Restaurant Week has proven to be a popular event with both the public and restaurant owners. In every city where a Restaurant Week takes place
(scroll down for list of cities), participating restaurants offer a special menu that usually consists of three courses (appetizer, entree, dessert) priced to match the year. For example, 2009 Restaurant Week selections typically are priced at $20.09 per person.
The best thing about Restaurant Week is that couples get to experience the finest (and often the most romantic) restaurants in cities for less than regular à la carte prices.
When is Restaurant Week?
In many cities, Restaurant Week is scheduled for a time when business is slow, such as during the doldrums of January or the steamy heat of mid-summer. Since Restaurant Week is so affordable, it's popular whenever it's held — so
make reservations early.
Some couples plan to eat out every night during Restaurant Week, saving hundreds of dollars (although not hundreds of calories).
To eat like a gourmet on a cheapskate's budget, plan now to participate in Restaurant Week in your nearest city — or schedule your next trip during one at the destination.
Cities with Major Restaurant Week Events
Alexandria Restaurant Week
Annapolis Restaurant Week
Atlanta Midtown Restaurant Week
Atlantic City Restaurant Week
Austin Restaurant Week
Baltimore Restaurant Week
Bethesda Chevy Chase Restaurant Week
Boston Restaurant Week
Buckhead Restaurant Week
Cape Ann Restaurant Week
Charlotte Restaurant Week
Cleveland Restaurant Week
Collingswood Restaurant Week
Coral Gables Restaurant Week
Denver Restaurant Week
Escondido Restaurant Week
Hagerstown Restaurant Week
Hamptons Restaurant Week
Hoboken & Jersey City Restaurant Week
Honolulu Restaurant Week
Houston Restaurant Week
Howard County Restaurant Week
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Indianapolis Restaurant Week
Kansas City Restaurant Week
Las Vegas Restaurant Week
Little Rock Restaurant Week
Long Island Restaurant Week
Madison Restaurant Week
Miami Restaurant Week
Montclair Restaurant Week
New Haven Restaurant Week
New York Restaurant Week
Newark Restaurant Week
Newport Restaurant Week
Newport Beach Restaurant Week
Norfolk Restaurant Week
Northampton Restaurant Week
Ocean City Restaurant Week
Orange County Restaurant Week
Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Philadelphia Restaurant Week
Phoenix and Tucson Restaurant Week
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week
Portsmouth Restaurant Week
Raleigh Restaurant Week
Rehoboth Beach Restaurant Week
Richmond Restaurant Week
Salt Lake City Restaurant Week
San Diego Restaurant Week
San Francisco Restaurant Week
San Marcos Restaurant Week
Sarasota Restaurant Week
Saratoga Restaurant Week
Silver Spring Restaurant Week
South Jersey Restaurant Week
St. Louis Restaurant Week
Virginia Beach Restaurant Week
Washington, D.C. Restaurant Week
Williamsburg Restaurant Week
Wilmington Restaurant Week
Restaurant Weeks in Canada
Toronto Restaurant Week
Vancouver Restaurant Week
Restaurant Weeks in Europe
Amsterdam Restaurant Week
London Restaurant Week
More Info
Note that in many cities Restaurant Week meals can be reserved online, and you can find a list of those here. Some cities do offer Restaurant Week gift certificates; before taking advantage of these, do check the small print for the expiration date.
If the restaurant you want to go to gets booked up for dinner during Restaurant Week, ask if it serves lunch. Many participating restaurants do.
