Restaurants and bars with standout food specials during happy hour — appetizers, tacos, sliders, and more. 493 venues found.
These venues score 3+ and have standout food specials during happy hour. Half-price appetizers, discounted entrees, chef-driven small plates. Food deals are the single biggest differentiator between a good happy hour and a great one. $5 well drinks are everywhere. $5 well drinks AND half-price wood-fired pizza? Rare. That combination drives higher scores. Expect appetizers, tacos, sliders, oysters, and shareable plates on most of these menus. The highest-scoring venues discount items from their regular dinner menu rather than offering a separate, cheaper happy hour food menu. This list filters for places where the kitchen takes happy hour as seriously as the bar.
Half-off select appetizers and burgers, plus discounted drinks, at Austin's top-rated steakhouse with stunning Lake Travis views.
$5 martinis, half-off burgers, and discounted oysters and wine bottles at this acclaimed oyster bar.
Half-off acclaimed wood-fired pizzas and wine bottles, plus discounted house wine and draft beers daily.
Acclaimed Spanish tapas and cocktails at half price, plus $10 burgers and all-day Sunday specials.
Critically acclaimed Neapolitan pizzas and select wine bottles at half price daily.
Critically acclaimed sushi and small plates, plus discounted drinks, at this James Beard-recognized spot.
A Michelin-starred tasting menu with a significant discount during Sunday happy hour.
Michelin-starred BBQ with $10 chopped sandwiches and $4 beers.
MICHELIN-recommended Mexican cuisine with $10 signature cocktails, $7 bites, and 50% off mezcal on Mondays.
A Michelin Guide omakase with Texas flair at a special weeknight price.
Michelin-starred BBQ with all-day Monday deals on their iconic burger, cocktails, and half-off wine.
Half-off the acclaimed wine bar food menu makes fine dining accessible.
Critically acclaimed Japanese cuisine with discounted drinks and a multi-course tasting menu.
Half-off wine and $12 cocktails make this Michelin-recognized garden restaurant a must-visit.
Michelin-recommended Launderette offers 50% off drinks and $5 off popular "Snacky Bits" and Plancha Burgers.
Half-off bottles of wine on Sundays or 25% off bar food and wines by the glass on Mondays at this Michelin-recommended spot.
50% off all drinks and $3 tacos on weekdays, plus $4 margaritas during weekend brunch at this MICHELIN-recommended spot.
A 9-course tasting menu for two at this critically acclaimed Japanese cocktail bar.
Sip half-off signature drinks and savor $3 oysters and $5 Bun in Law at this acclaimed modern Thai spot.
Half-off wood-fired pizza and appetizers, plus discounted drinks, make this upscale Italian spot a must-visit for happy hour.
Michelin-recommended Southeast Asian bites and drinks, including $12 cocktails and $9 mezze plates.
$9 cocktails, $8 house wine, and discounted Wagyu sliders with breathtaking Austin skyline views.
Go for the $30 steak, fries, and martini, plus $10 steak tartare and $3 oysters daily.
Half-off wine bottles under $80 and discounted craft cocktails and beers, plus happy hour snacks, at this Michelin-recommended spot.
Daily specials like $5 off wine bottles, free pizza with wine, and $10 sangria carafes in a romantic setting.
Discounted high-quality sushi, sashimi, and Japanese small plates, plus 25% off wine and sake bottles.
Score incredible 50-cent oysters and refreshing $5 margaritas at Captain Benny's.
$7 martinis, a $10 burger, and $5-$6 snacks daily in the historic Cedar Tavern bar.
Score 50% off pizzas on Tuesdays, half-price wine bottles on Wednesdays, and half-off beer pitchers on Thursdays and Sundays.
Discounted craft cocktails and elevated bites at this Top Chef winner's lakeside restaurant.
Tuesdays: BOGO pizzas. Wednesdays: half-off wine bottles. Weekdays: deals on drafts, frosé, bellinis, wine, and appetizers.
Go for daily Aperitivo Hour with $7 specialty cocktails, half-off beer and wine, plus discounted Italian food specials like lasagna and meatballs.
Discounted Italian small plates, pizzas, and cocktails, plus half-price wine bottles on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Go for the $15 signature cocktails and discounted snacks at this award-winning art bar.
Diverse drink specials and half-off appetizers, plus daily deals like discounted pizzas and margaritas, at this lively local spot.
50% off drinks and BOGO handhelds, plus complimentary games, for a lively and value-packed happy hour.
$5 house wines, $10 premium wines, and $10 signature cocktails, plus a $26 Monday dinner and 25% off all wine bottles on Wednesdays.
Discounted prime seafood appetizers and handcrafted cocktails in a sophisticated lounge with live music.
$10 bites and cocktails, plus half-off wine bottles, or go for bottomless mussels on Mondays.
Half-off featured cocktails, wine, and Mediterranean mezzes, with an all-night happy hour on Tuesdays featuring $7 mini-tinis and $2 oysters.
Award-winning classic cocktails for $12, plus discounts on wine, beer, and epicurean bar bites daily.
Wood-fired bites and handcrafted cocktails with lake views, including $5 margaritas on Mondays.
Half-off all food and $12 classic cocktails daily make this intimate speakeasy a must-visit for elevated sips.
$1 Gulf oysters, $3 East Coast oysters, $10 small plates, and discounted drinks at this upscale oyster bar.
Acclaimed Asian smokehouse bites and discounted boozy slushees make for a standout happy hour.
$10 margaritas and two tacos, plus half-off select tequila and wine, at this critically acclaimed 100% gluten-free Yucatecan spot.
Get 50% off handcrafted cocktails and $5 off all starters daily at this highly-rated Cajun/Creole bistro.
Half-off cocktails and 25% off food at this modern European bistro with a Michelin-trained chef.
Upscale Italian small plates and drinks at a fraction of the price, including $9 appetizers and $2 off cocktails.
Discounted craft cocktails, select wines, and local beers in a stunning botanical garden setting, complemented by delicious Thai and Mexican small plates.