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Pizza at StillWater Spirits & Sounds
K ’ YA BISTRO BAR , LAGUNA BEACH
Daily , 4:30-5:30 p . m . K ’ ya Bistro Bar ’ s refined , modern ambience combines the feel of a Parisian wine bar with beautiful views of the Laguna Beach coastline . Considering the world-class vista , the happy hour menu is surprisingly affordable . “ It is an amazing deal … [ with ] incredible food ,” explains Katie Green , the restaurant ’ s general manager . “ Most guests love our filet mignon , ahi poke or lobster mac and cheese . Oftentimes , you can enjoy two drinks and two menu items for less than $ 25 .” The $ 6 drink specials bring the whole experience home , plus buy any cocktail , such as the grapefruitflavored Ruby Squeeze martini , and receive a small plate at half off . ( 949- 376-9718 ; kyabistro . com )
LUXE RESTAURANT AND WORLD FAMOUS MARTINI BAR
Monday through Saturday , 4-6:30 p . m .; Sunday , 4-9 p . m . As you can imagine , the vodka martinis at Luxe are exceptional , but they ’ re not the only cocktails that will be sure to pique your interest . Try the Caliente Cooler , made with Don Q Pasión rum , muddled red bell pepper and serrano chili , or opt
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for a refreshing raspberry mojito . The drinks are complemented by an Italian-inspired menu , with standout dishes like the classic bruschetta with juicy tomato , melted mozzarella , basil and red onion atop crisp bread drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar . Other plates like the burrata caprese , the Luxe Famous Meatballs and flatbread Toscana are also up for grabs . The restaurant offers live entertainment by local artists from Wednesday through Saturday , as well as a VIP program that unlocks exclusive deals and invites to special events : benefits that make return visits worthwhile . ( 949-276-4990 ; luxefinedining . com ) |
STILLWATER SPIRITS & SOUNDS Monday through Friday , 3-7 p . m .; Sunday through Thursday , 9-10:30 p . m . On top of quality libations and bites , there is always some sort of entertainment at StillWater . Although offerings like paint nights and karaoke change each month , music is in the air five nights a week , and happy hour is the perfect time to feel that rhythm . A blend of local , national and international bands hit the stage from Wednesday through Sunday , with Wednesdays dedicated to two-step country music and Thursdays reserved for cover bands performing both popular and lesser-known songs from various artists . Once the weekend hits , you never know what you ’ ll |
find , with varied genres like rock , 1980s music and even zydeco taking over the scene . Order a woodfired pizza for $ 10 and enjoy small plates like baked meatballs , calamari rings , deviled eggs or a roasted pork sandwich , all of which can be paired with $ 5 cocktails , house wines or craft beers . ( 949-661- 6003 ; danapointstillwater . com )
SUNSETS BAR AND GRILL , CAPISTRANO BEACH
Monday through Friday , 4-7 p . m . Situated across from the beach on Pacific Coast Highway , Sunsets Bar and Grill certainly lives up to its name because , sooner or later , the color of the sky will match the mai tai in your hand . Don ’ t worry , for as one golden source of warmth departs , another arrives : “ totchos ” ( one part nachos , one part Tater Tots ) are crispy and delicious . This cheesy plate swaps out the traditional tortilla chips for potatoes , which are then topped with spicy jalapeños , fresh pico de gallo and guacamole . Meat lovers can also add their choice of kalua pork , huli-huli chicken , teriyaki beef or ground beef to the dish . Tacos , chicken wings and teriyaki bowls are a few other happy hour morsels at this laid-back joint where Hawaiian fare reigns supreme . On top of food deals , this eatery offers $ 5 mai tais for 30 minutes before and after sunset each day , in addition to Mai Tai Mondays , Taco Tuesday , Thirsty Thursday and Aloha Friday deals . ( 949-276-8880 ; sunsetsbar . com )
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