Seafood and Savings

Quick, what’s a good way to save money when on a budget? Many of you will say: Spend less on lunch. But let’s face it: Five lunch splurges a week can add up mighty quick.

The most common benchmark used to avoid overspending on a midday meal? The tried-and-true $5 rule. It seems an unwritten law for many: You just shouldn’t have to pay more than five bucks for lunch.

These days, of course, it’s next to impossible to do without ordering into a speaker box or bringing a brown bag from home. So if you’ve had all you can stand of warmed-over burgers and leftover casserole, check out Yoli’s Seafood & Grill.

There you can choose from a list of fresh, flavorful lunch specials, such as shrimp Orleans, baked salmon Alfredo or blackened snapper, shown below, all priced at $5.25.

A bit over the magic number, we realize, but if you can find just a couple extra quarters — think car seats, yesterday’s pants pockets or the office kitty (just kidding) — it’s sure to be worth it.

Yoli’s also serves fresh seafood at reasonable prices for dinner, with a nice-size bar and daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m.