Budget Dining Guide

The Lobster Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at The Lobster? 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

$94.79

Budget for Two

$189.58

Priced Items Tracked

416

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Penne Pasta $4.00
#2 Yukon Mashed Potatoes $5.00
#3 Yukon Mashed Potatoes $5.00

The Lobster Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at The Lobster sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Penne Pasta main with Butter & Parmesan Cheese $4.00
2 Yukon Mashed Potatoes sides $5.00
3 Yukon Mashed Potatoes sides $5.00
4 Clam Chowder main Applewood Smoked Bacon & Weiser Farms Mixed Heirloom Potatoes $6.00
5 Gloria's Blue Lake Green Beans sides Butter & Shallots $6.00
6 Roasted Weiser Farms Heirloom Potatoes sides $6.00
7 Roasted Weiser Farms Heirloom Potatoes sides $6.00
8 Roasted Weiser Farms Heirloom Potatoes sides $6.00
9 Yukon Mashed Potatoes sides $6.00
10 Budweiser, Lager, Missouri bottle $7.00
11 Fried Corn Bread sides with BBQ Sauce $7.00
12 Fried Corn Bread sides with BBQ Sauce $7.00
13 Gloria's Blue Lake Green Beans, Butter & Shallots sides $7.00
14 Gloria's Blue Lake Green Beans, Butter & Shallots sides $7.00
15 Gloria's Heirloom Cauliflower sides Cherry Tomato & Farro with Sweet Chili Butter $7.00
16 Gloria's Heirloom Cauliflower sides Cherry Tomato & Farro with Sweet Chili Butter $7.00
17 Gloria's Heirloom Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes & Farro sides with Sweet Chili Butter $7.00
18 Pacifico, Lager, Mexico bottle $7.00
19 Tamai Farms Creamed Swiss Chard sides $7.00
20 Thao Farms Whole Roasted Heirloom Carrots sides $7.00
21 Amstel, "Light", Lager, Holland bottle $8.00
22 Coronado Brewing Company, "Seacoast pilsner", Pilsner, California bottle $8.00
23 Guinness, Stout, Ireland bottle $8.00
24 Sautéed Maitake Mushroom sides $8.00
25 Sautéed Maitake Mushrooms sides $8.00
26 Stella Artois, Lager, Belgium bottle $8.00
27 Tamai Farms Corn sides with Butter, Parmesan & Chives $8.00
28 Tamai Farms Corn sides with Butter, Parmesan & Chives $8.00
29 Tamai Farms Corn sides with Butter, Parmesan & Chives $8.00
30 Truffle Parmesan Fries sides $8.00

The Lobster Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

Find the most affordable The Lobster food category to save money on your next order

sides

$7.47

30 items

bottle

$8.13

8 items

main

$8.50

6 items

small batch gin

$12.00

5 items

bourbon & whiskey

$13.23

13 items

specialty drinks

$13.64

14 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lobster Prices

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

What is the cheapest item on the The Lobster menu?

The most affordable item at The Lobster is Penne Pasta 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 The Lobster on a budget?

The average menu item at The Lobster costs about $94.79. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $189.58 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does The Lobster have?

The Lobster currently has 416 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 The Lobster prices updated regularly?

Yes. Our The Lobster 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 The Lobster menu category has the cheapest prices?

The most budget-friendly category at The Lobster is sides with an average price of $7.47 across 30 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 The Lobster — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at The Lobster 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 Lobster.

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