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Bites Nearby: O'Mara's Restaurant

Irish-themed eatery makes for the perfect place to grab dinner on St. Patrick's Day.

O'Mara's Restaurant, 2555 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, 248-399-6750

The Irish-themed eatery will provide the perfect place for St. Patrick's Day revelers to linger into the wee hours Thursday to eat, drink and be merry.

plans a special holiday menu that will include Irish stew and corned beef and cabbage. The restaurant already features plenty of traditional Irish fare – including shepherd's pie and fish and chips – as well as non-Emerald Isle faves with a twist, such as bacon-wrapped shrimp, which is tossed in a tangy Szechuan sauce, or nacho chips, "Irish brewery style." For large groups (or two really hungry people), try the combo platter, which is a great deal at $19.95 for four hot appetizers.

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Entrees come with choice of soup or salad. Get the Irish potato soup, a savory soup that's as comforting as a blanket on a chilly winter day.

Four musical acts were scheduled to play Thursday: Charlie Latimer at noon, J.D. Rockinfellers at 3 p.m., The Ron Coden Show at 5:30 p.m. and Blackthorn at 9 p.m., hostess Christie St. Laurent said. Although dining room seating for the shows is sold out, you still can sit in the bar area and enjoy the music.

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Will there be green beer? "Of course," St. Laurent exclaimed.

Recommended dishes: Appetizer combo platter, Irish potato soup, shepherd's pie, dessert

Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday

Prices: Lunch entrees, $9.50-$19.50; dinner entrees, $11.99-$22.50; desserts, $5.95

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