Restaurants for a cheap date in Toronto will let you get romantic on a budget. Whether you're S.O. deserves a night out but you can't afford anything more than the McDonald's menu or you're going on a Tinder date and don't want to break the bank, these places have budget-friendly offerings that won't have you praying for your tax return to come early.
Here's a round-up of restaurants great for a cheap date in Toronto.
El Furniture Warehouse
El Furniture Warehouse and its sister spot Queen Street Warehouse have been go-to cheap date destinations since they opened. The crowd may be on the rowdier side, and you may have to wait a few minutes to land a table, but the budget-friendly menu - everything is $4.95 - keeps couples satisfied and debt-free.
The Saucy Pierogi
At The Saucy Pierogi you'll find candlelit two-person tables and a menu with prices that can't be beat. Plates of dumplings run for $6 - so you can stack up a few different options without breaking the bank. Not in the mood for pierogi? The menu also boasts cabbage rolls, sliders, salad and schnitzel all under the $10 mark.
Pour Boy
Pour Boy may seem like a lacklustre date destination, but don't knock it till you try it. While the space doesn't exactly have the ambience of Midfield Wine Bar, it's dimly lit, not super loud and, because it's so large, there's a good chance you won't have to wait in line for a table. Most menu items are between $5-$7 and, if you go on a Tuesday, you can follow up your meal with a free comedy show.
416 Snack Bar
This Queen West snack bar has been a favourite for cheap eats since it opened in 2011. On the menu you'll find pint-sized portions of steak tartare, Vietnamese cold rolls, Korean fried chicken and other crowd-pleasers. Most menu items ring in around $6, so go wild with your order.
Salad King
Salad King has been a longtime favourite of starved Ryerson students thanks to its massive portions of Thai favourites like green curry, orange chicken and noodle dishes, all of which cost under $10. If you skip the lunch rush, the restaurant makes for a pretty solid date spot.
MeNami
If you're in the North York area, MeNami is where to go to impress your date on a budget. The industrial-chic restaurant crafts Japanese noodles from scratch, giving it an edge over most budget-friendly Asian eateries. You'll find several udon options for under $10, plus a bevy of tapas plates priced between $3.50-$11.
Lucky Red 2.0
If you and your S.O. enjoy a trip to Mean Bao now and again, but aren't fans of the cramped seating and chaotic atmosphere, head to Lucky Red 2.0 for date night. The Chinatown restaurant serves amped-up versions of traditional bao, including one styled like a Big Mac and another with beer-battered fish, for $7-$8. It's also much more aesthetically-pleasing than the Grange.
Hawker Bar
This cozy Ossington joint may specialize in Singaporean streetfood but its ambience is nothing like that of bustling southern Malaysian streets. The seating is limited - so good news, you'll actually be able to hear your date speak - and the food is both top-notch and easy on the wallet. Its menu includes chicken satays, hoisin brussels sprouts, Chinese sausage, and more below the $10 mark.
Kinka Izakaya
Kinka Izakaya has three Toronto locations - in North York, the Village and the Annex - making it accessible to lovebirds across the city. The menu is stacked with a diverse selection of Japanese eats priced between $3.30-$12.80.
Oddseoul
Oddseoul is a dimly lit outpost on Ossington perfect for a low-key night out. Most eats are offered at a fairly low price point, but sandwiches are you're best bet if you're trying to be fiscally responsible -- they're only $4-$5.
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Photo of Queen St. Warehouse by Jesse Milnsi.
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