Plan Ahead: Northern Virginia Restaurant Weeks 2025

Fairfax City, Alexandria, and DC Restaurant Week are just around the corner — get ready to savor the season.

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Chadwicks in Old Town Alexandria is serving up specials as part of Restaurant Week. | Photo via NOVAtoday

Restaurant Week, our favorite time of year. Try a variety of restaurants with special prix fixe menus, often served at a discounted price.

Fairfax City’s Summer Restaurant Week | Friday, Aug. 22- Sunday, Aug. 31
There’ll be 27 restaurants participating, including spots like Audacious Ale Works to The Auld Shebeen.

Alexandria’s Summer Restaurant Week | Friday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 31
More than 70 restaurants across Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Arlandria-Chirilagua, and the West End will offer multi-course meals priced from $30 to $50.

DC’s Summer Restaurant Week | Monday, Aug. 18-Sunday, Aug. 24.
Highlighting many wonderful spots in DC, this restaurant week also includes 16 spots in Arlington. Take advantage of three-course meals with brunch and lunch prices ranging from $25 to $30 and dinner prices ranging from $40 to $65.

Don’t worry, Arlington, your solo Restaurant Week will be Monday, Oct. 13 through Monday, Oct. 20. Stay tuned for more information on this event.

Make sure to make your reservations now to beat the crowds.

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