St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials
Haley Cafarella

Fast-Food Franchises Celebrate Irish Culture with Limited-Time Offers and Green Menu Items

Updated March 16, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and fast-food franchises are getting into the spirit with festive decor, green menu items, deals and specials. Shamrocks and leprechauns can be found around restaurants across the country, as well as in marketing campaigns to get customers excited for the popular celebration of Irish culture. From green milkshakes and minty ice cream to green beer and more, Americans love any excuse to sip and snack their way through St. Patrick’s Day.

With $7 billion spent on St. Patrick’s Day last year, franchise brands could see an increase in traffic, app sign-ups and sales by offering deals and specials on March 17.

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials 

Aroma Joe’s

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Aroma Joe’s

For St. Patrick’s Day and all month long, Aroma Joe’s is shaking up its menu with a limited edition Mint Cloud Top, a minty add-on that makes any drink feel holiday-ready. The coffee brand is also spotlighting its Irish Goodbye AJ’s Rush beverage, which blends Blue Curaçao, amaretto and green apple. And there’s fun beyond the beverages! The first 100 lucky folks at each location on March 17 snag a free themed sticker.

Bennigan’s

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Bennigan’s

Bennigan’s, an Irish-American restaurant franchise, is launching a month-long Blarney Blast in honor of its 50th anniversary. Through April 1, guests can enjoy limited-time cocktails and festive eats, including Angry Caramel Apple, Emerald Isle Margarita, Blarney Stone Kiss, Tableside Irish Coffee, Guinness Glazed Pub Shrimp, Blarney Blast Quesadillas (above) and The Reuben Burger. Additionally, the new 2 for $50 Lucky Bundle includes one shared appetizer, two entrées and one shared dessert from a select menu.  

California Tortilla

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- California Tortilla

All California Tortilla customers who make a purchase on St. Patrick’s Day can get free small chips and queso, small chips and salsa or small chips. For in-store orders, mention the secret password “Lucky Cheese” at checkout. The code LUCKYCHEESE is required for online orders.

Crumbl

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Crumbl

Beginning March 15, Crumbl’s new St. Patrick’s Day lineup includes festive desserts designed for holiday celebrations. The St. Patrick’s Celebration Cake Cookie is a cake batter cookie topped with cake batter cream cheese frosting and green sprinkles. The seasonal menu also features the Key Lime Pie Cookie, a chilled graham cookie layered with tangy lime filling and topped with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs and a lime wedge, as well as the Cereal Milk Cookie, a cereal-inspired sugar cookie brushed with a milky glaze and finished with fruity cereal. The rotating selection will also include returning classics such as the Pink Sugar Cookie, Cookies & Cream Cookie and Brownie Batter Cookie.

Del Taco

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Del Taco

Del Taco is doubling down on green goodness this St. Patrick’s Day with a buy one, get one (BOGO) free Epic Fresh Guac Burrito deal for loyalty members. This promotion lasts from March 17–18. 

Dog Haus

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Dog Haus

Dog Haus is bringing on the deals this St. Patrick’s Day. Guests can score $6 Jameson shots, a $1 pickleback (shot of pickle juice) add-on, and plenty of green beer to keep the celebration going. 

Dutch Bros Coffee

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Dutch Bros Coffee

Dutch Bros Coffee is adding two St. Patrick’s Day-inspired beverages to its menu for a limited time. The Stout Kicker features Irish cream and Soft Top complete with a cup swirl and drizzle on top of brown butter chocolate chip. The Emerald Rebel combines blue raspberry, kiwi and sweet cream with Dutch Bros Rebel energy.

Edible Arrangements

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Edible Arrangements

Through March 17, Edible Arrangements is offering 20% off its St. Patrick’s Day collection. Highlights include the Shamrock Celebration (above), Matcha Berry Bliss Box and Key Lime Cheesecake & Chocolate Dipped Fruit Box.

Friendly’s 

Friendly’s is adding a little extra magic to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with the “Pot of Gold” deal. Guests can enjoy $5 off orders of $50 or more from March 17-20. 

Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Good Times

Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, a Colorado-based quick-service franchise, is encouraging guests to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day by offering a free scoop of Irish Cream Frozen Custard to anyone dressed in the festive color. This deal is valid on March 17 only.

Jason’s Deli

Through March 17, Jason’s Deli fans can indulge in St. Patrick’s Day-inspired menu options. Highlights include Corned Beef Sandwich Box Meals, 24-count Corned Beef Sliders trays and St. Patrick’s Day Platters with 10 corned beef and Swiss sandwiches.

Krispy Kreme

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials - Krispy Kreme

Select Krispy Kreme locations will offer the St. Patrick’s Day Collection from March 10–17. Featured flavors include Shooting Shamrock, Over the Rainbow, Plaid Party, and Chocolate Iced with St. Patrick’s Sprinkles. From March 16–17, guests can also enjoy Green O’riginal Glazed Doughnuts, available individually or by the dozen for $12. Guests who wear green in-store or at the drive-thru on March 16–17 can receive a free Green O’riginal Glazed doughnut — no purchase necessary.

