Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Daily HH at Armando's

Armando's Ristorante Italiano
Parker, CO

Most Recent Date Visited: 17 August 2009
Happy Hour: Bar & Patio Only. Monday-Friday, 2:30-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sunday
Drink Specials: 1/2 price wine by the glass, draft beer, & $5 martini special
Food Specials: select appetizers from $3-6
Merry's Rating: 4.5 stars
Merry's Comments: This is one of the few locations in the area that have a daily HH! The wine included in HH is "any wine offered by the glass". The appetizers are a nice variety with at least one salad option, there's always a ravioli special that's been very tasty. The bar area is small and seating is limited, so it's better for small groups (2-4). Haven't tried the patio ... yet! The service is excellent, so I upped the rating after this most recent visit.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

HH at The Old Stone Church

The Old Stone Church
Castle Rock, CO

Most recent date visited: 7 August 2009
Happy Hour: Tuesday - Saturday, 3-6 p.m. Bar only.
Drink Specials: 1/2 price Miller Lite & Killian's, house wine ($3), and mixed well drinks and margarita specials.
Food Specials: Great selection of $5 appetizers
Merry's Rating: 4.5 stars
Merry's Comments: Wonderful atmosphere, great service, very tasty appetizers at a good price. The bar area is small so recommend getting there around 4 p.m. if you have more than 2 in your party. Visited again and although the service was a bit slow, it was very friendly and the food was excellent, especially the oyster shooters and blackened tuna.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Seafood HH at the Fresh Fish Co.

The Fresh Fish Company
Denver, CO

Most recent date visited: 3 August 2009
Happy Hour: Monday - Friday, 4-6 p.m., Saturday 3-5 p.m., bar only
Drink Specials: $3 House Wine, $3.50 Beer on Tap, $3.25 Well Drinks plus other specials
Food Specials: $.50 oysters and a list of several appetizers at less than 1/2 the regular price
Merry's Rating: 4 stars
Merry's Comments: Since moving to Colorado from Maryland, one thing we really missed is fresh seafood, this restaurant is one of the best we've found when we need a fish fix. The bar area is medium-size but gets very busy during HH. The service is excellent and the food is very tasty, though many of the appetizers available are deep fried, you can't go wrong with the cup of clam chowder for $2!