RIDE THE CURRENTS

Enjoy a snack or a meal priced between $6 and $8 from the happy hour menu. Staff picks: baby kale salad for $6, stone oven escargot with mushrooms, garlic herb butter and crostini for $7 and the Riverhouse burger with fries for $8.

Special = $1 off beer and well drinks; $5 house wine

Currents at the Riverhouse

3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend

877-206-3494

Happy hour: 3-6 p.m. daily

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PAINT THE TOWN RED

Priced from $4 to $9, the happy hour menu features French-inspired fare and American favorites. Staff picks: French pot roast served over chive mashed potatoes and crab cake minis with tomato jam and Cajun aioli.

Special = $1 off draft beer, signature martinis and seasonal cocktails

Red Martini Wine Bar & Grill

509 SW Sixth St., Redmond

541-504-6424

Happy hour: 4 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, Tuesday to Saturday

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TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

A variety of appetizers and small plates are discounted during happy hour. Staff picks: falafel bites for $7, lettuce wraps with chicken for $7 and crab cakes for $12.

Special = $4 draft beer; $5 select wines; $6 select cocktails

Level 2 Global Food & Lounge

360 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 210, Bend

541-323-5382

Happy hour: 3 to 6 p.m. daily

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SAY “HELLO” TO HAPPY HOUR

Save $3 on all appetizers during happy hour at any of this Mexican-Peruvian restaurant’s five locations. Staff picks: nachos with braised pork, shrimp-stuffed empanadas and guacamole made fresh at your table.

Special = $2 off margaritas and mojitos; $1 off beer

Hola!

Five locations in Central Oregon

holabend.com

Happy hour: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday

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FIESTA TIME

During happy hour at this Mexican restaurant with an emphasis on seafood dishes, many regular menu items are discounted. Staff picks: beef, pork and chicken street tacos for $3, chicken or steak fajitas for $9.99 and mussels in garlic sauce for $12.

Special = $3 house margaritas

Mi Cantina gRILL

413 Glacier Ave., Redmond

541-504-3329

Happy hour: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday

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A GRAPE ESCAPE

The creative happy hour menu changes seasonally and features small plates and appetizers priced from $3 to $11. Staff picks: prosciutto-wrapped dates and chevre, house made tomato basil soup and grown up grilled cheese.

Special = $5 select red, white and sparkling wine; $3 Stella Artois

Portello Wine Cafe

2754 NW Crossing Drive, Bend

541-385-1777

Happy hour: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday

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A DOWNTOWN SPEAKEASY

All food is $6 during happy hour at this funky downtown lounge with a speakeasy vibe. Staff picks: duck samosas, marinated tofu sliders and baked Brie with mango chutney and toasted sourdough slices.

Special = $4 select draft beer; $5 house wine; $6 select cocktails

Velvet

805 NW Wall St., Bend

541-728-0303

Happy hour: 5 to 7 p.m. daily

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NORTHERN EXPOSURE

Try some authentic Northern Thai dishes at discounted happy hour prices. Staff picks: Gai Tod crispy chicken wings for $6, Heavenly Beef for $7 and Tua Din fried peanuts for $2.

Special = $3 select draft beer; $5 house wine; $9 cocktails

Nam Tok Kitchen

745 NW Mt. Washington Drive, Bend

541-508-4884

Happy hour: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday