1 evening, 2 people, 50 bucks: Dining out on value meals in the Midlands
Where can a couple dine out for $50 (or less) in Columbia? Most restaurants have daily specials, happy hours or certain days of the week set aside for discounted dinners (hint, usually NOT on Fridays or Saturdays), so plan accordingly.
Here are some suggestions:
The Specials
Tombo Grille at 4517 Forest Drive has nightly specials, such as Monday Burger Night ($9 for a certified Angus beef burger and a beer); Tuesdays feature $5 pizzas and $15 bottles of wine; and Thursdays are date night, where $49 gets a three-course dinner for two. (803) 782-9665.
Camon Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
4517 Forest Drive in Forest Acres
And some restaurants are always economical…
The Everydays
Want stick-to-your-ribs cooking? There’s always Lizard’s Thicket, where the average price of a meal is $10 per person. (Rib-eye steak is an exception at $15.99, but that still includes salad, side and bread).
2001 Greene St., (803) 343-3303
Compiled by Susan Ardis
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Coming June 4: What if your budget is $500 for an evening out? What would you splurge on?
This story was originally published May 27, 2015 at 11:54 AM.