5 of the Best Low-Carb Happy Hours in Austin
Keto or just watching carbs doesn't have to mean skipping happy hour. These five have verified deals where the good stuff is oysters, shrimp, steak, sashimi, dry wine or a real martini instead of the nacho tray. Every one is checked on the venue's own site; the low-carb picks are pulled from what they publish, so ask about sauces and glazes.
Mon to Fri, 3pm to 6pm: Half-price Gulf oysters, shrimp cocktail, peel-and-eat shrimp and ceviche; half-price wine by the glass, draft beer and signature cocktails Low-carb lane: oysters, shrimp, sashimi, wine by the glass.
Daily, 4:30pm to 6pm: 50% off handcrafted cocktails, spirits, wines by the glass, oysters and 50 select bottles of wine Low-carb lane: oysters, wine by the glass.
Wed to Sat, 4pm to 6pm: $1 Gulf oysters on the half shell, 35-cent peel-and-eat shrimp, $3 Modelo drafts Low-carb lane: oysters, shrimp.
Mon to Fri, 4:30pm to 6pm: Half off select sake, wine, sashimi, nigiri and menu items; $45 5-course chef's tasting; cocktails $9 and under Low-carb lane: sashimi, wine by the glass.
How we checked: Days, hours and deals were checked against each venue's own site or a current source, with the link on the happy hours page. We flag low-carb options from the published deals only; ask your server about preparations and sauces.
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