Logan’s Roadhouse

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Logan's Roadhouse

Logan’s Roadhouse is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with small but festive touches rather than a full limited-time menu. The March “Flavor of the Month” butter is green mint chocolate, served alongside the brand’s unlimited yeast rolls. Through March 17, guests can also enjoy green beer where available, and a digital gift card deal — buy $50 for $40 — runs through March 22.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Mountain Mike's

On St. Patrick’s Day, Mountain Mike’s Pizza is rewarding loyalty members with a magical deal: 20% off all orders. The promotion is valid on March 17 only.

Paris Baguette

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Paris Baguette

St. Patrick’s Day just got sweeter at Paris Baguette. For a limited time, guests can indulge in the Irish Cream Cruffin, Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake and Irish Cream Latte. Bringing a little extra luck to the Irish-centric holiday, PB Rewards members can enjoy a free pastry with any beverage purchase on March 17.

Penn Station East Coast Subs

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Penn Station Subs

On St. Patrick’s Day only, Penn Station East Coast Subs fans can score free Lucky Fries with the purchase of any sub. The offer can be unlocked by joining the Penn Station Rewards Club and using promo code STPATRICKS26.

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans 

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- PJ’s Coffee

Who says the luck of St. Patrick’s Day has to end on March 17? Not PJ’s Coffee! Guests can grab a festive Iced Strawberry Matcha topped with strawberry cold foam and freeze-dried strawberry crumbles through May 5.

Polly’s Pies

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Polly's Pies

Polly’s Pies is welcoming back its seasonal Irish-inspired menu just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Highlights include the Irish Skillet, hand-breaded Reuben Fritters, classic Reuben sandwich and corned beef and cabbage (above).

Raising Cane’s

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Raising Cane's

Raising Cane’s is bringing the luck this St. Patrick’s Day with special deals for Caniac Club members. Through March 17, members can unlock “Lucky Swipes” for fun surprises like free lemonade with any purchase, exclusive Cane’s gear, bonus rewards and a chance to win free Cane’s for a year. To celebrate the holiday, Cane’s is also serving its festive green Leprechaun Lemonade.

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Rita’s

Rita’s is spreading the shamrock cheer with seasonal menu items. The Misto Shake is a creamy mix of Shamrock Cream Ice, vanilla custard and OREO cookie pieces. The Blendini blends Shamrock Cream Ice, vanilla custard and OREO bits. The Gelati is a magical twist of chocolate and vanilla soft-serve layered over Shamrock Cream Ice.

Shipley Do-Nuts

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Shipley Do-Nuts

Shipley Do-Nuts is adding some green to its menu with festive St. Patrick’s Day donuts and holiday-themed Lucky Dozens. These donuts — frosted with white, green or chocolate icing and topped with sprinkles in white and gold, plus shamrocks — are available through March 17.

SONIC

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- SONIC

SONIC’s new Sour Shamrock Slush is a tangy green apple slush loaded with sour popping candy, crowned with whipped cream, more popping candy for extra fizz and finished off with a rainbow candy strip.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Sullivan’s Steakhouse is shaking things up from March 12–17 with limited-time cocktails. These drinks include the Shamrock Martini and Four-Leaf Clover Old Fashioned.

Teriyaki Madness

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness is kicking off St. Patrick’s Day festivities early. On March 16, Mad Rewards members get $2 off a Mad Dash Curbside order using code MADDASH2 in the app. 

The Greene Turtle

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- The Greene Turtle

The Greene Turtle is going into full Irish pub mode from March 13–17 with festive food and drink specials. Guests can enjoy $4 shots, $5 draft Guinness, and $6 Irish Car Bombs (layered cocktails made by dropping a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream into a glass of Guinness stout), and the Reuben Sandwich and Fish ’n Chips will also be available. These specials are available for dine-in customers only.

Yogurtland 

St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Best Restaurant Deals and Specials- Yogurtland 

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Yogurtland is debuting its new Lucky Irish Mint flavor. This limited-time flavor blends mint with a smooth, sweet finish that feels like a treat from a leprechaun’s pot!

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Haley Cafarella

Haley Cafarella

Haley Cafarella is a passionate journalist and writer for IFPG. In her role as content manager, she creates original articles for FranchiseWire and Franchise Consultant Magazine. Her specialties include educational articles about buying a franchise and franchise consulting. She also reports on franchise professionals who were recently promoted or hired through FranchiseWire’s popular HireWire series.

Haley has contributed to a variety of regional publications, including
Quo Vadis, New Brunswick Today, and the Trenton Monitor. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Rutgers University.

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