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Morning visitors at The Bandit’s first annual Tap O’ The Morn St. Patrick's Day celebration will enjoy Irish-inspired brunch bites, mini corned beef benedicts, short rib quiches, bottomless green mimosas and green tomato bloody mary's. Afternoon diners receive bottomless green Bud Light, their choice of a spirit bottle with mixers and garnishes and bar bites for the table including Reuben waffle fries and pub beer cheese with soda crackers.. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery available, 841 W. Randolph St.
West Loop New American restaurant PB&J offers three St. Patrick’s Day packages with its Pot O Gold outdoor pop up bar, serving green beer, Guinness, Red Bull cocktails, slane shots and more. The St. Patrick’s brunch kit includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, carafes of green-tinted orange juice, two brunch pizzas and more; the Dealer's Choice allows guests to order any menu item a la carte; and the Leprechaun Package comes with a bottle of Jameson, Don Julio Blanco or Ketel One, two pizzas and more. Dine-in, curbside pickup and no-contact delivery available, 205 N. Peoria St.
The Paramount Group serves up a holiday drop-off option with traditional Irish braised corned beef alongside potatoes and green cabbage. Its emerald Caesar salad with little gem lettuce, avocado, broccoli florets, baby bell peppers, snap peas, herbs and green goddess dressing is also included, as well as add-ons like Irish soda bread with golden raisins, housemade shortbread shamrock cookies and TPG’s lucky cake pops. Drop-off specials available via delivery or takeout, 1750 W. Lake St.
The reopening of The Dearborn brings with it traditional Irish dishes. Fish and chips from chef Aaron Cuschieri, corned beef reuben, seafood chowder and beef and lamb shepherd’s pie are on the menu this March. Beverage favorites such as draft Guinness, Irish whiskeys and Irish coffee are on tap, and Irish apple cake, strawberry and creme roulade cake, and shamrock cookies are on the dessert menu from partner pastry shop Vanille. Dine-in, takeout and delivery available,145 N. Dearborn St.
Newly reopened Chicago beer hall Funkenhausen offers an in-house brew made by 18th Street Brewery, Schnitzengiggle or German favorites like the Ayinger, Krombacher or Hofbräu in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. On the side, sample its A Big Garlicky Pretzel with pimento cheese and white barbecue sauce, or try the bratwurst with Brussels sprouts, sweet mustard and pickled red onions. The main menu showcases the eatery’s dry-rub spare ribs or house Amish chicken with braised greens. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery available, 1709 W. Chicago Ave.
The West Loop’s Old Hollywood-inspired steakhouse reopens its doors March 17 to gift patrons with executive chef Johnny Besch’s steak burger, steak frites and seafood towers. With locally sourced ingredients and seafood straight from the source, BLVD’s menu includes king salmon with golden tomato beurre blanc, seasonal vegetables and sunchoke chips; short ribs with cabernet, creamed potato, green apple, horseradish root and onion ring; clams with fennel cream, absinthe, chili oil and honey oat bread; and so much more. Indoor and outdoor dining, takeout and delivery available, 817 W. Lake St.
The St. Patrick’s Day offerings at steakhouse Gene & Georgetti feature a corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots, braised lamb stew, fish and chips with tartar sauce, and the Irlandese burger with both corned beef and 8-oz. prime beef. Sip on an Irish mule with Jameson, ginger beer, fresh lime juice and muddled mint, or opt for the festive Shot-O-Jame-O. Sweets include the old-school chocolate cake, s’mores fixins’ and funfetti cake. Indoor and outdoor dining, takeout and delivery available, 500 N. Franklin St.
For celebratory fare, enjoy favorites from Hub 51 such as the Potato Debris with deep fried Idaho potatoes, Tillamook sharp cheddar, bacon, green onion and crema; or order a hot corned beef sandwich made with Vienna corned beef, housemade sauerkraut, swiss cheese, whole grain mustard and rye bread. Pair with Jameson shots, Guinness pints and Irish coffee. March 11-17; food specials available for dine-in, carryout and delivery; drink specials for dine-in only; 51 W. Hubbard St.
St. Patrick’s Day commemorations begin Saturday, March 13 at Pizzeria Portofino, starting with garnished bloody marys, espressotinis, spritzes and more. VIP packages are available for two, four or six people and include a bottle of Giuliana Prosecco or a bucket of Portofino Pills. Dine in, carryout or delivery, 317 N. Clark St.
The Rambler’s Irish Pub Experience at Home To-Go Package brings the celebration to you with two corned beef platters with slow cooked corned beef, red potato and cabbage; a bottle of Bushmills Irish Whiskey; and a four pack of Guinness, with two Guinness Imperial pint glasses, beads, tattoos and other St. Patrick’s Day decor. March 13-17, pickup and delivery available, 4128 North Lincoln Ave.
River West spot The Dawson offers a bit of everything for your St. Patrick’s Day. Highlighted menu items include shepherd’s pie with braised lamb, buttery mashed potatoes, English peas and carrots; corned beef sandwich with marble rye bread, sauerkraut, Guinness-soaked swiss and remoulade; and fish 'n' chips with spicy tartar sauce, coleslaw and pickles. Dine-in, curbside pickup and no-contact delivery available, 730 W. Grand Ave.
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