If you are the type of traveler who would rather spend money on fun, accommodations and activities and not as much on dining, New York City offers a number of cheap and conveniently located restaurants to serve you. NYC is known to be very expensive, but you can usually order a meal at any of the restaurants listed here for right around $10. New York is famous for its diverse selection of cuisine and there is no need to spend a fortune to dine at an acclaimed restaurant in the city that is known for quality and for being authentic in regard to the type of food that they serve.
People-watching is fun at A Salt and Battery and you may even rub shoulders with a celebrity or two. Large portions of fish 'n' chips are the most popular dish at A Salt and Battery and you can have yours made to order with your choice of pollock, haddock, cod or sole. Customers can also enjoy several steak and traditional British fare such as kidney pie and mushroom pie. If you are feeling adventurous and/or trying to satisfy a sweet tooth, finish off your meal with a deep-fried Mars Bar. The beer list at A Salt and Battery is not long but it is authentic and you will find a selection of rare British ales that changes often.
This is not the fanciest restaurant in New York City but is one of the most popular based on its quality and low prices. This restaurant was recently featured on celebrity chef Bobby Flay's "Throwdown" program on the Food Network. The focus of that particular episode was "Cheap in eats in NYC." The cooks at A Salt and Battery actually beat out Flay in a cooking competition.
A Salt and Battery
112 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10011
212-691-2713
asaltandbattery.com
Aamchi Pao is a newer small Indian restaurant in NYC that is growing increasingly popular. Located on Bleecker Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, this restaurant focuses on the regional street foods of Mumbai. Try the popular Pao, which is a white bun stuffed with a number of spices, meats and vegetables. Other popular meals are pulled tandoori goat leg and vada, which combines fried potatoes with a hearty chickpea paste and flavored with chutney and garlic. "Time Out New York" included Aamchi Pao in its most recent list of "Best New Cheap Eats."
Aamchi Pao
194 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012
212-228-1909
aamchipao.com
The Pig N' Whistle is an Irish pub-style restaurant located just across the street from Duffy Square in the center of Times Square. Pig N' Whistle features a number of classic American dishes, like the popular New York shell steak that is served with a hearty portion of thick steak fries, and authentic Irish dishes such as Shepard's pie, made with ground beef, carrots, onions and peas and topped with mashed potatoes. The Pig N' Whistle is moderately priced and serves food until 2 a.m. every day of the week.
Note that there are several locations of this popular restaurant throughout the city. Check the website for the one nearest to you.
The Pig and Whistle
165 W. 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-302-0112
pignwhistlets.com
