In the POCKET
The waterfront bar and restaurant scene at Port Salerno’s Manatee Pocket is filled with Old Florida charm and contagious energy, the perfect place to unwind during happy hour. Check out our quick guide to happy hour specials and more at 5 of the area’s beloved hot spots.
THE PEARL
Happy Hour: Tuesday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy one of their Signature Cocktails for $12. Sip on a Coffee Colada (papa's pilar | pineapple | coco cream | mr black), Pearloma (corazon blanco | lime | natalie's grapefruit | charred grapefruit infused agave), and more. Select wines are just $8 per glass, and premium well drinks are $9. Happy hour bites include shareables like tuna crunch tacos and Korean fried Brussels sprouts. Stick around for live music, which starts at 6 or 9, depending on the day. https://www.thepearlatportsalerno.com
SHRIMPER’S GRILL & RAW BAR
Get $1 off all raw bar items from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $5 house wines, $3.50 beers and well drinks, and $4.50 for premium liquor. From 4 to 6 p.m., Shrimper’s offers Sunset Specials—$21.95 for a cup of chowder or salad, potato or vegetable, and your choice of entrée. https://shrimpersgrill.com
TWO GEORGES DOCKSIDE GRILLE
Their happy hour (Monday to Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.), boasts 30 percent off all alcoholic beverages! Plus, various food specials throughout the week—like 20 percent off sushi rolls on Mondays and $5 margaritas on Tuesdays. There’s live music seven days a week, and it starts at 3:30 on Fridays. So grab a seat to wind down the weekend and take advantage of happy hour and a show! https://www.twogeorgesrestaurant.com/port-salerno
MANGIA CLAM BAR
This place is all about specials! Happy hour bites (Monday to Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.) include meatballs, coconut shrimp, oysters, chicken wings, and more ($7 to $11). They also offer a two taco special for $12, which comes with fries or beans, and a three-course menu special—a starter, an entrée, and a dessert for $22.95. https://mangiaclambar.com
THE LOFT AT PIRATE’S COVE
It’s always a party here, especially down in their waterside tiki hut. Happy hour drink and appetizer specials, $6 margarita Mondays, “kids eat free” on Thursdays (along with $6 Tito’s all day for the grown-ups), and live music on weekends. https://www.piratescoveresort.com/restaurant/