Restaurants and bars with standout food specials during happy hour — appetizers, tacos, sliders, and more. 432 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 dishes at the patio and bar make this immersive Asian steakhouse a must-visit.
Half-price nigiri and $8 lychee martinis at this chic sushi spot, perfect for a high-quality experience at a great value.
Half-off house cocktails and $1 oysters at this James Beard Award-winning bar.
$3 select beers, $6 wine and cocktails, plus $6 small plates like calamari and kebabs at this acclaimed fine-dining Indian spot.
$5 pastas and $2 oysters daily, making this acclaimed Italian chophouse accessible.
A $50 ten-course happy hour omakase with discounted cocktails, wine, beer, and sake.
Half-off all drinks and Tuesday oyster and martini deals at this acclaimed Heights spot.
50% off wine and sake, plus discounted appetizers and sushi rolls at this critically acclaimed Japanese restaurant.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Indian-Portuguese fusion with half-off cocktails and wine, plus delicious small plates.
$8 cocktails and wines, $5 beers, and delicious bar bites, plus a 25-cent martini lunch with entrée purchase.
Award-winning Oaxacan cuisine with discounted cocktails, wines, and a diverse menu of flavorful small plates.
Half-off pizzas and all drinks nightly, plus half-off wine bottles on Sundays, make this Michelin-recognized spot a must-visit.
50% off signature cocktails and small bites, plus an unbeatable 25-cent martini deal on Fridays.
Discounted wood-roasted oysters, flavorful tacos, and craft cocktails at this acclaimed coastal Mexican kitchen.
$10 classic cocktails and small bites Tuesday-Friday, plus $5 espresso martinis and old fashioneds on weekends.
Sip on $10 cocktails and wines, plus savor discounted oysters and the Doris Burger at this acclaimed steakhouse.
Go for half-off signature cocktails and martinis, plus $2 oysters and $14 pizzas.
All-day happy hour on Mondays with discounted oysters and sparkling wine, plus daily food and drink specials.
Discounted Spanish tapas and craft cocktails at this critically acclaimed spot, plus 50% off select wine bottles on Wednesdays.
Half-off all food and wine by the glass daily makes this a must-visit for quality cheese and wine pairings.
Discounted Ninfaritas, Tex-Mex cocktails, and a great selection of food bites at this iconic Houston Tex-Mex spot.
Go for the $2-$3 tacos and $4-$5 margaritas, plus weekend reverse happy hour and brunch drink specials.
Sip $10 handcrafted cocktails and enjoy unique South African bites like Peri Peri Wings and Fusion Empanadas.
Grab $10 Banana Old Fashioneds, Palomas, and BOGO burritos or draft beer at this standout spot.
Acclaimed BBQ sandwiches, wings, and a half order of whole hog for $10, plus $5 frozen margs and half-off select wines.
Chef-driven Mexican appetizers and specialty margaritas at this upscale Woodlands spot.
$10 martinis and discounted caviar and oysters at this elegant French restaurant.
Signature cocktails for $10, half-off wine bottles, and a discounted meat & cheese board at this elegant bar.
$6 house margaritas and a variety of discounted appetizers, plus $9 tacos and enchiladas on Tuesdays.
All-day happy hour on Mondays with discounted appetizers, wells, drafts, and cocktails, plus BOGO breakfast tacos on Tuesdays.
Discounted tacos, cocktails, and fire dancers during Toca Tuesday for a vibrant, high-energy night.
Go for daily $10 martinis and $8 bites at this upscale Chinese spot with a Michelin-pedigreed chef.
An upscale tavern experience with discounted oysters, cocktails, and half-off select mezcal pours.
Quality oysters, select beers, and wines make for a great happy hour at this acclaimed Montrose spot.
$1 raw oysters, $3 chargrilled oysters, and discounted cocktails and wine at this upscale downtown spot.
Go for the discounted sushi, crudos, and craft cocktails at this acclaimed Japanese spot.
$5 Crown, Jack, Jameson, Tito's, and José Cuervo, plus a $25 12oz Ribeye or NY Strip with sides.
Sip $9 cocktails and enjoy elevated bar snacks like $6 oysters and $7 duck fat fries.
Go for the $5 boozy slushies and discounted Asian smokehouse bites on the dog-friendly patio.
Get $10 cocktails, $5 beers, and half-off wine bottles and charcuterie from a Michelin-starred chef.
Refined Southern bites and discounted cocktails at this acclaimed Museum District spot.
Go for free Mexi-Cajun crawfish on weekends and incredible 75-cent drinks on Wednesdays.
$7 happy hour food and drinks all day Monday and weekdays until 6 PM, plus half-price wine bottles on Wednesdays.
Half-off select wine bottles and discounted craft cocktails and Asian-Texan fusion bites in this hidden speakeasy.
Go for award-winning pizza and creative waffle bites with discounted local drafts, mimosas, and wine.
Discounted small bites and a wide selection of wines by the glass or half-price bottles at this romantic Italian spot with live piano.
Go for Wagyu sliders, Hamachi tacos, and quality nigiri for $8-$12, plus $10 cocktails.
Go for daily $10 Martinis & Wines, plus select bites, at this top-rated Italian spot.
Score $4 tacos, $3 beers, $5 cocktails, and half-off wine at this chef-driven Galveston spot.
$2 oysters, $5 wines, and a wide selection of discounted upscale bites and cocktails.