Once it’s 5 p.m., it’s time to clock out of work and clock into happy hour. The next time you need a post-work drink or meal, head over to these spots for discounted libations and bites. You’ll find a wide range of options here, from well-established to under-the-radar, and from super-luxe to super laid-back. Cheers!
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Buya Izakaya + Yakitori
Buya Izakaya + Yakitori has been a straight-up patriot to the streetwise Wynwood ideal since its inception last year. They know what the people want. They know what the people need. They are the people. Erected under a “high-spirited, high-merited” philosophy, the Japanese-style Izakaya is the perfect equation for that Friday-night-vibe we all love. We’re talking opaque neon lights illuminating hotpot steam. Vintage 20th-century posters and live painting. Waxed woodgrain and canned sake. It’s a bar, restaurant, and exhibition hall all in one. The best part is the menu is affordable and delicious—and comes with a few perks.
Between Monday and Friday from 3-6 p.m., Buya’s happy hour is on and in full effect. Let’s start with the steamed buns: Their Shiitake Mushroom Bun (usually $8) and Pork Belly Bun (usually $10) cost just $4 each! And they add a Short Rib and Tsukune option to the menu for the same bargain. Like… come on. As if that wasn’t enough, you and your buds can split a Karaage plate for just 40% of the original price during this time. Shall we continue? Let’s do drinks: Find yourself choosing between bushido sake, a number of draft beers, or red or white wine—all $4 a pop. Plus, the staff are super friendly and easy to tell your secrets to. Boom! What more could one want from a happy hour?
Buya is located at 250 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.
Casa Isola
Casa Isola is known for its tasty Italian cuisine, and the restaurant’s happy hour gives guests a big taste at low prices. Starting at 5 p.m., diners can enjoy a variety of $12 bites ranging from arancini Isola and baked clams to meatball parm sliders, stuffed Italian long hots, and the famous rigatoni alla vodka. Drinks-wise, you can expect half off all cocktails, beers, and wines by the glass. This place fills up fast, so make sure to show up on the earlier side. Casa Isola is located at 1418 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
CJ’s Crab Shack
We can’t keep hogging this secret—CJ’s Crab Shack has hands down the most slammin’ Happy Hour in town. We’re talking $2 beers (a wide selection of domestic brews, at that) and $3.50 well drinks. Yowza! Oh, and let us tell you… it’s not your usual 5 to 6 early bird happy hour thing. CJ’s happy hour begins as early as 4 in the afternoon and lasts all the way up to 9 in the evening! That’s five hours of drinks, the best crab legs in town, and more drinks.
While going for Happy Hour in Ocean Drive might be every Miami resident’s last option, we guarantee that this is just that one gem you have to know about if you live in the city. At CJ’s, you’ll find a healthy melange of locals, tourists, and pure, friendly, family vibes.
Remember: those favorably under-priced drinks might catch up with you quick, so don’t forget to order a goodish spread of munchables. CJ’s Crab Shack is known for the best crustaceans in the city (if not on the whole East coast, just sayin’). Everything comes in massive sharable portions (more like family size, actually), and getting a platter is a good choice. We recommend going with the Fisherman’s choice, a loyal serving of all the ocean’s crawlers cooked to your liking. Naturally, you’ll want the Alfredo pasta as a side. Come with a group of pals, kick back, and relish in those Ocean Drive vibes.
CJ’s Crab Shack is located at 600 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
Le Chick
In Wynwood, few happy hour offerings are as great as the ones at Le Chick. The fried chicken and burger joint has happy hour Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. What to expect: $8 cocktails like old fashioneds and gin and tonics plus $7 frosé and $5 beers. There’s a lot more to the menu, but it’s too long to list here. In terms of food, you’ll encounter discounted items like truffled deviled eggs, fried chicken, street corn, and tuna tartare. It’s a good thing that happy hour lasts three hours—you’ll never want to leave.
Le Chick is located at 310 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.
Phuc Yea
Spice up your happy hour plans with a trip to Phuc Yea, the MiMo joint for Viet-Cajun fare. After work, pop in for a selection of discounted east and west-coast oysters and other snacks like the restaurant’s beloved crispy imperial roll, classic summer roll, and to-die-for caramel chicken wings.
The eatery’s signature P.Y. noodles with garlic butter, oyster sauce, and parmesan cheese are also on special for $10—an absolute steal. Cocktail specials can vary, so ask your bartender for the latest details. Happy hour happens Wednesdays to Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; it’s only available at the bar.
Phuc Yea is located at 7100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138. For more information, visit their official website.
River Oyster Bar
The happy hour at River Oyster Bar needs no introduction, but we’ll write one anyway. Brickell’s go-to happy hour spot has delighted diners for years with discounted oysters, bar snacks and adult beverages. From 4:30 to 7 p.m., visitors will find half-price oysters, $5 draft beers and $8 wines and cocktails (classic martinis and well drinks). These specials are only available at the bar—not at dinner tables. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., guests can also enjoy snacks like fried snapper collar, lamb kebabs, bar tacos and goat cheese croquettes.
