St. Patrick’s Day: Where to get your corned beef, Irish soda bread fix in the desert

Don’t forget to wear green, and enjoy some of the Coachella Valley’s restaurants and bars this St. Patrick’s Day.

From dishes like corned beef and soda bread to beverages like Guinness and green beer, there are several local businesses offering St. Patrick’s Day fanfare for your dinner table or bar counter this weekend.

And if you’re stuck on where to go, you’re in luck. Here’s The Desert Sun’s guide on St. Patrick’s Day offerings over the weekend.

For those looking to feast

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

What: St. Patrick’s Day food specials at Fresh Grill Buffet and POM

When: Fresh Grill Buffet is open 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m for lunch and 4-9 p.m. for dinner Friday, March 17; POM is open 5-11 p.m. for dinner only Friday, March 17

Where: Various restaurants at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio

More info: Call 800-827-2946 or visit www.FantasySpringsResort.com (reservations recommended at POM)

Fresh Grill Buffet is offering Guinness brown sugar-glazed pork chops, baked salmon with pickled cucumbers and capers, soda bread and several other options. Lunch is $29.99 for adults and $19.99 for kids. Dinner is $34.99 for adults, $24.99 for kids, and free for kids under two-years-old.

But if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, POM is also serving traditional St. Patrick’s Day dishes for $30 a person. The menu will feature items like chicken colcannon soup, honey mustard-glazed corned beef with bacon-braised cabbage and soda bread pudding.

J’s Deli, Sherman’s Deli & Bakery, Manhattan in the Desert

What: St. Patrick’s Day food

When: J’s Deli, open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; Sherman’s Deli & Bakery, open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; Manhattan in the Desert, open 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

Where: J’s Deli, 74-225 CA-111 in Palm Desert; Sherman’s Deli & Bakery, 401 East Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs or 73-161 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert; Manhattan in the Desert, 2665 East Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.

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These delis are always offering one of St. Patrick’s Day’s staple dishes: corned beef. Kimberly Guzman, who works in operations for Manhattan in the Desert, said the deli will probably sell between 600 to 800 individual meals of corned beef and cabbage on the holiday. So if you’ve got a craving for different versions of corned beef dishes, these spots are worth checking out on St. Patrick’s Day and maybe even after.

IW Club Restaurant & Bar

What: St. Patrick’s Day food specials

When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 17

Where: 44-500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells

The restaurant and bar is offering special Irish-inspired menu items like corned beef and cabbage, Reuben sandwich and potato leek soup for the holiday.

The Dublin Mule is just one of the several special drinks available for St. Patrick’s Day at Yard House.

For those looking to drink

Yard House

What: Special St. Patrick’s Day-themed drinks

When: This weekend

Where: Yard House, The River at Rancho Mirage, 71-800 CA-111 Space B-101, Rancho Mirage

If you’re looking to enjoy a glass of beer on St. Patrick’s Day, Yard House is a safe bet. Its offerings include green beer, draft pours of Guinness blended with house beers, and Dublin Mules, the latter of which are a mixture of Jameson Irish Whiskey, Guinness Dry Irish Stout, citrus agave and ginger ale.

A couple dances at Las Casuelas Terraza in downtown Palm Springs on St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March, 17, 2019.

O’Caine’s Irish Pub

What: Live music and drinks

When: Doors open 10 a.m. on Friday, March 17. The pub typically closes at 1 a.m. on Fridays, but it’s unclear if this was be different for the holiday.

Where: 36-101 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage

The St. Patrick’s Day festivities kick off early at O’Caine’s Irish Pub, which will feature a limited menu and live music throughout the day and evening. Paddy’s Pig will perform from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Craic Haus will perform from 4 p.m. to closing, according to its website.

But be advised — it sounds like things get packed at the pub. Its voicemail on Thursday said it doesn’t accept reservations for the holiday, will have extra seating, and advised people to come when they want and hope for the best.

The Beer Hunter

What: Live music, drinks and food

When: 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, March 17

Where: 78-483 Highway 111, La Quinta

The Beer Hunter is offering alcoholic drinks and special menu items like corned beef hash, Irish nachos and Rueben sandwiches with a side of homemade chips. Crucial Culture will perform on the patio from 8 to 10 p.m. and DJ Contraz will be perform from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., according to the bar’s website.

Ani Gasparyan covers the western Coachella Valley cities of Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral City. Reach her at ani.gasparyan@desertsun.com.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Where to eat this St. Patrick’s Day in the Palm Springs area