Seattle Happy Hours ! -by SeattleBarFly.com (Steve at HartsonPhoto.com)
Version no.3  'From The Short List' North Seattle. Updated  4/15/2009
University District

SeattleBarFly's select Happy Hour picks for Seattle Washington. Yeah, there are many others, but these are our picks ok? But if you know of a place we should list -it's as easy as sending an e-mail.. So go ahead.. share something good! Only establishments offering great food deals and/ or drink specials are considered. Listings are by neigborhood.

--All phone numbers are area code (206) unless noted. Places are not listed in any real order ;)

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--- Only a few places that SBF likes (or has visited / validated to date) ! -Sorry!


Agua Verde Happy M-Thr 4-6p. Mexican-American fare. Cool little place for the kyak crowd... tho perfectly accessable by car. Yep, on the water too.. north side of the ship canal and just west of the UofW Medical Center. 1303 NE Boat Street 206-545-8570 www.aguaverde.com

Blue Moon Daily 4:30-6:30p. Liquid happyness only.. no food. Listed because the Blue Moon is such an icon in both the Seattle's cuture and an old fave from years ago. My-oh-my do memories flow when I'm in this place. 712 NE 45th Street, Seattle. 206-675-9116

Big Time Brewery and Alehouse  A classic American alehouse brewing all their own beer in the on-site microbrewery. Food features are pizza, sandwiches, chili, soup, salads and daily specials. One of Seattle's "U-District" traditions since 1988. Happy specials all day with $3 rotating selections. 'On the Ave' at 4133 University Way NE. (206) 545-4509 www.bigtimebrewery.com

Blue C (sushi)  Happy hour 4-7pm weekdays. Happy food is near 1/2 price and made to order for bar patrons. Beer and wine specials. All locations sport a big room with projection screens on the walls displaying casual shots of streetlife in Japan. Modern decor with all sorts of sushi passing on a conveyor.. it'll satisfy unless you're looking for a really authentic type of place. Very creative and trendy. Located in the southwest corner of the University Village. 4601 26th Ave NE. (206) 525-4601 (also in Fremont, Southcenter, and Alderwood Mall)

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, 632-0767.

Sonrisa Modern Mex Happy daily 3-6:30p. This place in the University Village is nice. Fare is top notch Mexican and authentic. 2614 NE 46th Street, Seattle. 206-524-2242 www.sonrisamodernmex.com

RAM, The 4-6pm M-F. $1 off wines, brews, drink specials. Great food. Try the $5 shrimp salad. Sunday 1/2 price tab. Lotsa college scene… Stick to game days otherwise. Northeast corner of University Village. 4730 University Way

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A selection of 'THE BEST PLACES FOR EATS IN SEATTLE.
Tallied a few years back , but they are still faves..
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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.

5.
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. ;)