Budget Dining Guide
Lakes Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Lakes? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated July 2026.
Lowest Price
$2.25
Average Item Price
$16.23
Budget for Two
$32.46
Priced Items Tracked
41
Top 3 Most Affordable Picks
Lakes Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Lakes sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oysters | appetizers | Ask your server for today's selections. Gluten free. | $2.25 |
| 2 | Lakes New England Clam Chowder | soups & salads | — | $5.00 |
| 3 | Soup Of The Day | soups & salads | — | $5.00 |
| 4 | Goujons Of Calamari | appetizers | Lemon-artichoke aioli & pomodoro. | $8.00 |
| 5 | White Fish Dip | appetizers | Smoked great lakes whitefish, sliced baguette. | $8.00 |
| 6 | Ceasar Salad | soups & salads | Hearts of romaine, parmesan, crouton, anchovy. | $9.00 |
| 7 | Fried Mushrooms & Onion Rings | appetizers | Buerre blanc sauce. | $9.00 |
| 8 | Oyster Shooter Trio | appetizers | Fresh oysters, house made bloody mary mix and choice of infused vodka spicy three pepper, ginger-lime, roasted garlic, black pepper, dill pickle, cucumber, garden veggie. | $9.00 |
| 9 | Prince Edward Isl And Mussels | appetizers | Tomatoes, thyme, garlic, white wine. | $9.00 |
| 10 | Wedge Salad | soups & salads | Iceberg, bacon, tomato, red onion, carrot, cucumber, white cheddar, croutons, choice of dressing. | $9.00 |
| 11 | Blackened Mahi Mahitacos | sandwiches | Pineapple salsa, napa cabbage & apple slaw, monterey jack cheese. | $10.00 |
| 12 | Buffalo Pop Corn Shrimp | appetizers | Buffalo sauce, carrot & celery slaw, blue cheese. Gluten free. | $10.00 |
| 13 | Cobb Salad | soups & salads | Red onion, egg, tomato, bacon lardons, croutons, blue cheese crumbles. | $10.00 |
| 14 | Spinach Salad | soups & salads | Warm soft pretzle, bacon, red onion, cherry tomato, blue cheese crumbles, warm bacon vinaigrette. | $10.00 |
| 15 | Maryland Blue Crab Cakes | appetizers | Red pepper creole aioli, avocado aioli, roasted corn salsa. | $11.00 |
| 16 | The Divebars Black & Bleu Burge R | sandwiches | Blackened kobe burger, bleu cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion. | $11.00 |
| 17 | Almond Encrusted Brie | appetizers | Port grape jelly, toasted baguette slices. | $12.00 |
| 18 | Blackened Steak Tips | appetizers | Blue cheese, port demi-glace, french fries. | $12.00 |
| 19 | Kobe Sliders | sandwiches | American cheese, caramelized onions, bistro sauce, brioche buns. | $12.00 |
| 20 | Steak Sandwich | sandwiches | Sauteed mushrooms and onions, arugula, stadium mustard, pretzel bun. | $12.00 |
| 21 | Chicken Alfredo | land lovers | Grilled chicken over fettucine. | $13.00 |
| 22 | Blackened Swordfish Nibs | seafood | Sweet potato tater tots, creamy mustard sauce, avocado & tomato salad. | $14.00 |
| 23 | King Crab Sliders | sandwiches | Handmade crab patties, avocado aioli, fried shallots, arugula. | $14.00 |
| 24 | Leelanau Salad | soups & salads | Pecan crusted chicken, mixed greens, dried cherries, red onion, granny smith apple, blue cheese crumbles, poppy seed vinaigrette. | $14.00 |
| 25 | Fish & Chips | seafood | Panko-fried cod, french fries, broccoli slaw, tartar sauce. | $15.00 |
| 26 | Shrimp Cocktail | appetizers | Cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon. Gluten free. | $15.00 |
| 27 | Spinach, Mushroom & Gruyere Ravioli | land lovers | Spinach, cherry tomatoes, roasted red pepper sauce. | $15.00 |
| 28 | Brandy Mushroom Chicken | land lovers | Chicken breast, mushrooms, scallions, cherry tomatoes, brandy cream sauce, asparagus, whipped potatoes. | $16.00 |
| 29 | Surf & Turf | seafood | Blackened hangar steak & diver scallop, pineapple salsa, smashed fingerling potatos, vegetable du jour. Gluten free. | $17.00 |
| 30 | Shrimps Campi | seafood | Sauteed jumbo shrimp, white wine lemon garlic butter, diced tomatoes, linguine. Gluten free. | $20.00 |
Lakes Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Lakes food category to save money on your next order
soups & salads
$8.86
7 items
appetizers
$9.57
11 items
sandwiches
$11.80
5 items
land lovers
$19.00
4 items
seafood
$25.93
14 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Lakes — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Lakes doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Lakes.
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