Happy hour in New York City just got a Mediterranean makeover. Motek Cafe, the Miami-born restaurant that has brought its vibrant food and cocktail scene to Manhattan, is giving downtown diners a very good reason to clock out early with its $5 Hour.
Available Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Flatiron location, the deal features a selection of food, signature cocktails, beer, and wine for just $5 each. Yes, five dollars. In Manhattan. We’ll give you a moment.
$5 Mediterranean Bites? Absolutely.
The happy hour menu is packed with Mediterranean favorites, making it easy to turn a quick drink into an entire afternoon of grazing.
Food options include classic hummus, falafel, chicken shawarma, salmon skewers, zucchini cakes, halloumi with dates, chicken wings with harissa honey, and hand-cut za’atar fries. There are also pita options and other mezze-inspired bites, perfect for sharing — although we’re not judging if you decide to keep the hummus to yourself.
For something more substantial, the menu also features options such as an arayes burger and chicken shawarma.
$5 Cocktails, Wine and More
The drink specials are just as tempting. Motek’s $5 Hour includes signature cocktails such as a Classic Margarita, Vodka Spritz, and Old Fashioned, alongside $5 glasses of wine and select beers. Bottles of wine are also listed at $25.
It’s an unusually affordable way to enjoy a cocktail and a spread of Mediterranean food without the usual NYC happy hour bill.
Where to Find Motek’s Happy Hour
The Flatiron location is at 928 Broadway, New York, NY. The $5 Hour runs Monday through Friday, 2–5 p.m., with seating limited to the bar and high-top tables. It’s first come, first served, and the offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
For anyone hunting for an affordable NYC happy hour, Motek is making a pretty convincing argument for an afternoon visit.
