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Happy hours in Monterey, CA

In Monterey, the lowest price on the list is $3 Edamame at Benihana Monterey. 12 restaurants in Monterey include food deals, not just cheaper drinks. Explore 25 happy hours across 19 restaurants in Monterey, plus 82 specials at 35 restaurants. The top 9 menus are below, then 1 more from Seaside (2 miles).

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  • 25happy hours

Happy hours in and near Monterey

  1. El Torito

    600 Cannery Row
    Monterey, CA 93940

    Sunday Happy Hour – Drinks

    Cantina

    • Sun · 9 am–close

    2 more happy hours on Sun–Fri

    See on the map

    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Beer

    • Draft beer pints$4.00
    • Draft beer schooners$6.00

    Spirits

    • Well drinks$4.00
    • El Jimador tequila shots$4.00
    • Call drinks$6.00

    Cocktails

    • Signature margaritas (regular or fruit flavor)$6.00
    • Classic Paloma$8.00
    • Mojitos$8.00
    • Spicy Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita$8.00
  2. The Sardine Factory

    701 Wave St
    Monterey, CA 93940

    Happy Hours

    Lounge

    • Daily · 4:30–6 pm, 8–9 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Cocktails

    • Old Fashioned$11.00
    • Tom Collins$11.00
    • Margarita$11.00
    • Blue Sardine$11.00
    • Crazy Palmer$11.00

    and 7 more on the map

    Wine

    • Selected Wines By The Glass$10.00

    Spirits

    • All Well Drinks on Rocks (2 oz.)$11.00

    Food

    • Sicilian Caponata$7.00
    • Crispy Garlic Fries$7.00
    • Basket of Parmesan-Truffle Tater Tots$7.00
    • Truffle Sea Salt Popcorn$7.00
    • Margherita Pizza$14.00

    and 3 more on the map

    Beer

    • Beer Bottle/Can$8.00
    • Light Beer$6.00
  3. Esteban Restaurant

    700 Munras Ave
    Monterey, CA 93940

    Tapas Happy Hour Menu

    • Daily · 4:30–6 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Food

    • Pintxos Board$9.00
    • Crispy Brussels$9.00
    • Meatballs$9.00
    • Croquettes$9.00
    • Cupping Pepperoni Pizza

    and 4 more on the map

    Beer

    • Draft Beer$7.00

    Cocktails

    • Four Eyed Bike Ride
    • Get Figgy With It
    • Too Cool For School
    • Hell Hath No Fury
    • When Doves Cry

    and 3 more on the map

    Wine

    • Spanish House Wines$9.00
  4. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

    500 Hartnell St
    Monterey, CA 93940

    Happy Hour

    • Daily · 4–5:30 pm
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    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Cocktails

    • Bramble$13.00
    • Paloma$13.00
    • Red Hook$13.00
    • Diplomat (low ABV)$13.00
    • House Martini$13.00

    Wine

    • La Marea Albariño 2025, CA$13.00
    • Private Property Rosé 2023, CA$13.00
    • Bodegas Akutain Rioja Consecha 2023, SP$13.00

    Food

    • Marinated Castelvetrano Olives$5.00
    • Ad Astra Rosemary Focaccia
    • Deviled Eggs & Smoked Trout Roe$9.00
    • Crispy Potatoes$13.00
    • Duck Liver Mousse Toast$18.00

    and 4 more on the map

    Beer

    • Other Brother “Seaside Lager” (4.3%), 12oz can$5.00
  5. Sly McFly's

    700 Cannery Row
    Monterey, CA 93940

    Happy Hour

    • Mon–Fri · 3–6 pm
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    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Food

    • Soft Pretzels & Fondue$8.00
    • Street Tacos (1)$4.00
    • Nacho Plate$8.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wings$8.00
    • Chicken Strips & Fries$8.00
    • Chowder Fries$6.00

    Beer

    • Coors Light$4.00
    • Dust Bowl Taco Truck$5.00
    • Modelo Especial$5.00
    • Lagunitas$6.00

    Cocktails

    • Margarita$6.00
    • Bloody Mary$6.00
    • Raspberry Lemon Drop$7.00
    • Just Peachy$7.00
    • John's Old Fashioned$8.00
    • Mule on the Run$8.00

