Local restaurants are getting in the St. Paddy’s Day spirit with special drinking and dining deals. Whether you want a Kelly-green brew or some classic corned beef and hash, here’s where to get your fix this Thursday, March 17.
Chompie’s
We love Chompie’s for its world-famous bagels and giant black and white cookies, but this St. Patrick’s Day, we’re looking forward to its traditional all-you-can-eat Irish feast.
Here’s the deal: Corned beef, broiled red potatoes, cabbage and fresh-baked Irish soda bread ($25.99); single-serving corned beef meal and Lovey’s Leprechaun Dessert ($19.99)
Five Valley locations, chompies.com
Drink Me! Tea Room
This popular Tempe tearoom is offering a special afternoon tea service for St. Paddy’s Day. The experience will include tempting tea offerings, a combination of savory and sweet Irish treats and themed cocktails. The whimsical venue will also be decked out in décor inspired by the Emerald Isle. Reservations are required.
Here’s the deal: Full Irish Tea ($54 per person); Literary Irish Tea ($36 per person); Double Savory Irish Tea ($26 per person)
1730 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, 602-206-5469, drinkmetearoom.com
Fibber Magees
The annual St. Patricks’ Day celebration at this Chandler pub makes its triumphant return with festivities all day long! It will be serving breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. and then begin the biggest block party in the East Valley at 11 a.m. It will feature a beer garden, live local entertainment and special promotions through 10 p.m. Entry is $10.
Here’s the deal: Guinness stouts, Irish car bombs, lamb shepherd’s pie, beer-battered fish and chips and corned beef and cabbage
1989 W. Elliot Rd., Chandler, 480-722-9434, fibbermagees.com
Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine
We love feasting on pasta and pizza on Gabriella’s patio this time of year. On March 17, it’s cooking up a classic Irish-style feast.
Here’s the deal: Corned beef and cabbage ($27)
10155 E. Vía Linda, Scottsdale, 480-534-7625, gabriellasaz.com
Koibito Poke
Be sure to sport your green garb when you stop by this local chain on Thursday – all guests who come in wearing the official color of St. Paddy’s Day will receive a discount. All locations will also be offering a special St. Patrick’s goodie bag for the first 10 customers in each store on March 17.
Here’s the deal: Guests wearing green will receive 25 percent off their poke bowl.
Four Valley locations, koibitopoke.com
Lakeside Bar & Grill
Come by this surf-themed spot for all-day happy hour, corned beef and cabbage plates and live tunes from James Legrand from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Here’s the deal: Green beer pints ($3.50); Irish mules ($5); Guinness pints ($5); Peanut butter Irish car bombs ($7)
9980 W. Happy Valley Rd., Peoria, 623-566-1470, lakesidebarandgrillaz.com
Luckys Indoor Outdoor
You’re in luck! Luckys is opening an hour early on Thursday to kick off festivities that include live music, drink specials and food truck fare from MozzArepas.
Here’s the deal: Guinness pints ($5); Irish car bombs ($6)
817 N. 2nd St., Phoenix, 602-975-8156, luckysphx.com
Match Market & Bar
Guests can get a taste of the Emerald Isle this Wednesday at FOUND:RE Hotel’s onsite eatery. Its St. Patrick’s Day special is available all day, so you can start early or stop by after work.
Here’s the deal: Green beer and a shot of Tullamore Dew ($12)
1100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-875-8080, matchphx.com
Miracle Mile Deli
Miracle Mile has been serving award-winning sandwiches and other delicious New York-style delicacies for more than 70 years. The deli is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all week long with a corned beef and cabbage meal, plus green beer, Guinness, mint chocolate chip milkshakes and shamrock shortbread cookies.
Here’s the deal: Corned beef, cabbage, Irish potatoes, bread and butter ($16.50)
4433 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 602-776-0992, miraclemiledeli.com
Morning Squeeze
This hip breakfast and lunch joint has two new specialty drinks for those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year. Down The Hatch puts a festive spin on the classic bloody Mary – made with hatch chile-infused vodka, house-made green chile bloody mix, charred melon, cucumber and lime. For those still “feeling green” the day after the notorious drinking holiday, the Groovy Greens smoothie blends oat milk and apple juice with spinach, honey yogurt and banana.
Here’s the deal: Down The Hatch bloody Mary ($11); Groovy Greens smoothie ($10)
Three Valley locations, morningsqueeze.com
Pedal Haus Brewery
Indulge in a special food menu including corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and fish and chips, plus a plethora of drink specials and live music at this award-winning local brewpub.
Here’s the deal: Discounts on Green Daydrinker Light Lager, green tea shots and Bacardi cocktails
Three Valley locations, pedalhausbrewery.com
Phoenix City Grille
We can’t get enough of PCG’s award-winning green chile skillet cornbread, queso fundido and veggie platter, so we can’t wait to try the corned beef meal the Valley dining institution is cooking up this Thursday.
Here’s the deal: House-braised chipotle dijon corned beef brisket with scalloped cabbage, crispy fingerling potatoes and oven-roasted carrots ($24)
5816 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 602-266-3001, phoenixcitygrille.com
The Hot Chick
Celebrate all things Irish in Old Town Scottsdale this St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy drink deals and live entertainment from local DJs and a surprise special guest.
Here’s the deal: Green beer ($6); green tea shots ($12); Jameson shot and Guinness ($15); coffee and Jameson cocktail ($12)
4363 N. 75th St., Scottsdale, 480-550-7507, thehotchickaz.com
Thirsty Lion Gastropub
Enjoy an Irish-themed seasonal menu at Thirsty Lion now through March 17. A portion of proceeds from its Irish cocktails and whiskey flights will be donated to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which supports childhood cancer research. Each Valley location will have its own celebration featuring live music, Irish dancers and bagpipers.
Here’s the deal: Stop by for corned beef and cabbage, corned beef macaroni and cheese, Irish shepherd’s pie, whiskey flights and specialty craft cocktails.
Four Valley locations, thirstyliongastropub.com
Trapp Haus BBQ
This ever-popular barbecue joint goes green for St. Patrick’s Day. Lucky patrons can enjoy traditional Irish dishes with a Trapp twist and drink specials.
Here’s the deal: Green tea shots ($5); home-cured corned beef and cabbage with red potatoes ($18)
511 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-466-5462, trapphausbbq.com
