Haute Top 5: Best Happy Hours in Boston 2017

In the South End, Stella offers pre-theater specials served every night from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Snacks include crudo misto, crispy fried artichoke hearts and a Caesar salad while heartier dishes include Bolognese with tagliatelle pasta; simply prepared spaghetti with toasted garlic, olive oil and parmesan cheese as well as pork Milanese.

Whether you are in the area after spending an afternoon of haute shopping at Copley Place or are just looking to fuel up with an after-work cocktail and a bite for the commute home, Minibar has just what you need. Stop by this high energy haute spot tucked inside the Copley Square Hotel Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. for $2 grilled New England beef burgers that taste even better when paired with a local microbrew.

Carnivores congregate at Old City Hall near Downtown Crossing for some of the best happy hour deals in town. Offered weekdays (Sundays as well) from 4 to 6:30 p.m., the haute bites menu here includes a prime burger with fries; honey-soy marinated tenderloin skewer salad; crab BLT with zucchini fries and a juicy tenderloin steak sandwich topped with house-made béarnaise sauce. If you prefer lighter fare, try the seared ahi tuna or spicy shrimp that will hold you over until dinnertime.

Snack on pork buns, chicken satay, grilled spare ribs and blue crab and corn fritters while sipping on a specialty cocktail (a saketini perhaps?) at Haru's Prudential Center location. Offered weekdays from 3 to 7:00 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close as well as on Saturdays from 3 to 6 p.m., the happy hour menu is available only at the bar and sushi bar.

Happy Hour at The Oceanaire is better known as the "Admiral's Hour" where blackened fish tacos, buffalo shrimp and parmesan truffle fries are offered on the specialty menu weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and again Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to closing. Other specialty dishes include tuna tartare with crispy wontons, a fresh oyster trio and fried calamari. Our favorites include grilled oysters, crab cake sliders and filet mignon sliders topped with caramelized onions and blue cheese butter.