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Best Happy Hour: John Howie Steak

By Seattle Mag November 27, 2024

Enjoy an open-faced sandwich with beef and mushrooms on toasted bread, paired perfectly with fries in a metal cup and a glass of red wine at John Howie Steak's happy hour, all elegantly presented on a white plate.
Photo courtesy of John Howie Steak

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.

We asked. You answered. Our annual Readers’ Choice awards highlights the best of the city in numerous categories. From neighborhoods to restaurants and all in-between, these are your picks about what makes the city tick.

The Wagyu fat truffle fries and spicy habanero butter shrimp are easy favorites, and the cocktails are spot-on — martinis, mezcal old fashioneds, and fancy red or white wines for just $7. Don’t miss the prime tenderloin bites, with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and a kick of sesame and orange.

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Grab the tempura-fried Kurobota bacon — crispy perfection with an incredible maple dipping sauce.

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