A pioneer in the West Seattle Junctions renaissance, this venerable steakhouse situated on the neighborhoods main drag has been keeping it real with comforting, no-frill culinary favorites since 1996. Theres also nothing frilly about JaKs happy hour its literally only an hour from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The abbreviated menu includes a list of $5 items, including a BBQ sandwich and a very hearty burger and fries (theyll be happy to throw on some cheese and bacon for a little extra dough). But in order to take part in this happy hour, youll first have to find a seat in the packed-like-cattle bar. Youll also have to order a drink, as the happy hour menu comes with a one drink minimum. No biggie: Wine is only $5 during happy hour and cocktails run about $6. Draft beers are a buck off. If youre lucky enough to participate in JaKs happy hour, youll be rewarded with generous portions and even bigger hospitality. JULIEN PERRY
Mondays-Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 2010
