Most people would agree that 5:00 PM is by far the best time of the day. The work day is over (in a perfect world), it's almost dinner time, and, it's the work-day appropriate time to start drinking—hence the essential power of happy hour. Though some places wait until the official 5:00 PM start time, others start earlier, and all offer discounted food and drinks, giving you even more reason to #treatyoself. Here's a roundup of the best happy hours across America. Drink up, it's 5 'o clock somewhere.
Benihana: Monday through Thursday, 5-8 PM
Deals: Varies by location, but many feature half-off beer, sushi, and appetizers
Chili's: Monday through Friday, Sunday, 3-6 PM
Deals: $2.99 & $4.99 appetizers, discounted drinks
Olive Garden: Monday through Friday, 2-6 PM
Deals: 1/2 price Special Drinks menu, $4 Small Plates
Morton's: Monday through Saturday, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Deals: $4 beers, $7 wine, $6 Bar Bites
Applebee's: Monday through Sunday, 3-6 PM
Deals: 1/2 off select drinks and appetizers
The Cheesecake Factory: Monday through Friday, 4-6 PM
Deals: $3 beers, $5 cocktails, $5 appetizers
Ruth's Chris: Monday through Friday, 3-6:30 PM
Deals: $5 beers, $7 select cocktails and wines, $5 fries, $8 appetizers
P.F. Chang's: M-F, 3-6 PM
Deals: beer starts at $2.75, $5 wine, $6 cocktails, discount appetizers
Buffalo Wild Wings: Monday through Friday, 3-7 PM
Deals: $1 off domestic beer, $3 well drinks, $3.50 cocktails, $3 Starters Menu
T.G.I Fridays: Monday through Sunday, all day
Deals: $5 appetizers, $3 to $5 drinks
Outback Steakhouse: Monday through Sunday, all day
Deals: wines and cocktails start at $4, beers start at $2, food starts at $4
Flemings Prime Steakhouse: Monday through Sunday, 5-7 PM
Deals: $6 cocktails, wines by the glass, and appetizers
McCormick & Schmick: Monday through Sunday, 3:30-7 PM
Deals: beer starts at $4, $4 well drinks, $6 select wine and cocktails, $7 martinis, food starts at $2.95
Macaroni Grill: Monday through Sunday, 5-7 PM
Deals: $3 tapas menu, $5 pizzas, $3 house wine and draft beers
Famous Dave's: Monday through Friday, 3-6 PM
Deals: $2.50 beers, $3 well drinks, $3.50 wine, food starts at $2.00
Red Lobster: Monday through Friday, 3-6 PM
Deals: $3 beers, $5 wine and appetizers
Ruby Tuesday: Monday through Sunday, 4-6 PM
Deals: $2 off appetizers, $1 off beers, wine; $5 cocktails
The Palm: Monday through Friday, Sunday, 5-7 PM
Deals: 1/2 off beers, wines, some premium spirits, and Prime Bites
Chevy's: Monday through Sunday, 2-8 PM
Deals: $5.99 domestic drafts, margaritas, Pina Coladas, and house wines
Hooter's: Monday through Friday, 3-6 PM
Deals: $4 beers, $3 well drinks, 1/2 off appetizers
BJ's Brewhouse: Monday through Friday, 3-7 PM
Deals: $4 beer, $5 cocktails, $6 wine, appetizers starting at $4
Island's: Monday through Friday, 4-7 PM
Deals: $2.99 beer, $3.35 well drinks, $4.25 select wines, cocktails starting at $4.35, food starting at $1.25
