St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and restaurants across the country are offering all sorts of specials and deals to celebrate the holiday. And these food and drink specials go beyond green beer. Plenty of fast-food and sit-down establishments are offering customers festive desserts, themed milkshakes and cocktails, specials on Irish food, and much more to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Since we don’t gate keep here at RetailMeNot, we’ve rounded up the best St. Patrick’s Day specials and deals you can find at various chain restaurants, which may have a location near you. Before you head out to grab your green treat, make sure to call your closest restaurant ahead of time to verify if they are participating in these deals and specials. These St. Patrick Day promos may not be available at every location and may be subject to change at any time.
The Best St. Patrick’s Day Restaurant Deals and Specials
Applebee’s
It’s your lucky day, because Applebee’s has brought back its Saintly Sips for St. Patrick’s Day. You can try the Tipsy Leprechaun for just $6 or the Golden Goose. The eatery is also serving up Rainbow Lemonades, so that you can see if there’s a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow.
Arby’s
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Arby’s is offering its Andes Mint Chocolate Shake. This frozen creation takes the chain’s signature shake base and mixes it with mint-chocolate flavoring. To finish it off, Arby’s tops the shake with a whipped topping, chocolate drizzle and Andes candy pieces.
Baked by Melissa
You can celebrate all the little things this St. Patrick’s Day with Baked by Melisa’s leprechaun-sized cupcakes. Now through March 17, snag a four- to 100-pack of cupcakes with a beloved limited edition flavor: Lucky Charm.
Bar Louie
Head to Bar Louie on March 17 for drink deals, which include a $4.50 green beer, a $4 Jameson Sidecar (with any beer purchase) and a $5 Guinness. You can also enjoy limited-time cocktails like the new Irish Marg O’Rita and the Irish Old Fashioned.
Bennigan’s
Bennigan’s is the perfect place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The restaurant is offering Irish-inspired items like Guinness-Glazed Pub Shrimp, the Reuben Burger and Irish Cream Cheesecake. There are also plenty of drinks ranging from the Blarney Stone Kiss to the Irish Tricolour.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
On March 17, you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a themed drink at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. From the Pot O’Gold to the Four-Leaf Clover, these festive beverages are the perfect accompaniment to your meal!
Carvel
Get your dose of mint-green sweetness at Carvel with their Mint and Vanilla Flying Saucers for a limited time. The classic Cookie O’ Puss is also back, which features Cookie Puss in his annual St. Patrick’s Day look. Talk about sweet!
City Works Eatery & Pour House
Find a seat at City Works Eatery & Pour House March 13-17 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The restaurant is featuring a holiday-inspired menu with unique twists on Irish favorites. You’ll find everything from a bowl of Irish Mac N’ Cheese to a Jameson Honey mule.
Cold Stone Creamery
For a limited time, Cold Stone Creamery has brought back its beloved Lucky Charms Ice Cream for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s got all the marshmallow pieces you know and love from the iconic cereal.
Dairy Queen
Let Dairy Queen’s Mint Oreo Blizzard satisfy your sweet tooth (and bring you a little luck) this St. Patrick’s Day. Keep in mind the Mint Brownie Blizzard is only available for a limited time.
Dog Haus
For a limited time, Dog Haus is selling Corned Beef and Cabbage Sausage. This all-beef sausage is made with cabbage, garlic and corned beef spices and served on a grilled King’s Hawaiian roll.
Duck Donuts
Duck Donuts is serving up some limited-time St. Patrick’s Day flavors that are sure to make you feel like you have the luck of the Irish. You can pick from flavors such as Magical Charms, Lucky Cinnamon Bun and Bacon Shamrock. If you want to try a mix of festive flavors, you can pick up the Lucky Duck Dozen box for $24.95.
Goldbelly
This brand brings you award-winning and mouth-watering treats from all over the place. When you shop for the special St. Patrick’s Day treats on Goldbelly, you won’t be disappointed. You can find everything from festive cupcakes and snack boxes to Irish-inspired cakes and cookies.
Guinness
Every day leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, Guinness is giving you a chance to get lucky. You can enter to win different prizes every day, including one grand prize in the form of a visit to the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London. You just need to follow @GuinnessUS on Instagram to get started!
Hard Rock
This year, you can get lucky with the Hard Rock Shop when you snag the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day pin. Plus, Hard Rock Shop is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day sale with up to 60% off select items!
Houlihan’s
Did you know Houlihan’s is known for offering a special St. Patrick’s Day menu on March 17? This year, you can expect delicious delights like the Reuben sandwich, fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, plus Irish mules and Jameson shots.
Kona Grill
Kona Grill customers can get lucky with the happy hour specials available from March 11 through March 17. These deals include $3 specials on green beer, sake and seltzer, in addition to $6 Corned Beef Sliders.
Krispy Kreme
If you want to savor the luck of the Irish, you’ll want to pick up doughnuts from Krispy Kreme’s St. Patrick’s Day Taste o’ Luck Collection. The collection includes four limited-time flavors, including the Pot of Gold Doughnut and the St. Patty’s Swirl Doughnut.
McAlister’s Deli
Corned beef and potatoes are a delicious way to celebrate the holiday, and that’s exactly what McAlister’s Deli is offering for St. Patrick’s Day 2025. You can enjoy the Corned Beef Spud, a Reuben and the Leprechaun Lemonade from Mar. 10 through Mar. 17 this year.
McDonald’s
It’s the shake that started it all! The McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is back for St. Patrick’s Day this year. If you prefer the McFlurry over shakes, you could get the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry instead.
Miller’s Ale House
Through March 26, Miller’s Ale House is encouraging you to “Eat, Drink and Be Irish” with a special Irish-inspired menu. You’ll find Irish Egg Rolls, the Ale House Reuben and the Irish Mule Pitcher. And you can’t forget the classic Guinness!
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
It’s your lucky day, because you can get a $50 e-gift card for only $40 and a $100 e-gift card for just $75 now through Mar. 17 at 99 Restaurant & Pub. Also, this eatery is serving up Irish-inspired favorites on Mar. 16 and 17. You can find menu items like Irish Nachos and Pot O’Gold Wings plus an Irish Cream Martini and Lucky Horseshoe Ale.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
A celebration isn’t a celebration without a cake. Nothing Bundt Cakes has a tasty St. Patrick’s Day special called the Luck of the Irish Bundtlet Tower. It comes with three individually packaged Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bundtlets gift-wrapped with green ribbon.
Paris Baguette
You can satisfy your sweet tooth and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with help from Paris Baguette. The eatery is serving up the St. Paddy’s King Cream Donut and the St. Paddy’s Mochi Donut for a limited time.
Popeye’s
If you’re seeking yummy seafood offerings for St. Patrick’s Day, look no further than Popeye’s. With the return of the Flounder Fish Sandwich, you can enjoy a breaded and fried flounder filet either with tartar sauce or a spicy spread.
See’s Candies
You might not have thought that potatoes and chocolate can go together, but See’s Candies is showing it’s possible. For a limited time, you can enjoy a chocolate St. Patrick’s Day Potato. This chocolate-covered blend of cocoa, cinnamon and pine nuts is designed to look like a potato and costs just $7.50.
Shari’s Berries
Treat yourself to some St. Patrick’s Day treats from Shari’s Berries. There’s the St. Pat’s Picks Dipped Strawberries and the Best O’ Luck fruit arrangement, which include pineapples in the shape of shamrocks as well as apples, strawberries and melon.
White Castle
From March 14 through March 17, you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special offer from White Castle. When you buy a 10-pack sack of Sliders, you can get $2 off. All you need is a coupon, which you can find on White Castle’s website and social media.
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