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The 13 Best Happy Hour Menus You Can Enjoy on a Patio in the Sacramento Area
Beautiful weather calls for two things — outdoor dining and happy hour. Thankfully, there are plenty of places in and around Sacramento that provide the ideal setting for dining al fresco. Plus, they each offer happy hours with an unbeatable selection of refreshing cocktails, wines, small bites and appetizers to complete your outdoor dining experience. And many of them are dog-friendly, so your four-legged happy hour buddy can join in on the fun!
Explore the many exceptional eateries in the area with gorgeous and airy outdoor dining spaces and wonderful happy hour menus — an unstoppable duo during the spring and summer!
Hawks Restaurant
5530 Douglas Boulevard | Granite Bay
Tuesday–Friday 2:30–6 p.m. + Wednesday 2:30–Close
Hawks Restaurant is one of the finest dining destinations in the Granite Bay area and is situated in a picturesque setting beside a sparkling pond. Enjoy a selection of their award-winning food and drink offerings, including glasses of wine for $6, out on the airy patio overlooking the pond!
Kupros Craft House
1217 21st Street | Midtown
Monday 3 p.m.–Close, Tuesday–Friday 3–7 p.m., Saturday 9 p.m.–Close + Sunday 2 p.m.–Close
This eatery is so quintessentially “Midtown,” as the restaurant is located within a classic 1910 Craftsman house in the heart of this lively neighborhood. Choose from a variety of tasty bites, like their popular mac and cheese or garlic fries, for a few bucks during their happy hour. And take in the sunshine and people watch from their second-story balcony all the while! Better yet? There’s a happy hour (or many hours, really!) offered every day of the week at Kupros Craft House.
Paesanos
Monday–Friday 3–6 p.m.
Whether you’re at Paesanos in Midtown, Elk Grove, or Davis, bask in the warmth of the afternoon sun on their outdoor patio with umbrellas and ample shade. Each location offers happy hour every weekday from 3–6 p.m., featuring $4 house wine and sangria, $5 draft beer and well drinks, $6 house cocktails, and $6 appetizers!
Cafeteria 15L
1116 15th Street | Downtown
Monday–Friday 4–7 p.m.
Photo Courtesy of Cafeteria 15L
It’s difficult to decide between dining within the vibrant and eclectic interior of Cafeteria 15L or out on the patio or courtyard. But during the spring and summer, the courtyard is so worth it. It has comfortable couch seating, fire pits, romantic cabanas and space heaters. Take advantage of their happy hour every weekday from 4–7 p.m.! Small plates range from $5–7, well drinks are $5, wine is $6, and craft cocktails are $7.
LowBrau
1050 20th Street | Midtown
Monday–Friday 3–6 p.m.
LowBrau offers one of the most affordable happy hour menus in the city! Both their drink and food options range from $1–5, including a meat and cheese board for just $5 and well cocktails for just $4. Make your experience at this modern German Bierhalle even better by lounging on their patio with communal picnic table-style seating.
Oak Park Brewing Company
3514 Broadway | Oak Park
Tuesday–Friday + Sunday 3–6 p.m., Saturday 9 p.m.–Close
This popular neighborhood brewery in Oak Park has one of the dreamiest patios in the city. The dog-friendly patio at Oak Park Brewing Company is situated near a community garden and at night features sparkling string lights overhead with fire pits and heaters throughout, providing a peaceful glow and additional warmth. Enjoy special deals during their happy hour in the afternoon every day except Monday and Saturday, or late at night on Saturday!
Marly and Moo
608 Sutter Street | Folsom
Monday–Friday 3–6 p.m.
This cozy, two-floor tavern in the heart of Old Town Folsom features a unique rooftop deck — perfect for taking in the charm of this town and the vibrant sunshine during the warmer months. The weekday happy hour at Marly and Moo has options ranging from $4–10, including a $4 Bavarian pretzel, $5 wines, $6 house cocktails, a $8 Marly Burger, and more!
Bistro 33
226 F Street | Davis
Every Day 3–6 p.m.
Photo Courtesy of Bistro 33
This popular eatery in Davis is known for its spacious outdoor patio with space heaters and a fountain. It feels like a lush garden oasis, surrounded by trees, plants and sparkling string lights overhead. Dine outside at Bistro 33 while you enjoy special deals on their happy hour menu offered every day of the week from 3–6 p.m.!
Capitol Garage
1500 K Street | Downtown
Every Day 3–7 p.m.
Every single day, Capitol Garage offers an incredible happy hour menu between 3 and 7 p.m., featuring a variety of vegan and non-vegan appetizers and of course, lots of drink specials. You can even order a well drink and get the second for just $1! Their dog-friendly outdoor patio will complete your experience at Capitol Garage.
Zócalo
Midtown, Roseville + University Village
Every Day 3–6 p.m.
Photo Courtesy of Steph Ricci via Zócalo
This trendy eatery offers an array of modern Mexican dishes in a beautiful setting — particularly if you are dining outside. Each of Zócalo’s three locations offers a robust happy hour menu every day from 3–6 p.m., featuring a variety of small plates (and all draft beers!) for $5, their classic margarita and guacamole for $6, some specialty margaritas and tacos for $7, and much more.
Ella Dining Room & Bar
1131 K Street | Downtown
Monday–Friday 3–6 p.m.
Bask in the glory of this elegant, award-winning eatery in the heart of the city during their weekday happy hour. You can enjoy some of the most refined flavors and unique small bites for a little less, including steak tartare for $8.50, the classic Ella Caesar for $5.50, and marinated beets for $7.50. Complement your small bites with their amazing drink specials, including the sommelier’s selections of wine and beer for just $5.50. Enjoy all of this and more on the dreamy patio at Ella Dining Room & Bar to complete your experience!
Sienna
Every Day 3–7 p.m.
Photo Courtesy of Sienna
With a location in both El Dorado Hills and Roseville, Sienna is a refined and sophisticated eatery serving creative New American cuisine. Their picturesque patio provides the ideal setting for enjoying their daily happy hour menu featuring a variety of appetizers, flatbreads, and of course, lots of drinks. Their “Luxury Happy Hour” menu features a number of upscale drinks, such as their Tropical Jack, the Tahoe Blue Berry Martini, and more.
Roxy Restaurant & Bar
2381 Fair Oaks Boulevard | Arden-Arcade
Every Day 3–6 p.m. (NOTE: Happy Hour Available Friday, Saturday + Sunday in the Bar Only!)
Roxy is a local favorite in the Arden-Arcade area, for its daily happy hour and beautiful patio space. Bring your dog along while you enjoy their farm-to-fork food and exceptional drinks in the sunshine (or under the shade of an umbrella). Roxy’s happy hour bites include street tacos for $6, a charcuterie & cheese Board for $10, beet deviled eggs for $4, zucchini chips for $4, jalapeño corn dogs for $5, and much more.
May your happy hour be a little happier!
Enjoy these happy hour deals in picturesque outdoor settings this spring and summer. And let us know which happy hour hotspots we’re missing!
Category Davis, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove, Folsom, Neighborhood Guides, Roseville, Sacramento
