Some of our favorites for a less expensive meal:

Mark's Place. Not on a beach, but the great food at reasonable prices makes up for its location. While it’s set in the grocery store parking lot, once you're inside it’s a pleasant atmosphere. We like the fish, chicken and ribs. There are always lots of local residents stopping by for orders to go.

Lolos. The small open air cafes grouped together by the beach in Grand Case. They usually feature grilled chicken or ribs with several sides. Talk of the Town is a popular one on the street side, but there are several to choose from.

Greenhouse. A popular place by the water in Philipsburg, plus with a second location in the Simpson Bay area. A diverse menu but there are some less expensive sandwiches, burgers, etc., and they have a 2 for 1 drink offer during happy hour.

Yacht Club. Set by the draw bridge in Simpson Bay it’s a great place to watch the boats come and go during bridge openings. We usually go for breakfast but they draw lots of people for happy hour too and their menu is reasonably priced.