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San Diego’s vibrant happy hour options are taking center stage this summer, with restaurants and bars offering enticing deals on food and beverages. From $20 meal deals at Haven to family-friendly pizza combos at CUCINA, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired menus at The Kitchen, rooftop views at Deck’s rooftop, and sophisticated experiences at Born & Raised. With special prices on cocktails, wine, and bites across the city, San Diego’s happy hour scene is perfect for relaxing or kicking off an evening out.
San Diego – As summer unfolds, San Diego’s vibrant happy hour scene offers locals and visitors a perfect way to unwind after a long day or kick off an exciting night. Various restaurants and bars around the city are rolling out enticing deals that feature farm-fresh bites and stunning views, making them ideal spots to enjoy the beautiful San Diego sunset.
One highlight is Haven at Fox Point Farms, where Chef Kelston Moore offers a tempting $20 meal deal featuring a Haven Smash Burger topped with organic produce and crispy Chicken Schnitzel Caesar. Complementing these culinary delights, guests can enjoy $6 beers and $9 house wines during happy hour hours, which are Wednesday through Friday, from 4 PM to 6 PM.
The CUCINA locations also offer a family-friendly deal with a $40 pizza-and-bottle combo that pairs either margherita or pepperoni pizza with the week’s selected wine. This offer is available Monday to Friday, from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Shifting gears to the cultural scene, The Kitchen at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego features a Mediterranean-inspired menu with $7 craft beers and $9 house wines on Thursdays through Saturdays, from 4 PM to 5 PM. Similarly, the ARTIFACT located inside the Mingei International Museum offers globally inspired bites starting at just $5 and other specially priced wines during happy hour on Fridays through Sundays, from 2:30 PM to 5 PM.
For those seeking rooftop views, Deck’s rooftop at 31ThirtyOne stands out with its ‘Happiest Hour and a Half,’ offering $12 dozen oysters and $10 craft cocktails from Tuesday to Saturday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM. Meanwhile, Lumi’s rooftop presents sushi specials curated by Michelin-starred chef Akira Back, featuring hot sake for $8 and slushies for $11, available Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
For a more sophisticated experience, Born & Raised steakhouse offers an upscale happy hour featuring tableside cart service with Dirty Tots and New York Skewers, available Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 4:30 PM. Additionally, Garibaldi’s bayfront rooftop serves Mediterranean favorites like Amati Fizz for $6.50 and Calamari Fritto Misto for $7 from Thursday to Sunday, during sunset hours until 8 PM.
Continuing the diverse options, Happy Does features affordable deals with $3 Crispy Chicken Sliders, $5 classic brews, and $6 house wines and seltzers, available Thursday and Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM. Wildflour, known for its spacious patio, presents shareable bites along with drink specials including $8 wines and $9 craft cocktails from Wednesday to Friday, 3 PM to 5 PM.
Wine enthusiasts can indulge at Pali Wine Co., offering their “Tappy Hour” with special pricing on tap wines ($8 per glass, $18 for a carafe), alongside a complimentary cheese or charcuterie board with any bottle purchase, open Monday to Friday from 4 PM to 6 PM.
For comfort food lovers, Rustic Root operates happy hours from 5 PM to 6:30 PM at its Gaslamp location and 4 PM to 6 PM at Solana Beach. Puesto is popular for its Puesto Perfect Margaritas priced at $10 and half-off snacks available Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 5 PM, extending Taco Tuesdays until 9 PM.
Another exceptional destination is Cellar Hand, offering 50% off wines by the glass alongside thoughtfully designed dish pairings, available Wednesday to Sunday from 4 PM to 5 PM. Tajima boasts an Izakaya Happy Hour with tempting prices for beer ($3.50), hot sake ($1.50), and Crispy Karaage ($5.50), available daily from 11:30 AM to 6 PM for good value.
Pizza lovers can visit Odie’s for daily specials on drafts, starters, and pizza slices, all discounted from 3 PM to 6 PM. Seafood enthusiasts can savor fresh Laguna Oysters for $1 each and Shrimp Tacos for $6 at Ironside Fish & Oyster, also available Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 5 PM.
For cocktail aficionados, Craft & Commerce features classic drinks with £8 house cocktails and $2 off drafts available Monday to Thursday from 4 PM to 5 PM, and Friday from 3 PM to 5 PM. Mister A’s stands out with a unique happy hour offering daily specials from 4 PM to 6:30 PM, providing guests with a luxurious experience.
Lastly, Ponyboy‘s golden hour offers $11 cocktails and a selection of $1 small plates daily from 4 PM to 5 PM, set in a pleasant poolside bar atmosphere. The richness of San Diego’s happy hour options not only allows for culinary experiences but also facilitates social engagement with vibrant surroundings.
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