Most of the numbers quoted here are similar to our experience. One way we like to give our wallets a break but to still eat well is to eat a the Sunset Cafe right in the GCBC. Prices there tend to run at about 75% of the restaurants "downtown" and Sunset does a very nice job. Check with them about specials; they vary during the week. I good Sunset night is the same night as the guest mixer, which is worth attending.
Have fun!