Patch Picks: Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

If you aren't heading to the Old Shillelagh at 6 a.m. to guzzle green beer before dawn, there are plenty of options in the Pointes to get your green on Thursday. We've got ideas for St. Patty's Day for just grown-ups or the whole clan.

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A tamer way to celebrate: Grab a Shamrock Shake made with mint chocolate-chip ice cream and dark chocolate peppermint patty with whip cream. Small is $3.75 and a large is $4.25.

Live Irish music is on the bill, plus partygoers may order Irish coffee and $3 pints. The menu includes Irish lobster and salmon and corned beef. This festive environment is sure to leave everyone happy.

Yet another family-friendly/G-rated option: Grab a homemade with Irish cream-flavored buttercream frosting and a decorative beer mug. Made specifically for St. Patrick's Day, the beer is cooked away, so the whole family can enjoy one. Or just grab a frosted shamrock cookie. 

This local restaurant, already decked out in shamrock glitz, is ready for a party. Big-screen televisions will be airing March Madness games, as well.

For a more formal sit-down option, The Hill will have a traditional boiled Irish dinner of potatoes, corned beef and cabbage with Guinness beer on special. 

If a Shamrock Shake isn't your thing, Biggby's offering a "Lucky Charm" latte (marshmallow and Irish cream).

Irish stew and corned beef sandwiches, plus music and visits with a lucky leprechaun are promised at the saloon.