Dine on a dime, or rather, ten dollars at the following metro Atlanta restaurants. With breakfast, happy hour specials and even an all-you-can eat sushi option, these restaurants keep your stomach and wallet satisfied.
gusto!: Go ahead, choose your grilled protein—chicken for $8.50 or portabella for $9.50—and get excited about food at this fast-casual restaurant in Brookwood Hills, founded by former NFL quarterback Nate Hybl. Next, customize with a base of mixed greens, brown rice or flatbread wrap. After, add "gusto," tasty toppings ranging from tahini cucumber feta to chipotle mango avocado to sweet soy. After receiving a complimentary side of homemade sweet potato chips, you can finally zealously make a play for your plate.
Aqua blue: Go here hungry. For $10, dine and dive into an all-you-can-eat sushi lunch special every weekday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at this modern chic restaurant located in Roswell.
Hi-Five Diner: How's breakfast for dinner on the dime? Indulge in a variety of diner faves such as the Hi-Five breakfast featuring two eggs, toast, grits or potatoes and a side such as bacon or sausage for $8.75. Want a nostalgic lunch? Try the grilled cheese sandwich with your choice of side for $7.50.
Dragon Bowl: Roasted carrots, broccoli and grilled chicken or seared tofu in spicy Penang curry. Dragon rice. Pickled onions and cilantro garnish. Are you bowled over yet? Diners can expect a generous portion of the aforementioned "dragon" dish—the Penang curry—for $10. Other menu options such as the garden bowl, shrimp rolls and scallion pancakes range from $5 - $9. Be sure to swing by the restaurant too; this month is their one-year anniversary, so they'll be celebrating with specials such as Shanghau dumplings and "The Hot Ramen."
Fado Irish Pub: This restaurant has an entire menu dedicated to $5 happy hour specials. During the weekday nosh on everything from Guinness barbecue wings and pork belly tacos to mini fish and chips. Wash it down with draught beer, cool cocktails and several drink specials on the same menu.
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