Fort Oak Happy Hour Times & Specials
VANESSA A.
UPDATED
November 27, 2025
Happy hour highlights:
Fort Oak offers happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 4:00pm-6:00pm as well as a Monday oyster happy hour from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Enjoy deals on food like oysters on the half shell and crispy fried chicken wings, as well as drinks, from cocktails to wines and beers.
Happy hour at Fort Oak is served throughout the bar and patio only.
Fort Oak
Settle into the warm glow of Fort Oak, where happy hour captures the restaurant’s signature blend of live-fire cooking, coastal freshness, and mid-century charm. From Tuesday-Sunday, 4:00pm-6:00pm, the bar and patio come alive with wood-fired favorites like $12 grilled oysters kissed with charred peppers, $12 crispy fried chicken wings brightened with jalapeño relish, and the richly layered refried bean dip loaded with soyrizo, braised lamb, and adobo jus. Guests can pair these bites with $10 classics like lemon drops, margaritas, and old fashioneds, or curated Scarpetta wines and local craft beers, all enjoyed against the backdrop of the open hearth that defines Chef Brad Wise’s bold, smoke-driven cuisine. With its striking horseshoe bar, glowing wood accents, and a reputation for “stunning design,” happy hour at Fort Oak feels like a refined neighborhood gathering that is equal parts vibrant, polished, and unmistakably Mission Hills.
Fort Oak happy hour times
Day | Times |
Monday | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Tuesday | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Wednesday | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Thursday | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Friday | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Saturday | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Sunday | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Last updated: 11/26/25 (Source)
Fort Oak happy hour menu
Fort Oak offers happy hour food and drink specials Tuesday-Sunday from 4:00pm-6:00pm as well as a Monday oyster happy hour from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the bar and patio only. View the menus below for more information.
Happy hour food menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | $1 (each) oysters on the half shell / $25 old bay prawns / $28 kanpachi ceviche / $24 scallop aguachile / $24 ahi tartare / $36 1/2 Maine lobster / $122 petite tower / $179 grande tower / $13 sourdough bread / $21 charred caulilini / $19 little gem salad / $18 wood grilled kanpachi collar / $17 dry-aged hot dog / $21 hearth grilled burger / $7 Kennebec fries |
Tuesday | $12 crispy fried chicken wings / $12 grilled oysters / $13 Baja shrimp cocktail / $11 esquites / $12 refried bean dip / $10 al pastor tostada / $11 Wagyu longaniza / $21 burger / $8 Kennebec fries |
Wednesday | $12 crispy fried chicken wings / $12 grilled oysters / $13 Baja shrimp cocktail / $11 esquites / $12 refried bean dip / $10 al pastor tostada / $11 Wagyu longaniza / $21 burger / $8 Kennebec fries |
Thursday | $12 crispy fried chicken wings / $12 grilled oysters / $13 Baja shrimp cocktail / $11 esquites / $12 refried bean dip / $10 al pastor tostada / $11 Wagyu longaniza / $21 burger / $8 Kennebec fries |
Friday | $12 crispy fried chicken wings / $12 grilled oysters / $13 Baja shrimp cocktail / $11 esquites / $12 refried bean dip / $10 al pastor tostada / $11 Wagyu longaniza / $21 burger / $8 Kennebec fries |
Saturday | $12 crispy fried chicken wings / $12 grilled oysters / $13 Baja shrimp cocktail / $11 esquites / $12 refried bean dip / $10 al pastor tostada / $11 Wagyu longaniza / $21 burger / $8 Kennebec fries |
Sunday | $12 crispy fried chicken wings / $12 grilled oysters / $13 Baja shrimp cocktail / $11 esquites / $12 refried bean dip / $10 al pastor tostada / $11 Wagyu longaniza / $21 burger / $8 Kennebec fries |
Happy hour drink menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | $10 Gin + Tonic / $10 Hugo Spritz / $12 dirty martini / $12 Gibson / $35 Taittinger Brut 375ml / $10 glass or $40 bottle Scarpetta Rosato |
Tuesday | $10 lemon drop / $10 Gimlet / $10 margarita / $10 old fashioned / $10 espresso martini / $10 glass or $40 bottle select Scarpetta wines / $10 spirit-free cocktail / $6 select beer and NA beer |
