25 MUST-VISIT NYC EATERIES FOR DELICIOUS BUDGET-FRIENDLY MEALS

Finding famous places to eat in NYC that won’t break the bank shouldn’t be the impossible dream.

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There are plenty of places to eat in the Big Apple where you can get a great meal – from gourmet to vegan to every ethnic cuisine on earth – at a decent price.

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Tom’s Restaurant

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Russ and Daughters

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Sarabeth’s

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The Oyster Bar

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The Bagel Hole

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Golden Unicorn Restaurant

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