Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Three Monkeys, Chalong Southern Thai and Lions Gate Grill, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap soul food restaurants in Lincoln Square. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Lincoln Square's Cheap Soul Food Destinations
Lincoln Square is home to an impressive array of affordable soul food that brings global comfort to the heart of the neighborhood. This collection highlights a vibrant mix of cuisines, ranging from the authentic Italian flavors of Champion Pizza Clinton and savory Chinese dishes at China Gourmet to the traditional American staples found at Chris's. Whether you are grabbing a quick meal from The Casbah - Halal Cart or sitting down for Thai Chai Kitchen’s flavorful specialties, these budget-friendly gems offer satisfying experiences for every diner.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Soul Food Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Cheap Soul Food Food
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Chalong Southern Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Lions Gate Grill · rated 4.8/5: Indian.
- The Casbah - Halal Cart · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- TAP NYC | 100% Gluten-Free Sandwiches & Açaí Bowls | Midtown East · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Chama Mama UWS · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chris's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Carla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Ippudo · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Simply Noodles · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Haven · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Zoralie · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Aroma · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Cha Pa's Noodles and Grill · rated 4.5/5: Vietnamese.
- Champion Pizza Clinton · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- The Smith · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Noodies Thai Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Thai.
- Route 66 Cafe · rated 4.4/5: american_restaurant.
- Seguidilla Bistro · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- The Leopard at des Artistes · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- P.J. Carney’s Pub · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Santa Fe · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar Uptown · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- HARVEST KITCHEN · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Amsterdam Ale House · rated 4.3/5: American.
- All Stars Sports Bar & Grill · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Kare Thai · rated 4.3/5: Thai.
- The Migrant Kitchen - Upper West Side · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- P.J. Clarke's Lincoln Square · rated 4.2/5: 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.






















