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Miami’s 15 Best New Happy Hours

The best places in Miami to eat and drink on the cheap

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Sure, there are many classic restaurants and bars to grab a happy hour drink in Miami, but for those looking to mix up the routine a bit, below is a slew of brand-new happy hour offerings to enjoy in the Magic City. From epic slices of pizza at a severe discount to an array of crowd-friendly two-for-one specials and everything in between, here are the 16 most notable new happy hours to try this month.

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Sunny's Steakhouse

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This popular steakhouse in Little River has a new happy hour that runs Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $12 classic cocktails and $10 wines by the glass. The happy hour menu leans luxe with a champagne section featuring half and whole bottles served alongside french fries or the Ko Egg with ossetra caviar. Discounted East and West Coast oysters, shrimp cocktail, and rare hams round out the offerings.

Elastika Miami

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Monday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Elastika’s social hour serves up $10 wines, spirits, and cocktails alongside $7 beers. The snack menu pulls favorites from the regular lineup, including shrimp toast, crepe ‘quesadillas,’ and corn hush puppies.

COTE Miami

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Michelin-starred, Korean steakhouse favorite Cote has a coveted magic hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where patrons can get wines by the glass, specialty Miami-inspired cocktails for $8, and small bites for $8.88 each. The menu highlights lobster fritters, Korean bacon, and rice cake gnocchi, all meant to pair with cocktails like the Vice City, a martini made with Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Noilly Pratt, and St. Germain.

This Wynwood Italian spot honors aperitivo culture Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with bar-only happy hour specials. Chef Marco Giugliano’s happy hour bites include $3 meatballs, $4 zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta, and a happy hour-exclusive grilled mortadella roll ($3.50). Drinks stick to Italian classics with $9 aperitifs like the Negroni Sbagliato, plus discounted wines and cocktails starting at $8.50.

Margot Bar & Bistro

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South Beach newcomer Margot Bar & Bistro’s happy hour runs Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a Mediterranean-leaning menu of $8 bites like green falafel and fried calamari. The $10 cocktail list includes the Chain of Fools with Gray Whale gin and Lo-Fi amaro, wine pours are $9 and Miller High Life is just $4.

LT Steak & Seafood

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The Betsy Hotel’s Piano Bar channels Old Havana vibes with its newly refreshed Afternoon Delight happy hour. Running Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Michelin-recommended spot offers $12 cocktails like the Brugal 1888 rum old-fashioned and Corazón tequila paloma. Wine lovers can score $20 off bottles priced at $100 or $50 off $200 bottles. Bites from Laurent Tourondel’s LT Steak & Seafood include tomato burrata flatbread ($13), spicy tuna rolls ($7), and guacamole with chips ($8). The city’s longest-running live jazz series provides the soundtrack seven days a week.

Phuc Yea

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While this modern Vietnamese spot has been running a popular happy hour Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for years, its latest addition to the happy hour is its new Sunday Funday special, when deals flow from noon to 5 p.m. Grab a seat at the bar for half-priced oysters with sauces like passionfruit mignonette and bourbon cocktail sauce. The $9 drink menu features cocktails, wine, and sake, with bartenders crafting Southeast Asian riffs on classics.

Kissaki Japanese Restaurant

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This sleek spot’s happy hour runs Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., exclusively for bar and patio guests. Sip $10 cocktails like the Tokyo Sake Mule or saketini (add caviar for $6), while nibbling on chicken thigh yakitori ($7), honey-glazed ribs ($10), or tuna tartare with seaweed chips ($15).

The River Oyster Bar

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As its name would suggest, oysters are king here, so it’s a smart move to grab a seat at the bar during happy hour that runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and enjoy the bivalves for $1.75 a pop. Pair with wine or prosecco for $8, cocktails (including a basic martini) for $8, or specialty cocktails for $11. There’s also La Rubia draft beer for $5 per pint. All goes down well with goat cheese croquettes with fig jam, jamon serrano toast, and duck tacos, which also are discounted during happy hour.

