The cost of living is still hitting all of our wallets, so the Gippsland Monitor has decided to create a list of dinners in Warragul that will get you fed for under $20. And yes, we mean actual meals.
It’s hard to get by on a budget so we’ve found some pub specials and local favourite restaurants that’ll keep your tummy full. There’s no big fast-food chains on this list and no cop-outs with smaller entre food items.
Let’s jump in to some affordable eats – and if we missed something, just let us know by emailing [email protected]
The Blue Dolphin Fish & Chips
Fish and chips available at Blue Dolphin in Warragul.
This local Warragul fish and chip shop has a heap of options for under $15, which is a huge bonus to the weekly savings.
All of their burgers are under $15. This includes an $8 plain burger or $12 to get that burger with “the lot”. For $12 you can get a schnitzel burger, veggie burger, fish burger or plain steak burger.
A little kids pack (one flake with chips or 3 nuggets) is only $7.
A small pack (one flake with chips or five calamari rings with chips) is only $12.5.
A classic pack (one flake, one dim sim, one potato cake and chips) is only $15.5.
You can also fill up on extras here as well. You’re able to order individual potato cakes or dim sims, which go for $1.5 each and a single chicken nugget or chicken strip goes for $1.2.
📍 Address: 2/76 Smith Street, Warragul.
Commercial Hotel Warragul
A chicken parma with gravy being poured over it at Commercial Hotel Warragul.
Normally, the Commercial Hotel Warragul wouldn’t be on this list – but all hail the glorious pub specials.
The Commercial Hotel offers two specials pub meals during the week which brings their prices down to $20.
On Thursday nights a selection of their burgers go down to a $20 price tag. All serves come with chips.
On Wednesday nights the Commercial Hotel’s chicken parma’s with chips and salad is reduced to $20, and it’s also trivia night on Thursday so you can stimulate your gut and your brain at the same time.
📍 Address: 115 Queen Street, Warragul.
Papas Rich Noodle
Hokkien noodles at Papas Rich Noodles.
There’s a range of options on the menu at Papas Rich Noodle that are under $20.
Chicken Phad Thai, Malaysian mee goreng, curry laksa, teriyaki chicken udon, sweet and sour pork or honey soy chicken are all available under $20.
📍 Address: 18 Napier St, Warragul.
Bank Hotel
A fried chicken burger at Bank Hotel.
Bank Hotel have a couple of pub specials during the week to help affordability.
Every Sunday the venue offers their beef, chicken and vege burgers for $20. Each burger comes with chips and a dipping sauce.
You can also grab a $20 parma or $20 original schnitzel every Thursday night.
📍 Address: 5/7 Smith St, Warragul.
Ken’s Hot Wok
Bao’s available at Ken’s Hot Wok.
Some of the dishes at Ken’s Hot Work creep over the $20 limit but there’s still a large range here to select from. Chicken chow mein noodles, chicken with cashew nuts, mongolian pork and honey chicken are all available for under $20.
Plus there is a good selection of affordable sides on the menu here. Wonton soup for $6, combination fried rice for $11, two spring rolls for $5 and a bag of prawn crackers for $3.
📍 Address: 2A Smith St, Warragul.
Ripper Rooster
A selection of meals and sides from Ripper Rooster.
Ripper Rooster is a small local takeaway spot that has a few options worth mentioning.
For $18 you can purchase a quarter chicken with chips and salad.
For $18 you can grab a fish and chip pack which includes; one fried flake, one dim sim, one crab stick, one potato cake and chips.
For $18 you can get a fish, lamb or chicken souvlaki.
📍 Address: 57 Smith St, Warragul.
