Budget Dining Guide

Shanghai Red's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at Shanghai Red's? 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

$4.00

Average Item Price

$17.26

Budget for Two

$34.52

Priced Items Tracked

34

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Soup Du Jour $4.00
#2 Petite Seasonal Mixed Greens Salad $5.00
#3 Lobster Bisque $6.00

Shanghai Red's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at Shanghai Red's sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Soup Du Jour homemade soups & fresh salads made fresh daily $4.00
2 Petite Seasonal Mixed Greens Salad homemade soups & fresh salads tossed with candied walnuts, grapes, sliced apples, served with raspberry vinaigrette $5.00
3 Lobster Bisque homemade soups & fresh salads fresh maine lobster with chives and creme fraiche $6.00
4 Petite Caesar Salad homemade soups & fresh salads a crisp romaine salad tossed in classic caesar dressing with cracked cheese crostini $6.00
5 Spinach & Artichoke Dip appetizers new orleans style, baked golden brown and served with crispy tortilla chips $8.00
6 Baked Crab Stuffed Mushrooms appetizers moonlight mushrooms stuffed with crab, topped with hollandaise sauce $9.00
7 Bocconcini Salad homemade soups & fresh salads assorted greens served with fresh mozzarella, tomato, bulgar, cucumber and topped with a calamata-olive vinaigrette $9.00
8 Spicy Fried Calamari appetizers served with Thai chili pepper sauce $9.00
9 Baked New Orleans Shrimp Bread appetizers cajun spiced shrimp on a bed of spinach and artichoke topped with monterey jack cheese and alfredo served open-faced on a crusty baguette $10.00
10 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail appetizers jumbo gulf shrimp poached and served with cocktail sauce $11.00
11 Steamed Clams appetizers fresh littleneck clams steamed, served with drawn butter and hot sauce $11.00
12 Panko Crusted Shrimp Chopped Salad homemade soups & fresh salads assorted greens, avocados, tomatoes, edamame beans, daikon and shiitake mushrooms with a ginger wasabi vinaigrette dressing $12.00
13 Peppercorn & Sesame Crusted Ahi appetizers served over daikon cucumber relish with wasabi cream and tuna sashimi dressing $13.00
14 Fettuccine Alfredo pasta tossed in a rich parmesan cream sauce $15.00
15 Chicken Scaloppini chicken breast of chicken pan sauteed with mushrooms & shallots finished with a rosemary and lemon mustard cream sauce and served with fingerling potatoes and grilled vegetables $18.00
16 Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken Breast pasta ossed in a rich parmesan cream sauce $18.00
17 Lemon Pepper Chicken & Penne Rigate pasta tossed in a light tomato basil sauce with roasted bell peppers, scallions and topped with shredded parmesan cheese $18.00
18 Vegetarian Bowties pasta fire-roasted vegetables tossed with pasta, olive oil, lemon, herbs, garlic, tomato & parmesan $18.00
19 Chicken "Grand Mere" chicken French breast of chicken pan roasted, served with crisp bacon, roasted garlic, baby onions, asparagus and topped with red wine mustard jus $19.00
20 Fabulous Shanghai Red's Combination Platter appetizers spicy fried calamari, spinach & artichoke dip, and baked new orleans shrimp bread $19.00
21 Pinot Noir Braised Short Ribs butcher's block beef short ribs slowly roasted in assorted vegetables, served with horseradish, baked potato & grilled vegetables $20.00
22 Shrimp Scampi shanghai red's seafood specialties jumbo gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, parsley, lemon, sweet butter and deglazed with white wine $20.00
23 Cajun Seafood Pasta pasta penne with shrimp, scallops, clams, and fresh fish in a cajun cream sauce with tomatoes and green onions $22.00
24 Fettuccine Alfredo with Blackened Shrimp pasta ossed in a rich parmesan cream sauce $22.00
25 Grilled Swordfish shanghai red's seafood specialties marinated with olive oil, herbs and spices, grilled, served with fingerling potatoes and grilled vegetables $22.00
26 Shanghai Red's Salmon shanghai red's seafood specialties grilled with asparagus, forest mushrooms, spring onions, topped with a lemon thyme cream sauce and served with fingerling potatoes $22.00
27 Shrimp Cantonese pasta jumbo shrimp sauteed with snow peas, baby corn, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, de-glazed with a savory cantonese-style lobster sauce and served over crispy pan-fried yellow noodles $22.00
28 Grilled Pork Chops butcher's block two 8 oz. Frenched pork chops seasoned, grilled, topped with a merlot cherry demi glaze and served with fingerling potatoes and grilled vegetables $24.00
29 Maryland Style Crab Cakes shanghai red's seafood specialties sauteed and served with a chipotle beurre blanc, roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled vegetables $24.00
30 USDA "Prime" Top Sirloin butcher's block 12 oz. flame-broiled and served with a baked potato $25.00

Shanghai Red's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

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homemade soups & fresh salads

$7.00

6 items

appetizers

$11.25

8 items

chicken

$18.50

2 items

pasta

$19.29

7 items

shanghai red's seafood specialties

$24.20

5 items

butcher's block

$27.00

6 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanghai Red's Prices

Common questions about menu prices, budget meals, and affordable dining options.

What is the cheapest item on the Shanghai Red's menu?

The most affordable item at Shanghai Red's is Soup Du Jour priced at $4.00. This is one of the lowest-cost menu options available, making it a great budget-friendly pick for cost-conscious diners.

How much does it cost to eat at Shanghai Red's on a budget?

The average menu item at Shanghai Red's costs about $17.26. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $34.52 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does Shanghai Red's have?

Shanghai Red's currently has 34 menu items with tracked prices. Out of these, we list the 30 most affordable options sorted from lowest to highest price to help you find cheap eats quickly.

Are Shanghai Red's prices updated regularly?

Yes. Our Shanghai Red's menu price data is continuously tracked and updated. This page reflects the most recent pricing as of July 2026. Restaurant prices may vary by location, so use these as general reference prices for budget planning.

Which Shanghai Red's menu category has the cheapest prices?

The most budget-friendly category at Shanghai Red's is homemade soups & fresh salads with an average price of $7 across 6 items. This category offers the best value if you are looking for affordable dining options and low-cost meals.

Smart Ways to Save Money at Shanghai Red's — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at Shanghai Red's 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 Shanghai Red's.

Compare Shanghai Red's prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Shanghai Red's menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Shanghai Red's and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.