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Restaurant Week Dates for 2026

By Gil Arnold Last Updated Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:41 am

Restaurant Week returns for 2022Most Restaurant Week dates for 2026 have been set; look for March events in Atlantic City, Boston, Denver, and more cities.

Restaurant Week, an annual or semi-annual event, allows food lovers to visit the finest restaurants for a special price, usually $20-$25 for lunch and $20-$50 for dinner.  We have links to all the city websites where you can get more Restaurant Week details like dates, prices and menus.

Our full list of Restaurant Week events is ordered by city, with the dates for each event.  Click on a city name for a link to their official websites with Restaurant Week details.  Check back frequently as more cities announce their Restaurant Week dates.

2026 Restaurant Week by City

  • Alexandria Restaurant Week was January 23 – February 8, 2026 and is expected to return in August 2026. Dozens of restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia offer $35, $45 or $50 dinners in neighborhoods throughout the city, including Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle and Eisenhower, and the West End. Alexandria Restaurant Week is usually held twice yearly, in January and August.
  • Ann Arbor Restaurant Week was January 1-23, 2026. Restaurant Week is your opportunity to try as many great Ann Arbor restaurants as your schedule allows for one incredibly low fixed price.
  • Arizona Restaurant Week was September 19-28, 2025 and is expected to return in May 2026.  Arizona Restaurant Week is usually held twice yearly, in May and September.
  • Asheville Restaurant Week is January 20-26, 2026 and Feb. 17-23, 2026.  Now in its 13th year, Asheville, NC Restaurant Week celebrates Asheville’s great food scene. Participating restaurants serve great food with menu specials for dine-in, take-out and delivery.
  • Athens, GA Restaurant Week was July 14-20, 2025. Dozens of Athens’ best restaurants have lunch & dinner menus at special prices all week long.
  • Atlantic City Restaurant Week, also known as Taste Atlantic City, is a month-long celebration during the entire month of March, 2026.
  • Austin Restaurant Week was August 29 – September 14, 2025.  The Austin Food and Wine Festival was November 7-9, 2025. 2026 dates will be announced soon.
  • Baltimore Restaurant Week was January 23 to February 7, 2026 and is expected to return in July 2026. Enjoy two-course and three-course dining options at special prices. Baltimore Restaurant Week is usually held twice a year, in January and July.
  • Baton Rouge Restaurant Week was January 26-31, 2026 and is expected to return in July 2026. Enjoy 3-course meals at some of Baton Rouge’s finest restaurants at a reduced cost.  Menus include $15 to $45 selections.   Baton Rouge Restaurant Week is usually held twice yearly, in January and July.
  • Boston Restaurant Week (Dine Out Boston) is February 22 – March 7, 2026. Boston Restaurant Week is usually held twice yearly, in February and August. Participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Typical prices are Lunch $27/$36 and Dinner $38/46/55. Boston Restaurant Week, also known as Dine Out Boston, is held biannually in February and August.
  • The Buffalo Wing Festival is Labor Day weekend: August 29-30, 2026, in Buffalo, NY.
  • Champaign County, IL Restaurant Week was January 30 – February 7, 2026.  The 7th Annual Champaign County Area Restaurant Week showcases restaurants and food trucks, serving up Filipino, Indian, Cambodian, Thai, Laos, Mexican, Caribbean, Italian, Zambian, Vegetarian, Vegan, soul food, farm-to-table, and standard American fare.
  • Charleston, SC Restaurant Week was January 8-18, 2026. The event is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the Charleston area. It is an opportunity to enjoy the world-renowned cuisine of the Lowcountry as participating restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus. (see the link for prices).
  • The Charleston Wine + Food Festival is March 4, 2026.
  • Charleston’s Lowcountry Oyster Festival was February 1, 2026.  The event is held outside Charleston at the Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, SC.
  • Charlotte Restaurant Week (Queen’s Feast) was January 23 – February 1, 2026 and is expected to return in July 2026.  More than 70 of the best restaurants in 8 counties around the metro Charlotte, NC, area offer 3 courses at dinner for a special prix fixe price ($30, $35, $40, $45, $50 or $55 per person, Charlotte Restaurant Week, also known as Queen’s Feast, is usually held twice a year, in January and July.
