Seattle Happy Hours ! -Messed with by www.SeattleBarFly.com
Version no.5  'From the Short List' Business District, Downtown, Updated  5/10/2012
Waterfront

SeattleBarFly happy hour 'selects' in Seattle Washington.
Yeah, there are many others but these are SEATTLEBARFLY's picks ...ok?
But, if you know of a place we should list then it's as easy as sending an e-mail.
Go ahead.. share something good!
Only establishments offering great food deals and/ or drink specials are considered.

--All phone numbers are area code (206) unless noted. This list is not in any particular order ;)

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Vons Grand City Cafe  4-7pm, 10-close daily. $3 double martinis all day everyday.. Yippie! Check THE WHEEL which is spun every half hour for specials. I have fond memories of Von’s visits during winter holiday outings. A classic Martini Bar, and the restaurant is known for slow roasted beef.. it's top notch. Across Pine from Pacific Place.. at 619 Pine Street Seattle, WA.

Palomino Restaurant and Rotisseria Bar 4-6pm, then 9pm-close daily. This marvelously cozy place offers an upscale but quiet landing away from the downtown buzz... but still in the heart of downtown. Visited often by the BarFly before and after events. Killer BBQ chicken pizza for $5, and all house wine and draft beer is $5. Specialty cocktails at $4. European-inspired American food. Parking is easy in City Center Bldg and Palomino will validate... making a visit quick and easy. Suite 350, 1420 5th Ave. Seattle, WA. 98101 206-623-1300 www.Palomino.com

ZIG ZAG Cafe Voted #1 BAR plus they also have Murry the #1 BARTENDER! Amazing. Cozy ambience just tucked under the Pike Place stairs.. on the hill climb. Hard to find place but worth the search. Well prepared American food and super-prepared drinks. Happy hour 5p-7p M-F. (not on the outside deck) chips+salsa or fries $2, calimari $7, pizza $8. Draft brews $3, wine $4.50, wells and martinis $5. 1501 Western Ave Seattle, WA. 98101 206-625-1146. www.zigzagseattle.com *Late night food till 1am!

McCormicks Restaurants (Multi-locations) All happy hour bar menu offerings are $5... selections of Surf and Turf sliders, Cod fish and chips, plus crab spring rolls.. perfect for downtown 'rush hour' escapes. Nice friendly help. Happyness everday 3-6:30 p.m. Three locations: 1103 First, 623-5500; 722 Fourth, 682-3900; and 1200 Westlake N. Seattle, WA. 206-270-9052. OUTDOOR SEATING! www.McCormickandSchmicks.com

Noc Noc  Seems 'gothic-to-suits' mix well here. And Noc Noc's happy hour is LONG.. 5pm-9pm..M-F. Perfect for after work. $1 beers, $2 wells. $3 tater tots, and heavy-handed vodka/orange juice... are you there yet? ...am I there yet! P.S.; if ya have one, loose the tie. This place loves to stay casual. 1516 Second Ave., Seattle, WA. 206-223-1333 www.ClubNocNoc.com

Dragonfish Asian Cafe with seven different sushi half-rolls for $1.95, and a hot appetizer menu $2.75-$3.50. Drafts, cocktails, and sake all $2.75. Happy hour 4-6 p.m. & 10-1 a.m. 722 Pine, Seattle, WA. 467-7777. www.dragonfishcafe.com

Six Seven Elegant, posh, however you discribe it, Six Seven's interior together with a stellar view across Elliott Bay is unbeatable. Floor to cieling windows open this place up nicely, plus there's a modest outdoor deck. Happy hour 3-6pm, Sunday-Thursday. $6 drink specials are a bit above SeattleBarFly's $5 limit, but $3.75 brews pulls them back. $5 will get you nice selection of appetizers like the safferon-drenched Penn Cove mussels, tiger prawn 'corn dogs', fish & chips, sliders, a Salumi plate too. Impress you out-of-town guest, or seal the deal over some business. 2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA. 206-269-4575 www.EdgeWaterHotel.com

Mortons of Chicago  Happy hour 5p-7p M-F. Expensive drinks but enjoy free steak sandwiches. Look for the red carpet at mid-block; the doorway and stairs to this maaavelously happy place in downtown. 1511 Sixth Ave Seattle, WA.

Vessel A small elegant lounge right next to the 5th Ave Theater. Happyness occurs from 4-6 every day and Vessel offers generous 3-ounce martinis. Apples with Vermont chedder, mushroom turnovers, and marinated Creole prawns are happy too. 1312 5th Ave Seattle, WA. 206-652-5222 www.VesselSeattle.com.

