Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Specials include Freebies, Discounts

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Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Specials include Freebies, Discounts

Whether you have some Irish ancestry or just enjoy being lazy, St. Patrick means fun.

The Irish started celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, which falls on Tuesday, March 17, for more than 1,000 years. Here in the US, cities across the country hold parades and festivals to celebrate the holiday — a tradition that dates back hundreds of years, according to History.com. Restaurants and bars have food and drink specials for St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick – yes, of course, there is green beer.

Less than 10% of the US population has Irish ancestry, according to the US Census. But that doesn’t stop people from celebrating.

More than one-third (36%) of consumers plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick, according to research firm Numerator, which surveyed more than 5,300 US consumers in January 2026. The top shopping targets are food (61%), alcoholic beverages (48%), and decorations (35%). Beer is a popular alcoholic beverage for St. Patrick’s Day drinkers. Patrick (58%), Irish beers such as Guinness or Smithwick are favored by 44%, according to Numerator.

If you’re planning to celebrate, here are the deals and specials for this holiday.

Krispy Kreme

Visit a Krispy Kreme dressed in green on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, and get one free Green O’riginal Glazed donut (no purchase necessary; present good at store or drive-thru).

Also, during that time 4,000 guests will also be randomly selected to win a “Lucky You Golden Dozen Pass,” which includes a year’s supply of Original Glazed donuts — a dozen per month from April 2026 to March 2027, the company said in a news release.

Burger King

Members of the Royal Perks loyalty program can get a large order of onion rings for $2 (offer good through the BK app or by visiting bk.com). There are also digital food specials including a Maple Bourbon BBQ Whopper, with fries, apple pie, and a drink.

McDonald’s

The Shamrock Shake, a green shake made with artificially flavored green syrup, vanilla soft-serve ice cream, and a whip top, returned to the McDonald’s menu in Feb. 17 limited time. The earthquake usually goes away soon after St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick, so if you want to repeat, you better hurry.

Also available in green and for a limited time: the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry.

7-Eleven

Get food for your party – at a discount – with the 7NOW Delivery app. In-store customers can get a St. Patrick’s Day Donut. A limited-time Patrick with a white crust and finished with green shamrock sprinkles.

Throughout the month, members of the 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty programs can get $1 deals on a variety of treats, including Snyder’s Mini Pretzels, Rice Krispies Treats, Snickers, and 7-Select Gummi Bears and Worms (offers good at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores).

Also available for a limited time: 7-Select Replenish Zero Slurpee Cherry Piña Colada, a zero-sugar hydration drink with electrolytes and vitamins. For a limited time, you can get two for $3.50. Another deal: when you buy any 7-Select Replenish beverage, you get a free small Slurpee (offer good through April 28).

