{"id":652757,"date":"2026-03-13T13:29:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/652757\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T13:29:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:29:41","slug":"san-diegos-march-food-drink-highlights-from-irish-to-adriatic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/652757\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego\u2019s March food & drink highlights from Irish to Adriatic"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Diego\u2019s dining and nightlife scene is hopping this month, with a mix of festive celebrations, new openings, and limited-time culinary offerings. From St. Patrick\u2019s Day specials and craft beer showcases to anniversary meals and new restaurant launches, there\u2019s something for every palate and party style. Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening around the city.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Borrego Rooftop Kitchen +Cocktails Shamrock stacked fries and Lucky Charms. (Photo courtesy of Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails)<\/p>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s Day Specials: March 13\u201317<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Diego venues are going all out for the luckiest weekend of the month.<\/p>\n

Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails,<\/strong> located on the ninth floor of Hotel Indigo San Diego \u2013 Gaslamp Quarter, will celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day with festive bites and drinks. Guests can sip a green draft of Stone Brewing\u2019s Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager paired with a \u201cLucky Charms\u201d shot made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Midori, peach liqueur, and citrus, garnished with a Lucky Charms marshmallow, priced at $15.<\/p>\n

The rooftop will also serve Shamrock Stacked Fries, a shareable dish topped with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and house-made Russian dressing, priced at $17.<\/p>\n

El Chingon<\/strong> in the Gaslamp Quarter will celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day with two days of festivities. On Sunday, March 15, the \u201cBad Ass Mexican\u201d hotspot will host a Shamrock and Mimosas brunch beginning at 11 a.m., featuring a live DJ, mimosas,s and brunch favorites such as chilaquiles, breakfast burritos, and huevos rancheros. Reservations are recommended and include a mimosa and brunch item starting at $10. Call (817) 870-9973 or reserve through Eventbrite.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Green beer at El Chignon. (Photo courtesy of El Chignon)<\/p>\n

The celebration continues Tuesday, March 17, with $6 green beer drafts and bottles of Jameson Irish Whiskey for $200, along with menu items such as carne asada plates and tacos starting at $5.<\/p>\n

Romanissimo, <\/strong>Little Italy, <\/strong>March 17
Romanissimo is<\/strong> marking St. Patrick\u2019s Day with a festive cocktail that adds an Italian twist to the Irish holiday. The restaurant\u2019s Shamrock Silk blends vanilla vodka, cr\u00e8me de menthe, coconut cream, and lime, topped with cold vanilla foam for a smooth green finish. The specialty drink will be available March 17 for guests looking to celebrate the holiday with something a little different than the usual green beer.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> Shamrock Silk. (Photo courtesy of Romanissimo)<\/p>\n

Greystone Steakhouse<\/strong>, Gaslamp Quarter, March 17
In the Gaslamp Quarter, Greystone Steakhouse is offering a St. Patrick\u2019s Day special pairing tacos with green beer for $12. Guests can choose between prime New York strip tacos or salmon tacos, both served with the festive brew. The one-day promotion adds a casual holiday option in the middle of the Gaslamp\u2019s St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tacos at Greystone. (Photo courtesy of Greystone)<\/p>\n

PO5 and Chocolat, Gaslamp Quarter, <\/strong>March 17
Gaslamp nightlife spots PO5 and Chocolat are keeping the St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration simple with $5 green beers on March 17. The easygoing specials make both venues convenient stops for bar-hoppers moving through the neighborhood\u2019s holiday crowds.<\/p>\n

Amuri, Mira Mesa<\/strong>, March 17
At Amuri in Mira Mesa, the Sicilian restaurant is celebrating St. Patrick\u2019s Day with 50 percent off all beers and cocktails throughout the day on March 17. The promotion turns the holiday into an all-day toast, giving guests a chance to enjoy discounted drinks with lunch, dinner, or late-night gatherings.<\/p>\n

Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge,<\/strong> Little Italy, March 17
Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge is leaning into Irish-inspired drinks for St. Patrick\u2019s Day. Specials include Guinness, a Lucky Irishman Shot, a Shamrock Sprit,z and an Irish Flag Shot. Earlier in the day, brunch guests can also order Irish Coffee or Baileys and Coffee before the evening celebrations get underway.<\/p>\n

