Where to Eat for St Patrick's Day

Great Local Eateries Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day

Full Irish breakfast brunch at Jack’s Bar. -Photo by Morris Gut

By Morris Gut 

Manhattan Voice 

March 12, 2024

FOOD - The leprechauns are coming! St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17th, will be celebrated with all its local color. 

Throughout the New York City area eateries are hanging shamrocks on storefronts and homes giving the Hudson Valley its sparkling moment in the Emerald Isle. If you want to partake in the traditional foods, spirits and reveling sprinkled with a good dose of blarney, here are some suggestions. Be sure to check ahead for special events, and larger groups are advised to make advanced reservations.  Erin Go Bragh!

Jack’s Bar & Restaurant, 219 Main St., Eastchester. 914-652-7650 Owner Shane Clifford and his friendly crew have all the TVs and finger foods you want. Generous specialties coming out of Chef Brendan Donohoe’s kitchen include traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage; Shepherd’s Pie; decadent Short Rib Mac N’ Cheese; Jack’s Meatballs; Chicken Curry; Pizza out of their woodfired oven; Berkshire Pork Chop; and Grilled Lamb Sliders.  www.jackseastchester.com 

The Wicked Wolf, 4029 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx. 718-829-4400 

An upscale Irish tavern with an eclectic menu that covers a lot of ground. Try the Corned Beef Sandwich with melted cheese. The Shepherd’s Pie might be a good option, as is the Corned Beef & Cabbage. An Irish brew to wash it all down. The staff will be hosting St. Paddy’s Day with all the accoutrements all weekend. www.wickedwolfbronx.com 

Brewski’s Bar & Grill, 3718 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx. 718-684-2900 Irish specialties will be served all day: Nelly O’s Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers & Mashed, Irish Beef Stew. www.brewskistogo.com 

Rory Dolan’s, 890 McLean Ave., Yonkers. 914-776-2946 To many in the greater Westchester Irish community this is the motherload. There will be feasting galore all day and evening. Try to get there off peak, if possible. www.rorydolans.com 

Morris Park Inn, 1024 Morris Park Ave., Bronx. 718-239-4109 They are all spruced up for the celebration, and there’s a new reasonably priced tavern menu along with traditional Irish specialties and brews. www.morrisparkinn.com 

Rambling House, 4292 Katonah Ave., Woodlawn, Bronx. 718-798-4510 A sprawling good time with traditional Irish specialties all week long. www.ramblinghousenyc.com  

An Beal Bocht Café. 445 W. 238th St., Greystone Ave., Bronx. 718-884-7127 Home of the shortest, quickest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Irish specialties and entertainment all month. www.anbealbochtcafe.com

Dunne’s Pub, 12 Shapham Place, White Plains. 914-421-1451 Owner Declan Farrell took over this spot, added a few touches of his own, and it still thrives. An authentic Irish pub with good hearty food and live entertainment. www.dunnespub.com 

McShane’s Public House, 123 N. Main St., Port Chester. 914-937-7800 Partners Edmund Cleary and Vincent Furey brought a taste of the Emerald Isle to Port Chester and the crowds have been following. Special mention: Colcannon Croquettes, Bangers & Mashed, Corned Beef Reuben and Lamb Sliders are popular. www.mcshanesportchester.com

Tuck’d Away, 90 Yonkers Ave., Tuckahoe. 914-222-9162 Michael Cuozzo operates a friendly tavern that offers delightful comfort foods and reasonably priced Happy Hours. The Wings fly as do the traditional Irish dishes on St. Paddy’s Day. www.tuckedaway90.com  

IRISH SPECIALTIES WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT!

Trattoria Vivolo, 301 Halstead Ave., Harrison. 914-835-6199 It is a solid Italian restaurant housed in a vintage diner but come St. Patrick’s Day Chef/Owner Dean Vivolo’s Mom, who is Irish, adds her personal touch to the menu. www.trattoriavivolo.com 

Mamma Francesca, 414 Pelham Road, New Rochelle. 914-636-1229 It’s Italian, for sure, but owner Nick DiCostanzo will be serving up big portions of Corned Beef & Cabbage with views of L.I. Sound. He’s fond of the dish himself. In addition, the regional Italian menu is on hand. New Pizza & Vino Bar. www.mammafrancesca.com 

Wolf & Warrior Brewing Co., 195A E. Post Road, White Plains. 914-368-8617 Brewmeister Michael Chiltern brings White Plains its first microbrewery and it’s a good one. The daily brews are listed on a big colorful blackboard. A comforting kitchen menu, too. Chiltern promises an authentic Irish home brew and specialties to mark the occasion. www.wolfandwarrior.com 

Stephen’s Green, 12 Fisher Ave., Tuckahoe, Crestwood. 914-337-1027 Proprietor John Burke named his Irish American tavern after a popular Georgian public park in the heart of Dublin. It is a friendly venue for reasonably priced meals and finger foods. Specialties include French Onion Soup; a variety of Salads and Burgers; Irish Beef Stew, Chicken Pot Pie, and Fish & Chips. Plenty of Irish Soda Bread, too. Craft beers. www.stephensgreenpublichouse.com  

IRISH COOKING AT HOME?

If you are planning to cook up some Gaelic favorites at home, check out these specialty food markets for authentic Irish ingredients: Butcher’s Fancy, Yonkers, www.butchersfancy.com ; Prime Cut Irish Butchers (Riverdale) 4338 Katonah Ave., Bronx 718-324-9262;  and Food Ireland, Mount Vernon outlet, www.foodireland.com 

(Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in the Bronx & Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutreactions@optonline.net)