"Ellis Island’s barbecue joint is one of the best budget-friendly dining options around. The ribs are the move here — tender but not falling apart, coated in a sticky root beer barbecue sauce with just a touch of char. The menu keeps it simple: ribs and barbecue chicken. A half-rack paired with half a chicken costs $17.99 with a free player’s card. All entrées come with sides that are decent, if unremarkable. But soda lovers shouldn’t miss the housemade root beer — thick, creamy, and worth the trip on its own." - Janna Karel