10) Famous Dave's(01 of10)
Open Image ModalIt’s more of an early-bird special than a happy hour because it doesn’t involve drinks, but it’s worth including because the food is cheap, and you don’t need to be sitting at the bar to order it. The offer varies slightly according to location, but this menu from Famous Dave’s BBQ’s Little Rock, Ark., outpost should give you a pretty good idea of what’s available at your local branch. Just $5.99 will get you a baked potato stuffed with BBQ meat, and you can get salads, sandwiches with one side, and combo specials as well, all for between $6.50 and $8.50. The offer is available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.Photo Credit: © Famous Dave's
9) Ruth's Chris Steak House(02 of10)
Open Image ModalWhile just about every menu item at this high-roller’s steak house is rather pricey, if you sit at the bar during certain hours from Monday through Friday you can enjoy some top-quality offerings for just seven bucks. Items available include a burger, lobster roll, or sliced filet mignon sandwich with fries, seared ahi tuna, sliders, beef tenderloin skewers (left), or spicy fried lobster, and drinks include select wines and beers, Cosmos, Manhattans, margaritas, Moscow Mules, or pomegranate martinis. Photo Credit: © PR-Newswire-Newscom
8) Benihana(03 of10)
Open Image ModalEven this popular-if-pricey chain of hibachi restaurants has a happy hour. While it also varies according to location (call ahead to make sure one is offered at your local branch), in Florida it runs from Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the bar area, and offers half-off beer, sushi, and appetizers. Photo Credit: © Benihana
7) Morton's The Steakhouse(04 of10)
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Open Image ModalEstablished in 1926, The Palm is certainly a "special occasion" steakhouse. Every day except for Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., though, they offer a "Half Off Primetime" menu at participating locations. Beers, wines by the glass, and some premium spirits are all half-off during these hours, as well as "Prime Bites" including sliders (in burger, lobster roll, and barbecue chicken meatball varieties), crabcakes, fried shrimp, and lobster and bacon fondue. At the Charlotte, N.C., Chicago, New York (Tribeca), and Philadelphia locations, all Prime Bites are only $5.50. Photo Credit: © Palm Restaurant
5) Fleming's(06 of10)
Open Image ModalThis chain of steakhouses might be on the expensive end of things, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t offer a solid happy hour at the bar. Their "5 for $6 ‘Til 7" happy hour is nothing short of a steal, with five top-shelf cocktails, five wines by the glass, and five appetizers (including pan-crisped pork belly, sweet chile calamari, beef carpaccio, and barbecue shrimp) all available for just $6 until 7 p.m., seven nights a week. Some locations even offer two Blue Moon seasonals for just six bucks as well. Photo Credit: © Fleming's
4) Ruby Tuesday(07 of10)
Open Image ModalStarting at 4 p.m. at all locations except for those in Manhattan and at airports, Ruby Tuesday offers $5 appetizers and, where permitted, $5 Absolut cocktails, seven nights a week. At the Paramus, N.J., location, for example, food and drink specials are available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with food items including crabcakes, wings, spinach and artichoke dip, and shrimp fondue available for five bucks.Photo Credit: © Ruby Tuesday
3) Red Lobster(08 of10)
Open Image ModalAt most Red Lobster locations, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, select beers are $3, wines are $4, and appetizers are $5. Those appetizers include chile ginger shrimp (left), Southwest chicken pizza, Buffalo chicken bites, fried calamari, and shrimp tacos.Photo Credit: © Red Lobster
2) P.F. Chang's(09 of10)
Open Image ModalThis classy chain of Chinese restaurants offers a true bargain of a happy hour. While prices and hours vary according to location, that info is available if you search for your local outpost online. At the location in White Plains, N.Y., for example, the deal runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Beer starts at just $2.75, wines cost $5, and cocktails $6, and a wide assortment of dim sum and "street fare" sells for as low as $3. The most expensive item, crispy Dynamite shrimp, costs just $7.Photo Credit: © P.F. Chang's
1) McCormick and Schmick’s(10 of10)
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