Budget Dining Guide
Ruben James Restaurant Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Ruben James Restaurant? 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 August 2026.
Lowest Price
$2.99
Average Item Price
$7.57
Budget for Two
$15.14
Priced Items Tracked
67
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Ruben James Restaurant Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Ruben James Restaurant sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheeseburger Slammer | slammers and plates | 3 oz. patty topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheese. | $2.99 |
| 2 | Pulled Pork Slammer | slammers and plates | House-cooked pulled pork smothered in BBQ sauce. | $2.99 |
| 3 | Chili | soups and salads | Homemade hearty blend of beef, beans, tomatoes and spices with shredded cheese. Served with house-cooked corn tortilla chips. | $3.99 |
| 4 | Chips and Salsa | appetizers | House-cooked tortilla chips with fresh salsa. | $3.99 |
| 5 | Crab Cake Slammer | slammers and plates | House-made crab cake topped with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce. | $3.99 |
| 6 | Garden Salad | soups and salads | Mixed greens topped with carrots, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, shredded cheese, croutons and your choice of dressing. | $3.99 |
| 7 | Basket of Fries | appetizers | Your choice of beer-battered, steak-cut or sweet potato fries. | $4.99 |
| 8 | Chips and Cheese Sauce | appetizers | House-cooked tortillas chips with cheese sauce. | $4.99 |
| 9 | Guinness and Onion Soup | soups and salads | Our improvement on French onion soup. Loaded with caramelized onions in a rich beef and Guinness broth topped with crusty bread, melted Swiss, black pepper and Parmesan. | $4.99 |
| 10 | Jalapeno Poppers | appetizers | Deep-fried, breaded jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese. Served with a side of strawberry jalapeno jam. | $5.99 |
| 11 | Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | appetizers | Six deep-fried mozzarella cheese sticks served with a side of marinara sauce. | $5.99 |
| 12 | Onion Rings | appetizers | Basket of thick-cut, beer-battered onion rings. Crisp and golden brown. | $5.99 |
| 13 | Soft Pretzel Plate | appetizers | Three soft baked pretzels served with cheese sauce or honey mustard. | $5.99 |
| 14 | BLT Sandwich | specialty sandwiches | Hardwood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on grilled sourdough bread. | $6.99 |
| 15 | Caesar Salad | soups and salads | Crispy green leaf lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing and topped with Parmesan cheese and croutons. | $6.99 |
| 16 | Chicken Finger Plate | appetizers | Five deep-fried, breaded chicken tenders served with dipping sauce. | $6.99 |
| 17 | Corn Dog Basket | fried combo baskets | Two deep-fried, honey-battered corn dogs. Served on a basket of beer-battered fries or steak fries. | $6.99 |
| 18 | Crab Cakes | appetizers | Two house-made, deep-fried crab cakes loaded with blue crab. Served with a side of tartar sauce. | $6.99 |
| 19 | Fried Clam Basket | fried combo baskets | Breaded clam strips served with tartar sauce. Served on a basket of beer-battered fries or steak fries. | $6.99 |
| 20 | Fried Pickles | appetizers | Lightly battered pickle chips, deep-fried and served with a side of horseradish sauce. | $6.99 |
| 21 | Grilled Cheese Sandwich | specialty sandwiches | Melted American, Vermont cheddar or Swiss cheese on grilled sourdough bread. | $6.99 |
| 22 | Loaded Fries | appetizers | Add up to three toppings. | $6.99 |
| 23 | Nachos | appetizers | Crispy, house-cooked corn tortilla chips topped with jalapenos, melted cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream. | $6.99 |
| 24 | Southwest Egg Rolls | appetizers | Spicy blend of chicken, beans and cheese wrapped in a tortilla and fried until crispy. | $6.99 |
| 25 | Cheeseburger Slammer Plate | slammers and plates | Two 3 oz. patties topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheese. Served with your choice of side. | $7.29 |
| 26 | Pulled Pork Slammer Plate | slammers and plates | Two house-cooked pulled pork slammers smothered in BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of side. | $7.29 |
| 27 | Appetizer Sampler | appetizers | Assortment of cheese sticks, jalapeno poppers, chicken fingers, onion rings and fries. Served with a side of ranch and BBQ sauce. | $7.99 |
| 28 | BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich | specialty sandwiches | House-cooked pulled pork topped with BBQ sauce and creamy coleslaw on a toasted roll. | $7.99 |
| 29 | Beer-Battered Shrimp | appetizers | Red Hook Ale battered shrimp. Served with tartar or cocktail sauce. | $7.99 |
| 30 | Buffalo Chicken Roll-Up Sandwich | roll-up sandwiches | Buffalo chicken, diced tomatoes and onions, cheese, lettuce and blue cheese dressing. | $7.99 |
Ruben James Restaurant Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Ruben James Restaurant food category to save money on your next order
slammers and plates
$5.59
6 items
soups and salads
$5.79
5 items
appetizers
$6.77
18 items
fried chicken sandwiches
$7.99
4 items
roll-up sandwiches
$8.12
4 items
specialty sandwiches
$8.13
7 items
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Finding affordable meals at Ruben James Restaurant 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 Ruben James Restaurant.
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