St. Patrick’s Day 2022: 5 places to get green food, drinks and deals
ByMichelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
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Craving some Irish fare, green food or cheap eats this St. Patrick’s Day? You’re in luck: Many restaurant chains are offering specials to celebrate the holiday, which falls on Thursday.
Note: Please be aware that some locations may not be participating in the following promotions. Call ahead to ensure your nearest store is offering the deal.
Chili’s is giving its Margarita of the Month an Irish twist. Through March 31, participating locations are offering the Lucky Jameson – a margarita made with Jameson Irish whiskey, Lunazul blanco tequila, triple sec and fresh sour – for $5.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with some green treats. Through Thursday, participating Krispy Kreme locations are selling holiday-themed specialty doughnuts, such as the Lenny Leprechaun, Luck O’ the Rainbow, St. Patrick’s Shamrock and St. Patrick’s Sprinkle. In addition, customers who pre-order on Monday and Tuesday can score green Original Glazed doughnuts on Wednesday and Thursday. The chain also is offering free delivery on orders through Thursday.
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On Thursday, participating locations of the steak and seafood chain are serving up traditional Irish dishes for $6 each. Offerings on the St. Patrick’s Day bar menu include Guinness Fish and Chips, Guinness Mussels, Corned Beef Sliders and Corned Beef and Cabbage. Customers also can celebrate with Guinness blends and Irish-themed mixed drinks.
If you’d rather have a festive drink without the alcohol, participating McDonald’s restaurants are selling their seasonal mint-vanilla Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry.
Participating locations of the steakhouse chain are offering happy hour specials in honor of the holiday, including the $6 Lil’ Corned Beef Slider and the $9 Leprechaun Stiletto cocktail.
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Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world A parade goer yells during the St. Patrick's Day Parade along South Columbus Drive, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Mayor Lori Lightfoot marches in a kilt for the St. Patrick's Day Parade along South Columbus Drive Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Actor John C. Reilly, international guest of honor, takes part in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2022, in Dublin, Ireland. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Performers take part in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2022, in Dublin, Ireland. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Performers take part in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2022, in Dublin, Ireland. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William laugh as Lt. Col. Rob Money puts a bearskin hat on his 20-month-old daughter Gaia Money's head as they attend the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Aldershot, England. (Chris Jackson, Pool via AP)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, with 20-month-old Gaia Money, as she attends the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, at Mons Barracks on March 17, 2022, in Aldershot, England. (John Phillips/Getty Images)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Officers of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards during the St. Patrick's Day Parade attended by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at Mons Barracks on March 17, 2022, in Aldershot, England. (John Phillips/Getty Images)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world A man holds a poster as he greets participants during the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Fifth Avenue, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Bagpipers warm up near Fifth Avenue during the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world People watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Fifth Avenue, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world New York Mayor Eric Adams, center smiles as he marches up Fifth Avenue during the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Bagpipers pay respect during a moment of silence outside St Patrick's Cathedral to "Mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the victims of the pandemic" during the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world A bagpiper pays respect during a moment of silence outside St Patrick's Cathedral to "mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the victims of the pandemic" during the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world People watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world People watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world New York Police Department officers march up Fifth Avenue while they pass in front of St. Patrick Cathedral during the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Bagpipers march up Fifth Avenue while they pass in front of St. Patrick Cathedral during the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world A member Benedictine Military School is kissed while marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in historic downtown Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world Owens Rushing of Savannah, Ga., rides in a cart with his family clan during the St. Patrick's Day parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Photos: St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world A young boy gets a high-five from law enforcement officer marching with the Police Emerald Society of Southeast Georgia during the St. Patrick's Day parade, Thursday, March 17, 2022, Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
