Budget Dining Guide
Tess Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Tess? 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
$4.00
Average Item Price
$13.57
Budget for Two
$27.14
Priced Items Tracked
26
Top 3 Most Affordable Picks
Tess Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Tess sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New England Clam Chowder | homemade friday fish fry | — | $4.00 |
| 2 | Tess Salad | second course | field greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons, rice wine vinaigrette. | $6.00 |
| 3 | Bleu Salad | second course | field greens, toasted spiced pecans, bartlett pears, roma tomato, creamy bleu cheese dressing. | $7.00 |
| 4 | Creme Brulee Of The Week | dessert | changes weekly, ask your server for current selection. | $7.00 |
| 5 | Peanut Butter Smores Tart | dessert | graham cracker crust, peanut butter custard, chocolate ganache, toasted marshmallow. | $7.00 |
| 6 | Vanilla Panna Cotta | dessert | with seasonal fruit, red wine reduction & toasted almonds. | $7.00 |
| 7 | Cilantro Pesto Hummus | first course | pita wedges, housemade hummus, cucumber, tomato. | $8.00 |
| 8 | Lumpia | first course | ground pork spring rolls, pickled green papaya, sweet & tangy thai chili sauce. | $8.00 |
| 9 | Molten Flourless Chocolate Cake | dessert | with homemade salted caramel custard. | $8.00 |
| 10 | Strawberry Rocket Salad | second course | arugula, fresh strawberries, candied walnuts, roth kase buttermilk bleu cheese, molasses vinaigrette. | $8.00 |
| 11 | Sweet N Smoky Flatbread | first course | grilled flatbread, bacon & mission fig jam, manchego, pickled red onion, red wine vinaigrette, mixed greens. | $8.00 |
| 12 | Wedge Salad | second course | iceberg lettuce, carrots, salted peanuts, tomato, scallions, red cabbage, orange, ginger dressing. | $8.00 |
| 13 | Salt & Pepper Calamari | first course | rice flour dusted calamari, poblano pepper, garlic, scallions, sea salt, szechuan pepper, umeboshi aioli. | $9.00 |
| 14 | Crab Cake | first course | creole remoulade, red pepper coulis, idaho window pane chip. | $10.00 |
| 15 | Steamed Mussels | first course | coconut milk & chipotle broth, cilantro, mint. | $11.00 |
| 16 | Panko Breaded Lake Perch | homemade friday fish fry | tempura battered tilapia. with sweet potato fries, crunchy asian-style cole slaw, buttered rye bread, homemade ketchup and tartar sauce and plenty of lemon. | $14.95 |
| 17 | Tamarind Peanut Noodle Bowl | third course | tamarind peanut sauce, bean thread noodles, tofu, carrots, ginger, julienne tamago, cilantro, lime. | $17.00 |
| 18 | House Made Ravioli | third course | blend of fresh & aged cheeses, herbs, lemon zest, tomato sauce, italian sausage crumble, herbs, white wine. | $18.00 |
| 19 | Gorgonzola Walnut Chicken | third course | grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, sweet potato puree, sauteed farmers market vegetables, balsamic reduction. | $19.00 |
| 20 | Grilled Salmon | third course | green pea horseradish cream sauce, demi sec tomatoes, mashed potato, sauteed shiitake mushrooms. | $20.00 |
| 21 | Blackened Tilapia | third course | mango coulis, roasted corn, black bean & lump crab relish, sauteed green beans, basmati rice. | $21.00 |
| 22 | San Francisco Cioppino | third course | seared salmon, scallops, mussels, rock shrimp, garlic, white wine, chili flakes, herbs, classic marinara sauce, crostini. | $23.00 |
| 23 | Grilled Mahi Mahi | third course | mango avocado salsa, herbed basmati rice, sauteed farmers market vegetables. | $24.00 |
| 24 | Pan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops | third course | red grapes & champagne vinegar, sauteed farmers market vegetables, lemongrass scented black jasmine rice. | $25.00 |
| 25 | Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin | third course | truffled mushroom trio & red wine sauce, cracked pepper, sauteed green beans, mashed potato. | $26.00 |
| 26 | Chargrilled New York Strip | third course | topped with roth kase bleu cheese butter & sweet onion rings, sauteed asparagus - butter mashed potato. | $29.00 |
Tess Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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second course
$7.25
4 items
dessert
$7.25
4 items
first course
$9.00
6 items
homemade friday fish fry
$9.47
2 items
third course
$22.20
10 items
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Finding affordable meals at Tess 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 Tess.
Compare Tess prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Tess menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Tess and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.