Tis’ the season for green! Bring on the pots of gold, leaping leprechauns and all the delectable Irish culinary delights to celebrate a delightful St. Patrick’s Day in Las Vegas. From corned beef and cabbage to Irish whiskey sippers and green beer, let the seasonal dining and imbibing festivities begin.
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Rí Rá Irish Pub
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Las Vegas in an atmosphere that will transport you to Ireland–almost literally. Rí Rá was constructed out of a meticulously restored pub in Ireland and shipped to Mandalay Bay. The menu features traditional favorites, including beef and Guinness stew, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and Irish strip steak. The Irish whiskey crowd favorites include Jameson, Bushmills and Janey Mac!, plus rare whiskeys including Macduff 45 year 1968 and Bushmills 1608.
Reservations: ri-ra-irish-pub.
McMullan’s Irish Pub
From Diddy’s Irish Stew, a hearty and traditional stew of braised lamb, potatoes and vegetables, to corned beef and cabbage cooked to perfection, McMullan’s serves up dining delights on St. Patrick’s Day and every day. Most of the staff at McMullan’s has been there since day one of opening in 2002. Settle in at the bar for a conversation to remember (or maybe not, after a few green beers). Slainte!
Reservations: mcmullansirishpub.com.
Nine Fine Irishmen
If Irish classic flavors paired perfectly with fresh stouts, ales, lagers and spirits and nightly entertainment are calling your name, look no further than Nine Fine Irishmen at New York New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Start with beer and cheese dip, sausage rolls and fried dill pickles, followed by colcannon, a creamy cabbage soup and St. Patrick’s Day favorite. As for the main entree, enjoy lamb and Guinness stew or bangers and mash.
Reservations: nine-fine-irishmen.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Las Vegas will host a special murder mystery St. Patrick’s Day Whodunit dinner, only on March 17. Buckle up as guests will be taken on a rollercoaster of murder and mayhem throughout their three-course meal. Dinner includes a choice between 8-oz. roasted prime rib of beef with mashed potatoes, gravy and Yorkshire pudding; roasted salmon filet with a lemon beurre blanc, mashed potatoes and seasonal fresh vegetables; or the vegetarian entree of the day. Each guest will receive the chef’s choice of dessert served with either coffee or tea. Dinner is set to begin at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $130.
Reservations: atouchofmystery.com.
STK Steakhouse
Turn up the Daft Punk “Get Lucky” because STK Steakhouse is throwing down for a St. Patrick’s Day in Las Vegas to remember. Enjoy lil’ corned beef sliders (pictured at top of page) with tater tots and Leprechaun Stilettos cocktails during happy hour from Monday, March 11, through Sunday, March 17, from 3 to 6 p.m. Lil’ corned beef sliders are also available for lunch and dinner. And, of course, the restaurant is serving up pulsating DJ music to complement each bite.
Reservations: stksteakhouse.com.
Broken Yolk Cafe
Broken Yolk Cafe just took a note out of Dr. Suess’s book and turned its breakfast delightfully green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Las Vegas. The brunch spot will offer green apple mimosas for the holiday. This festive cocktail is the perfect mix of sweet and sour to start your day with a bit of luck on every sip. And because of its green color, those who enjoy it won’t get pinched!
Reservations: thebrokenyolkcafe.com.
La Neta Cocina y Lounge
Get lucked up at La Neta’s St. Patrick’s Day brunch on Sunday, March 17, from noon to 4 p.m. La Neta will serve a selection of green dishes so you don’t get pinched, including green pancakes with Lucky Charms, churrasco and green eggs and shaved brussels salad. To wash all these delicious bites of St. Patrick’s Day cuisine down, enjoy bottomless green mimosas, draft green beer and Guinness, Irish mules and green tea shots.
Reservations: lanetacocina.com.
Silverton Casino Lodge
Follow the rainbow over to the Silverton Casino Lodge this St. Patrick’s Day for a variety of special menus from the talented food and beverage team at Twin Creeks. Available from 4 to 10 p.m., Twin Creeks will be serving two specials in honor of St. Patrick’s Day: braised lamb shank with mashed green peas, caramelized onions and a Guinness demi-glace as well as a green velvet layered cake.
Reservations: silvertoncasino.com/dining/best-steakhouse.
Kona Grill
Your taste buds have never felt this lucky. At Kona Grill, savor green beer, sake and seltzer specials along with corned beef sliders during its St. Patrick’s week of happy hour specials, available from Monday, March 11, through Sunday, March 17. The corned beef sliders will also be available for lunch, dinner, takeout and delivery.
Reservations: konagrill.com.
Mas Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila
Paint the town green on St. Patrick ‘s Day in Las Vegas at Mas Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila. The taco hotspot and speakeasy will offer green beer and green margaritas, green Gringo Tacos and Jameson shots. In addition to the food and drink specials, there will also be a DJ from 8 p.m. to midnight for guests to get jiggy with it.
Reservations: masporfavorlv.com.