Cheap eats in Columbus

Cheap eats

As the mainstream media and our flailing 401k plans have been telling us, we're in a recession. But who says your shrinking wallet has to be the reason to skip out on a good meal with friends? As usual, Metromix has done the leg work for you and compiled a list of places where a good meal doesn't necessarily mean high prices. Case in point: The Press Grill's classy chicken pesto sandwich (pictured above), which runs for only $6.99. Click through the gallery to check out our picks and then share some of your low-priced dining fixes in the comments below.—Dwayne Steward, Metromix