Inexpensive (But Good) Dinner in Santa Monica/Venice Tonight

[djquinnc]

Looking for suggestions. Been spending a bit too much of my dining out cash in the $$$ range as of later and want to keep more around $ tonight. I rarely get out to the beach and the weather is so good. Any ideas for exceptional and value priced eats in the area would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[TonyC]

It's been a couple of months, but FIG Santa Monica should/may still be running its 50% off entire menu Happy Hour from 5:00-6pm. It's still not as cheap as Joe's slices, but it's farm-to-fork, house-made, yada yada yada yada.

[Servorg]

"...but it's farm-to-fork, house-made, yada yada yada yada."

Hey, Joe's is pizza oven to mouth, house-made and if you want fresh "yada" on it I'm sure they would oblige...

[wienermobile]

The Fig at 5 special (50% off from 5-6pm) is no longer listed on their website, so it maybe over. Call first. Great food even at full price.
http://www.figsantamonica.com

[dgusanz]

Have not been yet but hear great things about the Happy Hour at The Galley on Main St in SM. 1/2 price drinks and food.

[flowergirl]

Tender Greens is fresh and good - if not great. The tomato soup and their salads are good

[Dirtywextraolives]

Next time check out Larry's on Windward at Venice Beach. Extremely reasonable and delicious food, from the same guys at Waterloo & City.

[wienermobile]

try a Hatch burger at Umami on 5th Street ( and their wonderful cherry almond pie too).
http://www.umami.com/umami-burger/

or pack up some sandwiches and sides at Bay Cities Italian Deli on their great fresh Italian bread for a picnic on the beach...open till six on Sunday
http://www.baycitiesitaliandeli.com

Some great sausages and fries and beers at Wurstkuche in Venice. Their rattlesnake and rabbit sausage is my favorite, mild and buttery flavor.
http://www.wurstkuche.com

[yogachik]

Bar Pintxo is fantastic and affordable.

[foodiemahoodie]

2nd Bar Pintxo. Probably too late, but Bar Pinxto has a happy hour deal. Not sure if that works on Saturday though.

[Servorg]

A couple of slices @ http://www.joespizza.com/www.joespizz... ?

[nosh]

If you find yourself walking around near the SM Pier, Pier Burger (south side) has frozen custard that they blend into "concretes," thick shakes w/o milk w/ mix-ins that are rich and delicious. Less than $5 and filling.

[djquinnc]

Awesome. My other half has a serious weakness for milkshakes. I will take this under serious consideration. Thanks!