Some Santa Monica restaurants are relying on a more traditional method of drumming up business during hard times – they’re offering sales and specials. So if you want to grab an inexpensive meal, here are a few choice deals:
Fig at 5
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
101 Wilshire Blvd., 310.319-3111
Open since March 3, the Fig offers a $5 Happy Hour between 5 and 6 p.m. You have a choice of one of five different wines, a different selection of cheeses or a choice of the following appetizers – rabbit and pistachio terrine, pork rilette with grilled baguette and beef tongue with tomatillos and radish.
Wokcano
1413 5th St., 310.458.3080
Wokcano offers reduced prices for items on their menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and kicks in a complimentary steamed rice and house salad. On Monday through Friday the Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. features half off on all draft beers and well drinks, while house wines are $5 a glass. Happy Hour appetizers range from $3 to $6, about half the regular price, and all sushi and sashimi is $3 for two pieces or $4 for four standard sushi rolls.
Copa de Oro
217 Broadway, 310.576.3030
A cocktail lounge, Copa de Oro does not serve meals, but it does have a Happy Hour from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday that features $5 drinks from a special list. You can accompany your drink with grilled panini for $4 and $6.
Riva
312 Wilshire Blvd., 310.451.7482
In addition to Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. everyday and 5 to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Riva also offers a "bar bailout" that includes $4 cocktails and wine, $3 beers, and appetizers to stimulate the economy as well as your appetite every night from 10 p.m. until closing. A special menu and reduced drinks are offered every night.
Border Grill
1445 4th St., 310.451.1655
Don’t wait until Happy Hour to get a deal. Border Grill offers a $10 Quick Lunch at the bar or to go. The menu changes daily, but all lunches include a green corn tamale appetizer and your choice of ice tea or soda. Border Grill also offers a Happy Hour featuring $4 drinks and $3 tacos Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday after 10 p.m.
