I'm a huge fan of 54 Below (although not their rising prices of late). I actually quite like the food but they don't have any rotation, so its always the same stuff. I really like the scallops and the duck confit salad as entrees. I think either of those should be enough to meet the $25 min. I also like the fries and their drinks. Haven't tried the desserts. But it is all on the pricier side.
It's $25 per person, but if you are going as a group, you just have to meet the total (for example, $50 between 2 people).
The side is okay, but typically obstructed by band members or instruments (like the piano). The one that is all the way to the edge that's raised is pretty awful and I would try to avoid that because you only see people's backs.