DC Restaurant Week - Summer 2026
When is DC Restaurant Week this Summer 2026?
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's (RAMW) Summer Restaurant Week throughout the Capital Region will run from August 24 - 30, 2026! While you indulge in the joy of Restaurant Week, try multi-course brunch and lunch menus for $25 or $35 per person. Or try multi-course dinner menus for $40, $55, or $65 per person to get a taste of the region’s celebrated food scene!
This is your time to find cool eats and insatiable treats! Check out participating Fairfax County, VA restaurants below and decide which establishment you've always wanted to try.
Tips for Restaurant Week in Northern Virginia
- Don't forget the drinks - While the food gets you in the door, don't hesitate to grab that drink menu and try some excellent cocktails.
- The variety is endless - The participants of this Northern VA Restaurant Week offer something for everyone, including kid-friendly and vegan options.
To preview their menus, you can visit the main Restaurant Week page and book there as well. What are you waiting for? We already hear your stomach growling...
Make Room for the New Kid on the Block!
Indulge in new eats or return to flavors that make your heart happy: the 3rd annual Mason District Restaurant Week returns! It's time to dine and discover one of Fairfax County's unique culinary scenes from October 10th-17th, 2026. From cool creameries with a purpose like Jake's Ice Cream & Popcorn to a taste of America at Glory Days Grill, click here to see participating restaurants and more info.
Fairfax County DC Restaurant Week Participants:
SEEKING INFORMATION ON FALLS CHURCH RESTAURANT WEEK?
Get ready for The City of Falls Church Restaurant Week from August 21 - 30, 2026. Participating restaurants in the City of Falls Church will offer special menus or other exclusive money-saving offers to encourage customers to save while getting a taste of “The Little City” and give restaurants the chance to showcase their best menu items. Click here to see participating restaurants and more info. (Note: Falls Church Restaurant Week is a separate event from DC Restaurant Week, which is sponsored by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.)
While exploring the tasty selections of Falls Church, don't forget this Restaurant Week Passport! Pick one up starting August 20 at Clare & Don's, GrillMarX, Harvey's, Preservation Biscuit Company, or Seoul Prime. If you visit at least eight participating restaurants, collect a stamp at each stop, and return your completed passport by Wednesday, September 2 you'll get a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: CITY OF FAIRFAX RESTAURANT WEEK!
Ready to experience drool-worthy and mouth-watering cuisine? Then pucker up, buttercup! The City of Fairfax's restaurant week has food so good you could kiss it! Visit this uniquely appetizing food scene from August 20 - 30, 2026. From cozy cafés and bakeries to global flavors and neighborhood taverns, click here to see participating restaurants and more info.
Note: The City of Fairfax's Restaurant Week is a separate event from DC Restaurant Week, which is sponsored by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.
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