Seattle Happy Hours !	-by www.SeattleBarFly.com	(Steve at HartsonPhoto.com)
Version no.4	Business District, Downtown,	Updated  4/15/2009
	Waterfront

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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Palomino Restaurant and Rotisseria Bar 4-6pm, then 10pm-close. This marvelously cozy place offers an upscale but quiet landing away from the downtown buzz... but still in the heart of downtown. Frequent visits by the BarFly before and after events. Killer BBQ chicken pizza for $5, and all wine is $5. European-inspired American food. Parking below in City Center Bldg. makes a quick visit easy. 1420 5th Ave #350 Seattle, WA 98101 623-1300

McCormicks Restaurants The uber-classic $1.95 bar food menu (and 1/2 lb. cheeseburger) has changed to $2.95 and $3.95 options. Still a great deal for great food. Generously-poured drinks w/ daily specials. Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight, Sat./Sun. 4-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Three locations: 1103 First, 623-5500; 722 Fourth, 682-3900; and 1200 Westlake N. (called The Harborside), 270-9052. Tell Barkeep Damon (in the lower bar) Steve the photoguy sent you! OUTDOOR SEATING!

En A short-and-extremely-worthwhile walk from downtown. En is a prime post-work retreat; happy hour Monday through Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  House wines ($3.95) Imported beer ($2.95). The modern Japanese appetizers (two-for-one during happy hour) will knock you on your ass.. if the drinks haven’t already. The food, like the decor, is exquisitely understated. The agedashi is enough to make a grownup cry with its tofu cubes—golden on the outside, silky soft on the inside—basking in a pond of salty fish-broth goodness. With all the good food and ample portions, the happy prices will make you feel like you’re getting away with something. Get to know Wei, the owner. 2429 Second, 770-0250.

Dragonfish Asian Cafe with seven different sushi half-rolls for $1.95, awesome hot appetizer menu ranging from $2.75-$3.50; drafts, cocktails, and sake all $2.75. 4-6 p.m. & 10-1 a.m. 722 Pine, 467-7777.

Brasa goes extra-Spanish every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., with the flamenco guitar of Marcos Carmona and tapas-style appetizers-sherried mushrooms, seafood paella, grilled sardines, empanadas, flash-fried squid, and egg-and-potato-cake torta español-passed dim-sum-wise and just $3 an item. 2107 First, 728-4220.

Mortons of Chicago  5-7 M-F. Expensive drinks but free steak sandwiches.. Look for the red carpet mid-block to find the doorway leading down to this maaavelously happy place in downtown. 1511 Sixth.

Vessel An elegant new lounge right next to the 5th Ave Theater- perfect. They are happy from 4-6 every day and offer generous 3-ounce martinis. Apples with Vermont chedder, mushroom turnovers, and marinated Creole prawns are happy too. 1312 5th Ave, 206-652-5222 www.VesselSeattle.com.

Vons Grand City Cafe  4-7pm, 10-close daily. $3 double martinis all day everyday.. Yippie! Check THE WHEEL which is spun every half hour for specials. I have fond memories of Von’s visits during winter holidays. A classic Martini Bar. The slow roasted beef is top notch. Near Pacific Place at 619 Pine St.

Anthonys Bell Street Diner.. on the waterfront just north of the aquarium. 4-6:30pm everyday. $2 brews with 1/2 price happy apps. Dine in or Fish Bar, Anthony's features northwest seafood with a grand panoramic view of downtown Seattle. Parking in the Art Institute, or, by boat in the marina! (contact by VHF Chan. 66A or 206-615-3952). How Seattle is that? Pier 66 on waterfront by the Marina. OUTDOOR SEATING. 5 locations. 2201 Alaksa Way. 448-6688.

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.

KELLS Irish Restaurant and Pub Seattle is fortunate- KELLS offers a glimpse into a classic Irish pub. Grand food like Ballycastle Sausage Roll, Irish Pub Stew, Shooters, and of course drink. Happy hour here rolls out at 4pm till 6, Sunday thru Thrusday. Select menu items only $3.50. Signature brew includes Kells, Bud, Brookside, Hefe, and classic well drinks for happy hour. Live Irish music 7 nights /week at 9pm. Traditional Irish Breakfast on Sundays. www.kellsirish.com Regional locations. This one is at 1916 Post Alley in the Pike Place Market area. 206-728-1916.

FX McRorys  The famed McRory’s FINALLY has a happy hour! Offered DAILY to boot. I have been badgering these guys for years on this!  Ok, the $2.45 happy hour menu ranges from their famous chowder to generously made mini prime rib sandwiches with fries. Popcorn Shrimp, Calamari, and other favorites like onion rings, potato skins, and buffalo  wings are also offered, with $1.45 Oyster Shooters. OUTDOOR SEATING! Nightly rotation of micro-beers and wine specials  $2.95, also rotating is a selection of Martinis and manhattans $3.95. Happy hour times 2:45 –6pm and from 9 to close. Not valid during special event dates like Mariner games.  Pioneer Square artwalk nights will now start much happier!  419 Occidental S., Seattle,  206-623-4800 

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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.

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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. ;)