    Wine

    • House Wines$5.00

    Spirits

    • Well Drinks$5.00
  6. Benihana Monterey

    136 Olivier St
    Monterey, CA 93940

    Happy Hour

    Sushi bar and lounge

    • Mon–Fri · 3–6 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Food

    • Edamame$3.00
    • Spicy Edamame$3.00
    • Vegetable Spring Roll$3.00
    • Onion Rings$3.00
    • Chicken Satay$3.00

    and 15 more on the map

    Beer

    • Coronita$3.00
    • Seasonal Draft$6.00
    • Kirin Light$6.00

    Wine

    • House Wines$9.00

    Cocktails

    • Sparkling Strawberry Sake Sangria$6.00
    • White Peach Sake Sangria$6.00
    • Red Plum Sake Sangria$6.00
    • Benihana Punch$9.00
    • Mai Tai$9.00

    and 8 more on the map

    Spirits

    • Junmai Sake Shot$3.00
    • Apple Sake Shot$3.00
    • Hot Sake$9.00

    Non-alcoholic

    • NA-Colada$3.00
  7. Chart House

    444 Cannery Row
    Monterey, CA 93940

    Happy Hour

    • Mon–Fri · 4–6 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Food

    • Fried Artichokes$8.00
    • Skinny Fries$8.00
    • Lettuce Wraps$8.00
    • Spinach + Artichoke Dip$10.00
    • Seared Ahi Nachos$10.00

    and 7 more on the map

    Beer

    • Cali Squeeze Blood Orange Citrus Wheat Ale$6.50
    • Dustbowl Brewing Co. Hops of Wrath IPA$6.50
    • Dustbowl Brewing Co. Taco Truck Lager$6.50

    Wine

    • Line 39 Chardonnay (glass)$8.00
    • Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio (glass)$8.00
    • Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (glass)$8.00
    • Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon (glass)$8.00
    • Santa Carolina Reserva Merlot (glass)$8.00

    and 8 more on the map

    Cocktails

    • Fleur D’Lis$9.00
    • Mango Mojito$9.00
    • Monarch Margarita$9.00
    • Moscato Sangria$9.00
    • Pomegranate Mojito$9.00
    • Pomegranate Martini$9.00

    Spirits

    • Vodka$6.00
    • Gin$6.00
    • Tequila$6.00
    • Rum$6.00
    • Bourbon$6.00

    and 7 more on the map

  8. The C Restaurant + Bar

    750 Cannery Row
    Monterey, CA 93940

    The C restaurant + bar Happy Hour

    • Mon–Thu · 4–6 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Food

    • Local Fish & Chips$10.00
    • Galbi Lettuce Wraps$10.00
    • Cauliflower “Hot Wings”$10.00
    • Sonoma Duck Croquettes$10.00
    • Calamari$10.00

    Beer

    • Alvarado Street Mai Tai P.A. Tropical IPA$8.00
    • Dust Bowl Brewery Taco Truck Pilsner$8.00
    • North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner$8.00
    • Humble Sea Brewing Socks and Sandals Foggy IPA$8.00
    • Firestone 805 Blonde Ale$8.00
    • Seasonal Rotating Taps$8.00

    Cocktails

    • Skyy Vodka Cocktails$8.00

    Wine

    • Austin Hope Chardonnay, Paso Robles, NV$9.00
    • Castoro Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles, ’24$9.00
    • Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, ’22$9.00
    • Angeline Reserve Pinot Noir, Mendocino, ’22$9.00
    • Santa Julia Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, ’24$9.00
    • Daou Rosé, Central Coast, California, ’21$9.00
  9. Pearl Hour

    214 Lighthouse Ave
    Monterey, CA 93940

    Classic Cocktail Happy Hour

    • Sun–Thu · 6–7 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Cocktails

    • Martini$11.00
    • Manhattan$11.00
    • Sazerac$11.00
    • Negroni$11.00
    • Bee’s Knees$11.00

    and 2 more on the map

  10. Chili's Grill & Bar

    Seaside, CA · 2.0 mi away

    1349 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
    Seaside, CA 93955

    Happy Hour

    • Mon–Fri · 3–6 pm
    See on the map

    Updated Oct 22, 2026

    Beer

    • Bud Light 16 oz$3.00
    • Miller Lite 16 oz$3.00
    • Coors Light 16 oz$3.00
    • Bud Light 22 oz$4.00
    • Modelo 16 oz$4.00

    and 5 more on the map

    Cocktails

    • Margarita of the Month$6.00
    • Tequila Classic Marg$7.00

    Wine

    • House Red & White Wine$5.00

We read each restaurant’s own website for its happy hours and specials, usually about once a month; this page was last updated October 22, 2026. Restaurants change their offers, so check with the restaurant before you go.

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Happy hours in Monterey: questions

When is happy hour in Monterey?

El Torito runs it Sun, 9 am–close. The Sardine Factory runs it daily, 4:30–6 pm, 8–9 pm. Esteban Restaurant runs it daily, 4:30–6 pm. Choose Now on the map for the ones on right now.

What is the cheapest happy hour deal in Monterey?

The lowest price on the list is $3 Edamame at Benihana Monterey, then $4 Draft beer pints at El Torito and $4 Street Tacos (1) at Sly McFly's.

Where can I get happy hour food in Monterey?

The Sardine Factory, Esteban Restaurant, Stokes Adobe Restaurant, Sly McFly's and 3 other restaurants have food on their happy hour menu.

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