NYC Restaurant Week
Summer, Winter, French, Malaysian, Japan
Restaurant Week New York City is one of my favorite times of the year and now, since the event has been so successful, newer versions are starting to crop up everywhere, including ethnic Restaurant Weeks, like Japanese, Chinatown, Malyasian, French, Belgian and also neighborhood-specific restaurant weeks. A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $45? Sign me up!
Restaurant Week New York City allows us to eat at NYC’s best restaurants twice a year for bargain prices. Every Winter (Jan/Feb) and Summer (July/Aug), some of our best restaurants offer prix-fixe meals for $30, $45 or $60.
Winter Restaurant Week 2024
- January 16-February 4, 2024. Reservations open January 9, 2024.
- July 24-August 20, 2023. Reservations opened July 6, 2023.
NYC Restaurant Week
New Yorkers LOVE our NYC bargains! NYC Restaurants offer a trio of pricing options which they may offer during meal periods of their choosing (lunch, dinner or both).
Tao Restaurant, Midtown, NYC (photo)
Per nyctourism.com about Winter Restaurant Week, “NYC Restaurant Week offers prix-fixe two-course lunches and three-course dinners for $30, $45 and $60 at over 600 restaurants across all five boroughs. A complete list of participating restaurants and reservations are available at nyctourism.com/restaurantweek .”
Below are restaurants from Prior NYC Restaurant Weeks.
According to nyctourism.com, “Leading restaurateurs and restaurants participating in this year’s program include: José Andrés (Mercado Little Spain); Joe Bastianich (Babbo, Casa Mono, Eataly, Lupa); Tren’ness Woods-Black (Sylvia’s); Daniel Boulud (Bar Boulud, Epicerie Boulud); Andrew Carmellini (Bar Primi, The Dutch, Lafayette, Leuca, Locanda Verde, Westlight); Leah Cohen (Pig & Khao); Lisa Fernandes (Sweet Chili); Daniel Kruger (Loring Place); Keith McNally (Minetta Tavern, Morandi, Pastis); Danny Meyer (Blue Smoke, Daily Provisions, Gramercy Tavern, Intersect by Lexus, Marta, Tacocina, Union Square Cafe); Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster); Ed Schoenfeld (RedFarm); Stephen Starr (El Vez, Pastis, Upland); Michael Stillman (Quality Eats); Jean-Georges Vongerichten (The Fulton, JoJo, Mercer Kitchen, Nougatine, Perry Street); Melba Wilson (Melba’s). The following five restaurant participants were part of the NYC Restaurant Week program upon its inception in 1992: Fraunces Tavern, Golden Unicorn, Jing Fong, Sylvia’s and Union Square Cafe.”
I love a good bargain almost as much as I love good food and NYC Restaurant Week allows everyone to enjoy a great meal at a great price in NYC. It almost feels like you’re stealing…only you’re not.
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Times Square Restaurants Restaurant Week
Restaurants may participate for one, two, three, four, or all five weeks, with special $30, $45, and/or $60 prix fixe meals for lunch and dinner (Saturdays excluded, Sundays optional).
- Barbetta
- Bacall’s Steakhouse
- Beast & Butterflies @ M Social Hotel
- Becco
- Bond 45
- Brooklyn Chop House
- Charlie Palmer Steak
- Dos Caminos
- Empire Steak House
- Frankie & Johnnie’s Steakhouse
- Gallagher’s Steak House
- Glass House Tavern
- Gulaabo
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Haru Sushi
- Havana Central
- Haven Rooftop @ Sanctuary Hotel
- Hunt & Fish Club
- Kyuramen
- La Masseria
- Lattanzi
- Mermaid Oyster Bar
- Pasta Lovers
- Pink Taco
- S’Aimer NYC
- Sessions Restaurant & Bar
- Sushi Lab Rooftop
- The Long Room
- The Terrace @ Edition Hotel
- The Palm
- The Stinger
- Toloache
- Victor’s Cafe
- Virgil’s Real BBQ
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The Seaport Restaurants Restaurant Week
- Malibu Farm
- The Fulton
- Carne Mare
- Tin Building by Jean-Georges – House of the Red Pearl, abcV, T.Brasserie, Fulton Fish Co., The Frenchman’s Dough and Shikku
French Restaurant Week NYC
July 10-16, 2023
French Restaurant Week in NYC offers prix-fixe menus at some of our city’s top French Restaurants, allowing diners to experience masterful cuisine and gastronomy while honoring French culture and history. Enjoy French favorites, such as French onion soup au gratin, gigot d’agneau, steak tartare, moules frites, and salade de tomates d’héritage.
Online NYC Restaurant Week Reservations at Open Table
The Modern NYC – Beef Tenderloin
Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to try out a restaurant that may normally be out of your budget, or test some new restaurants with a little less financial risk.
Reservations generally open anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks before Rest Week begins. One of the best ways to get easy, online reservations is through OpenTable.
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Restaurant Week New York City Insider Tips
- The three-course, prix-fixe meals for $29 (lunch) and $42 (dinner) do not include beverages, tip or tax.
