Cheap Seattle Restaurants

For maximum meal satisfaction, order the pupusas for less than $3 each at this Salvadoran gem. The fried yucca and plantains are also worth a try!

Grab a speedy, cheap, and delicious lunch at this Vietnamese sandwich shop for under $3. The grilled pork bahn mi thit nuong comes highly recommended.

Happy Hour at this pricey steakhouse is high-class and low-cost. Enjoy fabulous oysters for $1.25 each, over a dozen apps for $6 or less, and daily drink specials. Bar or patio only.

Satisfying coffee and delicious soups and sandwiches for pocket change. Get drip coffee and a breakfast sandwich for $5. For lunch, try the BLT and pumpkin tomato soup.

Arguably the best Dim Sum in Seattle for around $10 per person. The restaurant is run-down and chaotic, but food is hot and fresh. Call ahead to put your name on the list.

Where Thai people go for Thai food. Authentic dishes for around $10 a meal, and yes, they're served in a boat. Try rice dish #31 on the dinner menu. Great for vegetarians!

Carribean-style sandwiches that are big, messy, and mouth-watering for under $9. Try the Cuban Roast or Midnight Cuban Press. Cash only.

Solid burgers, great onions rings, and a variety of milkshakes for wallet-pleasing prices. Beef burgers cost around $4 and veggie burgers start at $6. Try the special sauce!

Burgers start at $1.25 and fries are $1.50 at this Seattle institution. They don't do special orders and charge extra for ketchup, but it's the cheapest burger joint in town.

Relish an all-beef hot dog and fries for around $5. Try the chili or the Chicago dog, or opt for a tasty Polish sausage. Open weekdays only.

Quick, tasty sushi served conveyor belt-style and starting at $1.50 a roll. Go during peak hours for the freshest offerings, and check out Happy Hour pricing from 4 to 7.

The best homemade cured meats this side of Italy. Savor a lamb prosciutto or meatball sandwich for under $10, and opt for the fresh gnocci if it's offered. Lines are long so go early.

Waterfront dining on a budget. Lunch here for a view of the Montlake Cut and tasty Baja eats at around $8 a plate. During weekday happy hour, pay for a 2-hour kayak rental and get a 3rd hour free.

Ice cream that's healthy? Maybe not, but these sophisticated seasonal flavors are made from local, often organic, ingredients. Two vegan sorbets are always on the menu. Try the waffle cones!

Pie lovers, visit this quirky bakery for a snack or light meal. Mini pot pies are delish at $4.50, but at $1.50 the bite-sized dessert pies are overpriced. Open 9pm to 2am Friday and Saturday nights!

Anthony Bourdain and a million tourists can't be wrong. Nosh on these savory Russian pastries for less than $5 as you stroll the market . Yum! Try the smoked salmon piroshky.

Bite into a warm-from-the-oven sweet or savory scone for just a few bucks, and prepare to fall in love. Add a bottomless cup of tea for $2.25.

This unpretentious, top-notch steak joint also sells to-die-for burgers. Try one for just $5 during their one-hour Happy Hour M-F; Times are different at each location.

Kansas City BBQ at its best! Try the Chief for $9.29 or a hot link for $4.29 and choose the creamed corn side. Carry out from their catering menu for your next party - tasty, filling, and cheap.

Fill up on huge $4 sushi rolls, $1 miso or edamame, and other discount delectables during Happy Hour, which lasts nearly all day. Rolls get heavy mayo, so ask for it on the side.

Drop by this Neopolitan-style pizzeria between 3 and 6 p.m. daily for their outstanding Happy Hour. Try the $5 Vittorio pizzette with a $4 glass of wine. Parents: Specials aren't just in the bar.