Best Late-Night Happy Hours In OC
Trainers and fitness freaks will tell you that eating and drinking late at night is one of the worst things you can do if you want to maintain your weight. However, sometimes it's necessary to break the rules and enjoy some food late at night just because it tastes good. If you're looking for a good late-night happy hour, try these establishments where you can eat and drink your fill after other kitchens have closed.
Chapter One: The Modern Local
227 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 352-2225
www.chapteronetml.com
Chapter One is a place where late-night happy hour really means late night. The food specials are from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays through Wednesdays, and 10:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. This is definitely the place to be if you want some pork products late at night as well. You'll find French fries topped with pulled pork and a fried egg (pictured) as well as pork belly and pig ears. You have plenty of opportunity to wash down those late-night munchies. The bar is open until 2 a.m. every day.
Stubrik's Steakhouse and Bar
118 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 871-1290
www.stubriks.com
Some places have a happy hour that's later than the usual after-work slot, but Stubrik's really wants to make sure that people can enjoy a late happy hour. Happy hour here is from 10 p.m. until close every Sunday through Thursday. The folks here also want to make sure that you can enjoy the late happy hour without having to break the bank. Food and cocktail specials are all less than $10 each and the beer specials go beyond just the usual domestic beers that most places offer at a discounted rate for happy hour.
Lazy Dog Cafe
13290 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 731-9700
www.lazydogrestaurants.com
The Lazy Dog isn't located at the beach, but it has the same relaxed atmosphere as a beach bar. While it does have the standard happy hour, it also has a happy hour from 9 p.m. until close every night. An impressive list of beverages - including a variety of martinis, craft beers and the house sangria - is available for the happy-hour prices. The food list of happy-hour portions is equally impressive and features nachos, chicken wings and a variety of other favorites. Late-night happy hour at The Lazy Dog is only on the patio and at the bar.
Balcony Grill and Bar
2710 Alton Parkway, Suite 215
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 387-0888
www.balcony-irvine.com
The Balcony is located in the Diamond Jamboree plaza, and it is a place where you can get some great happy-hour deals from 9 p.m. until close. All tapas are 25-percent off the usual price. While that is the only food item on the happy-hour menu, you'll find amazing deals on beverages. Draft pints are only $4 and draft pitchers are only $13. You'll also find martinis and sake on the menu, and if sake doesn't help you to a good night of sleep, probably not many things will.
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
23760 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 581-7427
www.lucillesbbq.com
Lucille's is quite a place. It's a restaurant where you can get good barbecue, live blues and a happy hour from 9 p.m. until close every night of the week. Also, the happy hour menu doesn't just include a couple of options. Appetizers range from fried pickles to pulled pork sliders. The well cocktails and the draft beer are priced as low as just about any cocktail you'll be able to find in Orange County. Lucille's late-night happy hour is available only in the bar area.
