Restaurants and bars with standout food specials during happy hour — appetizers, tacos, sliders, and more. 422 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 all drinks and Tuesday oyster and martini deals at this acclaimed Heights spot.
A $50 ten-course happy hour omakase with discounted cocktails, wine, beer, and sake.
Award-winning Oaxacan cuisine with discounted cocktails, wines, and a diverse menu of flavorful small plates.
Half-price nigiri and $8 lychee martinis at this chic sushi spot, perfect for a high-quality experience at a great value.
Half-off pizzas and all drinks nightly, plus half-off wine bottles on Sundays, make this Michelin-recognized spot a must-visit.
50% off wine and sake, plus discounted appetizers and sushi rolls at this critically acclaimed Japanese restaurant.
$3 select beers, $6 wine and cocktails, plus $6 small plates like calamari and kebabs at this acclaimed fine-dining Indian spot.
Half-off dishes at the patio and bar make this immersive Asian steakhouse a must-visit.
Half-off house cocktails and $1 oysters at this James Beard Award-winning bar.
$5 pastas and $2 oysters daily, making this acclaimed Italian chophouse accessible.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Indian-Portuguese fusion with half-off cocktails and wine, plus delicious small plates.
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.
Half-off all food and wine by the glass daily makes this a must-visit for quality cheese and wine pairings.
Sip $10 handcrafted cocktails and enjoy unique South African bites like Peri Peri Wings and Fusion Empanadas.
Discounted Spanish tapas and craft cocktails at this critically acclaimed spot, plus 50% off select wine bottles on Wednesdays.
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.
Grab $10 Banana Old Fashioneds, Palomas, and BOGO burritos or draft beer at this standout spot.
50% off beer and wine by the glass, plus pizza and antipasti specials at this Michelin Bib Gourmand pizzeria.
Quality oysters, select beers, and wines make for a great happy hour at this acclaimed Montrose spot.
$10 classic cocktails and small bites Tuesday-Friday, plus $5 espresso martinis and old fashioneds on weekends.
Get 20% off exquisite hand rolls and select drinks at this top-rated Japanese vinyl bar.
$10 signature and classic cocktails, plus discounts on wine and light bites, at this upscale lounge.
$1.50 oysters, $8 house wine, and premium well drinks, plus daily food specials in a cozy European-inspired setting.
All-day happy hour on Mondays with discounted appetizers, wells, drafts, and cocktails, plus BOGO breakfast tacos on Tuesdays.
Half-priced French wines on Mondays and Tuesdays, or specialty cocktails and Le Plateau Toulouse on Thursdays.
An upscale tavern experience with discounted oysters, cocktails, and half-off select mezcal pours.
Signature cocktails for $10, half-off wine bottles, and a discounted meat & cheese board at this elegant bar.
Don't miss $6 oysters and $9 sparkling wine, Garibaldi, or Americano, plus tasty duck fat fries.
Sip $8 cocktails and wines with $2 oysters and $5 po'boys at this acclaimed Creole institution.
$1 raw oysters, $3 chargrilled oysters, and discounted cocktails and wine at this upscale downtown spot.
Go for the $2-$3 tacos and $4-$5 margaritas, plus weekend reverse happy hour and brunch drink specials.
$6 margaritas and a variety of $8 Tex-Mex bites all day, every day, with extra deals on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Unique Peruvian-Vietnamese fusion small plates and craft cocktails at special prices.
$2 oysters, $4 chicken gyoza, and $9 sushi rolls alongside $10 lychee martinis and $8 spirits daily.
Significant savings on classic cocktails, selected wines, and upscale bites at this elegant French restaurant.
Sip on $10 cocktails and wines, plus savor discounted oysters and the Doris Burger at this acclaimed steakhouse.
Go for the discounted sushi, crudos, and craft cocktails at this acclaimed Japanese spot.
Michelin-recognized Tex-Mex with $5 margaritas, $5 queso, and half-price nachos on Mondays.
$7 happy hour food and drinks all day Monday and weekdays until 6 PM, plus half-price wine bottles on Wednesdays.
Grab $4 house wine and draft beers, or $7 specialty cocktails with $6 Arancini and Mushroom Risotto.
$6 house margaritas and a variety of discounted appetizers, plus $9 tacos and enchiladas on Tuesdays.
Acclaimed BBQ sandwiches, wings, and a half order of whole hog for $10, plus $5 frozen margs and half-off select wines.
$10 martinis and discounted caviar and oysters at this elegant French restaurant.
Go for daily $10 Martinis & Wines, plus select bites, at this top-rated Italian 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.
$2 oysters, $5 wines, and a wide selection of discounted upscale bites and cocktails.
Refined Southern bites and discounted cocktails at this acclaimed Museum District spot.