River Oyster Bar is located at 33 SE 7th Street, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.
Riviera Focacceria Italiana
The Masters of Ligurian cuisine are at it again! Yes, we’d like to bring your attention to the latest news from our friends over at Riviera Focacceria Italiana. Any self-proclaimed Italian food-lover would have a tough time living up to the title if they’ve yet to try the focaccia from this local nutshell — thin layers of dough filled with imported stracchino cheese, baked to a bubble. Go get some if you’re off the “been there, fun that” list. Oh, and make sure to go when you can get the most out of it; as of Monday, November 16th begins Riviera Focacceria’s (Be) Happy Hour!
Henceforth, every Monday through Friday between 4-6pm, the hometown favorites are giving out the deals on wheels. For starters, vetted wines take the stage: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more, just $5 a glass. Up next, we’ve got some classic small plates: Carciofi Fritti (crispy fried artichoke hearts), Muscoli del Marinaio (sauteed mussels with peperoncino in a wonderful tomato sauce), and a must on every table — the Antipasto plate (parma prosciutto, parmacotto, mortadella, parmigiano, taggiasca olives). Each just $7. Alongside the enticing menu here, the pasta is made daily, the ingredients are authentic, the steaks are grass-fed, and the staff is caring. Don’t say you weren’t warned. Pampering awaits. Get it while it lasts!
3252 Buena Vista Blvd #110, Miami, FL 33137; (786) 220-6251; rivierafocacceria.com; Open Mon-Thurs, 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m. –11 p.m.; Sun noon–10:30 p.m.
Seaspice
As if belching spritzers in tandem with coral-born bivalves weren’t enough all on their own. Well, for the folks down at Seaspice, the truth is, they weren’t. Introducing the latest & greatest Sunset Hour — Seaspice’s special invitation to enjoy more of the crafty cocktails and waterside sunset allure at an even lower price. You heard us right.
Beginning this Tuesday, November 17th, expect top-shelf bargains on select wines and champagnes. Plus, all hand-crafted cocktails, like the fruity Rose Froze, piquant Yellowtail, and our personal favorite Melonade, are just $10 per glass. Can’t beat that with a bat.
And as for the food? No worries. The steal continues. Seaspice has also chosen some seafood-lover classics to grab for the low low — flaky Stone Crab, fresh East Coast Oysters, crispy Malanga Frituritas, and more. Tuesday to Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., come raise a glass to social fulfillment during strange times and save a penny while doing it. Oh, and don’t fetter about the huge crowds sure to be drawn to this bargain — Seaspice has skipped no steps at ensuring a clean, safe experience for all diners. That being said, space is limited, so be sure to beat the crowd!
Seaspice is located at 422 Northwest North River Drive, Miami, FL 33128. Sunset Hour offered Tuesday to Friday from 5:00-7:00pm. For more information visit seaspice.com or call them at (305) 440-4200.
Seawell Fish N’ Oyster
Located inside Kimpton Anglers Hotel, Seawell Fish N’ Oyster is one of the best seafood restaurants in the city—period. You can read Dish Miami’s full feature here. Aside from its stellar seafood, the restaurant is home to one heck of a happy hour, along with its sister bar Minnow. At Seawell, visit between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to slurp on half-price oysters and kick back $9 prosecco and aperol spritz. Next door at Minnow, there’s a daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 cocktails. Either option is a great choice.
Seawell Fish N’ Oyster is located at 660 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
Sherwood’s Bistro & Bar
Calling all jazz lovers — Sherwood’s Bistro & Bar in Miami’s Little River neighborhood has just the happy hour for you. Every Friday night from 6-8 p.m., a talented two-piece jazz ensemble provides the soundtrack to your sipping at this charming and whimsical hangout spot. Grab a table on the restaurant’s open patio and unwind beneath the stars while you savor delicious drinks and the sound the soothing, smooth jazz. If you can’t squeeze in a visit at the end of the week, don’t worry. You can still take advantage of great happy hour specials every day (yes, you read that correctly) from 5-7 p.m. Think $5 draft beer, $6 house red, white, and sparkling wine, $6 sangria, $7 well liquors, and cocktails ranging from $8-10. We love their Mezcal Tail, made with honey syrup, fresh lime juice, and sparkling rose, but you can’t go wrong with a margarita or old fashioned here, either. Make sure you come with an appetite, too. Dishes at Sherwood’s Bistro & Bar are served family-style, so you can order several dishes to share. The bone marrow starter is irresistible, and the flatbread with caramelized onion, arugula, and gorgonzola cheese is the perfect starter. Save room for dessert — you won’t want to miss out on decadent options like a chunky caramel sundae served with caramel popcorn and chocolate bacon, a homestyle blueberry blackberry crumble, and shaved carrots with dulce de leche and vanilla ice cream.
