Budget Dining Guide
The French Quarter Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The French Quarter? 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
$5.00
Average Item Price
$11.5
Budget for Two
$23
Priced Items Tracked
35
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The French Quarter Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The French Quarter sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Onion Soup | soups | — | $5.00 |
| 2 | Soup Of The Day | soups | — | $5.00 |
| 3 | House Salad | salads | tomato, cucumber, red onion, carrot with choice of dressing | $5.95 |
| 4 | Caesars Salad | salads | romaine, croutons, asiago, coarse ground black pepper | $6.95 |
| 5 | Mardi Gras Greek Salad | salads | tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, greek vinaigrette | $6.95 |
| 6 | Seafood Gumbo | soups | — | $6.95 |
| 7 | Crispy Ravioli | appetizers | marinara sauce and parmesan | $7.95 |
| 8 | BBQ Shrimp | appetizers | applewood smoked bacon, fresh basil & bbq sauce | $8.95 |
| 9 | Chicken Quesadilla | appetizers | grilled chicken, monterey jack cheese, onion & peppers in a flour tortilla with sour cream, salsa and guacamole | $8.95 |
| 10 | Crisp Chicken Wings | appetizers | * spicy honey-garlic sauce, celery & gorgonzola cream | $8.95 |
| 11 | Shrimp Cocktail | appetizers | brandied cocktail sauce and citrus | $8.95 |
| 12 | The Bistro Burger | sandwiches | certified angus beef, lettuce, tomato, onion on a kaiser roll | $8.95 |
| 13 | The French Quarter Triple Decker | sandwiches | smoked turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise on choice of sliced bread | $8.95 |
| 14 | Tomato And Mozzarella Salad | salads | vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, mixed greens, olive oil, sweet balsamic | $8.95 |
| 15 | Chicken Sandwich | sandwiches | grilled chicken breast, jack cheese, mixed greens, tomato, red onion on a toasted kaiser roll | $9.95 |
| 16 | Fried Fish Sandwich | restaurant & bar | battered cod, lettuce, tomato, old bay remoulade on a toasted hoagie roll | $9.95 |
| 17 | Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad | salads | crisp greens, blackened chicken, tomato, corn, jack cheese, bacon, green onions, chipotle ranch dressing. | $9.95 |
| 18 | The Club Salad | salads | mixed greens, crispy chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, chopped egg with choice of dressing. | $9.95 |
| 19 | Gulf Coast Crab Cake Sandwich | restaurant & bar | lettuce, tomato, horseradish mayonnaise on a soft kaiser roll | $10.95 |
| 20 | New Orleans Shrimp Po-Boy | restaurant & bar | fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, cajun remoulade on a french baguette | $10.95 |
| 21 | Pasta "Straight Up" | entrees | linguine, classic marinara | $10.95 |
| 22 | Prime Thyme French Dip | sandwiches | shaved prime rib, horseradish mayonnaise, au jus on a french baguette | $10.95 |
| 23 | Fish & Chips | entrees | battered atlantic cod fillet served with french fries, cole slaw & malt vinegar | $11.95 |
| 24 | 4oz Lobster Tail With Drawn Butter | restaurant & bar | add to any entree single | $12.95 |
| 25 | Cavatappi Pasta Primavera | entrees | tomato, onion, mushroom, spinach, asparagus tips in a basil pesto sauce | $12.95 |
| 26 | Gulf Coast Crab Cakes | restaurant & bar | sauteed spinach, baby carrots, smoked tomato butter | $12.95 |
| 27 | "Brasserie" Half Roasted Chicken | entrees | olive oil and herb marinated, mashed potato, green beans | $13.95 |
| 28 | Chicken Jambalaya | entrees | * chicken, andouille sausage and rice simmered with vegetables in a traditional spiced sauce | $14.95 |
| 29 | "Boneless" Braised Short Rib Of Beef | entrees | boneless short rib, mashed potato, carrots, jack daniels sauce | $15.95 |
| 30 | Angry Louisiana Shrimp Pasta | restaurant & bar | * peppers, onion, garlic, andouille sausage in a spicy new orleans sauce, served over linguine | $16.95 |
The French Quarter Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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soups
$5.65
3 items
salads
$8.12
6 items
appetizers
$8.75
5 items
sandwiches
$9.70
4 items
entrees
$13.95
7 items
restaurant & bar
$15.65
10 items
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Finding affordable meals at The French Quarter 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 The French Quarter.
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