What is NYC Restaurant Week?
NYC Restaurant Week is a semiannual promotion that celebrates fine dining at an affordable price. Participating restaurants offer three-course prix-fixe menus specially priced lunch and/or dinner (Saturdays excluded, Sundays optional. Beverages, gratuities and taxes not included).*

When is NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2016?
July 25–August 19. The list of participating restaurants and reservations will be available on July 11.

When is NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2017?
The dates will be announced following the next NYC Restaurant Week.

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Is NYC Restaurant Week available on Saturdays?
No. A few restaurants may offer their prix-fixe menu on Saturdays, but the majority do not.

Where can I find the NYC Restaurant Week Dining Guide?
The booklets are available in participating restaurants and major hotels the week prior to program launch. Unfortunately, we are unable to mail booklets to individuals.

There’s a restaurant I really want to be in NYC Restaurant Week. How can I make it happen?
Tell the restaurant manager or owner about it, and have them request information.

Do I have to make reservations?
Reservations are highly recommended. However, the NYC Restaurant Week menu is offered to all guests, including walk-ins. We encourage you to make reservations via our program sponsor, OpenTable.

What’s included in the prix fixe?
Restaurants offer a minimum of three choices for appetizers, three choices for entrées and at least two desserts. Several restaurants may also offer drink specials, supplemental items and other à la carte options for an additional price.

FAQs for Restaurants

 

When is NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2016?
July 25–August 19. The list of participating restaurants and reservations will be available on July 11. We are unable to accept additional restaurants into the upcoming program. Requests to participate in the Winter 2017 program will be accepted until October 1, 2016.

When is NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2017?
The dates will be announced following the next NYC Restaurant Week.

How can my restaurant participate?
Summer 2016 is closed to additional participants. To be consider for Winter 2017, please indicate your interest in NYC Restaurant Week on the membership request for information form and a member of the team will contact you and have you fill out an application.

Why does my restaurant have to apply?
NYC Restaurant Week is New York City’s celebration of fine dining. Participating restaurants have all been evaluated based on the same set of criteria. This helps ensure that restaurants are of a similar caliber. The criteria that determines whether an invitation is issued includes: price point (NYC Restaurant Week prices should be a 30–50%+ discount off of the regular menu), ratings, reviews, chef bio, awards, etc.

Is there a participation fee?
Yes, each restaurant pays an annual fee for NYC & Company membership and NYC Restaurant Week. Please fill out a request for information form. The participation fee helps cover the extensive marketing and promotional costs of NYC Restaurant Week for the year. This comprises the development of the NYC Restaurant Week website, printed booklets, full-page New York Times ad, videos and extensive advertising in key verticals. The fee also includes your restaurant’s annual NYC & Company membership dues. All NYC Restaurant Week restaurants are members. For more information about membership and its many benefits, click here.

What do I have to offer if my restaurant is invited to NYC Restaurant Week?
Your restaurant must offer the NYC Restaurant Week menu during the program dates from Monday—Friday. You may offer lunch, dinner or both (Saturdays excluded, Sundays optional. Beverages, gratuities and taxes not included).