Description: Located downtown, the Met is known for its top-notch steaks and freakishly expensive menu (the bartender estimates that each dinner client spends $100).

Sights and sounds: A brisk yet effective staff, well-dressed older dinner-goers, big-band jazz so peppy you'll wish you were dead.

Happy hours: Mon–Fri 3–6 pm.

Happy-hour drink specials: $5.95 select glasses of wine, $4.95 well drinks, $10 select split of champagne, rotating beer discounts (prices vary).

Happy-hour food specials: Three beef dip sandwiches with jus ($2), the works burger ($5), bacon-wrapped tenderloin skewers ($5), and more.

Cheapskates warning: The happy-hour food specials require a one-drink purchase, but don't think you can get off easy. Soda and coffee are laughably overpriced ($4 each), so you may as well just order a Rainier or Coors Light bottle ($4 each). recommended