The Best Restaurant Bites for Five Bucks or Less

Sometimes you want to go out to eat, but you're short on cash. That's what Apps Only is all about.

But even eating for $15/person is often a splurge; factor in drinks and gratuity, and I'll admit that I rarely get out of an Apps Only meal spending under twenty bucks. With that in mind, we present this list of some of the best snacks and small dishes the city has to offer that cost just five bucks or less.

Pull a stool up to the bar and have a look—and please let us know your favorite restaurant snacks in the comments!

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