| My husband and I love to try new dishes and Happy | | | | busy, they will also be happy to grill some of the |
| Hour provides us with the perfect chance. Now | | | | fried foods. Free popcorn is always around. The best |
| we've never been to Spain, but word has it that their | | | | part, from 4-7 they usually have $3 off any |
| tradition of Tapas, or little dishes, is much like our | | | | appetizer-including the single sized pizzas! If you want, |
| happy hours here in Orange County, California. | | | | you can order off the regular menu. Just remember, |
| The best part of attending these events is that you | | | | this is a very popular chain, so come early and don't |
| get to try food that might otherwise be quite a bit | | | | be picky about what table you get-just be glad |
| more expensive when served in the dining area, plus | | | | you're able to get one! |
| the atmosphere is quite a bit more relaxed. | | | | The Beachfire Grill has two locations. One in Ladera |
| Sometimes, depending on the restaurants, you even | | | | Ranch, one by, what else, one of the county's many |
| meet some very interesting people and have | | | | beaches! My husband loves to order the bacon, |
| entertainment. Most require you to eat in the bar and | | | | cheddar cheeseburger. It comes with fries for $6. If |
| order a drink, but I haven't been to one yet that | | | | you order the same thing off the dinner menu in the |
| insisted I have one that is alcohol based. | | | | dining room-double the price. I like a few of the |
| Our frugal college-aged son was the first to introduce | | | | salads. The atmosphere is just what you'd expect. |
| us to one of the best deals in Orange County. | | | | The Ladera Ranch unit usually has live entertainment. |
| Unfortunately, while the restaurant is owned by the | | | | The artwork is for sale. If you love beach scenes-this |
| same company, they've changed the name and took | | | | place is a treasure. |
| away one of the best deals in the county! It was | | | | The Yard House has several restaurants in the |
| Thaifoon's at the Irvine Spectrum. It was the "1,2,3" | | | | county. All have a bustling atmosphere, plenty of |
| deal. Appetizers for literally $1,$2, or $3 from 4 until | | | | choices and are quite loud. But there's plenty on the |
| closing! Now the restaurant is called Ling and Louie's. | | | | happy hour menu to chose from-all good. This is a |
| The menu is still a bargain and the patio is the place | | | | great place to take a large group and share. |
| to be. The prices have raised to being 1/2 price. But | | | | Most of the El Toritos, El Torito Grills, Acalpaulco and |
| there are still plenty of choices. Service can be | | | | other Mexican restaurants in Orange County have |
| spotty, so at this place, I wouldn't suggest going on | | | | liberal appetizer/happy hour menus. The most popular: |
| a weekend. Too crowded and the staff is | | | | Margarita Mondays and Taco Tuesdays! |
| overworked! | | | | If you're hungry and looking for something tasty, |
| Any of the county's Claim Jumper Restaurants have | | | | different and you're on a budget-make sure you |
| an excellent happy hour menu. If they're not too | | | | come out and visit Orange County, California! |