14 Delicious Dishes Under $20 from Your Favorite Chain Restaurants

Going out to eat can be an expensive treat. Saving money and building you net worth are ways to afford eating at restaurants. Additionally, there are budget conscious options. You’ll likely save money if you choose to dine out at an affordable chain restaurant, where there are plenty of delicious dishes. Here are 14 great meals under $20 from popular eateries where you can enjoy your food without fearing the check.

The Cheesecake Factory isn’t just about cheesecake, but you should consider saving room for some as dessert. For an appetizer (which could also be a meal), try the yummy avocado egg rolls, which costs about $14. The app features avocado, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and cilantro wrapped in a crispy egg roll shell and served with tamarind-cashew dipping sauce.

This dish features a Cajun-seasoned boneless chicken breast topped with blackened shrimp atop sauteed mushrooms and onions. For an extra kick, this $16 meal comes with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.

It may be hard to decide which delectable dish to get at Red Lobster, but there’s one everyone at your table will likely agree on: Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Brushed with an herb butter, this favorite treat is both sweet and savory with cheese, garlic, and parsley to really give the biscuits a pop of flavor. And while, at $5 for a dozen, this may be the cheapest item on our list, it’s sure to make your belly happy.

Fans of TGI Friday’s crave their loaded potato skins for good reason. These delicious appetizers, which cost around $11, are topped with cheddar cheese and bacon bits under a dollop of tasty ranch sour cream, sprinkled with green onions.

You’ll find plenty of copycat recipes of this P.F. Chang’s favorite online, but nothing compares to the real thing. The dish delivers a mix of chicken, mushrooms, and water chestnuts drenched in a special sauce on a bed of rice sticks that can be scooped up into leaves of iceberg lettuce. And for just over $11, it’s an affordable add on.

This classic Italian meal is a favorite and a standout among the chain restaurant’s many pleasing pasta dishes. For under $19, Olive Garden tops off a bowl of fettuccine noodles with sliced grilled chicken and its signature creamy alfredo sauce, made from scratch every day.

California Pizza Kitchen is known for its adventurous pizza toppings (along with classics like pepperoni). One stellar choice is their $18 BBQ Chicken pie, which is topped with chicken, red onions, smoked gouda cheese, cilantro and their signature BBQ sauce that has the perfect amount of kick.

This dish may be the real rock star at Hard Rock Cafe. The $17 steak burger is topped with cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a crispy onion ring all nestled between a toasted brioche bun. For added pop, dip your bites into the steak sauce served on the side.

This seafood delight is a good bang for your buck at around $13. Crispy fried shrimp are tossed in a creamy spicy sauce made of mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha giving it a great kick of flavor.

This may just be a burger fit for a king or queen. Red Robin crowns its burger with lettuce, tomato, Hardwood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and a sunny-side up egg to give it a unique twist on a classic. And for only about $14, it’s a delicious deal.

Is there anything more classic than a Denny’s All-American Slam for breakfast? For around $12, you can get three scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, hash browns, bacon, and sausage with your choice of toast. It’s the perfect way to start a day.

This $12.99 dish includes three spicy chili-lime shrimp tacos in soft tortillas and topped with pico, avocado, cilantro, and coleslaw queso fresco. They’re served with black beans and rice on the side, making it a filling and yummy dinner delight.

This hearty offering starts out with two of Steak ‘n Shake’s classic burgers with a slice of American cheese stuck right in the middle. Toppings include onion, lettuce, tomato, and pickles — plus ketchup, mayo, and mustard. It’s served as a combo with fries and a drink, but for only around $7, you may still have some room in your budget to splurge one of the restaurant’s famous shakes.

This classic meal includes chicken, carrots, peas, potatoes, celery, and onion mixed together in a creamy sauce and baked under a buttery flaky crust. For $9.99, the dish also includes your choice of biscuits or cornbread on the side. It’s the ultimate comfort food.

If you’re trying to manage your money, ordering dishes under $20 when dining out is a good tactic. Plus, these eateries have many other options to try at this price point. A rewards credit card may also be helpful in future savings.