New York City is a popular and fascinating destination, but it is also notoriously expensive. Many of the attractions and tours have hefty prices, but there are some experiences in the city that you can do for free. Many museums have a free museum day – check out their websites to find out which days are available and take advantage of the offer on a bad weather day. In spring and summer, enjoy strolling across the Brooklyn Bridge with stunning city views all around. Head to Central Park for a pleasant stroll and then enjoy a tasty picnic in the shade of a tree. Enjoy a free round trip to world-famous Staten Island on the ferry, one of the most iconic New York experiences. Explore the city and gaze at the bright lines in Times Square. To help a limited budget while eating well, scroll below to view a selection of the cheapest restaurants in New York City, USA.
1. Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
Classic brisket vibes. (? by @mo_yummy_no_problems)
Posted by Mighty Quinn's Barbeque on Wednesday, 24 July 2019
With a number of locations in New York City, Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque is a popular option. You have a choice of branches in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Westchester, meaning you are never far from a great affordable meal. The restaurants serve all the best tasty sandwiches, including burgers, as well as chicken wings, steaks, and more. Everything is spiced and salted and cooked on a wooden grill. Customers can pick their meats and then watch as it is cooked to perfection. A good meal can be had for 10 USD or less, or you can splash out and spend up to 30 USD when you have the cash.
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
Address: 103 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA (9 other locations)
Website: Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 12am
2. Han Dynasty
Keeping you wonton more! ?
Posted by Han Dynasty NYC on Monday, 1 April 2019
Han Dynasty has three branches in New York City, making this tasty food easy to reach on the East Side, in Brooklyn, and in the Upper West Side. The restaurant has a lounge bar and indoor and outdoor seating, depending on the weather. Dishes feature the restaurant’s signature Szechuan peppers for classic spiciness. There is a seasonal range of beer and wine available to accompany the meal. The majority of the dishes are 10 USD or less, giving excellent choices when on a budget, or you could splash out and spend up to 13 USD per plate.
Han Dynasty
Address: 90 Third Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA (2 other locations)
Website: Han Dynasty
Opening hours: Thu - Sat: 11:30am - 11pm; Sun: 11:30am - 10pm; Mon - Wed: 11:30am - 10:30pm
3. Red Hook Lobster Pound
THE POUNDSTER available in our #brooklyn location only ! Snow crab legs Lobster Andouille Sausage Rock Crab Claws Clams Mussels Shrimp Potatoes Corn Tossed in seasoned butter #nuffsaid
Posted by Red Hook Lobster Pound on Tuesday, 30 July 2019
Red Hook Lobster Pound has two locations in New York City, as well as a food truck during the summer months. With a nautical theme, the restaurant serves lobster rolls along with other New England seafood dishes and craft cocktails for lunch and dinner. Brunch is available on Sundays from 11am to 3pm. Enjoy a full lobster dinner taken directly from the restaurant’s lobster tank for real freshness. You can enjoy a delicious chowder for under 10 USD but other items on the menu range from 15 USD and up.
Red Hook Lobster Pound
Address: 284 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, New York City, USA (1 other location)
Website: Red Hook Lobster Pound
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 9pm; Fri: 11:30am - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 10pm
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4. Arepa Lady
Posted by Arepa Lady on Thursday, 15 November 2018
Originally Maria Piedad Cano used to sell her Colombian arepas on the street but her sons moved their mother into a proper brick-and-mortar location where her popular Colombian corn cakes and delicious tropical juices could be enjoyed. Most popular are the arepa de queso (with melted mozzarella) and the arepa de choclo, with its extra corn flavor. Fillings for the cornmeal cakes also include delicious chicharrón and chorizo. No alcohol is served on the premises. Everything is on offer for under 10 USD.
Arepa Lady
Address: 77-17 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, New York City, USA
Website: Arepa Lady
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 12am; Sun: 11am - 10pm
New York City Tour Guide
Hiram Jacobs
I am a licensed New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Tour Guide and a native New Yorker. Over the years, I acquired considerable experience organizing solo tours of the major European and East European capitals of the world, Canada's largest cities and Australia's most popular cities, Washington, DC, Atlanta, New Orleans, and San Francisco. During my international travels, I participated in tours organized by private tour companies to China, Russia, South America, India, the Canadian Rockies, Israel, Japan's major cities; USA: Alaska, Arizona and Utah's scenic national National Parks . I received my Master of Arts in Political Science (Urban Administration) from the State University of New York, College at Brockport, Brockport, New York in 1978. Since my recent retirement from the MTA, New York City Transit Authority, after 39 years of service as an Associate Transit Management Analyst, I hope to share with my fellow Travelers my observations, insights and personal experiences relating to Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods, landmarks and popular attractions that make New York City such a vibrant and dynamic city to visit. I will strive to make your New York City Experience memorable. Tour Cancellations - Please provide at least 24 hours notice prior to the tour date in order to cancel your booking and to receive a full refund.