  • Chicago Restaurant Week was January 23 – February 8, 2026 and is expected to return in January 2027 Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s award-winning culinary scene. The 18th annual event brings together more than 500 of the area’s top restaurants, representing a near-endless array of cuisines. During Chicago Restaurant Week, diners can enjoy special prix fixe menus from restaurants throughout Chicago and nearby suburbs. These multi-course meals are $30 for brunch or lunch, and $45 and/or $60 for dinner.
  • Chicago’s Taste of Chicago Festival is set for July 8-12, 2026.
  • Cincinnati Downtown Restaurant Week is April 20-26, 2026.  Cincinnati Downtown Restaurant Week is held twice a year, typically in April and September.
  • Cleveland Restaurant Week is  March 2-14, 2026. Cleveland Restaurant Week is usually held twice a year, in March and November.
  • Columbus Restaurant Week (614 week) is January 26-31, 2026 and is expected to return in July 2026. Pick from menus at 150+ restaurants.  Columbus Restaurant Week is held twice a year, typically in January and July.
  • Dallas Fort Worth Restaurant Week was August 5 – 31, 2025.
  • Denver Restaurant Week is March 6-15, 2026. About 230 of Denver’s top restaurants offer multi-course dinners at special prices.
  • Detroit  Restaurant Week was last held February 22 – March 3, 2023.
  • Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Months (Dine Out Lauderdale) is August 1- September 30,  2026. Enjoy the very best tastes of Greater Fort Lauderdale at some of the area’s top restaurants at Dine Out Lauderdale during the month of August. Dine Out Lauderdale features bargain prices for a three-course meal.
  • Fort Myers and Naples, FL Sizzle Restaurant Week was September 3-30, 2025. SWFL Restaurant Week is a semi-annual event in Lee and Collier Counties with three-course prix-fixe menus offered by 60+ of the best restaurants in the area. Enjoy 2 Course Lunches starting at $24 and 3 Course Dinners starting at $42.
  • Galveston Restaurant Week was January 12-30, 2026.   Two and 3-course dinners will be priced between $20-$60 and 2-course lunches, breakfasts, & brunches will cost between $10-$40.
  • Grand Rapids Restaurant Week is November 6-14, 2026.
  • The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival is a series of three events held every year.  The Island of Hawaii food festival is October 16-17, 2026.  The Oahu festival is November 5-8, 2026.  The Kaanapali, Maui festival is October 23-25, 2026.
  • Hershey, PA’s Choctoberfest is held every October.
  • Hilton Head Restaurant Week (also called Chamber Restaurant Week) was January 31 – February 7, 2026.   Modeled after successful restaurant weeks in New York and other cities, the annual Chamber Restaurant Week features 80+ of the area’s top award-winning restaurants, all serving up value-priced, prix-fixe menus.
  • Houston Restaurant Week is February 15-28, 2026.  Houston Restaurant Week is usually held twice a year, in February and August 1.
  • Howard County, MD  Restaurant Week was January 19 – February 8, 2026 and is expected to return in August 2026.  Howard County Restaurant Week is a bi-annual two-week celebration of the local culinary scene in Howard County, Maryland that began in 2008.  Howard County, MD  Restaurant Week is twice a year, in January and August.
  • Hudson Valley, NY Restaurant Week is March 2-15, 2026.  Hudson Valley, NY  Restaurant Week  (HVRW) is usually held twice each year, in March and November.
  • Indianapolis Restaurant Week (Devour Indy Downtown) is January 19 – February 1, 2026. More than 100 restaurants participate with value priced menus. Indianapolis  Indianapolis Restaurant Week is held twice a year, in January and August.
  • Kansas City Restaurant Week was January 9-18, 2026.  Kansas City Restaurant Week offers the perfect opportunity to sample your way through the hottest trends in our region’s culinary scene. Savor and save with special, multicourse menus at several notable new participants taking part in Kansas City Restaurant Week.
  • The Key West Food and Wine Festival was January 28 – February 1, 2026.
  • Las Vegas Restaurant Week was June 2-13, 2025.
  • Lexington, NC hosts The Barbecue Festival for six days every October.  The next one begins on October 24, 2026.
  • Long Island  Restaurant Week is April 26 – May 3, 2026. Participating restaurants offer a $29, $39 or $46 three-course prix fixe dinner, and sometimes a $24 two course lunch during the event.  Long Island Restaurant Week is a twice yearly event, usually held in April and November.
  • Los Angeles Restaurant week (DineLA) was January 23 – February 6, 2026 and is expected to return in July 2026. Participating restaurants are offering a special menu for lunch and dinner. Los Angeles restaurant week is usually held twice a year, in January and July.
