Tax Season Got You Down? Shake It Off with Happy Hour in Mukilteo

Let’s be real—tax season is a grind. You’re swimming in paperwork, crunching numbers you barely understand, and questioning why you thought being a responsible adult was ever a good idea. Whether you got hit with a surprise bill, or your refund was just enough to cover three tanks of gas and an oat milk latte, we’ve all felt that post-tax fatigue.

But here’s the deal: you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through April. You’ve earned a break, and at John’s Grill in Mukilteo, we’ve got the perfect solution—a killer happy hour that helps you decompress, recharge, and maybe even laugh about that W-2 you forgot to file until the last minute.

Happy Hour That Hits Different

Happy hour isn’t just about knocking a few bucks off drinks—it’s about resetting your nervous system after a day of being a human spreadsheet. We’re talking Tuesday through Sunday, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, right here in Mukilteo. That’s your window to drop everything, grab a seat, and let us take over for a bit.

This isn’t your average bar food and watered-down cocktail situation. We’re serving legit food, high-quality drinks, and zero judgment if you show up looking like you’ve just wrestled with TurboTax.

Let’s Talk Drinks First (Because Priorities)

If you're looking for something simple and strong to get you out of your own head for a bit, our Well Liquor Pours are just 6 bucks. Clean, straightforward, no frills—like a solid reset button.

Need a bit more finesse in your glass? Try one of our signature cocktails, each designed to slap the stress right out of your week:

• Buffalo Trace Manhattan – $10
  Bold, smooth, and slightly dangerous—like your accountant if they moonlight as a bass player.

• Tito’s or Bombay Dry Martini – $8
  A straight-shooter’s choice. It’s what you drink when you want the day to stop being weird.

• Lavender Lemon Drop – $10
  House-infused lemon vodka, lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice—like a spa day in a martini glass, minus the robe.

• Waterfront Sour – $10
  Rye whiskey, fresh lemon, Peychaud’s bitters, clarified and gravity-filtered—yeah, we take this seriously. It’s topped with a local cab float and garnished with Luxardo cherries. Basically, this is what relaxation tastes like.

• Summer Sky Negroni – $10
  Roku Gin, fresh lime, cucumber syrup, and muddled mint—it’s like yoga, but for your liver.

• The John’s Old Fashioned – $13
  Glenmorangie La Santa, 1792 Bourbon, orange bitters, scorched zest—an old-school powerhouse, smooth with a punch.

And if wine’s more your style (no shame, you’re sophisticated), we’ve got happy hour pours of Banshee Pinot Noir, Freakshow Red, C.S.M. Pundit Syrah, Lone Birch Riesling, A to Z Pinot Gris, and Airfield Estates Chardonnay, ranging from $8 to $10 a glass. It’s a solid lineup, and you don’t need to know the vintage to enjoy it.

Now Let's Get You Fed

You can't de-stress on an empty stomach. Luckily, our happy hour food menu goes way beyond peanuts in a bowl. This is real food made by real chefs, and it’s guaranteed to snap you out of your tax-induced haze.

• Bar Fries – $5
  House-cut Yukon golds with fry sauce so good it should be taxed—wait, never mind, don’t tell the IRS.

• Roasted Corn Clam Chowder – $6
  Creamy, loaded, and spiked with peppered bacon. The kind of chowder that makes you forget your Roth IRA even exists.

• White Cheddar Mac and Cheese – $12
  Tillamook white cheddar, brown butter, gemelli pasta. Comfort food dialed up to eleven.

• Happy Frites – $12
  Loaded fries topped with either our signature chowder or creamy veal gravy, sautéed onions, and striploin. This is next-level cheat day fuel.

• Fried Calamari – $11
  Crispy, golden, and served with jalapeño tartar. Don’t sleep on this one.

• Crispy Brussels Sprouts – $11
  Fried, seasoned, tossed in Mama Lil’s vinaigrette, topped with crispy prosciutto. Brussels like you’ve never had ’em.

• Chicken Sandwich with Fries – $18
  Grilled chicken, cheddar, bacon, avocado, chutney. It slaps. It’s stacked. It’s your new go-to.

• John’s Grill Burger with Fries – $18
  8oz of in-house ground beef, grilled and topped with either blue cheese, caramelized onions, and arugula or cheddar, remoulade, and iceberg. Either way, it’s a burger that means business.

A Space to Unwind (Not Overthink)

John’s Grill isn’t about rushing you out the door. We built this place for people who appreciate good food, strong drinks, and a moment to exhale. Our Mukilteo location is warm, laid-back, and just upscale enough to make you feel like you’ve got your life together—even if you spent the day Googling “what is a 1099.”

Whether you’re coming in solo to decompress, meeting coworkers to vent about tax brackets, or just need a solid place to hit reset, we’ve got a seat waiting for you.

So, Here’s the Move:

Don’t let tax season wreck your vibe. You did your part—you filed, you stressed, maybe you even cried a little. Now it’s time to reclaim your evening with the help of a properly shaken cocktail, some serious eats, and the kind of atmosphere that makes your whole nervous system take a deep breath.

Happy Hour at John’s Grill in Mukilteo.
Tuesday to Saturday, 4:30–6:00 PM.
No pressure. No spreadsheets. Just damn good food and drinks.

Book your table or just walk in—we’ll take it from here.
www.johnsgrillmukilteo.com

Let’s shake it off, one pour at a time.