You don’t have to wait until the weekend to get your drink on when you live in Miami. Because there are so many options, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite happy hour spots in the city for you, so you can focus less on scouring Yelp and more on deciding how many cocktails are acceptable on a Wednesday night. The best part? These bars and restaurants aren’t just known for delicious tipples and wallet-saving deals — they also serve up incredible eats. Raise a glass to that.
Bourbon Steak
If you live or work in the Aventura area, head to Bourbon Steak between 5 and 7 p.m. on weekdays and sip your fill of house wine for just $10 a glass in the bar and lounge area. And come with an appetite, because you’ll also get to dig into an off-menu selection of burgers by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina, all priced at $21. If you’re feeling adventurous, go for the Falafel Burger.
Details: Bourbon Steak is located at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL. For reservations, call 786-279-6600 or visit www.bltprime.com.
Corsair Kitchen + Bar
Corsiar Avocado Toast 
Corsair Chicken Waffles 
Corsair Ribs
This American-inspired kitchen and bar spotlight comfort food that’s light and good for you. And during happy hour — served daily from 3 pm – 6 pm — it’s all about $9 specialty cocktails, $5 draft beers, $7 house wine by the glass, and specially-priced bites like a signature burger, a fresh Mediterranean platter, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese, wings and more, all for $10.
Details: Corsair is located at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL. For reservations, call 786-279-6800.
Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden
Burrata 
Filet Mignon 
Seared Striped Bass
A lush garden oasis at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Isabelle’s is one of Miami’s top spots for date night. It also hosts one of the best ladies’ night specials in town. Every Wednesday, gather up your gal squad and sip $5 rose in the terrace from 5-10 p.m. Make sure you save room for some shareable plates off the restaurant’s Secret Garden menu, like Mediterranean-inspired mezzes, raw oysters, lollipop chicken wings, crisp artichoke, and buttery gambas al ajillo — starting at $11.
Details: Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden is located at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, 3300 Southwest 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove. For reservations, call 305-400-0562 or visit www.isabellescoconutgrove.com. Guests receive a discounted rate of $7 for valet with validation.
Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina
Social Hour at Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina has one of the best-loved drinking deals in Miami Beach. All you have to do is purchase a specialty cocktail from 5-7 p.m. (and then again from 11 p.m. until midnight), and you’ll get your second drink for just $1. If you want to snack while you sip, try some of the amazing eats off Pizza & Burger’s Bar Bites menu. Think Beer Bratwurst with grain mustard aioli for just $8, al Tartufo waffle fries with truffled pecorino and truffle oil for $12, and crispy chicken chicharrones with garlic shallot mignonette for $15.
Details: Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina is located at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. For reservations, call 305-674-4636 or visit https://fontainebleau.com/dining/pizza-burger.
Stripsteak by Michael Mina
If you’re craving a more elevated post-work power-hour, head to Stripsteak. Also located at Fontainebleau, this classic meat-lovers’ haven hosts a Cigar Social on the terrace, where you can enjoy a cigar-and-spirit pairing starting at $25. Go the extra mile and order some east or west coast oysters, some truffle-flavored steak tartar, or Chef Mina’s take on “instant bacon” — Braised Pork Belly served with Smoked Pineapple and Radish Salad or Splurge and go for the Imperial Seafood Tower — a whole Maine Lobster with Lobster Salad, Chilled Shrimp, a dozen Oysters, King Crab and Tuna Tartar for $150.
Details: Stripsteak by Michael Mina is located at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. For reservations, call 305-674-4641.
Lobster Bar Sea Grille
Wagyu Burger Slider 
Warm Butter Lobster Bun 
Morpheus
Famous for its fresh seafood offerings, Lobster Bar Sea Grille is a go-to for special occasion meals and upscale client dinners. It’s also hotspot among those looking to grab affordable and delicious drinks every day. You read that right — Twilight Happy Hour at Lobster Bar Sea Grille runs daily from 5:30-8 p.m. and features specials like $6 wine by the glass, $8 spirits, $4 domestic beers, and $7 specialty cocktails — the fancy kind, with ingredients like lavender petals, rosemary-basil essence, and mint-infused ice. There are plenty of delectable small bites to choose from, too, including lobster buns, oysters and crispy-thin tartes, all starting at $5.
Details: Lobster Bar Sea Grille is located at 404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. For reservations, call 305-377-2675 or visit buckheadrestaurants.com.
Amare Ristorante
Regulars at Amare love Michelin-starred chef Cosimo Cassano’s coastal Italian dishes, like the Cappellacci Di Branzino, a Ravioli stuffed with sea bass, mascarpone, butter, sage and lemons from Sorrento, and the Torta di Formaggio, a decadent Ricotta Cream Cheesecake made with Strega Liqueur and best-paired with a Double Espresso Chocolate Martini. But mouthwatering food isn’t the only reason to make a beeline for this Miami Beach mainstay. The restaurant recently launched Apericena Hour every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m., offering $9 Aperol Spritzes and Negronis, $8 select wine by the glass, and $7 Peroni.
Details: Amare Ristorante is located at 1 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. For reservations, call 786-598-8622.
By Amanda Mesa, a contributing writer
