Restaurants and bars with standout food specials during happy hour — appetizers, tacos, sliders, and more. 460 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.
Grab a $1.15 Espresso Martini and $9 Korean wings during their daily happy hour.
Michelin-starred BBQ with all-day Monday deals on their iconic burger, cocktails, and half-off wine.
25% off all food and 50% off sparkling wine during the weekday happy hour, plus unique Sunday pub night deals.
MICHELIN-recommended Mexican cuisine with $10 signature cocktails, $7 bites, and 50% off mezcal on Mondays.
Acclaimed Spanish tapas and cocktails at half price, plus $10 burgers and all-day Sunday specials.
Get 50% off sushi during extended weekday happy hours, plus discounted drinks and snacks, and half-off wine bottles on Mondays.
Deeply discounted wild game small plates and craft cocktails at this acclaimed Austin bistro.
50% off the sophisticated bar food menu at this acclaimed Austin restaurant.
Michelin-starred BBQ with $10 chopped sandwiches and $4 beers.
Half-off wine bottles on Sundays and 50% off appetizers Tuesday-Saturday at this Michelin-recommended steakhouse.
Michelin-recognized Southeast Asian flavors with significant discounts on Hiramasa, oysters, and beef cheeks.
Half-off wine and $12 cocktails make this Michelin-recognized garden restaurant a must-visit.
Half-off the acclaimed smashburger and $2 off cocktails during happy hour, plus half-off wine bottles on Tuesdays.
Critically acclaimed sushi and small plates, plus discounted drinks, at this James Beard-recognized spot.
A Michelin-starred tasting menu at a substantial discount on Sundays.
Critically acclaimed Japanese cuisine with discounted drinks and a multi-course tasting menu.
Critically acclaimed Italian-American bites like $1 oysters and $10 craft cocktails at this top-rated Austin spot.
50% off cocktails, beer, wine, and select dishes, plus a $19 prime rib slice at this Michelin-recommended steakhouse.
Critically acclaimed Neapolitan pizzas and natural wines at half price during happy hour.
A 9-course tasting menu for two at this critically acclaimed Japanese cocktail bar.
Critically acclaimed, this Michelin-recommended spot offers half-price drinks and $5 off quality food during happy hour.
Critically acclaimed Yucatecan cuisine and craft cocktails, plus a 5-course taco tasting, make this a must-visit.
Michelin-recommended Mexican cuisine with half-off alcoholic beverages and $3 tacos during happy hour.
Half-off acclaimed Neapolitan pizzas and discounted natural wines make this a must-visit happy hour.
Half-off wine bottles and appetizers, plus discounted cocktails and beer, with all-night half-off bubbles on Wednesdays.
Half-off cocktails and $5 off starters every day from 2-7 PM, plus $5 wine and draft beers.
Half-off sushi and sake boxes, plus deals on drinks and appetizers, at this upscale Japanese spot with a patio.
Half-off signature cocktails, beer, wine, and sake, plus $3 chicken skins and $5 buns at an award-winning modern Thai spot.
Escape to this lush courtyard oasis for $3 off cocktails, $8 Micheladas, and half-off snacks, plus Monday industry specials.
50% off featured cocktails, bottles of wine, and mezzes at this upscale underground lounge.
Discounted pastas, pizzas, and cocktails at this upscale Italian spot with a Michelin-recognized chef.
Go for the all-day happy hour on Thursdays, plus enjoy half-off burgers on Mondays and $1 tacos on Wednesdays.
Half-off signature cocktails, wine, sake, and house spirits, plus $10 select maki at this top Austin sushi spot.
Go for $3 oysters, $10 classic cocktails, and a $30 Sirloin with Martini at this acclaimed Austin steakhouse.
Acclaimed chef Kristen Kish's unique small plates and craft cocktails at meaningful happy hour prices.
$5 house margs and $3 tallboys during weekday happy hour, plus daily specials like $5 Bloody Marys on Saturdays.
A wide selection of discounted sushi, nigiri, and appetizers, plus cheap beer, sake, and wine during both early and late-night happy hours.
Critically acclaimed modern Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails at a great value, plus unique daily taco tastings.
$5 martinis and $3.95 sliders at this elegant steakhouse with a piano bar and patio.
Discounted prime seafood appetizers and handcrafted cocktails in a sophisticated lounge with live music.
25% off selected food and wine, plus $9 Draft Palomas, at this Michelin Bib Gourmand spot.
Go for the $9 cocktails, $5 beers, and $7 wines, plus $10 Apizza and $3 off starters.
Quality sushi and Japanese small plates, like Chili Hamachi and Mini Sushi Tacos, alongside discounted sake and cocktails.
Daily $6 wine and beer, plus a $25 bruschetta board and wine bottle on Mon/Tue nights.
Half-off select French-inspired small plates and $6 classic cocktails at this elegant absinthe bar.
$8 wines, $9 cocktails, and $10 small plates daily at this upscale steakhouse with patio seating.
Go for discounted coastal cocktails, wine, and seafood bites at this acclaimed Mexican seafood spot.
Half-off all drinks and discounted pizza + pasta at the bar make this acclaimed Italian spot a standout.
Grab $8 margaritas and $5 chips & salsa during happy hour, plus enjoy daily specials like $5 Bloody Marys on Saturdays.
Acclaimed Mediterranean bites and drinks at a discount in a stylish setting.