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St. Patrick's Day Dining
ORANGE COUNTY, CA

Discover your inner Irishman (or woman!) this St. Patty's Day with a trip to one of the OC's best Irish-themed establishments. Check out our Orange County, CA St. Patrick's Day dining guide to find the best restaurants, bars, and pubs where revelers can chow down on traditional Irish fare like corned beef hash, bangers and mash, and cabbage stew—and maybe have a pint or two!

Alcatraz Brewing Company American
11/20
The Block at Orange
20 City Blvd. W.
Orange, CA 92868
714-939-8686 | Menu
Brewpub at The Block at Orange serves up pizzas and American fare to complement the brews. More...

Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar California
13/20
Dining Room at Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar, Anaheim, CA Downtown Disney
1580 Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92803
714-774-4442 | Menu
Superchef Joachim Splichal's modern Mediterranean eatery in a sophisticated yet casual Downtown Disney setting. More...

Duke's Place American
12/20
The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
1221 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-645-5000
Casual restaurant and lounge with live jazz nightly and impressive Newport Harbor views. More...

Durty Nelly's Irish
12/20
2915 Red Hill Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-957-1951 | Menu
Business park pub cooks up Irish food, burgers, sandwiches and salads. More...

Gulliver's Restaurant Steakhouse
13/20
18482 MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-833-8411 | Menu
Costumed wenches serve Old English fare in this airport restaurant specializing in prime ribs of beef. More...

Haven Gastropub Gastropub
14/20
Dining Room at Haven Gastropub, Orange, CA Old Towne Orange
190 S. Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92866
714-221-0680 | Menu
Hip gastropub in Old Towne Orange serves up great brews and boldly innovative food. More...

Hennessey's Tavern Irish
11/20
34111 La Plaza
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-488-0121 | Menu
Feast on Irish or American fare, throw back a beer and enjoy the seaside vibe. More...

Hennessey's Tavern Irish
11/20
213 Ocean Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-494-2743 | Menu
Feast on Irish or American fare, throw back a beer and enjoy the seaside vibe. More...

Muldoon's Dublin Pub & Celtic Bar Irish
12/20
Fashion Island
202 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-4110 | Menu
Hip underground pub with fairly good Irish and American fare, as well as live music on the weekends. More...

Shamrock Bar & Grill Irish
11/20
2633 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-631-5633 | Menu
Traditional Irish pub fare and weekend entertainment along Newport’s Mariner’s Mile. More...

SideDoor Gastropub
13/20
Dining Room at SideDoor, Corona Del Mar, CA Five Crowns
3801 E. Coast Hwy.
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
949-717-4322 | Menu
Gastropub serving wines, microbrews and gourmet small plates inside Corona del Mar's Five Crowns restaurant. More...

Skosh Monahan's American
13/20
2000 Newport Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-548-0099 | Menu
Irish-inspired neighborhood steakhouse and bar surprises with better-than-expected food and wine. More...

Yard House American
12/20
Dining Room at Yard House, Irvine, CA Irvine Spectrum
71 Fortune Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
949-753-9373 | Menu
Good food complements 200 beers on tap and a specialty martini list. More...

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