Morton's is by far Scott's favorite place to eat, but it usually takes an occasion to get us to go there. Like say a wedding present to ourselves right before we got married :) Last month, Scott's brother invited us to Morton's Power Hour after work and it turned out to be a great way to have Morton's without the heavy bill (and tummy) in the end. A few of their appetizers "Bar Bites" are only $5. We ended up sharing the crab cakes (which weren't my favorite, but the sauce was good), the four petite filet mignon sandwiches and the blue cheese French fries. Scott also got a glass of wine which was only $5. So we got out of Morton's under $30 and were surprising full. Their Power Hour in San Jose is from 5-6:30 and 9-close.
The first time I came to Koji was for drinks at around 10 pm on some random night a few years ago. It wasn't until my friend had her 25th birthday did I discover their awesome happy hour. It starts from 6 pm - 9 pm, which is amazing for a happy hour timing. I have two favorite foods there: the Nori fries (which are fries with seaweed and spices) and panko crusted calamari. They also have a delicious Ahi Tuna Tartar. My favorite drink there is the White Lotus, which is shochu, white cranberry juice, lime juice and red cranberries as a garnish. We end up spending about $40-50 depending on how long we stay there and whether or not I should drive home.
E & O Trading Co. is a South East Asian Grill and although I've never actually eaten dinner here, I have been to their happy hour a couple of times. It's from 4 pm - 6 pm on weekdays, and once, we came here for happy hour and followed it up with #2 Koji to continue our night. E & O is often recognized for it's corn fritters, so of course I had to try them the first time I came. Truthfully, don't waste your time; there are other more delicious items on the menu. They're pretty greasy and difficult to eat. I would instead suggest getting a plate (or two) of their calamari, which comes with a smoky/spicy flavored green sauce, which is my favorite thing to order. The other two dishes I would suggest are their three seeded flat bread and the chicken satay. As for drinks, I've had their mango, vanilla mojito and I didn't feel the need to try anything else! Their small plates are $3, and drinks range from $3-7.
Chevy's is one of my favorite chain restaurants and they have one of the best happy hour's out there. Their happy hour hours are from 3 pm - 7 pm which wins the award of longest happy hour (on my list). I usually get their tortilla soup which is so yummy and spicy, but unfortunately not on their happy hour menu. The two dishes that I enjoy on the happy hour menu are the chicken flautas and the chicken fajita nachos. Appetizers are 50% off and drinks are only $3. I usually enjoy a nice cool strawberry margarita and Scott usually gets a beer. Enjoy this happy hour in the Chevy's Cantina for less than $30 per couple.
Chili's is another chain favorite but definitely lacks in the happy hour department. They don't even have an advertisement for it on their website! So, sorry for not having enough information about it. I like Chili's meals from their enchilada soup to their chicken Cesar pita to their extremely unhealthy chicken crispers. But I feel like their happy hour just doesn't cut it. Although, their happy hour does feature one of mine and Scott's favorites, the skillet queso. Scott also enjoys their tall beers and on occasion their margaritas.
