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NYC Cheap Dinner & Drinks
Margon is one of NYC Cheap Dinner & Drinks.

1. Margon

8.6
136 W 46th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Theater District · 117 tips and reviews

2. Coppelia

9.0
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This 24-hour Cuban diner is polished but homey, with crisp fried dishes and great desserts.

3. Burger Joint

8.5
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Find the best burger in the city in this old school burger shack hidden in the lobby of the Parker Meridien. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

4. Ess-a-Bagel

8.4
831 3rd Ave (btwn 50th & 51st St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Turtle Bay · 359 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Want to delve into a traditional NY bagel? The fluffy bagels at this Midtown East establishment are not only delicious, but very cheap. Get it with some cream cheese and lox for the classic sandwich.

5. Miss Lily's & Melvin's Juice Box

8.7
132 W Houston St (btwn Sullivan & MacDougal St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 346 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: The retro ambiance combined with mellow service and home style island meals makes you feel like you are in someone's home. Read more.

6. John Varvatos Bowery NYC

7.7
315 Bowery (btwn 1st & 2nd St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · East Village · 25 tips and reviews

Lauren BenetLauren Benet: first Thursday of every month, there's a free concert starring a hand-picked rock up-and-comer. free open bar too.

7. Gruppo

8.4
98 Avenue B (btwn E 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Alphabet City · 90 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Thin-crust pizzas in an unpretentious, neighborhood-y setting (at all 5 locations: the original Gruppo, along with Tappo, Spunto, Vezzo, and Posta).

Blondies Sports is one of NYC Cheap Dinner & Drinks.

8. Blondies Sports

7.6
212 W 79th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Upper West Side · 115 tips and reviews

9. Good Beer NYC

422 E 9th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Beer Store · East Village · 105 tips and reviews

Daan V.Daan V.: Every other week they have a FREE beer tasting. Be sure to check it out!

10. Pianos

7.6
158 Ludlow St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 268 tips and reviews

Daren R.Daren R: Happy hour is the lick. $5 burgers, $6 grilled chicken samiches if you wanna stay lean. AND, $3 wells and brews. Wed, P. Reed spins 90s hip-hop.

11. Mother Burger

329 W 49th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 111 tips and reviews

Kirsten S.Kirsten Smith: With $2 Beers and $3 Margaritas all day everyday how can you go wrong? Especially when you only pay $6-8 for a gourmet burger that some places charge $10-15 for. The special sauce is also to die for.

Bobwhite Counter is one of NYC Cheap Dinner & Drinks.

12. Bobwhite Counter

8.8
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 292 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: You’re in for a special treat at this fried chicken joint. The birds are brined in sweet tea and exude a hint of sugar beneath every crunchy bite. Pair it up with a biscuit and some butter pickles!

Trailer Park Lounge & Grill is one of NYC Cheap Dinner & Drinks.

13. Trailer Park Lounge & Grill

7.7
271 W 23rd St (btwn 7th Ave & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Chelsea · 153 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Over the top kitschy tiki-bar serving great burgers, philly steak sandwiches and tater tots. The margaritas are killer and come in pitchers.

14. Taishu-Izakaya Kenka

7.8
25 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 155 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Awesome Japanese drinking spot. Great for big groups. Cheap food and drinks. So much fun. There's a do it yourself cotton candy machine. -Francine, The Real L Word

Aroma Kitchen & Wine Bar is one of NYC Cheap Dinner & Drinks.

15. Aroma Kitchen & Wine Bar

36 E 4th St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Wine Bar · NoHo · 36 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Aperitivo, offered at the bar from 5 to 6:30pm daily, includes antipasti and a flight of three wines for $15; there is also a selection of wines for 50 percent off. Via CityEats.com Read more.

16. Spring Lounge

7.9
48 Spring St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · NoLita · 150 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: From 5 to 7pm on Wednesdays, get free hot dogs (boiled in a different beer each week!) and fixings. Read more.