Budget Dining Guide
The Independent Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Independent? 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
$1.75
Average Item Price
$10.48
Budget for Two
$20.96
Priced Items Tracked
36
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The Independent Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Independent sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Neck Clams | raw bar | — | $1.75 |
| 2 | Cocktail Shrimp (Each) | raw bar | — | $2.00 |
| 3 | Oysters (Each) | raw bar | — | $2.50 |
| 4 | Jonah Cab Claws (Each) | raw bar | — | $3.00 |
| 5 | Creamed Spinach | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 6 | Crushed Horseradish Potatoes | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 7 | Deviled Eggs with Bacon | small plates | — | $5.00 |
| 8 | Gorgonzola Polenta | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 9 | House Cut Fries with Aioli | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 10 | Mesclun Greens | soup & salad | Radishes, meyer lemon vinaigrette | $6.00 |
| 11 | Stuffed Peppadew Peppers | small plates | Avocado mousse, jicama salsa | $6.00 |
| 12 | Warm Artichoke Dip | small plates | House made potato chips | $6.00 |
| 13 | Chicken Liver Pate with Accompaniments | small plates | — | $7.00 |
| 14 | Clam Fritters Tabasco Aioli | small plates | — | $7.00 |
| 15 | Roasted Heirloom Beets | soup & salad | Greens, spiced walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette | $8.00 |
| 16 | Baby Arugula | soup & salad | Shaved fennel, manchego cheese, lemon honey thyme dressing | $9.00 |
| 17 | Spring Pea Soup Pancetta & Piave | soup & salad | — | $9.00 |
| 18 | Cheeseburger | entrees | House katsup, peppered brioche, chiffonade lettuce, julienned onion, house cut fries | $10.00 |
| 19 | Crispy Pork Belly | small plates | Creole mustard, fennel, pear & chili salad | $10.00 |
| 20 | Croquettes | small plates | House smoked ham, fontina cheese, truffled aioli | $10.00 |
| 21 | French Onion Soup | soup & salad | — | $10.00 |
| 22 | Hog Wings | small plates | Spicy korean BBQ sauce | $10.00 |
| 23 | House Veggie Burger | entrees | Seasonal veggies, house katsup, cheddar, peppered brioche, house cut fries | $10.00 |
| 24 | Mexican Hot Dog | entrees | Bacon wrapped nathans dog, refried beans, avocado, pineapple salsa, chipotle aioli, fries | $10.00 |
| 25 | Fried Chicken Sandwich | entrees | Chipotle aioli, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, house cut fries | $12.00 |
| 26 | Grilled Romaine | soup & salad | Olive oil poached salmon, cherry tomatoes, garlic chips, green goddess dressing | $12.00 |
| 27 | P.E.I. Mussels | small plates | Lemon grass, kaffir lime, coconut milk | $12.00 |
| 28 | Zatar & Corriander Crusted Seared Tuna | small plates | Grapefruit, alfonso olives, pickled salsify, avocado puree | $12.00 |
| 29 | Spring Vegetable Frittata with Goat Cheese | entrees | — | $14.00 |
| 30 | Cast Iron Chicken | entrees | Spring onion, wild mushroom cream sauce, crispy spatzle, haricot vert | $17.00 |
The Independent Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$5.00
4 items
small plates
$8.50
10 items
soup & salad
$9.00
6 items
raw bar
$11.21
6 items
entrees
$15.10
10 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Independent 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 Independent.
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