  • Madison  Restaurant Week was January 25-30, 2026 and is expected to return in July 2026. This semi-annual event is the perfect opportunity to sample some of Madison’s local offerings. Starting at $30, participating restaurants offer a prix-fixe menu with three courses. Some restaurants will offer a lunch menu for $20. Madison Restaurant Week is usually held twice a year, in January and July.
  • Maine Restaurant Week is March 1 – 12, 2026. Which restaurants participate and their MRW plans are explained on the restaurant page. Click on a restaurant name to explore all the details.  
  • The Maine Lobster Festival is July 29 – August 2, 2026.  The annual five-day event held in Rockland’s Harbor Park.  The festival is during the first weekend of August, from Wednesday through Sunday.
  • Memphis Downtown Dining Week was November 3-9, 2025. This is just one of many food festivals in Memphis, click the link for details.
  • Miami Restaurant Week (Miami Spice) is a two-month event that lasts from August 1 through September 30. Enjoy diverse flavors by the best chefs in Greater Miami and Miami Beach during Spice Restaurant Months. Enjoy three-course meals at top eateries for just $30/$35 for lunch/brunch and $45 or $60 for dinner.
  • Milwaukee Restaurant Weeks are held several times a year.  Events for 2026 are scheduled for February, March, May, October and November.
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul Restaurant Week is February 23 – March 1, 2026. Some of the Twin Cities finest chefs have created special two and three course prix fixe meals. Minneapolis-St. Paul restaurant week is usually held twice a year, in February and October.
  • Nantucket Restaurant Week was September 29 – October 4, 2025.
  • Dine Nashville is February 1-28, 2026.  This month-long celebration features collaborative chef experiences all month with special prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as deals and discounts from non-traditional restaurants such as fast-casual eateries, coffee shops, bakeries, and breweries to highlight Music City’s all-encompassing food & beverage scene.
  • New Orleans Restaurant Week was June 16-22, 2025. Continuing specials are offered by many restaurants in August and September via the Coolinary program.
  • The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience is June 10-14, 2026.
  • The New Orleans Fried Chicken Festival is October 4-5, 2026.
  • New Mexico Restaurant Week features Spring events in Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Albuquerque. Click the link for more details.
  • Newport, RI Restaurant Week is November 6-15, 2026. Participating restaurants offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals including BOGOs, prix-fixe offerings, gift card promotions and more.
  • New York City Restaurant Week – the nation’s premier restaurant week – is January 20 – February 12, 2026. NYC Restaurant Week is a semiannual promotion that celebrates fine dining at an affordable price. The program offers prix-fixe menus at hundreds of participating restaurants and neighborhood favorites across the five boroughs.  Enjoy 2-course lunches and 3-course  starting at $30. New York City restaurant week is usually held twice a year, in January and July.
  • New York City’s Little Italy is home to the Feast of San Gennaro for 11 days every September.  The most recent feast was September 11-21, 2025.
  • Ocean City, MD Restaurant Week was April 27 – May 11, 2025.
  • Orange County, CA  Restaurant Week is March 8-14, 2026.  This will be the 18th year for Orange County Restaurant Week. Restaurants feature lunch menus for $15, $20 or $25, and dinner menus for $25, $35, $45 or $60 per person.
  • Orlando Main Street Restaurant Week (Bite 30) was June 1 – July 13, 2025.  During Bite30, participating restaurants offer special prix fixe menus that offer multi-course dinners at a set price of $35.
  • Outer Banks  Restaurant Week (Taste of the Beach) is March 13-15, 2026.  Outer Banks Restaurant Week is usually held every Spring and Fall.
  • Owensboro, KY hosts the International BBQ Festival on the second weekend in May.
  • Palm Springs, CA Restaurant Week (dineGPS)  is May 29- June 7, 2026. Greater Palm Springs restaurants serve up a variety of culinary experiences for all types of diners. Enjoy unique dishes and inspired menus from outdoor cafes to fine dining restaurants to fast-casual eateries throughout the Coachella Valley.
  • Philadelphia Center City Restaurant Week (Center City District Restaurant Week) was January 18-31, 2026 and is expected to return in September 2026.  Your favorite restaurants are offering multi-course prix fixe lunches for $20 and dinners for $45 or $60.  Philadelphia Restaurant week usually held twice a year, in January and September.
