America's Finest City is sunny, famous for its beaches and
has a relaxed Southern Cali vibe. The city boasts the sprawling Balboa Park and
the famous San Diego Zoo. It has Old Town San Diego, considered California's
birthplace. You can even do a little whale watching.
However, whatever you do, take a minute to check out the
best restaurants in San Diego.
Visiting during Happy Hour means affordable food, special
drinks, and a chance to unwind. Spend the late afternoon hanging out with a
margarita flight or cocktail while taking advantage of deals on oysters,
ceviches, and sliders at the best San Diego restaurants.
If you're in the neighborhood or just interested in Happy
Hour specials, welcome! Read on to get a taste of the best happy hours in San
Diego.
Herb and Sea
Available between 5 and 6 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, it's time
for oysters with house hot sauce, discounted wine and cocktails at Herb
&Sea. Grab some Yukon Golden potatoes or the Happy Meal. That's a pork and
beef smash burger with West Coast oysters, frites, and bubbles.
Roppongi Restaurant & Lounge
Roppongi offers a
daily Happy Hour generally
between 3 and 5:30 p.m. During those hours, visitors take advantage of a 50%
cut in Asian tapas and $2 off cocktails, beer, wine, and sake by the glass. And
remember, even with the discounts, you still have access to all of Roppongi's
great dishes.
One Door North
On the prowl for dining-meets-camping? One Door North is
your spot. Its adventure-influenced ambiance invites us to enjoy their $3 off
menu. That includes mini-cornbread muffins stuffed with piquillo peppers, honey
butter, and cheddar cheese. You can indulge in spinach artichoke dip,
Baja-style ceviche, or savory truffle fries.
Waverly
Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Waverly is a fan-favorite for
its Happy Hour. That's every day (except Monday) from 3 to 5 in the afternoon.
Among drinks, there's the Forbidden Fruit cocktail with dragon fruit and banana
mulled wine. Fill up on the ceviche dish with sides of avocado, cucumber, and
Peruvian chili.
Cannonball
Whether you spent the day touring Haunted San Diego or need
to wind down after a hectic work shift, take a respite at Cannonball. Happy
Hour specials include seaside cocktails, lychee martinis, and sushi. The sea
bass roll with yuzu oil and herbaceous shiso is great for the tongue. Come by
Monday–Friday between 2 and 5 p.m.
Ponyboy
Ponyboy is a 60s-inspired poolside bar and restaurant. The
nostalgic atmosphere perfectly blends mid-century charm and contemporary
culinary delights. Point Loma locals and travelers love the daily 4 to 5 p.m.
Happy Hour. Get a neatly-priced cocktail with a small plate of mini-hot dogs
and raw oysters.
Finca
This North Park
wine bistro holds its Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. During
that hour, the entire menu is slashed considerably to (at the time of this
writing) $10. There's select wine, sangria, and a rotating selection of tapas.
Start off the week on Sunday with Finca's $2 oysters from 3 to 6 p.m.
Mister A's
From Sunday to Wednesday, Bankers Hill's sky-high eatery,
Mister A's, runs a different special each day. There’s the Sunday Roast dinner,
Maine Lobster Monday, and Tuesdays it's truffle fries, Caesar salad, and a
classic martini. Go in on Wednesday for a wagyu burger with caramelized onions,
raclette cheese, and applewood bacon with a milkshake or ale.
Lumi
Surrounded by downtown San Diego, Lumi is a rooftop hotspot.
Sunday through Thursday, stop in between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. for edamame or
yellowtail serrano sashimi. You can also grab an Akira Back pizza. The bar
serves fine hot sake and highballs at a discount.
Conclusion
Happy Hour. It's time to relax, enjoy great drinks and food,
and reconnect with friends for a daily breather. It's a social ritual taken
very seriously in America's Finest City. When you're in San Diego, go ahead and
pause to celebrate the simple pleasure of Happy Hour.
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