Sherwood’s Bistro & Bar is located at 8281 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, FL. For more information, visit sherwoodsmiami.com or call (786) 359-4030.
South Pointe Tavern
Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood is well known throughout South Florida as one of the best neighborhoods for amazing food and creative craft cocktails. This chic, sleepy oasis is home to many acclaimed restaurants and bar concepts, and South Pointe Tavern is definitely one of them. At this beloved neighborhood spot, you’ll find the largest selection of spirits in Miami Beach (including more than 200 kinds of whiskeys and more than 80 kinds of tequilas). Its extensive menu of seasonally inspired tipples has drawn discerning cocktail fans to the bar since the Tavern opened in 2016. But in addition to serving up delicious drinks and food in a laid-back, bistro-style setting with nautical touches, South Pointe Tavern also offers one of the best happy hours on the Beach. Monday through Friday from 5-7 p.m., guests enjoy half off all house wines by the glass, house spirits, domestic beer, and select cocktails. Pair your drinks with something tasty off the food menu, like piping hot pigs in a blanket served with tangy whole grain mustard, hoisin BBQ ribs served with a sweet and spicy chili-caramel sauce, or the SPT platter, which comes with your choice of salmon, mahi, chicken, shrimp, or veggie patty paired with your favorite specialty sauce.
South Pointe Tavern is located at 40 South Pointe Dr #109, Miami Beach, FL. For more information, visit southpointetavern.com or call (305) 763-8368.
Sweet Liberty
Daily happy hours are the best, and Sweet Liberty features a generous one from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The award-winning Miami Beach bar serves up east coast and west coast oysters can be at a hefty discount (under 2 bucks) as well as $9 cocktails like the whiskey smash, bramble and coconut daiquiri. Certain beers and wines like Estrella Damm and Lambrusco are also available at reduced prices. A budget-friendly visit to one of the top bars in the country? Yes, please.
Sweet Liberty is located at 237-B 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
Outdoor Happy Hours: 5 Great Spots around Miami
As the weather starts to cool down (ever so slightly), sitting outside is becoming possible again. If you love the outdoors and a cold drink, stop by one of these stellar happy hour spots.
American Social Bar & Kitchen
If you like your happy hour with a view, pay a visit to American Social Bar & Kitchen in Brickell. The waterfront restaurant offers a gorgeous view of the Miami River, a perfect backdrop for enjoying AmSo’s social hour specials. Select beers and wines are offered for $5, while most liquors will set you back $7 or less (signature cocktails are $10). You can also nosh on food like deviled eggs, goat cheese croquettes, and chicken quesadillas.
American Social Bar & Kitchen is located at 690 SW 1st Court, Miami, FL 33130. For more information, visit their official website.
La Placita
Puerto Rican hotspot La Placita is known for its iconic dishes like the mofongo, but did you know their happy hour is just as special? The restaurant offers up a generous hora feliz with affordable beers, wines, and specialty cocktails.
If you’re the suds type, you can enjoy $2 Medella and $10 buckets (6 cans). Wine fans can enjoy red, white, and sparkling selections for $5. And if you’re a cocktail connoisseur, well spirits are $5 and cocktails go for $6. You’ll be here a while.
La Placita is located at 6789 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138. For more information, visit their official website.
Monty’s
With new restaurants opening left and right in Miami, it can be easy to forget the classics. One place you always want to remember for happy hour is Monty’s. The Coconut Grove institution presents guests with a weekday happy hour that’s hard to beat. After a hard day’s work, head over for $6 Pain Removers, mojitos, frozen drinks, and select wines, plus discounted beers and well drinks. The only catch: It’s not offered on holidays.
Monty’s is located at 2550 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133. For more information, visit their official website.
Pubbelly Sushi
No matter which Pubbelly Sushi you visit, you will find a daily happy hour packed with tasty libations and cuisine. In terms of food, expect to find discounted rolls – including the famous butter krab roll – along with small bites like spicy edamame, vegan pizza, and truffle corn up for grabs.
Drinks-wise, signature sake cocktails like the Lucky Cat and Milky Way are offered for $10, and wines and beers are available for even less. Bring some friends to make the most of the menu.
Pubbelly Sushi has multiple locations across Miami. For more information, visit their official website.
The Doral Yard
Over at The Doral Yard, guests can enjoy discounted cocktails from 4 to 7 pm. Tuesday to Sunday. Among the selections are the tequila-based Spicy Daisy, the Miami Mule, and the classic mojito. House spirits are also available for $6, and wine and beer will cost you only $5. One thing to note: Food specials are up to the individual vendors here, and those details are always subject to change. One thing’s for sure, though: You won’t go thirsty.
The Doral Yard is located at 8455 NW 53rd Street, Suite 106, Doral, FL 33166. For more information, visit their official website.
