If you’re in search of a memorable, multicourse meal, the D.C. area’s is chock full of affordable, delicious opportunities. The event, hosted by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, runs from Monday, Jan. 27, through Sunday, Feb. 2, with prix fixe menus that are priced from $25 to $65.
“Winter Restaurant Week is a fantastic opportunity for Washingtonians to experience the best of DC鈥檚 culinary scene while also supporting our vibrant local businesses,鈥� D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
Nearly 250 restaurants are participating in the weeklong event, offering everything from brunch to special alcoholic pairings on their special menus.
鈥淲ith more restaurants participating than ever before, Restaurant Week highlights the strength and creativity of our dining industry. We encourage everyone to get out and enjoy good food and unique experiences that make dining in DC so special,” said Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of RAMW.
For those who may be stumped on where to start booking reservations, WTOP has compiled 10 D.C.-area restaurants to consider, along with a dish from each one to look forward to.
If you’re looking for a new dining destination during Winter Restaurant Week, here are a few to consider.
in Penn Quarter has a three-course brunch ($35), lunch ($35) and dinner ($55) available. One of the many highlights at this restaurant is the “chix waffler,” which features crispy, fried chicken thighs on a classic Belgian waffle and bourbon maple syrup drizzled overtop.
, located in the Dupont Circle Hotel, is also offering a three-course lunch ($25) and dinner ($55) menu. The whole grilled branzino usually sells for $40, but it will be an option on the dinner menu.
The Pike & Rose location of in Bethesda, Maryland, is participating in the weeklong festivities with a three-course brunch ($25) and dinner ($40), including classics like chicken parmigiana and desserts like cannoli.
For the first time, is participating in Winter Restaurant Week with a $35 omakase express lunch at Dear Sushi (normally $42). This meal includes two snacks, two handrolls, five pieces of nigiri and a sorbet. The experience is offered only on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Explore Persian-inspired lunch ($35), dinner ($65) and brunch ($35) options at . Menu highlights include winter vegetable shish kebab and braised lamb shoulder pav茅.
Chef Kevin Tien鈥檚 Vietnamese restaurant is participating in Winter Restaurant Week by serving specially curated menus for lunch ($45) and dinner ($65).
Deal-seekers should head to for a three-course meal available during dinner for $40. During the week, there will be special menu exclusives like a millionaire s鈥檓ores bar with layers of graham cracker shortbread, caramel, dark chocolate and marshmallow.
During lunch and brunch, has a three-course menu up for grabs, priced at $35 during lunch and brunch only. One of the Winter Restaurant Week exclusives of the week is the sunchoke velout茅 with celeriac soffritto, black truffle and parmigiano.
Southern restaurant has several dishes to look forward to, such as Nashville hot chicken with foie gras duck jus, or desserts like the apple pie cr猫me br没l茅e. The three-course brunch and dinner are priced at $35 and $55, respectively.
Indulge in a curated, Latin American, vegetable-forward dining experience at with a $55 three-course dinner.
is also returning later this month, running from Jan. 31 through Feb. 9. This event includes over 90 participating restaurants with multicourse prix fixe dinner menus priced at $30, $40 or $50 per person.
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