(Above) Calling all burger lovers — check out the Starvin’ Student deal at Tasty Burger. (Below) Brighten your Monday with Rebel’s Guild $7 martinis. 
Whether you’re a student new to Boston or a longtime resident operating on a budget, there are ways to enjoy eating out without paying a pricey tab. Massachusetts technically doesn’t allow happy hour, the discounting of alcoholic beverages, but plenty of food discounts and restaurants have found ways to get around the strict liquor laws by offering smaller portions of cocktails consistently at lower prices. That means deals like $7 martinis, $5 sliders, $32 bottomless sushi and more. Bon appetit!
$5 Smashburgers at Lucky’s Lounge
When: Daily 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: 355 Congress St., Boston
Info: Get $5 single-patty smashburgers at the Lucky’s Lounge daily happy hour. But that’s just the beginning of this discounted menu. You’ll also find $6 chicken empanadas, a trio of bao buns for $7 and $5 beers or jello shots if it’s going to be that kind of night. luckyslounge.com
50% off Food at Grendel’s Den
When: Daily 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 89 Winthrop St., Cambridge
Info: With a $5 minimum beverage purchase you can enjoy 50% off the entire menu at Grendel’s Den, a popular pub-style haunt in Harvard Square. That means you can get dishes like a barbecue brisket plate with coleslaw and mashed potatoes or mac-and-cheese for just $12. No to-go bags, so come hungry. grendelsden.com
$7 Martinis at Rebel’s Guild
When: Mondays 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Revere Hotel Boston Common, 200 Stuart St., Boston
Info: Choose from a menu of four classic cocktails, including a martini made the way you like it with gin or vodka, a Manhattan, a sidecar and an espresso martini. Drinks are $7 each and a slightly smaller pour than a traditional cocktail. rebelsguild.com/happenings
$32 All-you-can-eat Sushi at Fat Baby
When: Mondays all night
Where: 118 Dorchester St., South Boston
Info: Every Monday night Fat Baby in South Boston offers all-you-can-eat sushi for $32 including a menu of maki and one specialty roll option that’s announced weekly. Fat Baby also offers $3 bao buns every Tuesday night. instagram.com/p/Dbl2LtaB6z6/?hl=en
$5 Tapas at Tasca
When: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: 1612 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton
Info: Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday you can snag $5 tapas at the authentic Spanish restaurant Tasca. Choose from a menu of 20 options and order as much as you like. Pair it with a glass of $9 sangria for best results. tascatapas.com/5-tapas
Starvin’ Student deal at Tasty Burger
When: Daily
Where: All Tasty Burger locations
Info: For $13 get a hamburger or a cheeseburger, fries and a cold tall boy at any Tasty Burger location. For groups they also offer a sack of five burgers to go starting at $33 or a little over $6 a burger. tastyburger.com/menu/tasty-menu
