Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

Irish Shepherd’s Pie is one of the many traditional specialities served on St. Patrick’s Day.

By Morris Gut

Bronx Voice

March 8, 2025

FOOD - St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th and celebrations abound. Throughout the Bronx and Westchester, shamrocks on storefronts and homes give communities their sparkling moment in the Emerald Isle. If you want to partake in the traditional foods, spirits and reveling sprinkled with a good dose of blarney, here are some local suggestions. Be sure to check ahead, and larger groups are advised to make advanced reservations. Erin Go Bragh!

Partners Ro Flanagan, Shane Clifford and Chef Brendan Donohue, proprietors of Jack’s Bar & Kitchen, a popular Irish American tavern in Eastchester, have premiered Jill’s Bar & Restaurant in Mamaroneck, across from Harbor Island Park. Jill’s, a colorful ode to modern Ireland, serves a winning combination of gastropub favorites and modern-American and European specialties along with a good dose of hospitality.  A special menu will be served including such traditional favorites as Corned Beef & Cabbage, Fresh Cod & Chips, and Shepherd’s Pie. There’s also Truffle Parm Fries, Chili Roasted Cauliflower, Lobster Cobb Salad, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Ahi Tuna Bowl, and Surf & Turf Tacos.  Jill’s,100 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, off the corner of Mamaroneck Ave. Happy Hours. Weekend brunch. 914-341-1776 www.jillsbarandrestaurant.com 

 

Jack’s Bar & Restaurant, 219 Main St., Eastchester. 914-652-7650 

Owner Shane Clifford and his friendly crew have all the TVs and finger foods you want. Generous specialties coming out of Chef Brendan Donohoe’s kitchen include traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage; Shepherd’s Pie; decadent Short Rib Mac N’ Cheese; Jack’s Meatballs; Chicken Curry; Pizza out of their woodfired oven; Berkshire Pork Chop; and Grilled Lamb Sliders. Weekend brunch. www.jackseastchester.com 

The Wicked Wolf, 4029 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx. 
718-829-4400 

An upscale Irish tavern with an eclectic menu that covers a lot of ground. Try the Corned Beef Sandwich with melted cheese. The Shepherd’s Pie might be a good option, as is the Corned Beef & Cabbage. An Irish brew to wash it all down. The staff will be hosting St. Patrick’s Day with all the accoutrements all weekend. www.wickedwolfbronx.com 

Rory Dolan’s, 890 McLean Ave., Yonkers
914-776-2946 

To many in the greater Westchester Irish community this is the motherload. There will be feasting galore all day and evening, as they have for over 30 years. Try to get there off peak, if possible. www.rorydolans.com 

Morris Park Inn, 1024 Morris Park Ave., Bronx. 718-239-4109 

They are all spruced up for the celebration, and there’s a new reasonably priced tavern menu along with traditional Irish specialties and brews. www.morrisparkinn.com 

Rambling House, 4292 Katonah Ave., Woodlawn, Bronx

 718-798-4510 

A sprawling good time with traditional Irish specialties all week long. Entertainment. www.ramblinghousenyc.com  

An Beal Bocht Café. 445 W. 238th St., Greystone Ave., Bronx. 718-884-7127 

Home of the shortest, quickest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Irish specialties and entertainment all month. www.anbealbochtcafe.com

Dunne’s Pub, 12 Shapham Place, White Plains
914-421-1451 

Owner Declan Farrell took over this spot, added a few touches of his own, and it thrives. An authentic Irish pub with good hearty food and live entertainment. www.dunnespub.com 

McShane’s Public House, 123 N. Main St., Port Chester
914-937-7800 

Partners Edmund Cleary and Vincent Furey brought a taste of the Emerald Isle to Port Chester and the crowds have been following. Special mention: Colcannon Croquettes, Bangers & Mashed, Corned Beef Reuben and Lamb Sliders are popular. www.mcshanesportchester.com

Tuck’d Away, 90 Yonkers Ave., Tuckahoe. 
914-222-9162 

Michael Cuozzo operates a friendly tavern that offers delightful comfort foods and reasonably priced Happy Hours. The Chicken Wings fly as do the traditional Irish dishes on St. Paddy’s Day. www.tuckedaway90.com  

Stephen’s Green, 12 Fisher Ave., Tuckahoe, 
Crestwood
914-337-1027 

Proprietor John Burke named his Irish American tavern after a popular Georgian public park in the heart of Dublin. It is a friendly venue for reasonably priced meals and finger foods. Specialties include French Onion Soup; a variety of Salads and Burgers; Irish Beef Stew, Chicken Pot Pie, and Fish & Chips. Plenty of Irish Soda Bread, too. Craft beers. www.stephensgreenpublichouse.com  

IRISH SPECIALTIES WHERE YOU LEAST 
EXPECT IT!
Trattoria Vivolo, 
301 Halstead Ave., 
Harrison. 914-835-6199 

It is a solid Italian restaurant housed in a vintage diner but come St. Patrick’s Day Chef/Owner Dean Vivolo’s Mom, who is Irish, adds her personal touch to the menu. www.trattoriavivolo.com 

Mamma Francesca, 414 Pelham Road, New Rochelle. 914-636-1229 

It’s Italian, for sure, but owner Nick DiCostanzo will be serving up big portions of Corned Beef & Cabbage with views of L.I. Sound. He’s fond of the dish himself. In addition, the regional Italian menu is on hand. New Pizza & Vino Bar. www.mammafrancesca.com 

(Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in the Bronx & Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutreactions@optonline.net)