Wednesday | $10 lemon drop / $10 Gimlet / $10 margarita / $10 old fashioned / $10 espresso martini / $10 glass or $40 bottle select Scarpetta wines / $10 spirit-free cocktail / $6 select beer and NA beer |
Thursday | $10 lemon drop / $10 Gimlet / $10 margarita / $10 old fashioned / $10 espresso martini / $10 glass or $40 bottle select Scarpetta wines / $10 spirit-free cocktail / $6 select beer and NA beer |
Friday | $10 lemon drop / $10 Gimlet / $10 margarita / $10 old fashioned / $10 espresso martini / $10 glass or $40 bottle select Scarpetta wines / $10 spirit-free cocktail / $6 select beer and NA beer |
Saturday | $10 lemon drop / $10 Gimlet / $10 margarita / $10 old fashioned / $10 espresso martini / $10 glass or $40 bottle select Scarpetta wines / $10 spirit-free cocktail / $6 select beer and NA beer |
Sunday | $10 lemon drop / $10 Gimlet / $10 margarita / $10 old fashioned / $10 espresso martini / $10 glass or $40 bottle select Scarpetta wines / $10 spirit-free cocktail / $6 select beer and NA beer |
Fort Oak happy hour tips
Always show up early for Fort Oak’s happy hour window: happy hour runs Tuesday-Sunday from 4:00pm-6:00pm, and since they don’t take reservations for it and seat the bar/patio first-come-first-served, it’s worth getting there a little before 4:00pm to slide right in.
Make the $12 grilled oysters your first move: they come off the live-fire grill with charred peppers and green onion, and they’re one of those dishes that make you stop mid-conversation because the smoke and heat hit just right.
The refried bean dip is the sleeper that wins the table: it’s loaded with soyrizo, braised lamb, and adobo jus—honestly way richer and more indulgent than you expect from something labeled “bean dip.”
Always grab a cocktail here because they pour them well: the margarita, lemon drop, and old fashioned are all $10 during happy hour, and they’re balanced enough that you can pair them with anything on the bar menu.
The bar has the best seats in the whole restaurant: between the mid-century horseshoe bar, the open hearth, and the natural light, it’s one of those spaces where you can sink in and stay longer than you planned.
If you can swing a Monday visit, go for Oyster Monday instead: from 4:00pm–6:00pm, it’s $1 oysters and bubbles at the bar and patio—same seating rules as happy hour, but with that fun “let’s order another dozen” energy.
FAQs
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes, Fort Oak offers outdoor seating on two cozy, dog-friendly patios equipped with ample heaters for comfort.
Is there a full bar?
Yes, Fort Oak has a full bar, offering a variety of cocktails, wine, and beer.
Do they take reservations?
Yes, Fort Oak accepts reservations and dinner reservations are highly recommended. You can book a table online.
Fort Oak Happy Hourista review
VANESSA A.
CONTRIBUTOR
Happy hour at Fort Oak feels like stepping into a beautifully composed tribute to fire and coastal California. The Mission Hills dining room glows with warm wood, brass, and the soft crackle of the live-fire hearth that defines Chef Brad Wise’s cooking. The atmosphere is polished but inviting, and the mid-century-inspired bar offers an elegant vantage point for watching the kitchen at work. The food menu is concise yet richly detailed. Grilled oysters arrive with charred peppers and green onion, their smoky aroma carrying straight from the hearth. Crispy fried chicken wings land with a bright jalapeño relish, while the refried bean dip surprises with its depth thanks to soyrizo, braised lamb, and adobo jus. The al pastor tostada is layered with cabbage, avocado, and pickled onion, and the burger, dressed with fried egg aioli and truffled onion jam, offers a satisfying nod to the restaurant’s steakhouse sensibility. The drinks are thoughtfully balanced. Classics such as the lemon drop, Gimlet, old fashioned, and margarita are priced at $10 and prepared with a practiced hand, while Scarpetta wines and local beers offer refined but accessible pairings. Happy hour at Fort Oak ultimately becomes a quiet celebration of craft, shaped by live fire, precise flavors, and a sense of place that lingers well beyond the last sip.