Tours by Hiram
New York City Tour Guide
Stephanie Eley
I'm a graduate of ITMI, International Tour Management Institute and 17 years as a licensed Tour Director and Program Director. My expertise began in NYC and Washington, DC where I'm a licensed guide and has expanded to Europe, South America, Cuba and the Western / Southwestern National Parks of the US. I'd love to introduce you for a day or a week to Denver, Colorado and the 4 corners region of the US: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona! Let's GO!! stepheley@gmail.com
Tours by Stephanie
5. Oita Sushi
Posted by Oita Sushi on Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Oita Sushi is a restaurant where food meets art. Not only is the food delightful to look at but it is also prepared using seafood from guaranteed clean waters and other ingredients are purchased fresh directly from local farms. The menu includes healthy, low-calorie foods with natural seasonings. Enjoy delicious rolls such as Asparagus Hosomaki, Avocado Hand Roll, Avocado Hosomaki, Crab (Kani) Sashimi and Crab Sushi for 2 USD to 6 USD each.
Oita Sushi
Address: 1317a 2nd Avenue, E 69th St, New York City: USA
Website: Oita Sushi
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sun)
6. La Morada
Posted by La Morada on Monday, 13 February 2017
La Morada is a Oaxacan restaurant in the South Bronx, owned and run by an immigrant family. The owners wish to share indigenous Mexican cuisine and to participate in community initiatives and social justice causes. Delicious nachos, burritos, tostadas, tortas, quesadillas, and more can be enjoyed from 6 to 10 USD.
La Morada
Address: 308 Willis Ave, The Bronx, New York City, USA
Website: La Morada
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10:30am - 8:30pm (closed on Sun)
7. Ecuatoriana Restaurant
Dine on authentic Ecuadorian cuisine in-house or order take-out to bring it home with you. Among the affordable dishes are half a rotisserie chicken with rice and beans at 10 USD or an entire chicken on its own for 10 USD. A quarter rotisserie chicken with beans or green plantains is 7 USD. Other dishes range in price up to 16 USD. There is also a selection of fruit juices and other drinks on offer.
Ecuatoriana Restaurant
Address: 1685 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, USA
Website: Ecuatoriana Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon: 9am - 10pm; Tue: 9am - 9pm; Wed - Thu: 9am - 10pm; Fri: 9am - 11pm; Sat: 8am - 12am; Sun: 8am - 10pm
8. Fouta African American Restaurant
Fouta African American Restaurant serves traditional West African food in the heart of New York City. Recipes hail from the Ivory Coast, Senegal, Guinea, Nigeria, Togo, and Ghana. Among recommended options are the cassava leaf soup and dishes like collard greens, stewed okra, black-eyed peas and rice and fried chicken. Both French and English are spoken here. Most dishes are available for 10 USD, with some costing a little more.
Fouta African American Restaurant
Address: 1762 Westchester Ave, The Bronx, New York City, USA
Website: Fouta African American Restaurant
Opening hours: 12pm - 4am (daily)
9. Gotham West Market
Dinner at Corner Bistro? Don’t mind if we do…?? (?: jakobdahlin on IG)
Posted by Gotham West Market on Friday, 2 August 2019
Gotham West Market lets you take your pick at an affordable price. The ground-floor food market offers a mixture of food vendors, along with counter and communal seating. Among the food vendors in the market, Broken Coconut offers beach fare made from whole vegetables, grains, and fruits. Dell’Anima serves delicious Italian cuisine including Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese and Herbed Crusted Lamb as well as a range of paninis. Seamore is a seafood restaurant serving sustainable fish, while Corner Slice is a bakery, serving sandwiches, pizza, pasta and salads. Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop serves classic ramen, while dessert can be enjoyed at Ample Hills Creamery in the form of hand-made ice creams. Each vendor has plenty to offer for 10 USD and less.
Gotham West Market
Address: 600 11th Ave, New York City, USA
Website: Gotham West Market
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 8am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 8am - 11pm
10. Shake Shack
Music to our ears! ? We're at Lollapalooza, servin' up Shack classics + dancing our buns off to amazing artists. Swing by to refuel before gettin' back to the action! ? (?: Food Steez)
Posted by Shake Shack on Saturday, 3 August 2019
Shake Shack serves up a range of delicious burgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes in a number of locations in New York City. What started as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park has grown and spread around. They also serve frozen custard, beer, and wine. Burgers are crafted from 100-percent, all-natural Angus beef which is humanely raised with no hormones or antibiotics. Prices range from 10 USD and up.
Shake Shack
Address: 691 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA (several other locations)
Website: Shake Shack
Opening hours: 10:30am - 12am (daily)
Have fun exploring New York City
Enjoy a visit to this exciting, bustling, and vibrant city, taking time to explore the streets, museums, art galleries, shopping and other attractions, while stocking up the calories and eating well at an affordable price. Keep this list handy and try the cheapest restaurants in New York City, USA.
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