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13 Dallas Happy Hours With Deliciously Cheap Food

You definitely need snacks to soak up all that booze

by Molly Wolchansky
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You need more brisket queso in your life.
| Rachel Pinn
by Molly Wolchansky

Lets face it, after a long day of work, school, or even just lying around, you’re going to want something besides a beverage. An ice cold beer or glass of wine is a must during Happy Hour, but you're going to need something to soak up all the booze. Plus, you shouldn't pass up cheap food.

Whether you're broke af or just looking to score a deal, these Dallas restaurants offer a solid happy hour that isn't just limited to a cocktail list. At these spots, you'll be able to score everything from tacos to pasta, all under $10 each. Sometimes, the snacks are as cheap as $1.

Without further ado, feast your eyes on Dallas' 13 best happy hours for when your stomach is growling. Go forth, and and treat yo' self to cheap food that tastes like it cost a whole lot more.

Is your favorite happy hour spot missing from this map? Shout it out in the comments.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. Anvil Pub

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2638 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-1271
(214) 741-1271
Happy Hour is only available on Tuesdays at Anvil Pub, but it’s definitely worth adding to your weekly rotation. The entire menu is half-price, which is a good thing considering that you’re probably not going to be able to choose between pizza and burgers.

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2. Baboush

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3636 McKinney Ave Ste 160
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 599-0707
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This Mediterranean spot serves up half-priced appetizers during happy hour. Think hummus, spicy Moroccan wings, mezze, and more delights all for under $8 each. Happy hour is on Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Baboush

3. High Fives

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1804 McMillan Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
If you’re looking to get your sandwich on, High Fives is heaven. Score half-price sandwiches, including the Southern Porker and “The Greatest Tuna Sandwich” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and all day Tuesday.
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4. Lakewood Smokehouse

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1901 Abrams Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 677-7906
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Three words: loaded brisket queso. In addition to the national food of Texas, you’ll also find half-price appetizers like cheese fries and fried pickles, along with half-price pizzas topped with plenty of meat. Available Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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5. Lee Harvey's

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1807 Gould St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 428-1555
(214) 428-1555
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Lee Harvey’s happy hour specials change every day, which means that you can have a variety of cheap snacks on even the brokest of days. Mondays, get $1 tacos with the purchase of a cocktail. On Tuesday, score a half-price burger, and half-price wings on Wednesday. Available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Wednesday.
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6. Lounge 31

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87 Highland Park Vlg
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 420-3900
(214) 420-3900
This swanky spot is a great place to take some friends and eat some sushi while enjoying top-notch people watching. During happy hour, you can get half priced rolls and appetizers like pot stickers, pork sliders, and sushi rolls on the cheap. Definitely try the crab dynamite and hamachi tempura. Available Monday-Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and all day Sunday.
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7. Olivella’s Neo Pizza Napoletana

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6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 525
Dallas, TX 75214
(469) 730-2626
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Bring a crowd to Olivella’s to score buy one, get one Metro-style pizzas, and eat to your heart’s content. There’s really no cheaper way to grab a pie made with house mozzarella and imported tomatoes.

8. PhD

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1300 W Davis St
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-0288
(214) 942-0288
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An ideal spot for bar food, PhD offers $3 off appetizers every day during Happy Hour. On Tuesdays, score half-price burgers, and on Wednesday, you’ll find $3 off salads. Happy Hour is on from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekdays and all day Monday.

9. Terilli's

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2815 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 827-3993
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Available only at the bar, Terilli’s happy hour offers classic Italian-American snacks all under $6. Choose from calamari, three cheese ravioli, grilled shrimp, and other bites available every damn day of the week from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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10. The Crafty Irishman

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The Crafty Irishman is run by a Dublin native, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a pint. During happy hour, appetizers like chicken wings, Guinness cheese fondue, scotch eggs, and crab dip are just $5. Available Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Crafty Irishman

11. The Grape

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2808 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 828-1981
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This Lower Greenville legend is a solid spot for grub any time of the day, but enjoying it on the cheap during happy hour is a must. Bistro-style mussels, flatbreads, and (of course) Chef Sarah Snow’s killer charcuterie are on offer, all at a discounted price. Available Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 8 and Tuesday-Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7.
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12. The Local Oak

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409 N Zang Blvd
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 946-4625
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The home of Bishop Arts’ longest Happy Hour, The Local Oak isn’t just talking about the booze. On Mondays, score $2 tacos, $4 tortilla soup, and $6 Sonoran hot dogs. On Tuesdays, score $3 chili-cheese dogs and $6 sloppy joes complete with a side of fries. Available 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

13. The Social House

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5100 Belt Line Rd, Ste 410
Addison, TX 75254
(972) 392-4300
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This gastropub offers half off all apps and pizzas during their happy hour, and they’ve got a big ol’ menu to choose from. If you’re wanting to munch on some appetizers, why not order some Bock-steamed mussels, sesame seared tuna, pork-topped Irish nachos, or (and) tomato bruschetta? Available Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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1. Anvil Pub

