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With all the dizzying digits bobbing around the turbulent sea of financial news these days, its easy to find a good reason to grab some drinks! And who knew that some of the best Happy Hours used numbers in their names? Do the math - you can assuredly count on these restaurants to deliver great food and good times!

23 Hoyt
Happy Hour: Tues - Thur 5:00pm - 7:00pm; Fri - Sat 5:00pm - 6:30
Food specials: $1–$5
Drinks: $5 red or white wine; $4 cocktails
Atmosphere: Sleek, trendy, wide-open loft

Location matters and 23 Hoyt takes advantage of the numbers game so you’ll always remember where to go—23rd and Hoyt. Sleek, stylish and soaring interior with lofted seating above the bar area. Happy Hour here hosts a delicious lineup of 15 or so menu items like pommes frites, fried red potatoes, bruschetta, oysters, shiitake tempura, soup, salad, and cheeseburgers.


50 Plates
Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 3:00 - 6:00pm
Food specials: $1.50–$4.50
Drinks: $4.00 beer; $5.00 red or white wine
Revolving $6.00 cocktail specials
Atmosphere: Contemporary spin on diner-style chic

Like the 50 states, 50 Plates showcases America in food and style. The bar side is simple, square and stark with nuetrals in formica bar tables, dark woods and tiled bar. Food remains diverse by rotating samplings of the 50 states with items like hotdogs, po’ boys, pulled pork sammies, spicy peanuts and popcorn, artichoke rolls, salad, fries, clams, shrimp or musssels. Free nightly tasters.


820/Mint
Happy Hour: Mon - Sat 4:00pm - 6:30pm; All night Wednesdays
Food specials: $2.50 - $6
Drink specials: $2.50 drafts, $3 well, $5 house cocktails
Atmosphere: Swanky cocktail lounge
Note: 820's 2009 HHGB Coupon offers FREE APPETIZER!
Located at 820 Russell and connected to the gorgeous and hip Mint Restaurant, this trendy, upscale ultra-lounge hosts a wonderful quiet and private back deck. Be sure to try at least one of owner Lucy Brennan’s infamous cocktail creations like the avocado daiquiri of the pineapple drop. The happy hour food is all about the delicious and giant servings of sweet potato fries, and other favorites include the Cuban lamb burger, calamari, soup, and spicy Caesar salad.


Bay 13
Happy Hour: Daily 4:00pm - 6:00pm and 10–close
Food specials: $3 - $8
Drink specials: $5 featured drinks selections
Atmosphere: Super-huge industrial-mod space

Bay 13’s name stems from their old dock position at the historic 1909 Crane Warehouse building in Portland’s Pearl District. The front-and center bar is very slick and cool; a bit of a see-and-be-seen place, but on the more mellow side at Happy Hour. Sample some delicious sushi roll options like veggie, ahi tuna, cucumber, BBQ eel or shrimp; or try the rice bowl, chowder, clams, mussels, or scallops gratin.


Five Spice
Happy Hour: Daily 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Food specials: $3 - $13
Drink specials: None
Atmosphere: Friendly, fine-dining on the lake

Rumor has it that wine is the 5th spice. And its definitely a 5-star view with beautiful Lake Oswego views from every window. Sit outside on the heated deck if possible! At Happy Hour, feast on fancy foods like oysters on the half-shell, mussels, fried spiced squid, prawns, trio of tartares, or hearts of palm salad.


H5O Bistro
Happy Hour: Mon–Sat 3:00–6:00pm and 10:00pm–close; All day Sunday
Food specials: $2 - $8
Drink specials: $2.00 bottled beer; $3.00 drafts;
$15.00 bottle house wine; $1.00 off wells
Atmosphere: Ultra-mod with knock-out design

H5O has a spectacular Happy Hour inside the new Hotel Fifty on Morrison. This new lounge has stellar ambiance! Saunter in and enjoy the delightful contrasts of geometric shapes in decor and plates. The mouth-watering menu changes seasonally offering unique and incredibly delicious gourmet nibbles like African peanut soup, beef or tuna tartar, greens, oysters, duck confit, and an amazing burger.


North 45
Happy Hour: Daily 4:00 - 6:00pm
Food specials: $2 - $6
Drinks: $3 pilsner; $4 wine; $4 well; $5 patio-rita
Atmosphere: Rich, homey and non-smoking world travel-themed pub
Note: North 45's 2009 HHGB Coupon offers a "ticket" for Happy Hour FOOD all night long!
North 45 is a travel-themed bar at the 45th parallel. The dark wood walls make the interior of this neighborhood spot very cozy, plus there's a huge patio beer garden in back. Happy Hour offerings include 1/2 off appetizers like quesadillas, calamari, sliders, fruit & cheese, hot wings, bruscetta, shrimp satay, pomme frites, and anti pasti.


Ten-01
Happy Hour: Mon – Sat 3:00 - 6:00pm
Food specials: $1 - $6
Drinks: $3.00 drafts; $5.00 selected house cocktails; $5.00 red, white & sparkling wines
Atmosphere: Tiny bar area within towering restaurant

Appropriately, Ten-01’s Happy Hour scores a perfect “10” for a perfect Happy Hour. Named for its address at 1001 NW Couch, you can enjoy the passing sidewalk scene through a wall of streetside windows. De-lish food includes oysters, organic butter lettuce salad, beef sliders, truffle fries, tots, spicy almonds, mixed olives, and a cheese plate.


Three Degrees
Happy Hour: Mon - Sat 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Food specials: $3
Drinks: $3 draft beers, select wines
Atmosphere: Quintessential Northwest-style interior
Note: Three Degree's 2009 HHGB Coupon offers 15% off your dinner tab!
Three is the magic number here: 3 o'clock start time, $3 food specials and $3 drink deals, too. Happy Hour highlight selections from their appetizer menu, which includes mixed greens salad, cheese and charcuterie plates, flatbreads, fries, hummus and cheese burgers. This spot is romantic, upscale perfection, complete with stunning river views and a cozy fireplace.