When most people think of happy hour, they think of cheap drinks — but happy hour can be great deals on bites as well. Rounded up below are New York City’s best happy hour bites, including everything from $1 oysters to $15 pizzas.
Best of NYC Happy Hour Bites: Obicà (Flatiron)
Obicà Mozzarella Bar Pizza e Cucina is New York City’s only mozzarella bar, and it’s one that you’re going to want to visit next time you’re in town. Stop by during their newly extended happy hour, between 3pm and 7pm, to take advantage of the 5 for $5 bites menu. Choose between the Mozzarelline, Bruschette, Suppli Al Telefono, Pizzetta Mozzarella Pomodoro, and Mini Panini, all served for $5 at the restaurant’s bar. 928 Broadway, 212-777-2754, obica.com
Best of NYC Happy Hour Bites: Agozar! (East Village)
Happening all night Sunday and Monday, from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesdays, and from 4pm to 7pm on Saturdays, the Agozar! happy hour is one you’ll want to be sure to attend. Everything on the happy menu is buy one get one free, including their delicious selection of tapitas. Rellenitos, Croquetas de Hongo, Croquetas de Jamon, Camarones al Ajillo, Empanaditas, and Pinchos make up the assortment of Cuban dishes available at the affordable two-for-one price. 324 Bowery, 212-677-6773, agozarnyc.com
Best of NYC Happy Hour Bites: Mermaid Oyster Bar (Greenwich Village)
The Mermaid Oyster Bar refers to its happy hour as “The Happiest of Happy Hours”, and it’s easy to see why. Everyday from 5pm to 7pm, East Coast oysters go for $1 each — a deal that’s hard to beat anywhere else in New York City. Wash all those delicious sea creatures down with select $5 beers, $7 wines, and $8 cocktails. 79 MacDougal St., 212-260-0100, themermaidnyc.com
Best of NYC Happy Hour Bites: La Biblioteca (Midtown East)
Head over to La Biblioteca from 5pm to close on Monday, or 5pm to 8pm during the rest of the week, to take part in their food-fueled happy hour. Deals include two tacos for $6 (carne asada, roasted chicken, grilled mahi mahi), $6 flatbreads, $6 sushi rolls (vegetarian, spicy tuna, salmon), and $7 angus beef and pork sliders or Korean fried chicken. 622 Third Ave., 212-808-8110, richardsandoval.com
Best of NYC Happy Hour Bites: Beautique (Midtown West)
Swing by Beautique between 6pm and 7:30pm, Monday through Friday, to enjoy some $10 bites you won’t soon forget. Zucchini Chips served with preserved lemon aioli, Mac & Cheese Lollipops (fontina, parmesan, mozzarella), and Duck Tacos (sesame BBQ, avocado, wonton shell) are on the menu. For an extra $5, order one of Beautique’s memorable Margherita, artichoke, or BBQ duck pizzas. 8 W. 58th St., 212-753-1200, beautiquedining.com
