Uptown Sports Club

"The deal: $2.67 East Coast oysters (sold by the half-dozen) When to get it: Monday-Friday, 2-5pm This New Orleans-inspired spot is one of Austin’s most fun restaurants, and our only gripe about the Happy Hour is that their incredible bloody mary isn’t among the specials. Plenty other stuff is, though, including great oysters, a nice and filling patty melt, and martinis. Uptown Sports Club has a see-and-be-seen aura, but only because it’s the sort of cute, lively place that makes people want to kick back and socialize." - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary

"The  neighborhood restaurant comes from barbecue great Aaron Franklin and owner of iconic music venue Mohawk James Moody. The interior mixes the elegance and rough-and-tumble beauty of New Orleans, and there’s a nice patio, too. Expect po’ boys, a raw bar, and gumbo, plus, (all available to-go) plus cocktails and coffee. There’s also weekend brunch and a Sunday supper club with classic dishes like a pork chop, ribeye, and creamed spinach." - Erin Russell

"The East Austin NOLA-ish restaurant and bar from Aaron Franklin and James Moody offers a brunch menu with fully loaded breakfast plates, steak and eggs with hash browns, and peaches and cream pancakes. Brunch hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

"An experimental dining experience with unique flavor combinations and a laid-back atmosphere." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Another great late afternoon-into-early evening happy hour can be found at this East Austin New Orleans-ish bar and restaurant. There are specials on East Coast oysters and grilled oysters by the half-dozen, as well as discounted foods like fried green tomatoes and beef patty melts, $5 Meanwhile Brewing light lager, $9 glasses of wines, $8 choose-your-own-adventure martinis, and $6 spritzes. It’s available Monday through Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Darcie Duttweiler