You don’t need to be Irish to be lucky this St. Patrick’s Day. You just need to be in Westchester! To go hand-in-hand with the holiday parades happening this year, we rounded up the most festive spots to safely enjoy Irish cuisine with dine-in and takeout options. With corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, soda bread, and more, the best way to celebrate Monday, March 17 is with a full stomach.
Chocolations
607 E Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck; 914.777.3600
Every holiday deserves to be celebrated with sweet treats. Chocolations of Mamaroneck is the pot of chocolates at the end of the rainbow in Westchester. Holiday favorites include shamrock- and leprechaun-shaped pops and other fun treats.
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Hudson Social
11 Station Plz, Dobbs Ferry; 914.478.3634
This trackside, waterfront bistro serves up more than beautiful Hudson River views this St. Patrick’s Day. From March 15-17, expect classic corned beef and cabbage along with traditional corned beef sandwiches, soda bread, and loaded Irish nachos. A corned beef and cabbage family meal is also on the menu for takeout; it feeds four people and features sides of glazed carrots, potatoes, and Irish mustard. For the March 17 only, you can also get Jameson shots for $5 and pints of Guinness for just $6. Check out Hudson Social’s website to pre-order Irish food from the special holiday menu or dine in or take out on March 17 (or be green with envy).
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Club Car Grille
6 South Broadway, Irvington; 914-591-2033
From the team behind Hudson Social, Club Car Grille in Irvington also gets in on the holiday fun. Here, you can expect the same St. Patrick’s Day delicacies that you would see at Hudson Social: Irish soda bread, corned beef spring rolls, and corned beef cabbage. Stop by from March 15-17 to take a bite from the St. Patrick’s day menu. There will also be Irish coffee, pints of Guinness, and Jameson shots available on March 17 for $10, $6, and $5 respectively.
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J.C. Fogarty’s
60 Kraft Ave, Bronxville; 914.337.1122
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at J.C Fogarty’s, a fine dining hub, with a special menu full of classic Irish food and modern twists on old-time favorites. While the dinner menu offers classic poached salmon, you can soak up your drinks with hearty bar menu dishes such as lamb stew, bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, beer-battered fish and chips, and many more. The restaurant will also host a live bagpipe performance from the Westchester County Police Emerald Society Band to celebrate the joyous occasion. On St Patrick’s Day, doors open at 8 a.m. with traditional fare, live music, and more. On top of that, corned beef will be served all day long!
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McShane’s Public House
123 Main St, Port Chester; 914.937.7800
This Irish-style gastropub is steps from the Metro-North in downtown Port Chester, is open late, and offers traditional fare like country cottage pie, bangers and mash, and more. Consider it a “throwback to the traditional Irish pub.”
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Rory Dolan’s Restaurant
890 McLean Ave, Yonkers; 914.776.2946
This classic neighborhood spot, serving Westchester for more than 25 years, will be offering your favorite Irish dishes, drinks, and a late-night menu. Expect a traditional Reuben, chicken pot pie, broiled rack of lamb (whole rack with fresh herbs served with rosemary mint sauce and a side of mint jelly), roasted cod (with crispy Brussels sprouts and creamy mashed potatoes in a lemon-thyme sauce), shepherd’s pie, Irish breakfast, chicken curry, pan-seared calf’s liver (with onions, mushrooms, and bacon), steak and mushroom pie, and Dublin-style fish and chips.
In addition, all month long, Rory’s celebrates Irish Heritage Month with live Irish music and dancers for added fun and revelry. The Irish-American band “The Narrowbacks” will be performing live on March 22 as part of the festivities, so make sure not to miss it! There will also be an outdoor bar and marquee for the McLean Avenue St. Patrick’s Day parade on the same day.
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Mickey Spillane’s
431 White Plains Rd, Eastchester; 914.395.3838
Mickey Spillane’s serves the traditional Irish fare you’d expect, no green required. The Eastchester hotspot offers dishes filled with traditional Irish joyfulness. For St. Patrick’s Day weekend, it even has a special food menu. Feast on shepherd’s pie, Irish chicken curry, Guinness beef stew, Galway Bay fish and chips, and more. Come on by and make it a St. Patrick’s Day you won’t forget!
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Piper’s Kilt
433 White Plains Rd, Eastchester; 914.779.5772
Whether you’re opting for the fish and chips, loaded potato skins, or their famous burger, anything on Piper’s Kilt’s menu is a hit. This restaurant has been pouring Guinness since 1964, and they show no signs of slowing down! Be sure to stop by for a festive meal this St. Patrick’s Day.
The Butcher’s Fancy
961 Mclean Ave, Yonkers; 914.237.8260
While many establishments offer a few Irish food specials when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, The Butcher’s Fancy specializes in Irish delicacies year-round. This family-owned Yonkers food seller isn’t a restaurant, but that doesn’t stop it from selling some of the tastiest Irish rashers, Irish sausage, and black pudding. You can also check out the catering menu for delicious Irish dinner and breakfast meals such as lamb stew and corned beef and cabbage.
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The Snackery Bakeshop
64 Purchase St, Rye; 914.481.1636
After you have finished your corned beef and cabbage and had a few pints of Guinness, what better way to end your night than with a delectable dessert from The Snackery Bakeshop? The sweet spot is currently taking pre-orders, but the offer won’t last forever, so make sure you get those orders in as soon as possible. By the way, how good do those cupcakes look?
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