Atlanta restaurants are spreading good cheer with rollicking St. Patrick’s Day specials and events. From live music to green beer and corned beef, revelers do not have to be Irish to have a great time.

Big Table Restaurants, the company behind HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern and Lazy Llama Cantina, announces Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar, its newest restaurant scheduled to open in May at Halcyon in Forsyth County. Cattle Shed is the hospitality group’s first farm-to-table concept and will offer a seasonal menu of premium steaks, small plates and charcuterie centered around wine. The restaurant will serve lunch, dinner and brunch.

Zunzi’s, a favorite spot for South African-inspired fare in Atlanta and Savannah, is showing its love for restaurant industry employees during “86/26 from 2-6,” a new promotion providing a 26% discount on all orders from 2-6 p.m. during March and April.

Get comfortable at Georgia Taco Mac locations with beer selections and giveaways from Beer of the Month Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Featured pours available throughout March are Get Comfortable hazy double IPA, Tropicália India pale ale, Classic City lager and Automatic pale ale. Stop in for Thursday pint nights after 5 p.m. and take home Creature Comforts swag while supplies last.

When 24 star basketball players converge on Atlanta for the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, March 7, fans will be noticeably absent from State Farm Arena. Atlanta restaurants come to the rescue and invite fans to catch all the hoops action with big screens and winning dishes along with takeout and catering options if cheering from the comforts of home.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern has opened its doors at Atlantic Station. The fourth location of the popular Atlanta hangout known for “refined fare with a Southern flair” is located at 245 18th Street in the iconic live-work-play development.

A fabulous Easter meal is a hop, skip and a jump away with the Easter Ham Package from Cowboy Chicken. Beginning March 1, the wood-fired rotisserie chicken chain expands its expertise to include classic holiday spiral-sliced hams so guests can enjoy a meal with family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen.

For a fun night out, check out the weekly events at Johnny’s Hideaway. From brain-challenging trivia to dancing the night away, Johnny’s shows guests a great time any night of the week.

As chilly temps linger, Atlanta restaurants make it easy to stay in and warm up over a comforting meal. Feast eyes on our gallery of dishes, available for takeout and/or delivery, that are perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner at home.

Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 16, Marlow’s Tavern is celebrating Mardi Gras by offering the tastes of the Big Easy with its Bayou & Bourbon celebration menu. Executive chef John C. Metz is fulling embracing the Cajun flavors and temporarily changing the name of the neighborhood tavern from Marlow’s to Marleaux’s.

Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria reopens to once again serve up authentic, New York style pizza, classic salads, pastas, Italian sandwiches and signature coal oven wings. Socially distanced dine-in seating will be available inside and on the outdoor patio, following all recommended necessary health precautions. First come, first serve walk-in seating is available.

State Restaurant Day is when Georgia Senators and Representatives recognize the dedication of the restaurant industry, applaud their service as critical to the economic vitality of the State of Georgia, and declare February 17, 2021, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol. The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) encourages Georgians to dine out or to order takeout in support of their favorite dining establishments and use #saveGArestaurants to spread the word on social media.

The Blind Pig Parlour Bar is open once again, offering innovative craft cocktails and live entertainment after celebrating the holiday season as The Blind Elf, a holiday pop-up bar. At the 1920s-inspired speakeasy in Buckhead, guests can journey back in time to enjoy modern interpretations of classic cocktails from the Prohibition era.

Explore new restaurants and rediscover old favorites during Alpharetta Restaurant Week, Feb. 21-27. Participating restaurants are offering special three-course lunch menus for $16-$25 and/or dinner menus for $20-$50 (beverage, tax and gratuity not included).

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition runs Feb. 13 through May 23 at Westside Cultural Arts Center, creating a one-of-a-kind date night experience when combined with dinner at a Westside Atlanta restaurant.