Happy Hour at McCormick & Schmick's

This was originally written for Yelp...

*THIS IS A REVIEW OF HAPPY HOUR AT THE BAR*

$1.95!!

Are you friggin' kiddin' me? A 1/2 lb cheeseburger with fries for under two bones? Sure you gotta buy a drink, but with drink specials as well, you can get out of here for about $8 with an adult beverage or under $6 with an iced tea.

That is a half pound of cheeseburger, with a bun, with condiments, with a pickle, with fries. For one ninety-five! This is not a minuscule slider...

I am sure you are probably thinking how crappy is a two dollar burger? But this is still a higher end hotel restaurant. They have a reputation to uphold. So they will not be sending out a Big Mac.

The burger was cooked to a medium rare perfection. The red onions were crispy and the lettuce and tomato slices fresh. The bun was decent, but a little flimsy for the 1/2 lb of beef that it sandwiches. The cheese was a mild cheddar, which didn't get in the way of the beef.

There are other things on the menu ranging from $1.95 - $4.95 during happy hour. Drinks? Red or White house wine is around $5, while draft beers are around $6.

Since this is downtown, free parking can be a drag. When the Padres are playing, this place will be quite crowded (I don't know if they offer the special during game days).

But great things are often taxing or a struggle.

But if you find yourself downtown between 4-6 pm (M-F), make sure you make your way down to M & S for a signature $1.95 happy hour burger. It just may be the best deal in town for quality, flavor, ambiance, and joy!