| Austin is a great restaurant town, and one of the | | | | menu changes periodically. (401 Congress Avenue |
| best ways to explore all the different possibilities | | | | Austin, Texas 78701 // HH 5-7) |
| is to take advantage of the many great happy | | | | Kyoto: One of the better and more popular sushi |
| hours. Some of the city's finest establishments | | | | deals in town, Kyoto's happy hour is brief, but |
| offer drink specials, discounted appetizers, and a | | | | incredible. With 2-piece orders of salmon, shrimp, |
| great atmosphere to sample their fare without | | | | conch, eel, and escolar running less than $3.00, |
| committing to a meal. Here are some of the best | | | | diners may overlook the other delights, including |
| happy hour deals out there: | | | | savory yakitori and dumplings. (315 Congress Ave |
| Manuel's: With two locations, one downtown, and | | | | Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 // HH M-S 6-6:45) |
| one in the Arboretum, Manuel's is famous for their | | | | Austin Land & Cattle: This venerable Austin |
| high quality Tex-Mex in fun and festive | | | | institution has a unique and steak-centric happy |
| atmosphere. Their half-price appetizers include | | | | hour. With half price appetizers, carnivores can |
| some of the best ceviche in town, chicken mole, | | | | indulge in the steak sampler - 2 oz tasting portions |
| sautéed mushrooms, guacamole, and | | | | of their rib eye, sirloin, and filet mignon. They also |
| more. (310 Congress and 10201 Jollyville, Austin // | | | | offer an upscale take on frito pie, as well as |
| HH 4-6 daily) | | | | some incredible popcorn shrimp. (1205 North |
| Eddie V's: Also with a downtown and an | | | | Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas 78703 // HH M-F 5-7) |
| Arboretum location, Eddie V's focus on fresh fish | | | | Uchi: Although you will most likely need a |
| is evident, even in their happy hour specials. | | | | reservation, the early evening deals at Uchi are |
| Oysters always shine here, whether on the half | | | | always fantastic, and at great prices. Mussels in |
| shell or broiled, and their crab cake is justifiably | | | | lemongrass coconut milk broth are heaven, "tako |
| famous. Tuna tartare and lobster bisque are | | | | pops" are tender little octopus grilled with a trio of |
| among the other happy hour items. (301 East 5th | | | | seasonings, and they always feature one of their |
| Street Austin, TX 78701 // HH 4:30 - 6) | | | | creative sushi rolls. Try a cold unfiltered sake, and |
| McCormick & Schmick: Although this is a | | | | enjoy. (801 South Lamar - Austin, Texas 78704 / |
| chain, their Austin outpost is a popular downtown | | | | HH 5-6:30) |
| destination, and their happy hour is legendary. | | | | Wink: The wine bar just adjacent to the main |
| Oyster shooters, steamed mussels and ceviche | | | | restaurant is a sophisticated yet warm room, with |
| are offered at insanely low prices, and the | | | | a friendly bartender and fantastic deals on |
| ½ lb cheeseburger is one of the best deals | | | | appetizers. Wine flights are available, and one of |
| around. Spinach and artichoke dip, chicken satay | | | | the highlights of the bar menu is the trio of |
| and hot wings are also available, although the | | | | mini-burgers with either brie or foie gras. |