Capital Region Restaurants & Pubs With Best Corned Beef

When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, one food shows up on just about every menu across the Capital Region. Corned beef. Whether it is piled high on a sandwich or served the classic way with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, it has become a tradition for many people celebrating the holiday.

You will find plenty of pubs and restaurants putting their own spin on the dish this time of year. Some slow-cook it until it is perfectly tender, while others stack it sky high on rye bread for a legendary sandwich. Either way, it is one of those meals that feels right.

How Did You Come Up The Best Places?

To help narrow down where to go, we looked through hundreds of local reviews on Yelp to find some of the most talked-about corned beef in the Capital Region. From longtime neighborhood Irish pubs to local restaurants known for comfort food, several spots kept popping up again and again for their flavorful corned beef plates and hearty portions.

Many of these places serve corned beef year-round, but we highlight them now in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

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If corned beef is part of your St. Patrick’s Day tradition, the Capital Region has plenty of great options worth checking out this year. Here is a list of the top 5 places.