HAPPY HOUR: Enjoy These Drink, Food Specials At These Miami-Area Spots

Whether it's right after work or to close out the week, happy hours can be just the thing to round out one's day. Drinks and small dishes for reduced prices are always welcome, and when it's in the Miami area, you can bet restaurants and bars will deliver. Some spots have seafood and fine dining dishes on the menu, while others are serving their signature drinks. While there are plenty of libations to sip and deals to enjoy from Wynwood to Calle Ocho, we picked out five spots where you can get the most out of your happy hour.

Miami's Vice Canteen

You can catch this bar's happy hour from Wednesday through Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. Miami's Vice offers $7 select cocktails, $5 wines, and $3 beers. Not only can you enjoy the 1980s South Beach vibe, but you can sip on some classic drinks or some of their specials, such as the "Miami Vice," a blend of a strawberry daiquiri and a piña colada. If you're looking for eats, check out their raw bar that has fresh seafood on the menu: $1 oysters, $2 Key West pink shrimp, $4 Florida stone crab claws, and more!

Miami's Vice is located at 723 Lincoln Ln in Miami Beach.

Doraku Sushi + Izayaka

Every day from 5 to 7 p.m., you can get great deals and dishes at this Japanese restaurant. Doraku sells $4 house draft and $5 house wine during this time along with $6 sangria, margaritas, sake bombs, and lychee martinis. Shots of Ketel One, Don Julio, and Crown Royal will run you $7 a piece, and there's a selection of mules for $8 each. For eats, you can eat dishes like salmon harami ($4), certain sushi rolls ($6) and more delicious options. Check out the full happy hour menu here.

If interested, you can drop by 1104 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.

Ariete

This fine dining spot is a Happy Hour mainstay, according to Miami New Times. Ariete's happy hour is Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can sip on some $8 wines-by-the-glass or enjoy $6 select beers. Signature cocktails are also available for $8, including Chug's Old Fashioned, Clockwork Orange and Paloma. If you need something to snack on with your drink, you can treat yourself to some frita, a cheese plate, crispy majua with yuzu aioli and more; these eats range from $6 to $12. You can see their menu here.

You can find Ariete at 3540 Main Hwy. in Coconut Grove.

Kush Coconut Grove

From Monday to Friday, 5 to 7 p.m., you can enjoy some sustainable seafood and specialty drinks during Happy Hour at Kush Coconut Grove. Some of their specials are only $5 during this time, such as Return Of The Moose Juice and Purple Drank. Miami New Times said there are BOGO offers on select drafts and wine, and specialty cocktails are $2 off. Select appetizers are also available $5 each, including three-for-$5 oysters.

Sala'o can be found at 2911 Grand Ave. in Coconut Grove.

Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar

Imbibers can drop by Calle Ocho for some spirits Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 p.m., at Sala'o. Classic cocktails and Sala'o Originals will run you $8.50 while select wines-by-the glass are $7. Beer will cost $5, and table-side gin and tonics are available for $10. You can also score some complimentary dishes like pinchos de pollo, brie croquetas and house potato chips.

"Also available for purchase are $1.50 oysters on the half shell; $6 conch fritters; and $7 picadito de lomo," Miami New Times reported. "On Fridays, ladies can enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine served with a house-made fruit mixer."

You can find Sala'o at 1642 SW Eighth St. in Miami.

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