2638 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Happy Hour is only available on Tuesdays at Anvil Pub, but it’s definitely worth adding to your weekly rotation. The entire menu is half-price, which is a good thing considering that you’re probably not going to be able to choose between pizza and burgers.
2638 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-1271

2. Baboush

3636 McKinney Ave Ste 160, Dallas, TX 75204
Baboush
This Mediterranean spot serves up half-priced appetizers during happy hour. Think hummus, spicy Moroccan wings, mezze, and more delights all for under $8 each. Happy hour is on Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3636 McKinney Ave Ste 160
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 599-0707
Visit Website

3. High Fives

1804 McMillan Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
High Fives/Facebook
If you’re looking to get your sandwich on, High Fives is heaven. Score half-price sandwiches, including the Southern Porker and “The Greatest Tuna Sandwich” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and all day Tuesday.
1804 McMillan Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

4. Lakewood Smokehouse

1901 Abrams Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75214
Lakewood Smokehouse/Facebook
Three words: loaded brisket queso. In addition to the national food of Texas, you’ll also find half-price appetizers like cheese fries and fried pickles, along with half-price pizzas topped with plenty of meat. Available Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1901 Abrams Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 677-7906
Visit Website

5. Lee Harvey's

1807 Gould St, Dallas, TX 75215
Lee Harvey's/Facebook
Lee Harvey’s happy hour specials change every day, which means that you can have a variety of cheap snacks on even the brokest of days. Mondays, get $1 tacos with the purchase of a cocktail. On Tuesday, score a half-price burger, and half-price wings on Wednesday. Available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday-Wednesday.
1807 Gould St
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 428-1555
Visit Website

6. Lounge 31

87 Highland Park Vlg, Dallas, TX 75205
Lounge 31/Facebook
This swanky spot is a great place to take some friends and eat some sushi while enjoying top-notch people watching. During happy hour, you can get half priced rolls and appetizers like pot stickers, pork sliders, and sushi rolls on the cheap. Definitely try the crab dynamite and hamachi tempura. Available Monday-Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and all day Sunday.
87 Highland Park Vlg
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 420-3900

7. Olivella’s Neo Pizza Napoletana

6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 525, Dallas, TX 75214
Bring a crowd to Olivella’s to score buy one, get one Metro-style pizzas, and eat to your heart’s content. There’s really no cheaper way to grab a pie made with house mozzarella and imported tomatoes.
6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 525
Dallas, TX 75214
(469) 730-2626
Visit Website

8. PhD

1300 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
An ideal spot for bar food, PhD offers $3 off appetizers every day during Happy Hour. On Tuesdays, score half-price burgers, and on Wednesday, you’ll find $3 off salads. Happy Hour is on from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekdays and all day Monday.
1300 W Davis St
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-0288
Visit Website

9. Terilli's

2815 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Terilli's/Facebook
Available only at the bar, Terilli’s happy hour offers classic Italian-American snacks all under $6. Choose from calamari, three cheese ravioli, grilled shrimp, and other bites available every damn day of the week from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
2815 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 827-3993
Visit Website

10. The Crafty Irishman

Dallas, TX
The Crafty Irishman
The Crafty Irishman is run by a Dublin native, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a pint. During happy hour, appetizers like chicken wings, Guinness cheese fondue, scotch eggs, and crab dip are just $5. Available Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

11. The Grape

2808 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
The Grape/Facebook
This Lower Greenville legend is a solid spot for grub any time of the day, but enjoying it on the cheap during happy hour is a must. Bistro-style mussels, flatbreads, and (of course) Chef Sarah Snow’s killer charcuterie are on offer, all at a discounted price. Available Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 8 and Tuesday-Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7.
2808 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 828-1981
Visit Website

12. The Local Oak

409 N Zang Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208
The home of Bishop Arts’ longest Happy Hour, The Local Oak isn’t just talking about the booze. On Mondays, score $2 tacos, $4 tortilla soup, and $6 Sonoran hot dogs. On Tuesdays, score $3 chili-cheese dogs and $6 sloppy joes complete with a side of fries. Available 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
409 N Zang Blvd
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 946-4625
Visit Website

13. The Social House

5100 Belt Line Rd, Ste 410, Addison, TX 75254
Social House
This gastropub offers half off all apps and pizzas during their happy hour, and they’ve got a big ol’ menu to choose from. If you’re wanting to munch on some appetizers, why not order some Bock-steamed mussels, sesame seared tuna, pork-topped Irish nachos, or (and) tomato bruschetta? Available Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
5100 Belt Line Rd, Ste 410
Addison, TX 75254
(972) 392-4300
Visit Website

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