Maybe the line at Trader Joe’s was too long or maybe you just read Eat Pray Love, and now you want more from life. It doesn’t matter. You should be able to go out on a weeknight and not have to spend half your paycheck. So here are the places where you can go out on a weeknight without spending a fortune. Unless you’re a raccoon, in which case your fortune is some tin foil and rhinestones in a tree trunk.

All restaurants featured on The Infatuation are selected by our editorial team. The Casual Weeknight Dinner Guide is presented by the American Express ® Gold Card. Click here to learn more about the benefits and rewards you get from paying with the Amex Gold Card while dining out.