- Most restaurants do not participate during the weekends, so don’t expect a Saturday night prime time table during Restaurant Week in NYC.
- Review the menu in advance, as there are usually fewer choices on the RW menu. If you have eating restrictions, you may be limited.
- Monday to Wednesday reservations tend to be easier to get than those for Thursday and Friday.
- When making a reservation, be sure to mention you are booking for Restaurant Week.
- When being seated, ask for the Restaurant Week menu if it is not offered.
- Tip the server based on the usual price of the meal, not the Restaurant Week price, especially if you’ve had good service. Remember, the server is (or should be) doing their job exactly as they normally do when meals are full priced.
Top Picks for NYC Restaurant Week Steals & Deals
We can honestly recommend every single restaurant on the above list of NYC Restaurant Week restaurants. You can’t go wrong with any of them. Here are some other highlights:
Tao Downtown
Tao Downtown is a trendy and popular spot for NYC Restaurant Week. This Asian-inspired restaurant offers a unique and upscale dining experience, with a menu that features dishes like the crispy rice tuna, lobster wontons and Peking duck. The atmosphere is sleek and modern, with a giant Buddha statue (the above photo is midtown) and a stunning 40-foot-long bar. Don’t miss out on their signature dessert, the giant fortune cookie filled with white and dark chocolate mousse. Tao Downtown is a must-visit for anyone looking for a chic and delicious dining experience.
Scarpetta
Scarpetta at The James New York – NoMad is a must-try during NYC Restaurant Week. This Italian restaurant offers a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere, perfect for a romantic date night or a special occasion. Their menu features classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, such as the creamy polenta with truffled mushrooms, the spaghetti with tomato and basil and of course, their signature homeage ravioli. Don’t forget to save room for their famous dessert, the chocolate cake with salted caramel gelato.
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More Restaurant Weeks in NYC
How to Save on NYC Restaurants and Food
There are so many easy ways to save on New York City restaurants and food and you just need to know where to look. Of course, you can’t save everywhere, and sometimes you have to wait for a deal, but about half the time I eat out in NYC, at quality restaurants, it is easy to save a few bucks without sacrificing quality.
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Prior Restaurant Weeks in NYC
Brooklyn Restaurant Week – October 20-30, 2014
More Info: www.dineinbk.com
NYC Cocktail Week – July 13-17, 2015
Celebrate summer in NYC with $4 specialty drinks and appetizers at some of the best bars in NYC.
More Info: nycocktailweek.com
Chinatown Restaurant Week – March 14-30, 2014
Multi-course, prix-fixe meals will be offered for $18.88 per person at participating Chinatown restaurants such as, Golden Unicorn, Nom Wah Tea Parlor, HK Wonton Garden, Pho Grand, Red Egg, Shanghai Gourmet, and many others. Peking Duck House will offer the special at lunch only.
More Info: www.chinatownrestaurantweek.com
Italian Restaurant Week – June 26-July 6, 2013
Celebrate New York City’s first ever Italian Restaurant Week, Italian Dine Out. The 11-day event, will offer special discounted lunch and dinner prices at 23 of New York City’s most authentic Italian restaurants! Sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission as part of the Year of Italian Culture in the US, the Italian Dine Out offers diners special 3-course menus for lunch and dinner.
More Info: www.italianmade.com
Belgian Restaurant Week – July 21-28, 2013
This is your chance to enjoy yummy multi-course meals, indulge in mussel mania, savor scrumptious waffles and enjoy some of the world’s finest brews. The Belgian restaurants in NY bring you delightful cuisine and great brews during a week long celebration of Belgian gastronomy and culinary innovation.
More Info: www.belgianrestaurantweeknyc.com
Dine Out for Japan Restaurant Week – March 7-11, 2012
When eating out at one of over 35 participating tri-state area restaurants during March 7 – 11, 2012, you will support Japan Tohoku earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. These participating restaurants, including Ippudo NY, Kyotofu, Hatsuhana, and Sushiden, will donate a portion of their Dine Out for Japan sales to the Japan relief fund.
More Info: bimi.asia/dineoutforjapan/index.php
Martini Week – March 15-30, 2012
Martini Week is a two-week-long celebration of America’s proudest invention, held at 23 bars and restaurants across town, who’ll each be offering their own inventive takes for no-brainer prices. Choose from venues such as Ava Lounge, Beaumarchais, Catch, Abe & Arthur’s, Sons of Essex, Bounce Sporting Club, Aspen Social, Revel, Rayuela, and more!
Lousiana Shrimp Week – June 27 – July 1, 2012
Delight in signature dishes throughout the city featuring the naturally sweet flavor of premium Louisiana Shrimp.
More Info: www.freshfromthedock.com
Malaysian Restaurant Week – June 18-24, 2012
Malaysian restaurants will offer an exclusive $20.12 three-course prix fixe menu, while Asian-influenced restaurants will feature a special limited-time-only menu inspired by the country’s signature flavors. Participating restaurants include Fatty Crab, Fatty ‘Cue, Michelin-starred Laut, Nyonya, Penang, Spice Market and Social Eatz in Manhattan.
More Info: www.malaysiakitchennyc.com
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