Taquerias El Mexicano

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There are plenty of reasons this bright, Calle Ocho staple has surpassed the test of time, one of which is easily its happy hour. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., patrons can enjoy $3 Corona beer and $4 margaritas (classic or mango), along with a hearty selection of fare ranging from $3 to $5, like tacos, elote corn, guac, and queso fundido.

Caviar Russe Miami

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The upscale Brickell caviar destination puts a Latin spin on happy hour Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dubbed ‘Caviar Hour,’ the menu’s standout is a $25 pairing of a martini with a caviar empanada — a luxe take on the Miami street food. The bar menu also features bites like caviar cones with crème fraîche, scallop cornets, and caviar-topped baked potatoes with chives.

Bouchon Bistro

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Lauded chef Thomas Keller’s latest restaurant transports diners to a charming Parisian bistro. Grab a seat at the bar for the recently launched happy hour every Tuesday through Sunday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., to enjoy $12 cocktails like the Hemingway Daiquiri and El Diablo, while dining on menu items like Oreilles de Cochon (pig ears), oysters, and assorted charcuterie.

Rusty Pelican - Miami

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Famous for its sparkling views of the Miami skyline, this longstanding seafood spot offers happy hour every Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sip on $4 beer, $5 sommelier selections, $6 spirit, and $7 signature cocktails and bites like birria empanadas, popcorn baskets, wagyu salchipapa, and more.  

Mayfair Grill

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Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s new take on this Coconut Grove restaurant inside Mayfair House Hotel & Garden runs its happy hour Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu features $10 cocktails like the Sea Basilica (made with Dos Hombres mezcal and watermelon purée) and the King of Miami (featuring Espolon reposado and mango liqueur). Wine pours are $10, beers are $5, and Rapicavoli’s bar bites include wood-grilled dates with whipped sheep’s milk cheese, black truffle croquetas, and yellowfin tuna crudo.

STK Aventura

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STK Steakhouse’s new Aventura outpost brings its popular happy hour deals to north Miami-Dade. The steakhouse runs three happy hours: Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., weekends from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and a late-night version Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. until close. Expect items like Lil BRG sliders, wagyu meatballs, and short rib quesadillas alongside the restaurant’s DJ-fueled ‘vibe dining’ atmosphere.

Sunny's Steakhouse

This popular steakhouse in Little River has a new happy hour that runs Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $12 classic cocktails and $10 wines by the glass. The happy hour menu leans luxe with a champagne section featuring half and whole bottles served alongside french fries or the Ko Egg with ossetra caviar. Discounted East and West Coast oysters, shrimp cocktail, and rare hams round out the offerings.

Elastika Miami

Monday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Elastika’s social hour serves up $10 wines, spirits, and cocktails alongside $7 beers. The snack menu pulls favorites from the regular lineup, including shrimp toast, crepe ‘quesadillas,’ and corn hush puppies.

COTE Miami

Michelin-starred, Korean steakhouse favorite Cote has a coveted magic hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where patrons can get wines by the glass, specialty Miami-inspired cocktails for $8, and small bites for $8.88 each. The menu highlights lobster fritters, Korean bacon, and rice cake gnocchi, all meant to pair with cocktails like the Vice City, a martini made with Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Noilly Pratt, and St. Germain.

Doma

This Wynwood Italian spot honors aperitivo culture Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with bar-only happy hour specials. Chef Marco Giugliano’s happy hour bites include $3 meatballs, $4 zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta, and a happy hour-exclusive grilled mortadella roll ($3.50). Drinks stick to Italian classics with $9 aperitifs like the Negroni Sbagliato, plus discounted wines and cocktails starting at $8.50.

Margot Bar & Bistro

South Beach newcomer Margot Bar & Bistro’s happy hour runs Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a Mediterranean-leaning menu of $8 bites like green falafel and fried calamari. The $10 cocktail list includes the Chain of Fools with Gray Whale gin and Lo-Fi amaro, wine pours are $9 and Miller High Life is just $4.

