Budget Dining Guide
Trader Vic's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Trader Vic's? 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
$7.00
Average Item Price
$16.49
Budget for Two
$32.98
Priced Items Tracked
70
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Trader Vic's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Trader Vic's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bongo Bongo Soup | tidbits, pupus and starters | glazed cream of spinach & oysters | $7.00 |
| 2 | Bongo Bongo Soup | bar menu | cream of fresh spinach & pacific oysters | $7.00 |
| 3 | Chefs Soup Of The Day | bar menu | — | $7.00 |
| 4 | Hearts Of Romaine Salad | tidbits, pupus and starters | with green goddess dressing | $7.00 |
| 5 | Nathans Hot Dog | bar menu | served with bavarian sauerkraut & condiments | $7.00 |
| 6 | Won Ton Soup | tidbits, pupus and starters | with cha siu pork, snow peas & black mushrooms | $7.00 |
| 7 | Egg Roll | tidbits, pupus and starters | filled with chicken, ham, bean sprouts & snow peas | $8.00 |
| 8 | Trader Vic’s Caesar Salad | bar menu | add chicken $4.00 bay shrimp $5.00 dungeness crab $7.00 | $8.00 |
| 9 | Beef Cho-Cho | bar - tidbits and pupus | seared on bamboo skewers & finished on a flaming hibachi | $9.00 |
| 10 | Cheese Bings | bar - tidbits and pupus | swiss cheese & ham folded in a crepe | $9.00 |
| 11 | Crispy Calamari | tidbits, pupus and starters | with wasabi mayonnaise | $9.00 |
| 12 | Crispy Monterey Bay Calamari | bar - tidbits and pupus | served with wasabi mayonnaise | $9.00 |
| 13 | Trader Vics Salad | tidbits, pupus and starters | with fresh hearts of palm & Javanese dressing | $9.00 |
| 14 | BBQ Pork Spareribs | tidbits, pupus and starters | from our chinese wood fired oven | $10.00 |
| 15 | BBQ Pork Spareribs | bar - tidbits and pupus | from our chinese wood fired oven | $10.00 |
| 16 | Steamed Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Roll | bar - tidbits and pupus | with coco-peanut dipping sauce | $10.00 |
| 17 | Trader Vic's Egg Roll | bar - tidbits and pupus | filled with chicken, ham, bean sprouts & snow peas | $10.00 |
| 18 | Bbq Pork Sandwich | sandwiches | with hoi sin sauce on a sesame seed bun | $11.00 |
| 19 | Crab Rangoon | tidbits, pupus and starters | folded in a won ton skin with cream cheese | $11.00 |
| 20 | Crab Rangoon | bar - tidbits and pupus | dungeness crab meat & cream cheese folded in a won ton skin | $11.00 |
| 21 | Hawaiian Tuna Poke | bar - tidbits and pupus | served with homemade taro chips, chilies & soy sesame drizzle | $11.00 |
| 22 | Trader Vic's Hamburger | sandwiches | on a foccacia bun with french fries | $11.00 |
| 23 | Trader Vic's Hamburger | sandwiches | — | $11.00 |
| 24 | Trader Vics Caesar Salad | entree salads | with shaved parmesan and croutons add bay shrimp $5.00 grilled chicken $4.00 dungeness crab $7.00 | $11.00 |
| 25 | Dungeness Crab Cake | bar menu | with red pepper vinaigrette, frisee salad & toasted pine nuts | $12.00 |
| 26 | Hawaiian Chicken Salad | entree salads | with tropical fruits & honey-lemon dressing | $13.00 |
| 27 | Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich | bar menu | served with japanese cucumber salad | $14.00 |
| 28 | Grilled Saku Tuna Steak Sandwich | sandwiches | served with japanese cucumber salad | $14.00 |
| 29 | Grilled Scallops | bar menu | with Thai chili sauce served with a watercress salad & creme fraiche | $15.00 |
| 30 | Butterflied Crispy Prawns | tidbits, pupus and starters | coated in panko | $16.00 |
Trader Vic's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Trader Vic's food category to save money on your next order
tidbits, pupus and starters
$10.30
10 items
bar - tidbits and pupus
$11.40
10 items
bar menu
$12.67
9 items
sandwiches
$13.67
6 items
entree salads
$15.60
5 items
trader vic's curries
$18.75
4 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Trader Vic's — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Trader Vic's 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 Trader Vic's.
Compare Trader Vic's prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Trader Vic's menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Trader Vic's and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.