As you know by now, I love a bargain. Some of my favorite restaurants in the Del Mar/Solana Beach area also have some of the best happy hours. All three that I will tell you about today have wine, beer, and mixed drinks at discounted prices, plus appetizers and main courses at very reduced prices. These are not your typical happy hour fare. The restaurants I will tell you about serve gourmet food all the time, including happy hour. Here they are.
Pacific Coast Grill (www.pacificcoastgrill.com) is one of my favorite spots for an early dinner when the weather is warm. I do not suggest going there during the racing season, Mid July through Labor Day, unless you don't mind waiting. Happy Hours is from 4-7 daily, either in the bar area or on the patio. An added feature for dog lovers is that they encourage dogs on the patio. They even have a dog menu, and each dog gets a bowl of water. The $5 gold margaritas are a great way to start. All appetizers are 40%off, but for my buck the meals are the best bargain. Try the delicious burger and fries for $4.95, the bag 'o bones (baby back ribs and fries), or the chicken fajitas for $7.95. Also available are braised short ribs with truffle fries, and on Mondays only, their signature dish, lobster tacos are half off. This is one happy hour you won't want to miss.
The Brigantine in Del Mar (www.brigantine.com) has another great happy hour. The restaurant overlooks the racetrack, thus it is very popular with the track crowd, and always busy, but especially during racing season. Again, happy hour takes place in the bar area from 4-6 daily, and from 4-11 on Tuesday. The house margarita is only $3.50. Other food items include artichoke fritters at $5.00, nachos at $6.00, shrimp cocktail at $8.00, and their signature fish taco for only $2.75. The Brig has lots of atmosphere and a very lively crowd. You won't want to miss it.
Finally, Sbicca in Del Mar (www.sbiccabistro.com) has a happy hour you must try. Except for the fact that it is in the very crowded bar area, everything else is exceptional. It takes place daily from 4-6:30, and you can have a wonderful meal for half what it would cost in the main dining area. For example, fish tacos are $6.50, grilled chicken tortilla salad is $6.50, 1/2 lb. bistro burger is $7.25, turkey cobb salad is $7.25, crab cakes are $6.50, and chicken spring rolls are $5.75. The food here is consistently good and the price is right. So eat a little early and save a lot of money!!
Pacific Coast Grill (www.pacificcoastgrill.com) is one of my favorite spots for an early dinner when the weather is warm. I do not suggest going there during the racing season, Mid July through Labor Day, unless you don't mind waiting. Happy Hours is from 4-7 daily, either in the bar area or on the patio. An added feature for dog lovers is that they encourage dogs on the patio. They even have a dog menu, and each dog gets a bowl of water. The $5 gold margaritas are a great way to start. All appetizers are 40%off, but for my buck the meals are the best bargain. Try the delicious burger and fries for $4.95, the bag 'o bones (baby back ribs and fries), or the chicken fajitas for $7.95. Also available are braised short ribs with truffle fries, and on Mondays only, their signature dish, lobster tacos are half off. This is one happy hour you won't want to miss.
The Brigantine in Del Mar (www.brigantine.com) has another great happy hour. The restaurant overlooks the racetrack, thus it is very popular with the track crowd, and always busy, but especially during racing season. Again, happy hour takes place in the bar area from 4-6 daily, and from 4-11 on Tuesday. The house margarita is only $3.50. Other food items include artichoke fritters at $5.00, nachos at $6.00, shrimp cocktail at $8.00, and their signature fish taco for only $2.75. The Brig has lots of atmosphere and a very lively crowd. You won't want to miss it.
Finally, Sbicca in Del Mar (www.sbiccabistro.com) has a happy hour you must try. Except for the fact that it is in the very crowded bar area, everything else is exceptional. It takes place daily from 4-6:30, and you can have a wonderful meal for half what it would cost in the main dining area. For example, fish tacos are $6.50, grilled chicken tortilla salad is $6.50, 1/2 lb. bistro burger is $7.25, turkey cobb salad is $7.25, crab cakes are $6.50, and chicken spring rolls are $5.75. The food here is consistently good and the price is right. So eat a little early and save a lot of money!!
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