabbage will hit the spot. But if you’re in the mood for some classic corned beef and cabbage, it’ll be available as well. Top the meal off with Irish coffee cheesecake for dessert. The Chitarra Irish Trio will also perform from 6pm-9pm.

The Wrigleyville bar will be kicking off the festivities early on March 11 with a $40 food-and-drink package starting at 8am. Guests can feast on a breakfast buffet full of items like eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits and breakfast potatoes, plus imbibe an unlimited amount of craft beer, cocktails, mimosas and Bloody Marys.