Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Miyama Sushi & Steakhouse, Varenyk House and the Flying Fox Tavern, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 28 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable soul food restaurants in Ridgewood. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Ridgewood's Affordable Soul Food Destinations
Ridgewood’s vibrant dining scene offers a wealth of comforting, budget-friendly options that satisfy the soul through a diverse array of global flavors. This curated collection highlights the neighborhood's culinary depth, featuring everything from the traditional spices of Bhojan Indian Food and Mum Mediterranean Cuisine to the artisanal Italian fare at Decades Pizza and Focaccia Farmer. Whether you are looking for a casual bite at the Flying Fox Tavern or fresh Japanese dishes from Miyama Sushi & Steakhouse, these local gems provide inviting experiences for every appetite.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Soul Food Restaurants in Ridgewood | Affordable Soul Food Food
- Miyama Sushi & Steakhouse · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- Varenyk House · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- the Flying Fox Tavern · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Salty Lunch Lady's Little Luncheonette · rated 4.8/5: American.
- I Like Food · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Bhojan Indian Food · rated 4.7/5: Indian.
- Decades Pizza | Bar and Restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens - NYC · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Focaccia Farmer · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mum Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Decades · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Chachawan Thai Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Otra Casita Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Carlo's Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- GRACE THAI 2 · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Velma Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Gory's Place · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Bushwick Burger Co. · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Double · rated 4.4/5: American.
- La Bella Pizza and Chicken · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Tasty Thai · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- El Dorado · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- KUMA NYC · rated 4.1/5: Japanese.
- Coyote Bohemio · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Hellbender · rated 4/5: b8271bc0-c902-49bf-9b71-95575ba722e0.
- Delight Diner · rated 4/5: American.
- Good Chinese · rated 3.8/5: Chinese.
- K&K Buffet & Cajun Seafood · rated 3.6/5: Seafood.
- Trans Am Cafe: American.
- Lucy's Vietnamese: Vietnamese.
- Gyro World: Greek.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.

