Anthonys Homeport - Bell Street Diner  Location is on the waterfront at Pier 66 and Bell Street Marina just north of the Aquarium. Happy hour 3pm to 7pm everyday. $3 brews with $5 wells and wine. 1/2 price happy apps. Dine in or at 'Fish Bar'. Anthony's features northwest seafood with a grand panoramic view of downtown Seattle. Parking in the Art Institute is available (then walk across the bridge to waterfront), or, visit by boat and enjoy guest moorage in the marina! (contact by VHF Chan. 66A or call 206-615-3952). How Seattle is that? OUTDOOR SEATING. Many associated Anthony's locations. This one is at 2201 Alaksa Way Seattle, WA. 448-6688.

Ivar's Salmon House -One of the best happy hours in Seattle! It's like a trip to Tillicum Village but without the boat ride, and better the deal with a full bar. BooYeah! Could it get any better? really? The bar is called 'The Whalemaker Lounge' and it offers one hellova great view of downtown Seattle (twilight is best!) located at canal side.. kinda under the ship canal I-5 freeway bridge. Take your date here and act like a big cheeze with plenty of happy food at a great price... and get into the view at downtown Seattle for awhile. Ahhhaaa. Happy hour well drinks, draft beers, house wines, and appetizers like chowder with garlic bread! calamari! clam strips and chips! fish caesar! and more! $2.95 to $4.95. OUTDOOR SEATING! 3 p.m.–6 p.m. and again at 9–10 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 401 N.E. Northlake Way Seattle, WA. 206-632-0767.

KELLS Irish Restaurant and Pub Seattle is fortunate- KELLS offers a glimpse into a classic Irish pub. Grand food like Ballycastle Sausage Roll, Irish Pub Stew, Shooters, and of course drink. Happy hour here rolls out at 4pm till 6, Sunday thru Thrusday. Select menu items only $3.50. Signature brew includes Kells, Bud, Brookside, Hefe, and classic well drinks for happy hour. Live Irish music 7 nights /week at 9pm. Traditional Irish Breakfast on Sundays. www.kellsirish.com Regional locations. This one is at 1916 Post Alley in the Pike Place Market area. 206-728-1916.

FX McRorys  The famed McRory’s FINALLY has a happy hour! Offered DAILY to boot. I have been badgering these guys for years on this!  Ok, the $2.45 happy hour menu ranges from their famous chowder to generously made mini prime rib sandwiches with fries. Popcorn Shrimp, Calamari, and other favorites like onion rings, potato skins, and buffalo  wings are also offered, with $1.45 Oyster Shooters. OUTDOOR SEATING! Nightly rotation of micro-beers and wine specials  $2.95, also rotating is a selection of Martinis and manhattans $3.95. Happy hour times 2:45 –6pm and from 9 to close. Not valid during special event dates like Mariner games.  Pioneer Square artwalk nights will now start much happier!  419 Occidental S. Seattle, WA.  206-623-4800 

Honorable Mentions... 13 Coins, Alibi Room, Aqua by El Goucho, Contour, Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub, Kell's, Tap House, Virginia Inn, Dragonfish Asian Cafe, Elliott's Oyster House, Etta's Seafood... and more..
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A selection of 'THE BEST PLACES FOR EATS IN SEATTLE.
Tallied a few years back ,
but they are still faves..
Send a comment to SeattleBarFly. Thanks.


1.
El Gaucho
2501 1st Ave, Seattle, WA.
The menu is all about martinis and meat at this swanky supper club.

2.
Ototo Sushi
7 Boston St, Seattle, WA.
Red, white, black and boxy: The fresh fish shines at this unlikely neighborhood sushi joint.

3.
Daniels Broiler
10500 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA
Ya gotta like those little prime rib sands!

4.
Saltys on Alki
1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA.
A big and classy Alki Beach waterfront restaurant overlooking downtown Seattle.

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Waterfront Seafood Grill
2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA.
The best deck in town.. and is accompanied by intelligent service and impressive fish.

6.
Canlis Restaurant
2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA.
For more than 50 years, this upscale Seattle legend has been pampering locals with inventive Northwest cuisine and flawless service. I mean flawless. Seattle Bar Fly's favorite place to impress!

7.
Six Seven
2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA.
The legendary Edgewater Hotel's luxurious waterfront restaurant has evolved into one of the city's most exemplary choices for seafood.

8.
Metropolitan Grill
820 Second Ave, Seattle, WA.
A second home to Seattle's power players, this beloved institution serves up surefire steak dinners.

9.
Mortons - The Steakhouse
1511 6th Ave, Seattle, WA.
USDA prime beef, elegant tableside service, and mammoth martinis.


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Well, there ya go..   Enjoy. ;)