Budget Dining Guide
The Salty Wave Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Salty Wave? 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
$2.49
Average Item Price
$8.07
Budget for Two
$16.14
Priced Items Tracked
32
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The Salty Wave Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Salty Wave sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleslaw | homemade sides | A creamy, crunchy classic that goes great with seafood. | $2.49 |
| 2 | Corn on the Cob | homemade sides | Sweet, lightly buttered corn on the cob. | $2.49 |
| 3 | Hand Cut French Fries | homemade sides | — | $2.49 |
| 4 | Hush Puppies | homemade sides | Homemade sweet bites with a hint of onion sprinkled with powdered sugar. | $2.49 |
| 5 | Potato Salad | homemade sides | Potato salad just like grandma used to make, only better. | $2.49 |
| 6 | Steamed Green Beans | homemade sides | Simply steamed, fresh green beans. | $2.49 |
| 7 | Clam Strips | appetizers | — | $3.99 |
| 8 | Spring Garden Salad | salads | Mixed greens, iceberg lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers with our own salty wave vinaigrette. | $3.99 |
| 9 | Sweet Potato Fries | homemade sides | — | $4.49 |
| 10 | Maryland Crab Soup | soups | Jumbo pieces of Maryland blue crab in a rich, cream base. | $6.99 |
| 11 | Seared Tuna | salads | — | $6.99 |
| 12 | Shrimp Salad | salads | — | $6.99 |
| 13 | Snow Crab Legs 1/2 lb | steamed seafood | — | $6.99 |
| 14 | Boneless Chicken Wings | appetizers | — | $7.99 |
| 15 | Crab Dip | appetizers | — | $7.99 |
| 16 | Fried Clam Strips | sandwiches or baskets | Lightly breaded, crispy fried clam strips. | $7.99 |
| 17 | Handmade Burger | sandwiches or baskets | — | $7.99 |
| 18 | Clams (12) | steamed seafood | — | $8.99 |
| 19 | Cream of Crab Soup | soups | Traditional tomato and vegetable based soup with hunks of fresh MD Blue Crab meat. | $8.99 |
| 20 | Shrimp Salad | sandwiches or baskets | Our signature shrimp simply mixed with celery, onion, seasonings, and just the right amount of mayo. Served on a bun. | $8.99 |
| 21 | Chicken Wings (10) | appetizers | — | $9.99 |
| 22 | Coconut Shrimp | appetizers | — | $9.99 |
| 23 | Fried Fish | sandwiches or baskets | A traditional New England style fried cod fish sandwich with lettuce and tomato. | $9.99 |
| 24 | Fried Oysters | sandwiches or baskets | Oysters lightly-breaded, and fried to crispy perfection. | $9.99 |
| 25 | King Crab Legs 1/2 lb | steamed seafood | — | $9.99 |
| 26 | Seared Tuna Taco | sandwiches or baskets | — | $9.99 |
| 27 | Crab Cake | sandwiches or baskets | The Maryland classic crab cake comes to delaware on a bun with lettuce and tomato. | $10.99 |
| 28 | Fried Scallops | sandwiches or baskets | — | $10.99 |
| 29 | Fried Shrimp | sandwiches or baskets | Hand peeled, fresh fried shrimp with our homemade cocktail sauce. | $10.99 |
| 30 | Chesapeake Burger | sandwiches or baskets | — | $11.99 |
The Salty Wave Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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homemade sides
$2.78
7 items
salads
$5.99
3 items
appetizers
$7.99
5 items
soups
$7.99
2 items
sandwiches or baskets
$10.26
11 items
steamed seafood
$12.99
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Salty Wave 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 Salty Wave.
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