Best Cheap Eats American Restaurants in Belmont
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Fordham Fried Seafood & Chicken
Halal seafood-and-chicken counter where fried platters come loaded with fries.
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Fordham Fried Seafood & Chicken is a long-running halal counter on the Grand Concourse known for big fried chicken and seafood platters served over piles of fries. Heavy delivery volume and steady neighborhood traffic make it a go-to when you want classic fried plates with plenty of potatoes on the side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Deluxe with French Fries, Shrimp and Crabstick w/ French Fries, Fried Whiting with French Fries
What Makes it Special: Halal seafood-and-chicken counter where fried platters come loaded with fries.
Worthy Picks
7.8
039 Fast Food is a compact Arthur Avenue counter specializing in straightforward burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, and Albanian-influenced snacks. It’s a practical option when you want a classic burger-and-fries combo that’s cooked to order but still priced like neighborhood fast food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Burger, Chicken Burger, Steak Burger
What Makes it Special: Euro-influenced fast-food counter focused on burgers, dogs, and shakes.
7.7
Kennedy’s Chicken & Burgers on Webster Avenue is a no-frills fried chicken shop where generous portions of wings, chicken dinners, and sandwiches almost always land with a side of fries. It’s a dependable late-night option for quick fried cravings in Belmont, especially via takeout and delivery.
Must-Try Dishes:
21 Wings with Medium Large French Fries, Chicken with Dinner Rolls and Large French Fries, Large French Fries
What Makes it Special: Classic Bronx fried chicken counter where most combos feature a serious pile of fries.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Operating as North Star Cafe in the old Primavera Cafe space, this 24-hour-style American cafe near Fordham Road serves a sprawling menu of breakfast platters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and burritos. It functions as an all-purpose stop for students, workers, and locals who want flexible, diner-style options at almost any hour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Greek Omelet Platter, Philly Steak Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Huge, around-the-clock American cafe menu steps from Fordham Road.