Restaurants and bars with standout food specials during happy hour — appetizers, tacos, sliders, and more. 144 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.
Signature cocktails for $8 and upscale bites like Wagyu New York Skewers at this Michelin-recognized rooftop steakhouse.
Grab $2 pizza slices and cheap drinks at this 70s disco bar.
Michelin-chef quality Baja oysters for $12 a dozen and $10 cocktails on the rooftop.
$1 oysters on Mondays and wood-fired small plates with $10 cocktails and $6 beers Wednesday-Sunday.
$5 Italian tapas, $5 house wine, and $2 off craft cocktails at this Michelin Guide Italian gem.
A sophisticated happy hour with a $20 'Happy Meal' featuring a burger, oysters, fries, and bubbly, plus half-off bottles of bubbles.
Discounted gourmet bites and daily specials with breathtaking rooftop views.
Discounted California cuisine and drinks daily, plus half-off wine bottles on Thursdays, at this award-winning Del Mar spot.
$20 off champagne bottles, discounted wines, beers, and a diverse menu of French appetizers and entrees.
Discounted snacks like SH Olives and SH Boquerones, plus refreshing SH Yuzu Coolers and SH White Wine.
$7 focaccia, $15 Cucina Burger, and $10-$12 craft cocktails, plus daily food specials like half-price meatballs on Mondays.
Premium cocktails, select wines, and upscale bar bites like $3 oysters and Filet Mignon Steak Skewers at this acclaimed steakhouse.
A wide selection of discounted Japanese small plates, sushi rolls, and specialty cocktails at this Michelin Guide-featured spot.
Half-off all beer, wine, spirits, and select appetizers makes this Gaslamp hotspot a must for after-work drinks and bites.
Discounted seafood small plates, a great burger, and half-off wine bottles on Thursdays at this acclaimed ocean-view spot.
Craft cocktails, $4 house wines, and $1.50 oysters at this Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized rooftop spot.
Grab discounted Korean fried chicken bites, craft beers, and soju cocktails during their weekday happy hour or late-night on weekends.
Discounted craft cocktails, select wines, and upscale bites like Ahi Poke Nachos and Truffle Parmesan Fries.
A vibrant rooftop happy hour with discounted craft cocktails, beer, wine, wings, and pizzas.
Go for the $10 smash burger and craft cocktails at this Michelin-recognized spot.
Go for 50% off signature Asian tapas like Crab Stack and Hamachi Tacos daily on the patio.
Discounted draft beers, house wines, and gourmet appetizers make this acclaimed French bistro a must-visit.
$11 bites and discounted drinks with stunning bay views at this upscale-casual waterfront spot.
Go for the daily 50% off food and drinks, including signature cocktails, in a vibrant tiki speakeasy setting.
$1.50 oysters, $8 tacos, and $9 craft cocktails at this acclaimed Gaslamp steakhouse, plus a dedicated Taco Tuesday deal.
Go for $5 craft cocktails and bar tapas, plus $20 sangria pitchers and 25% off wine bottles.
Farm-to-table small plates and craft cocktails for $10, with $6 draft beers, in a charming garden setting.
$6 draft beers, $8 margaritas, and a variety of Mexican small plates and tacos during two daily happy hours.
$1.50 oysters and discounted wines and beers daily, with special $11 cocktails on weekends.
$2 off all draught beer, wells, wine, ciders, and High Noon's daily, plus $3 pizza slices on weekdays.
Sip masterfully-crafted cocktails and enjoy quality snacks at this speakeasy, perfect for an early evening out.
Grab $4 street tacos on Tuesdays or enjoy half-priced wine bottles all day Wednesday, plus weekday happy hour deals.
50% off drinks and tasty chicken bites like Honey Bear Sliders and Half Don Pastor Fries.
Discounted tacos, flatbreads, and a burger every day at this lively spot with self-pour beer and wine.
Discounted margaritas, well drinks, draft beer, and a selection of appetizers and tacos during Papi Hour, plus extensive Taco Tuesday specials.
Grab discounted tacos and drinks during daily specials, or hit up Industry Mondays for 52% off your drink tab.
Go for the $6 draft beers, $7 specialty cocktails, and half-off appetizers, plus $10 street tacos on Tuesdays.
$8 house wine all day Monday, plus $8 margaritas and $18 all-you-can-eat tacos on Tuesdays.
Go for the $5 sake, Sapporo, and wine, plus $3-$5 sushi rolls and appetizers.
Go for the $10 specialty cocktails, $7 wine, or the $15.95 burger and beer deal.
Half-off appetizers and a wide selection of discounted cocktails, drafts, and wine, plus daily taco specials.
Grab $7 select wines and drafts, $8 signature cocktails, and half-off select snacks and shares at this lively beachside spot.
$2 off a wide selection of appetizers, signature cocktails, draft beers, and wines by the glass, plus $5 IPAs on Thursdays.
Grab discounted appetizers and drinks during their weekday happy hour, plus enjoy daily food and drink specials.
Head to The Local Pacific Beach for $5 House Margaritas on Sundays, $5 for 2 Tacos on Tuesdays, and $6 wells, drafts, and wine during weekday happy hour.
Go for the $1 oysters, a fantastic deal on a signature item at this acclaimed seafood spot.
Daily $6 Karl Strauss beers and $10 appetizers at this historic downtown brewpub.
Craft cocktails, house wine, and a diverse menu of Latin American and Japanese bites.
Grab $5 appetizers like mini pizzas and wings, plus $5 beers and $6 wine and crafted drinks during happy hour.
Authentic Italian bites and drinks, including pizza and cocktails, with an all-night happy hour on Mondays and Tuesdays.