Take a bite out of February with a meal next to a fireplace.
PHIL'S TARA HIDEAWAY
At his 1930s log cabin charmer, host Phil Barbatsis feeds his leagues of regulars a mix of Greek and all-American favorites.
15021 N. 60th St., Stillwater, 651-439-9850, tarahideway.com
HAZELLEWOOD GRILL AND TAP ROOM
A long list of American classics at breakfast, lunch and dinner, made with care and served in handsome surroundings.
5635 Manitou Rd., Tonka Bay, 952-401-0066, hazellewoodgrill.com
BRIT'S PUB & EATING ESTABLISHMENT
Happy hour (4:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekdays) just got a lot more pleasant, thanks to a crackling hearth (crowned by a fetching portrait of the late Queen Mum) and a roster of $6 appetizer specials.
1110 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-332-3908, britspub.com
SEVEN THE STEAKHOUSE
Seven is the magic number at happy hour (3:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekdays) downstairs at the steakhouse, with a dozen $7 dishes and seven different $7 martinis. Upstairs in Seven Sushi, the happy hour (3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday) specials run $4 to $7, with a big combination platter for $15.
