After Hours and All-Day Delights: Deconstructing Water + Flour’s Drink & Specials Menu

 


Water + Flour perfectly executes a dual strategy: offering sophisticated, specialty cocktails alongside unbeatable daily and happy hour deals. This menu is a complete blueprint for socializing, celebrating, and getting clean, high-quality food at any hour.


⏰ The Everyday Power Hour: Happy Hour (3-6 PM)

Water + Flour’s Happy Hour is a commitment to value, running EVERYDAY from 3-6 PM, DINE-IN ONLY. This window is a brilliant social magnet, offering steep discounts on signature drinks and popular small plates.

🥂 Happy Hour Drinks: The $5-$6 Steals

This section focuses on making premium drinks accessible, driving immediate after-work traffic:

Drink NamePriceBase/StyleSpecial Note
New Amsterdam Vodka$5Single ShotSimple, direct special.
Ciccio Mule$5Vodka, Ginger BeerA fresh, signature cocktail discount.
Frosé$5Frozen Rosé DrinkA refreshing, popular discount.
Surfside$5Hard SeltzerTrending, convenient discount.
House Margarita$6Tequila/LimeA fantastic deal on a core Mexican staple.
Draft Beers (Jai Alai, Beach Blonde)$5Craft IPAs/AlesDiscount on local favorites.

🍔 Happy Hour Food: Quality Small Plates

The food specials are curated for sharing and flavor, offering signature items at incredible value:

Food ItemHappy Hour PriceRegular Menu ConnectionDietary Notes
Uptown Parmesan Truffle Fries$6 (Regular $9)Signature side.
6” Simple Pizza$5Simple Sourdough Crust.V (Sourdough Crust Only)
Jimmy’s Traditional Meatballs$8Pomodoro, Parmesan Cheese.
Spinach Arancini$11Crispy Risotto Balls with Ricotta.
Edamame$5Steamed or Garlic-Lime Butter Tossed.GF
Sushi Rolls$7/rollAvocado, Spicy Ahi Tuna, Yellowtail Rolls.Note: Specific rolls are discounted (e.g., Avocado Roll is $5, Spicy Ahi/Yellowtail rolls are $7).

🍸 Signature Cocktails: Flavor, Function, and Flair

Beyond Happy Hour, the full cocktail menu is a testament to W+F's creativity, blending classic Italian spirits with modern tropical and functional ingredients.

Cocktail NamePriceKey Flavor Profile & IngredientsUnique Angle
Matcha Martini$17Matcha Mix, Stoli Vanilla, Coconut Water, Frangelico.Functional: Uses Matcha for a creamy, earthy, and sophisticated energy boost.
Berry Me In Bourbon$15Rebel 100 Bourbon, Lemon, Chai Simple Syrup, Blackberry, Ango Bitters.Spiced/Earthy: A complex, spiced take on a Whiskey Smash.
Jalapeña$14Dulce Vida Tequila, Jalapeño, Pineapple, Lime, Orange Crema, Tajin Rim.Spicy/Tropical: Uses Crema for richness, balancing the heat and citrus.
Lychee Martini$16Haiken Lychee Vodka, Giffard Rose Liquer, Lemon.Floral/Fruity: A delicate, fragrant, and luxurious cocktail.
Limoncello Spritz$12Limoncello, Montenegro, Dry Vermouth, Agave, Prosecco.Aperitivo Perfect: A complex, bitter-sweet, and refreshing twist on the classic Spritz.
Espresso Martini$15Stoli Vanilla, Kahwa Espresso, Bailey’s, Coffee Liquor.Dessert/Caffeine: A classic, reliably robust recipe.
Shrub Life$13Aviation Gin, Blueberry Sage Shrub, Simple Syrup.House-Made/Tart: Uses a savory-tart fruit shrub for unique flavor depth.

Zero Proof & Other Drinks

The Zero Proof section ensures inclusivity, offering fresh, house-made non-alcoholic drinks: Strawberry Basil Lemonade, Blueberry Ginger Smash, Cucumber Mint Spritz, and Lavender Lemon Fizz ($9-$10). They also feature a reliable selection of local craft beers (Jai Alai, Beach Blonde), imported lagers (Sapporo, Peroni), and light options (High Noon, Corona Light).


🌟 Daily Specials: All-Day Excellence

Beyond the 3-6 PM Happy Hour, two dishes are available ALL DAY (excluding weekend brunch), showcasing the brand's healthy options:

  1. Fit Chicken or Tuna ($16): A clean, balanced meal featuring Grilled Chicken Breast or Sesame Tuna over sticky purple rice and roasted broccoli. A great GF/DF option.

  2. Pacific Crush ($16): An ultra-fresh, flavorful bowl with Orange Marinated Salmon and Tuna, colorful veggies (jicama, mango, edamame), and crushed cashews over purple sticky rice.

The Pasta Standout: Zucchini al Limone

The Zucchini al Limone ($16) is a dedicated feature, offering a classic Italian-inspired dish with Roasted Zucchini, Lemon, Garlic, Pangrattato, and Parmesan over rigatoni and pesto—a great vegetarian pasta option ($V$).

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