Dick's Drive-In
Two Burger Meals
A Seattle burger institution since 1954, with walk-up windows across the city. Burgers start at a couple of dollars and the famous Deluxe runs around $5, with hand-cut fries and real-ice-cream shakes a couple bucks more — so two people each get a full burger meal for well under $20. (Check ddir.com for current prices.)
Tacos Chukis
Tacos for Two
A local favorite for al pastor and adobada tacos, with the signature Chukis taco piling on melted cheese, grilled pineapple, and guacamole. Regular tacos are about $2.95 and the Chukis $3.35, so two people get three or so each for around $20. Locations on Capitol Hill, the Central District, and Beacon Hill.
Carnitas Michoacan
Street Tacos for Two
A Beacon Hill taqueria where à la carte street tacos run as low as about $2.09 (a bit more for tripe or lengua), so two people can stack a satisfying taco meal for well under $20. Stick to the tacos — the combo plates run higher. Casual, quick, and cheap.
Kau Kau BBQ
Cantonese BBQ Over Rice
A Chinatown-International District mainstay since 1974 for Cantonese roast meats. BBQ pork over rice runs around $6, so two people can each get a rice plate — roast pork, roast duck, or char siu — and still come in well under $20. Closed Tuesdays.
Pho Than Brothers
Pho for Two
A beloved local pho chain that hands you a free cream puff with every bowl. Large bowls of pho run roughly $8–10, so two people eat a full Vietnamese meal for well under $20. Locations in the U-District, Capitol Hill, Fremont, Wallingford, and on Aurora.
Saigon Deli
Banh Mi for Two
A Little Saigon takeout deli where the banh mi run about $5–6 — grilled pork, chicken, or cold-cut combo — with fresh spring rolls around $3 on the side. Two sandwiches plus sides land well under $20. Cash-friendly, no seating; closed Wednesdays.
Dim Sum King
Dim Sum for Two
An International District takeout counter for à la carte dim sum — har gow, shumai, BBQ pork buns (around $1.30 each), rice noodle rolls, and more, mostly $1–5 per order. Two people can assemble a full dim sum spread for well under $20. Daytime hours.
Maruta Shoten
Ramen + Sushi for Two
Georgetown Japanese market and café — affordable ramen (around $7.50) and fresh sushi at $4–$8 a roll, with the prepared sushi and deli items roughly half-off in the late afternoon (around 4:30–5pm). Two people eat a proper Japanese meal for under $16. Snacks, sake, and convenience-store vibes.
Moli Bento
Teriyaki Bento for Two
A small Capitol Hill teriyaki-and-bento counter that's a genuine cheap-eats holdout in a city where teriyaki keeps creeping up. The C-5 combo — chicken teriyaki with rice, potstickers, and a drink — runs about $9, so two people get a filling plate each for around $18. Weekday lunch hours.
The Salvadorean Bakery
Pupusas for Two
A family-run White Center institution for more than 30 years, turning out hand-patted Salvadoran pupusas for around $3 each, served with curtido. Two people each order a few pupusas, plus a pastry from the bakery case, and stay well under $20.
Matt's Famous Chili Dogs
Chili Dogs for Two
A Georgetown hot-dog stand serving Chicago-style chili dogs since 1992. Dogs run about $5 and burgers stay under $10, so two people eat a classic stand meal for well under $20. Order at the window. Closed Sundays.
Mee Sum Pastry
Hom Bow for Two
A Pike Place Market stalwart famous for its hom bow — fluffy steamed BBQ pork buns — at around $4.50 each, plus other buns and pastries. Two people can grab a few buns each for well under $20 and eat while wandering the market.
Piroshky Piroshky
Russian Hand Pies for Two
A Pike Place Market bakery turning out Russian piroshky — flaky hand pies stuffed with beef and cheese (around $8) or potato and cheese (around $7), plus sweet rolls. Two savory pies run about $15, so two people eat a hand-held meal for under $20.
Emerald City Fish & Chips
Fried Seafood for Two
A Black-owned Rainier Valley spot for Southern-style fried seafood with a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Po'boy sandwiches run about $6–7 and fish plates start around $5, so two people each get a po'boy or a fish basket for well under $20.
Ballard Pizza Company
Pizza by the Slice
An Ethan Stowell pizzeria slinging big New York-style slices — cheese, pepperoni, or the Funghi — at about $6 each, available open to close. A slice each plus a drink keeps two people around $20 for a quick Ballard Ave bite.
Pho Bac
Pho for Two
Seattle's most celebrated pho institution, in the boat-shaped building on South Jackson since 1982. A regular bowl runs about $10 (large $13), so two people each get their own bowl of this iconic Seattle pho for around $20.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Pick 6 — Meal for Two from $19.99
The Pick 6 lets two people build a shared meal — choose six items across wings, tenders, and sides — starting around $19.99. A reliable two-for-$20 play at any BWW. Dine-in or takeout; pricing varies slightly by market.
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