This review is for the happy hour only.
I definitely think that McCormick & Schmick's happy hour is one of the best kept secrets in town. Being a high-end seafood restaurant, being able to sample their rotating menu for less $6 a plate is a great deal.
The happy hour runs Monday thru Friday 3:30-6:30 PM and 9:30 to around 11:00 PM or whenever they close. The menu changes daily, but some of the staples include $3.95 cheese burger and fries, which when considering the quality of the burger is definitely worth the price. California rolls, fish tacos, and chicken wings round out the HH basics for around $5.00.
But, one of the great things that makes this happy hour.... well happier, is their rotating menu. The HH menu is printed daily with several different items available each day. One day it might be nachos and orange chicken, other times they'll throw popcorn chicken and parmesan chips on there. The staff is nice enough that if you call ahead they will tell you what the day's offerings are. I've been lucky to try a range of their HH dishes can I can tell you that they are given the same attention to detail and quality that they offer to the main entrees during dinner time. There is however, a $3.50 required beverage purchase for happy hour. The service is representative of a upscale restaurants and never lacking during the times I have been there.