  • Pittsburgh Restaurant Week was January 23-31, 2026 and is expected to return in August 2026. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is a twice-yearly event that is usually held in January and August.
  • Portsmouth, VA Restaurant Week was January 23-31, 2026. Portsmouth, VA Restaurant Week is a time for the Portsmouth restaurant community to display a wide variety of gourmet specialties. Local chefs are preparing special menus that are guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Participating restaurants will offer options for 2 course lunches at $10 or $15 and three course dinners at $25 or $35. Some restaurants have exciting menus you can only get this time of year.
  • Providence, RI Restaurant Week was January 25 – February 7, 2026 and is expected to return in July 2026 Participating restaurants are offering specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with some featuring other special offers, like signature cocktails, family-sized entrees, specialty products and more. Browse through the menus and then make a reservation. Providence Restaurant Week is a twice-yearly event that is usually held in January and July.
  • Richmond Restaurant Week was October 20-26, 2025.  Richmond Restaurant Week is a twice-yearly event that is usually held in April and October.
  • Sacramento  Restaurant Week (Dine Downtown) was January 9-18, 2026 and is expected to return in January 2027. Enjoy 3-course meals specially crafted for Dine Downtown at more than 30 participating restaurants across the Central City, for just $45/pp.
  • San Antonio Restaurant Week, also known as Culinaria, was January 17-31, 2026 and is expected to return in August 2026.  San Antonio Restaurants are on display showcasing the finest Alamo City Cuisine.  Menu Offerings: Three-Course Menus for Lunch ($20 and $30). Three-Course Menus for Dinner ($35, $45 and $55).San Antonio Restaurant Week is usually held every January and August.   Also in San Antonio is the Tasting Texas food and wine festival November 8-10, 2025.
  • San Diego Restaurant Week  was January 25 – February 1, 2026 and is expected to return in September 2026. Participating restaurants span across the county from the South Bay to East County and to the borders of Oceanside and Fallbrook to the north. San Diego Restaurant Week is a twice-yearly event that is usually held in January and September.
  • San Diego Bay’s Wine and Food Festival is a weeklong festival of food, wine and culture held every November.  The next one is November 6-8, 2026.
  • San Francisco Restaurant Week was November 1-9, 2025 and is expected to return in April 2026.  More than 100 of San Francisco’s best restaurants offer specially priced, multi-course lunch menus. SF Restaurant Week is usually held twice a year, in April and November.
  • Santa Fe Restaurant Week is February 17 – 26, 2026.
  • Savannah Restaurant Week was January 28 – February 8, 2026. Locations offer 3 courses for a set price of their choosing over 11 days. Which offers great value to their customers.
  • Seattle Restaurant Week (Dine Around) is April 19 – May 2, 2026.  Seattle Restaurant week is usually held twice a year, in October and April.
  • South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami Beach(SOBEWFF) is February 19-22, 2026.  The festival is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.
  • South Carolina Restaurant Week was January 8-18, 2026 and is expected to return in August 2026. Hundreds of restaurants participate in the 11-day annual event. You can find menu prices for participating restaurants at:  SC Restaurant Week Prices. SC Restaurant week is usually held twice a year, in January and August.
  • Tampa Bay Restaurant Week was June 12 – 22, 2025.   Participating Tampa Bay area restaurants are offering multiple-course prix fixe menus and exclusive pricing on cocktails.
  • Triangle Area, NC (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) Restaurant Week was January 26 – February 1, 2026 and is expected to return in June 2026.  During TRW, participating restaurants offer special 2-3 course menu options, a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the area’s finest cuisine. Triangle Restaurant Week is a twice yearly event that is usually held in January and June.
  • Tulsa  Restaurant Week  was last held June 10-14, 2024.
  • The Taste of Vail is April 1-4, 2026 in Vail, CO.
  • Virginia Beach Restaurant Week was January 16-25, 2026.  Restaurants have prix-fixe menus with $5 and $10 Breakfasts, $10 and $15 two-course lunches, and three-course dinners for $25 to $40.
  • Washington, DC Restaurant Week was January 19-25,  2026 and expected to return in August 2026.  Get brunch or lunch for $25 and dinners for $40-$55. Washington, DC  Restaurant Week is usually held twice a year, in January and August.

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