Cheap Places to Eat in Long Beach

"For over 125 years, Peter Luger has been serving up mammoth porterhouses and fried German potatoes on a nondescript corner in Williamsburg. The two-story structure has seen a lot of changes outside its doors but stepping inside, you'd never know it. The hyper-masculine interior and no-nonsense wait staff give the place an old-fashioned vibe, and the epic steaks keep customers coming back for more."

"A historic atmosphere and a convivial crowd are always present at this packed Williamsburg stalwart. Customers in the know order the porterhouse for two…and always with a side of bacon. 178 Broadway, Brooklyn; 718-387-7400 or peterluger.com"

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"Shake Shack has some VERY loyal fans, and once you taste their burgers you’ll be one too. With locations all over NYC and some amazing options for under $7, Shake Shack is always a good idea!. What to try: ‘Shroom Burger — crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce™."

"Since Shake Shack was created in our very own NYC, it’d be wrong not to say their classic burger isn’t a necessity on your NYC food bucket list. #SpoonTip: Here’s how to hack the menu."

"Here's the scenario: You're working near Madison Square Park, it's winter, summer, spring, fall. You're hungry, and don't have a lot of time."

"The full-fledged dim sum experience at sprawling, football field-sized spots like Sunset Park’s Bamboo Garden or Pacificana and Chinatown’s Golden Unicorn or Jing Fong is delightfully frenetic; its zooming carts doling out steaming-hot food means ample stimuli for kids. But for the same excellent cuisine in a relatively serene environment, there’s always Nom Wah Tea Parlor. At Chinatown’s oldest restaurant, dim sum is ordered from a menu in lieu of carts, and the 1920s decor is a delight."

"There are hundreds of Chinese food restaurants in New York, but few have been slinging dumplings since Woodrow Wilson was president. The oldest dim sum parlor in the city, this Chinatown eatery kept its old-school charm with a vintage façade and old-school booths. Use a pencil to choose dishes like fried sesame balls with lotus paste and a pan-fried dumpling platter."

"What: If you’re looking for dim sum Nom Wah Tea Parlor is where to go. It’s been around since 1920 maknig some of the city’s best dumplings."

"Another solid pizza pick when eating out with single-digit aged diners, Juliana’s was opened in 2012 by Patsy Grimaldi, right next door to the iconic eponymous Dumbo pizzeria he opened, Grimaldi’s, after an extensive pizza war. Note that waits get long during peak times, like weekends, though usually not as long as Grimaldi’s next door. There’s also plenty to explore down the block, in Brooklyn Bridge Park, if there’s a considerable wait time and someone in the party sticks around on line."

"Do you ever dance in your seat when you finally have a bite of amazing, out of this world food?"

"American dishes like mac and cheese and chicken sausage hot dogs available delivery and takeout from 5pm to 9pm daily - order online."

"Located in Sheepshead Bay, this kitschy old-school fast-food restaurant is a must-visit. Dine on roast beef sandwiches and pizza and wash it down with lemonade. If it's your birthday, the restaurant lets you spin a wheel (very similar to the one on "Wheel of Fortune") to win free food."

"If you want a roast beef sandwich, Brooklyn locals will direct you to this classic restaurant located in Sheepshead Bay. Even if you don't eat roast beef, this kitschy old school fast food restaurant is a must-visit. Dine on pizza and wash it down with lemonade."

"Walk down Eastern Parkway, past the large main branch of the Public Library and by the swank Richard Meier glass apartment building, toward the leafy brownstone-lined streets of Park Slope. Enjoy a nice walk through this historic section of Brooklyn with its charming blocks."

"And with convenience of four different locations, including one in Park Slope, it is easy to include it in your Brooklyn trip’s itinerary."

"Located within Marine Park, this nature center is not only a bird-watcher’s paradise but also an outdoor adventure about the importance of ecosystems in urban environments. The 530 acres of grasslands includes a flat pathway along a creek and around the marsh where you will take some amazing photos. In fact, the area is extremely popular as a backdrop for portrait and wedding photography."

"It’d be criminal not to mention the Boathouse in Central Park for a romantic dinner. Sitting outside on their back porch, gazing into the mirror-like water and dense trees all around, it’s hard to remember you’re even in New York City. Central Park does a beautiful job of bringing us New Yorkers back to nature."

"Prospect Park's Audubon Center, in a handsome historic structure situated above the water, is an interesting place for children to explore. And, kids can participate in special classes and events held every week here, including crafts, games, and more. Address: 101 East Dr"

"The Beaux Arts style building was seen in Scorsese’s movie The Age Of Innocence. Take a photo there, so it will also be seen on your Facebook page!"