DC Restaurant Week - Winter 2026
When is DC Restaurant Week this Winter 2026?
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's (RAMW) Winter Restaurant Week throughout the Capital Region will runs from January 19 - 25, 2026! However, breaking news, RAMW Winter Restaurant Week has been extended to February 8! While you indulge in the joy of a prolonged 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!
Check out participating Fairfax County, VA restaurants below and decide which establishment you've always wanted to try. Restaurant Week has also expanded to include a to-go program with a variety of family-style offerings as well as cocktail and wine pairings, to encourage the support of hundreds of restaurants throughout the DMV.
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.
- Can't stick around? Make sure to check out restaurants that are offering family-style to-go dinner meals.
- 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...
Fairfax County DC Restaurant Week Participants:
SEEKING INFORMATION ON FALLS CHURCH RESTAURANT WEEK?
Get ready for The City of Falls Church Restaurant Week on January 23- February 8, 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.)
UP NEXT ON THE CALENDAR: TOWN OF VIENNA RESTAURANT WEEK!
Vienna Restaurant Week is back! It's time to dine and discover Vienna's unique culinary scene from February 27-March 8, 2026. From cozy cafés and bakeries to global flavors and neighborhood taverns, click here to see participating restaurants and more info.
Note: Town of Vienna Restaurant Week is a separate event from DC Restaurant Week, which is sponsored by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: CITY OF FAIRFAX RESTAURANT WEEK!
Ready to experience drool-worthy and mouth watering cuisine? Then pucker up butter cup! The City of Fairfax's restaurant week has food so good you could kiss it! Visit this uniquely appetizing food scene from February 27-March 8, 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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