The best deals for happy hour at Roaring Fork, The Vig and Citizen Public House.
Roaring Fork
When: 4-6 p.m. Tu-Sa; 4-9 p.m. Su-M
Head to the saloon or patios at this local legend for discounts on delectable wood-fired dishes like green chile pork with warm flour tortillas ($9), queso con puerco ($8) and smoked chicken wings ($14). HH cocktails start at $6, wines by the glass are $7 and select beers run $5. 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-947-0795, roaringfork.com
- Don’t Miss: Big Ass Burger, $13
- Best Deal: Huckleberry Margarita, $7
The VIG
When: 3-6 p.m. M-F
With its Mesa location opening this spring, everyone’s favorite “neighborhood restaurant” will make its East Valley debut. Head to whichever VIG’s in your ’hood for sliders ($6-$7), tacos ($6) and the insane goat cheese dip that comes with the truffle-parmesan fries ($9). Check for fun daily specials, too. Seven Valley locations, thevig.us
- Don’t Miss: Truffle-Parmesan Fries, $9
- Best Deal: Espresso Martini, $8
Citizen Public House
When: 4-6 p.m. daily
Chef Bernie Kantak’s social hour boasts a streamlined list of CPH faves: bacon fat popcorn ($4), rosemary roasted nuts ($4) and creamy beer fondue ($8). Featured wines are $8 and five draft cocktails run $10 each. Can’t decide? A “dealer’s choice” drink is also just $10. 4111 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, 480-398-4208, citizenpublichouse.com
- Don’t Miss: Cutino Chile Crunch Wings, $12
- Best Deal: Velvet Crush Draft Cocktail, $10