Moonshine Beach,<\/strong> Pacific Beach <\/strong>\u2013 Celebrate across three days with $15 Corned Beef Sliders, $7 Guinness, $2 Green Jell-O Shots, $7 Tullamore Dew, $7 Green Tea Shots, and $8 Irish Slammers. Dance the night away with live music and DJs on Moonshine\u2019s expansive dance floor.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Moonshine Beach St. Patrick\u2019s. (Photo courtesy of Good Time Design)<\/p>\n

Happy Does, <\/strong>Gaslamp \u2013 Enjoy the $11 Irish Goodbye cocktail made with Tullamore Dew Whiskey, Irish cream, and Frangelico. The retro-inspired bar offers free arcade games, darts, foosball, and bar bites like the Smash San Diego Burger and Happy Wrap.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Happy Does game hall. (Photo courtesy of Good Time Design)<\/p>\n

Moonshine Flats & The Deck, Downtown <\/strong>\u2013 Pair a Guinness and a Jameson shot for $12 and enjoy Loaded Fries, Wings, Beef Dip, and more before heading to Moonshine Flats for music and dancing.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Monshine Flats. (Photo courtesy of Good Time Design)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Patrick\u2019s Gaslamp Pub, <\/strong>Gaslamp \u2013 Get into the Irish spirit with green beer, Tullamore D.E.W specials, and live Irish music. A $5 perfect pint of Guinness is available until 7 p.m., and the $10 cocktail menu includes Irish Coffee, Dublin Old Fashioned, and Emerald Isle Lemonade.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Patrick\u2019s Gaslamp Pub, St. Patrick\u2019s Day (Photo courtesy of Good Time Design)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vistal, InterContinental <\/strong>San Diego \u2013 Sip an Irish Flight ($35) with Bushmills, Teeling, and Redbreast, a Guinness + Jameson ($28), or an Irish Old Fashioned ($21). Arrive dressed in green and enjoy 15% off bar bites while taking in sweeping views of San Diego Bay.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Vistal_Patio (Photo courtesy of InterContinental San Diego)<\/p>\n

Louisiana Purchase: Beef Ribs Through March<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Louisiana Purchase beef ribs. (Flyer courtesy of Louisiana Purchase)<\/p>\n

North Park\u2019s Louisiana Purchase <\/strong>has added beef ribs to the menu for a limited-time run through March. Enjoy a \u00bc rack for $20a, a \u00bd rack for $36, or a full rack for $65, paired with a side of fried okra with ghost pepper dust for $9. The restaurant, at University Avenue and Louisiana Street, opens for dinner at 3:00 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

Fonda del Barrio: Live Music in Barrio Logan<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Fonda del Barrio. (Photo courtesy of Fonda del Barrio)<\/p>\n

Barrio Logan\u2019s Fonda del Barrio <\/strong>keeps weekends lively with performances from Luis Torres (Friday, March 13), Sergio Estrada (Saturday, March 14), and Sergio D\u2019Tala (Sunday, March 15). The venue features a traditional dining room and cocktail bar\/lounge, with happy hour from 4:00 p.m., including $7 margaritas and $6 Mexican draft beers.<\/p>\n

The Art of Beer: Craft Meets Visual Art
Ballast Point Brewing Company<\/strong> in Little Italy hosts The Art of Beer on Saturday, March 14. This 21+ event blends craft beer tasting with visual art, focusing on the people, storytelling, and design behind each brew. Participating breweries include 3 Punk Ales, Coronado Brewing, Fall Brewing, Harland Brewing, Karl Strauss, Pizza Port, Societe Brewing, and Stone Brewing.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Ballast Point Brewing. (Photo courtesy of Ballast Point Brewing)<\/p>\n

George\u2019s at the Cove: \u201cSpring Forward, Sip Back\u201d Wine Specials<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>George\u2019s at the Cove. (Photocourtesy of George\u2019s at the Cove)<\/p>\n

Fresh off its $1 million Ocean Terrace remodel, George\u2019s at the Cove <\/strong>celebrates Daylight Saving Time with select bottles of wine:<\/p>\n