Whether you're gathered around the fire pit on a breezy summer night or tucked away beneath a tree-shaded table during a sunny afternoon, the patio at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar is always a welcoming place to enjoy a drink or a bite. Happy hour is a particularly popular time to visit, probably due to the huge list of food and drink specials for less than $8 each.

Grab a glass of house-made red pomegranate sangria or sip on a seasonal watermelon margarita as you peruse the menu of happy hour snacks. Then order a round of small plates to share, such as the sweet potato tater tots with jalapeno-lime aioli, the buffalo chicken lollipops, and the house-made hummus. Feel free to bring your pup along, as Lazy Dog offers a special menu just for canines (welcome on the patio) that includes a grilled burger or chicken breast with brown rice and complimentary bowls of water.

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