While the Bay Area has nearly endless restaurant options to eat out at, it can weigh a little heavy on the wallet. Finding a good sized, delicious meal at an affordable price is important to all of us. Now, with the help of past Check, Please! Bay Area guests, you'll have to do a little less hunting to do to find those meals...
Restaurant: Alhamra Indian and Pakistani Restaurant
Recommended By: David, Season 6
Dish: Tandoori Chicken Leg
Price: $3.99
“I had two orders of this chicken! The food here is really that good!”
Restaurant: Nick’s Crispy Tacos
Recommended by: Leslie, Season 3
Dish: Pollo Asado Taco (Nick’s Way – w/ Guacamole)
Price: $4.90/each
“It’s messy, and that’s what makes it so good!”
Restaurant: Phớ Vỉ Hoa
Recommended by: Garrett, Season 7
Dish: Phớ Tái – Eye round steak noodle soup
Price: $7.75(Sm) / $8.75(Lg)
“It’s a perfect comfort food.”
Restaurant: Trueburger
Recommended by: Karen, Season 6
Dish: Portabella Mushroom Burger (Vegetarian)
Price: $7.00
“That burger was the star of the show!”
Restaurant: Auntie April’s Chicken Waffles and Soul Food
Recommended by: Tom, Season 9
Dish: Chicken & Waffle
Price: $9.00
“The Belgium-style waffle that she does is fantastic.”
Restaurant: Baladie Gourmet Café
Recommended by: Haven, Season 2
Dish: Chicken Shawerma Lavash
Price: $7.75
“I taste the authentic flavors of Nazareth when I am at Baladie Café.”
Restaurant: El Metate
Recommended by: Rolando, Season 5
Dish: Fish Taco
Price: $3.00/each
“The piece of fish you get in each taco is very generous.”
Restaurant: Turk and Larkin Deli
Recommended by: Denise, Season 9
Dish: Pastrami Sandwich
Price: $4.75 - $6.50
“I just love their incredibly tasty meats.”
Restaurant: Golden Lotus
Recommended by: Cory, Season 2
Dish: Sautéed Garlic Beef (made with meat substitute – vegan/vegetarian)
Price: $9.95
“The sauces are delicious!”
Restaurant: Hard Knox Café
Recommended by: Gary, Season 1
Dish: Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
Price: $8.50
“This authentic soul food was great.”