Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Horn's Hook Tavern, Vegan Grill and Eli Zabar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap american restaurants in Carnegie Hill. Great american food that fits your budget.
Carnegie Hill's Cheap American Destinations
Carnegie Hill offers a wealth of affordable dining options that prove you don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy the flavors of the Upper East Side. This collection highlights a diverse range of American and Spanish cuisines, featuring neighborhood staples like Omar's Breakfast & Lunch alongside specialty spots like Vegan Grill and Earl's Beer and Cheese. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at a local deli or settling in for a casual meal at a classic diner, these budget-friendly gems provide satisfying experiences for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap American Restaurants in Carnegie Hill | Cheap American Food
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- Vegan Grill · rated 5/5: American.
- Eli Zabar · rated 5/5: American.
- Caroline's Donuts · rated 5/5: American.
- Omar's Breakfast & Lunch · rated 5/5: American.
- Vegan Grill · rated 4.9/5: American.
- SMASHIESS · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Hollybrook Lane · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Vegan Grill Diner · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Sojourn Social · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Bagel Shop · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Fillmore Deli & Backroom · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Wrap-N-Run Grill · rated 4.6/5: American.
- East Harlem Bottling Co. · rated 4.6/5: American.
- The Hot Dog King · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Chicken Insider · rated 4.6/5: American.
- BM Deli Grocery · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Earl's Beer and Cheese · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Gold Deli · rated 4.6/5: American.
- The Wright · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Home Kitchen · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Alison · rated 4.5/5: French.
- MY NY Bakery Cafe · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Sip & Sizzle · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- East End Bar & Grill · rated 4.5/5: American.
- 7th Street Burger Upper East Side · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Nick's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Eli's Table · rated 4.4/5: American.
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.








