I've been neglecting happy hour now for quite a while, but I recently went to a couple of places I thought I would pass on to you. Everyone seems to have a happy hour, or some form of reduced prices at off hours, so here are a few places you might like to check out.
Starbucks. Yes, Starbucks has a happy hour from 3-5pm everyday. At that time you can get a Frappuccino for 1/2 price. As if Starbucks wasn't busy enough without happy hour, now they're really humming during these off hours. I was recently at a newly remodeled Starbucks in Westwood (right near UCLA campus) at 4pm, and waited in line for 15 minutes. I couldn't believe it.
Pacific Coast Grill on Coast Highway in Solana Beach has had a happy hour for years, even before they became the rage. It takes place everyday between 4-7pm, and you must eat in the bar area or the outside patio. They have about 10 wonderful items, really small meals, for about $6.95. A burger and fries is one of my favorites.
In La Jolla, an old favorite restaurant of mine is The Spot, right on Prospect Ave, in the heart of the village. (it's just across from La Valencia Hotel). From 3-6pm they offer 1/2 off appetizers, $4 well drinks and drafts. The food is good and plentiful here.
In Encinitas, I love D Stree Bar. Monday must be their slow day, because they offer 1/2 off entrees on Monday only. Other days they offer $2 off appetizers. Check the website to see exactly what they offer. Oh, and on Tuesdays, they have "taco Tuesdays."
If you feel like a fancy dinner out but don't want to spend a fortune, try the happy hour at Mr. A's. From 2:30-6:00pm you can order from an extensive list of $7 happy hour items. Kobe beef sliders, truffle fries, swordfish steak sliders, and frito misto basket are among the offerings. Get 2 appetizers, a glass of wine, and for around $20 you have a wonderful (although rather early) fancy dinner.
Finally, I recently enjoyed a wonderful happy hour with a group of friends at Firefly in Encinitas. They have a varied array of items, all half off, including a huge wedge salad with bacon and blue cheese dressing, swordfish sliders with seaweed salad, flatbread with various toppings, mussels and clams in broth, and mushrooms stuffed with fennel and sausage. $5 martinis and wines for around $4. The food was delicious. Again, check the website to everything they have.
So these are a few of my latest finds. There's lots more out there, and I will be checking out as many local places as I can. Try some of these if they find interesting, and stay tuned for more.
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