Best Happy Hours with Bites

Looking for happy hours that actually satisfy? This list is all about the sweet spot where great drinks meet crave-worthy bites. From waterfront seafood and elevated small plates to cozy comfort food and high-energy bar classics, these Fort Lauderdale happy hours prove you don’t have to choose between flavor and value. Whether you’re clocking out, meeting friends, or turning “one drink” into a full-on hang, these spots deliver the kind of bites that make happy hour the best meal of the day.

Batch New Southern Kitchen

4:00–7:00 PM Monday–Friday

Where Southern comfort gets a modern twist. Think warm hospitality, bold flavors, and happy hour bites that taste like home — only elevated.

Livia Bar & Grill

5–7 PM Wed–Fri & Sun 

Aperitivo vibes activated. Italian small plates, fresh flavors, and the kind of bites that turn happy hour into a whole vibe.

YOT Bar & Kitchen

3:00–7:00 PM Monday–Friday

Waterfront bites done right. Fresh, shareable plates with a marina view that makes every cocktail taste better.

Twice Removed

4:00–6:00 PM Monday–Friday

Chill lounge energy with creative bar bites to match. Crispy, saucy, shareable — ideal for your after-work unwind.

Wild Sea

5–7 PM Daily, 5-10 PM Thursday

Upscale coastal bites featuring seafood favorites and refined flavors. Happy hour feels extra classy here along Las Olas.

Clase Azul 

3:00–7:00 PM Monday–Friday

Sip in style with premium cocktails and luxe bites meant for slow savoring. Elegance meets indulgence.

Aruba Beach Cafe

4:00–7:00 PM Monday–Friday

Beachfront bites with tropical flavor. Think breezy, bright, and perfect alongside oceanfront cocktails.

American Social

2:00–7:00 PM Monday–Friday

Lively bar bites built for game nights, happy hours, and shareable fun. Bold flavors, big portions, always a hit.

Even Keel Fish Shack

Monday–Friday: 4–7 PM

Fresh, local seafood bites with a coastal twist. Crispy, briny, delicious — classic Fort Lauderdale flavor.

Laudy Bar

Daily 4-7 PM

Small plates with a chef-driven touch. Modern, flavorful bites that elevate your classic cocktail hour.