I need to pick a place for a party of 8-12 young women (over 21!) to have a good time before the ballet on Wednesday evening. Want to have a 'nice night out' but can’t afford really high-end places. Any ideas? Thanks in... (5 replies, last updated by jsgjewels June 4, 2007)

. We’ll be on a tight budget this trip so fine dining is out but would still love to experience some New Orleans local fare. Could someone direct me to some restaurants for those of us on a budget? Do we have to leave the... (3 replies, last updated by Tom November 21, 2003)

out alone, but what I really need are some inexpensive ideas for feeding “the tribe”. Any suggestions ? LoriBcrazy (9 replies, last updated by Hazelhurst March 17, 2002)

Not budget dining per se, but the newly opened Armadillo is in Hackney, and serves the best latin food I have had in London. I think you would probably end up paying 25-40 pounds per person, including wine and/or drinks. There... (7 replies, last updated by howler January 29, 2002)

/center court. On the top level there is another cluster of restaurants, but definitely not budget food, and mostly chains. On the other end of Waikiki you can walk a few blocks up Kapahulu and check out Rainbow Drive-In, but it... (11 replies, last updated by Elfin September 12, 2008)

Skip Les Halles. The one where Bourdain actually cooked is in NYC and it better then the one here. Plus the time I went to Les Halles, I found the service unbearably absent. If you want delicious, affordable French cuisine, you... (9 replies, last updated by Bood August 14, 2008)

For ten bux...Quick Serve will be the lions share...although I tried to balance out the cuisines, Quick Serve and Cuban seem to rise to the top on this post. (18 replies, last updated by netmover July 12, 2009)

We will be doing 2 expensive meals and the rest we’d like to keep on a tighter budget. We will probably be doing Morimoto in Tokyo and a kaiseki lunch or dinner in kyoto. What do you recommend. We know we will be attempting... (3 replies, last updated by WasabiBratwurst July 22, 2008)

Anyone know some decent places to eat in/around New Hope for 4th of July weekend? We’re planning on trying either Havana, Odette’s and Lambertville Station, but looking for a little more casual, less expensive spots... (5 replies, last updated by Michele June 2, 2005)

to follow up on the cheapest meals post, the following generally budget dining options offer some of the best food and dining experiences in the city, combined with unusual atmosphere, imho—some of my categories are weak,... (3 replies, last updated by Michael S. December 7, 2001)

Couple in early 20s coming to New York. We are looking for good places to eat/places to go out to drink etc that aren’t expensive. Places under 20 dollars for meals if that is possible and fun places to go out with drinks... (0 replies, last updated by mhsweethang03 March 7, 2007)

, I do not while I am on vacation. My budget for breakfast is about $30 - $35 for two and about $55 to $65 for dinner. Any recs will be appreciated. I will wear a pair of dockers and a dress shirt if I have to! Thanks! (11 replies, last updated by nomadchowwoman October 17, 2009)

recomendations for dining at around $50-70 per person? We’re not drinkers, so fitting in wine in to that budget isn’t an issue. I’m planning to splurge one night and get a meal at a nice steakhouse. My boyfriend... (6 replies, last updated by Dave Feldman December 11, 2008)

...I’ll be winging it on feet, public, and monorail. Am open to all cuisines. Would like to have a really nice Japanese dinner one night. Not into gambling, not into shows, but into great dining experiences on a budget. Can... (14 replies, last updated by AGENT FOODIE July 4, 2007)

We are Boston hounds leaving for Paris on Wednesday for 3 days, and would appreciate budget eating suggestions. We are staying in the 8th arrondissement, but are willing to hop on the metro for the outer neighborhoods if it means... (18 replies, last updated by Deenso January 19, 2006)