LT Steak & Seafood

The Betsy Hotel’s Piano Bar channels Old Havana vibes with its newly refreshed Afternoon Delight happy hour. Running Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Michelin-recommended spot offers $12 cocktails like the Brugal 1888 rum old-fashioned and Corazón tequila paloma. Wine lovers can score $20 off bottles priced at $100 or $50 off $200 bottles. Bites from Laurent Tourondel’s LT Steak & Seafood include tomato burrata flatbread ($13), spicy tuna rolls ($7), and guacamole with chips ($8). The city’s longest-running live jazz series provides the soundtrack seven days a week.

Phuc Yea

While this modern Vietnamese spot has been running a popular happy hour Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for years, its latest addition to the happy hour is its new Sunday Funday special, when deals flow from noon to 5 p.m. Grab a seat at the bar for half-priced oysters with sauces like passionfruit mignonette and bourbon cocktail sauce. The $9 drink menu features cocktails, wine, and sake, with bartenders crafting Southeast Asian riffs on classics.

Kissaki Japanese Restaurant

This sleek spot’s happy hour runs Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., exclusively for bar and patio guests. Sip $10 cocktails like the Tokyo Sake Mule or saketini (add caviar for $6), while nibbling on chicken thigh yakitori ($7), honey-glazed ribs ($10), or tuna tartare with seaweed chips ($15).

The River Oyster Bar

As its name would suggest, oysters are king here, so it’s a smart move to grab a seat at the bar during happy hour that runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and enjoy the bivalves for $1.75 a pop. Pair with wine or prosecco for $8, cocktails (including a basic martini) for $8, or specialty cocktails for $11. There’s also La Rubia draft beer for $5 per pint. All goes down well with goat cheese croquettes with fig jam, jamon serrano toast, and duck tacos, which also are discounted during happy hour.

Taquerias El Mexicano

There are plenty of reasons this bright, Calle Ocho staple has surpassed the test of time, one of which is easily its happy hour. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., patrons can enjoy $3 Corona beer and $4 margaritas (classic or mango), along with a hearty selection of fare ranging from $3 to $5, like tacos, elote corn, guac, and queso fundido.

Caviar Russe Miami

The upscale Brickell caviar destination puts a Latin spin on happy hour Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dubbed ‘Caviar Hour,’ the menu’s standout is a $25 pairing of a martini with a caviar empanada — a luxe take on the Miami street food. The bar menu also features bites like caviar cones with crème fraîche, scallop cornets, and caviar-topped baked potatoes with chives.

Bouchon Bistro

Lauded chef Thomas Keller’s latest restaurant transports diners to a charming Parisian bistro. Grab a seat at the bar for the recently launched happy hour every Tuesday through Sunday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., to enjoy $12 cocktails like the Hemingway Daiquiri and El Diablo, while dining on menu items like Oreilles de Cochon (pig ears), oysters, and assorted charcuterie.

Rusty Pelican - Miami

Famous for its sparkling views of the Miami skyline, this longstanding seafood spot offers happy hour every Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sip on $4 beer, $5 sommelier selections, $6 spirit, and $7 signature cocktails and bites like birria empanadas, popcorn baskets, wagyu salchipapa, and more.  

Mayfair Grill

Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s new take on this Coconut Grove restaurant inside Mayfair House Hotel & Garden runs its happy hour Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu features $10 cocktails like the Sea Basilica (made with Dos Hombres mezcal and watermelon purée) and the King of Miami (featuring Espolon reposado and mango liqueur). Wine pours are $10, beers are $5, and Rapicavoli’s bar bites include wood-grilled dates with whipped sheep’s milk cheese, black truffle croquetas, and yellowfin tuna crudo.

STK Aventura

STK Steakhouse’s new Aventura outpost brings its popular happy hour deals to north Miami-Dade. The steakhouse runs three happy hours: Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., weekends from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and a late-night version Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. until close. Expect items like Lil BRG sliders, wagyu meatballs, and short rib quesadillas alongside the restaurant’s DJ-fueled ‘vibe dining’ atmosphere.

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