St. Patrick’s Day Deals Many Patrick

Pure Juice: Loyalty program members get $2 off a Green Glow Acai Bowl on Tuesday, March 17.
Cinnabon: On St. Patrick, members of the Cinnabon Rewards loyalty program can get any size or extra flavor for $1 with the purchase of any baked good at participating locations.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse: On St. Patrick, there’s a limited-time Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner ($15.99), and a 2 for 1 drink deal all day, with limited-time green beer.
California Tortilla: Get a free small order of chips & queso, chips & salsa, or chips on March 17. Dining in? Say the secret password “Lucky Cheese” when you exit. Ordering online or on the app? Enter code LUCKYCHEESE at checkout.
Del Taco: Members of the Del Yeah! The rewards loyalty program can buy one Epic Fresh Guac Burrito, get one free on St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick and March 18 with orders placed or scanned through Del Yeah! Rewards app or on the Del Taco website.
Dog Haus: The restaurant chain’s biergarten has specials including $7 Jameson shots; you can add pickleback for just $1.
Duffy’s Sports Grill: The Florida-based chain has several St. Louis specialties. Patrick’s Day that includes $15.99 Corned Beef & Cabbage, as well as $4 green pints of Miller Lite, $6 Jameson shots and $7 Guinness pints.
Friendly Restaurants: Get $5 off your order of $50 or more from St. Patrick’s Day until Friday, March 20.
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard: Wear green and get a free scoop of Irish Cream Frozen Custard on March 17. No purchase necessary; limit one per customer.
Gopuff: Customers 21 and older who spend $40 or more on alcohol products will receive $10 off their order using code LUCKY10 (offer good through March 17). FAM delivery service subscription members (about $72 regular annual price) can get 40% off select green food and beverage products, on St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick.
Greene Turtle: St. Patrick’s Day Specials Patrick’s include $4 celebratory shots, $5 Guinness drafts and $6 Irish Car Bombs. The menu features limited-time dishes including the Reuben Sandwich and Fish ‘n Chips – available for dining only.
Huddle House: Members of the Huddle House Rewards loyalty program get $1 off any order of $10 or more on St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick.
Jason’s Deli: St. Patrick’s Day specials (good Monday, March 16, and March 17) include a Beef Sandwich Box Meal starting at $13.09, with a light portion of a beef sandwich on rye with chips, dip, and a cookie. For larger groups, there’s the Corned Beef Slider ($72.39), a tray of 24 snack sandwiches. Deli Dollars rewards members can unlock a “Lucky You” mystery reward, too.
Marco’s Pizza: Get $3 off any size Specialty Pizza, like The Philly, Hawaiian Chicken, and Deluxe (to get the deal, use code LUCKY).
McAlister’s Deli: Members of McAlister’s rewards loyalty program can earn a $1 Lucky Lemonade with any incoming purchase.
Mo’ Bettahs: Members of the Makana Rewards loyalty program receive a $5 discount to use on Tuesday, March 17.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza: Members of the Mountain Rewards loyalty program receive 20% off their orders on St. Patrick.
Outback Steakhouse: On St. Patrick’s Day Patrick, get a Bloomin’ Onion and a drink (a 16-ounce domestic non-craft beer or Coca-Cola product) for $10. Just mention the “$10 Bloom and Beverage” deal to your server (offer good at participating US locations).
Pancheros: On Monday, March 16, watch the Pancheros social media, Burritos with Benefits app, email, and SMS for a code to get free chips & queso, valid March 16-22. Also, there is free delivery on Tuesdays, including St. Patrick.
Paris Baguette: Members of the PB Rewards loyalty program receive a free baguette with any drink purchase on March 17.
Party Fowl: Get 10-ounce green beers for $2 on March 17 and there’s a new Boozy Slushie Flight with six different flavors to sample.
Penn Station East Coast subscribers: Members of the Penn Station Rewards Club loyalty program can get a free small order of “Lucky Fries” with the purchase of any small portion through March 17. Use promo code STPATRICKS26.
Pollo Campero: From St. Patrick through Thursday, March 19, Campero Rewards members can get a BOGO 3-piece deal on the Pollo Campero app.
Randy’s Donuts: The donut chain has donuts in St. Patrick’s Day raised deluxe with a green and gold glitter coating. Randy’s Rewards loyalty program members get double points until March 17th.
Red Robin: St. Patrick’s Day specials Patrick’s include $8 margaritas and $5 Coors light pints and the Big YUMMM Deal menu has meals starting at $9.99.
Teriyaki Madness: Members of the Mad Rewards loyalty program on Monday, March 16, can get $2 off their Mad Dash Curbside order by entering the code MADDASH2 in the app.
Twin Peaks: Get a free Fried Pickles with any order of $25 or more on St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick.
White Castle: Members of the Craver Nation Rewards loyalty program can buy one, get one free on St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick.

Special St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink

Baked by Melissa: Available in stores and online are special St. Patrick’s Day, available in the Pot O’Gold 25 pack ($37) and other varieties.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Blue is the color of this Monster Pizookie, available for $5 on March 17.
Carvel: The ice cream company has its Cookie O’Puss ice cream cake available for a limited time.
Dairy Queen: You can choose from two limited-time St. Patrick’s Day, including a Mint Crunchin’ Cookie Dipped Cone and a Mint Oreo Blizzard Treat.
Eddie Merlot’s: On St. Patrick, sip featured cocktails including the Sake Sunset ($16), Spicy Pineapple Margarita ($15), and Grasshopper ($16).
Honey Dew: The New England-based donut and coffee chain has holiday-themed drinks including Chocolate Pistachio Blas, Mocha Pistachio coffee drink, Irish Cream gourmet coffee, and Pistachio Muffins.
Insomnia Cookies: The bakery chain has a special Rainbow Dream Cookies N’ Cream cookie, made with rainbow sprinkles, marshmallows, and Hershey’s Premier White Chips (while supplies last).
Jamba: The March Monthly Mystery smoothie flavor, Lock of the Tropics, is available through March 31.
Margaritaville: Two limited-time cocktails — the Leprechaun Marg O’Rita and the Island Shamrock — for $7 or $16 in their Blender Cup.
Milkshake Factory: Limited-time Strawberry Matcha Milkshake, available through March 29.
99 restaurants: Festive cocktails include Irish Cream Martini ($11.99), and Irish Corned Beef Poutine ($11.99) and Corned Beef-Baked Potato ($4.99) after 4 p.m.
PJ’s Coffee: Iced Strawberry Macha with St. Patrick’s Day green. Patrick.
Shipley Donuts: Holiday-themed donuts with white, green, or chocolate frosting, white and gold sprinkles, and shamrocks at participating locations.
Sonic Drive-In: Slush Shamrock Slush, green apple slush with sour candies, rainbow candy floss, and whipped cream.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Seasonal cocktails include the Shamrock Martini ($16) and the Four-Leaf Clover Old Fashioned ($15).