Dine Out Boston Winter 2026 - Restaurant Week

Dine Out Boston takes place each year two times each year - winter and summer - for two or three highly-anticipated weeks when top Boston and Cambridge restaurants showcase their cuisine by offering special deals on lunch and dinner menus.

Dates for the Winter 2026 edition of Boston Restaurant Week, as the event is also called, are February 23 - March 15.

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So get ready to make your reservations when all the best places to dine out in Boston, Cambridge, and nearby suburbs go on sale.

Why? Well - winters can feel long here in New England and this eagerly-awaited dining event (also called Boston Restaurant Week) gives you the perfect excuse for dining out during still-chilly early spring weather and savoring the tasty fare offered at discount prices.

Dining out during Restaurant Week gives you a fantastic way to celebrate the many chef-owned restaurants that make Boston and Cambridge special.

Interested? Mark the dining weeks on your calendar, look over the choices (our guide below will get you started), and make your reservations now.

Some restaurants also offer the special menus on the Saturday between the two weeks. A few make their special menus - and prices - available throughout the month of March.

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Top Photo: Lunch at Bistro du Midi during Boston Restaurant Week

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What to Expect during Dine Out Boston 2026

Baked eggplant at Antico Forno in the North End — Baked eggplant in the North End

Here's how Dine Out Boston works: Chefs at participating restaurants in Boston, Cambridge, and nearby suburbs offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus.

Each chef selects a price point for each meal - $27, $32, or $36 for lunch, and $38, $46, or $55 for dinner - and prepares delicious lunch and dinner menus at the chosen fixed price to showcase the restaurant's best fare.

Typically you choose two or three courses, with several options for each course. Some restaurants include selections from their regular menu, while others prepare entirely different dishes.

Menus may offer you extras for a supplemental charge: perhaps a dollop of caviar, a garnish of lobster, a sprinkling of truffles, or a slice of seared fois gras.

At a few participating restaurants, diners can choose optional wine pairings. Since not everyone loves wine, a few restaurants offer beer flights - watch for this trend to grow!

Prices do not include beverages, taxes, and tips - and you should always tip based on your best guess of what your meal might have normally cost, not on the bargain price you're actually paying.

Take a look at what's on offer so far in Central Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville for Winter 2026:

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Participating Cambridge restaurants
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Participating Dine Out Restaurants in Boston & Cambridge

Dine Out Boston dessert at La Voile in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood

Here is the updated list of participating Dine Out Boston restaurants based on what is known right now (a few neighborhoods are still to be confirmed.

Find by neighborhood:

Downtown (including Chinatown & Theatre District)
West End & Faneuil Market
Waterfront
Back Bay
Fenway
Beacon Hill
North End
Seaport/Fort Point
South End
Cambridge

Not sure where all these neighborhoods are located? Check out the neighborhood map in our Boston Sightseeing Guide

Downtown Boston/Chinatown/Theatre District/Financial District Restaurants

Back Deck, 2 West Street, 617-670-0320, New England Cuisine; D $46
The Bosworth, Hotel AKA Boston Common, 90 Tremont Street; 617-772-5834; American; D $46
Hobgoblin Bar, 48 Temple Place; 857-991-1529; Asian fusion; D $55; Reserve
Legal Sea Foods Downtown Crossing, 558 Washington Street, 617-692-8888, Seafood; L $32, D $46
Matria, 510 Atlantic Ave, 617-217-5151, Italian; D $46
Oceanaire Seafood Room, 40 Court Street, 617-742-2277, Seafood; L $36, D $55
Q Restaurant, 660 Washington Street; 857-350-3968, Asian; L $32; D $46
Ruth's Chris Steak House, 45 School Street, 617-742-8401, Steakhouse; D $55
Scholar's American Bistro, 25 School Street, 617-248-0025, American; L $27, D $38
Smith & Wollensky, 294 Congress Street (Atlantic Wharf), 617-778-2200, Steakhouse; L $36, D $55
Union Oyster House, 41 Union Street, 617-227-2750, Seafood, L $36; D $46

Not Confirmed:

*Artisan Bistro @ The Ritz-Carlton, 617-574-7176, Contemporary American, D $55
Avenue One @ Hyatt Regency, 617-422-5579, American; L $32; D $46
Boston Chops, 52 Temple Place; 617-982-7130; Steakhouse; D $46
Estella, 49 Temple Place; 617-855-9869; American; D $55
Granary Tavern, 170 Milk Street, 617-449-7110, American; L $27; D $46
*Koy, 16 North Street, 857-991-1483, Fusion; $41
*Luke's Lobster Downtown Crossing, 290 Washington Street, 857-317-4843, Seafood; L $32, D $41
Palm Restaurant, One International Place, 617-867-9292, Steakhouse; L $32; D $46
Pasta Beach, 30 Rowes Wharf; 617-439-6900, Italian; D $46
**Parker's Restaurant @ Boston Omni Parker House Hotel, 60 Schools Street, New England cuisine
**Rebel's Guild @ the Revere Hotel, 200 Stuart Street, 617-482-1800, American
*Ruth's Chris Steak House, 45 School Street, 617-742-8401, Steakhouse; D $55
State Street Provisions, 255 State Street, 617-863-8363, American; D $46
Taco Azul, 21 Beacon Street, Mexican; L $27, D $46; website
*Stillwater, 120 Kingston Street, 617-396-3079, American Comfort Food; D $46

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West End/Faneuil Marketplace Restaurant Week Restaurants

Alcove, 50 Lovejoy Wharf, 617-248-0050, American; L $27

Not Confirmed:

Bulfinch Social @ The Boxer, 107 Merrimac Street, New England; D $46
Ned Devine's Irish Pub, Faneuil Marketplace, Irish pub fare; L $27; D $41; website
*Gordon Ramsay Burger, 99 Blackstone Street, 617-263-8610; American; L $22, D $41
*Rose Town Kitchen & Bar, Canopy Hilton Downtown, 857-758-7166; D $41
Wagamama Faneuil Hall, Faneuil Marketplace, 617-742-9242; L $22, D $36

Dining Out on Boston's Downtown & Seaport Waterfront

Boston Harbor City Cruises, 1 Long Wharf, 617-227-4321, American; $55
Chart House, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576, Seafood; L $32; D $55
Del Frisco's, 250 Northern Ave, 617-951-1368, Steakhouse; L $36, D $55
Legal Harborside, 270 Northern Ave, 617-477-2900, Seafood; L $32, D $46
Legal Seafood Long Wharf, 255 State Street, 617-742-5300, Seafood; L $32, D $46
State Street Provisions, 255 State Street, 617-863-8363, Seafood; D $46

Not Yet Confirmed:

*Battery Wharf Grille @ Battery Wharf Hotel, 617-994-9001, American
*Joe's on the Waterfront, 100 Atlantic Ave at Commercial Wharf; American
Lucky's Lounge, 355 Congress Street, 617-357-5825, American, Fusion; D $36
Pasta Beach, 30 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-6900, Italian; D $46
Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, 70 Rowes Wharf, 617-856-7744, American; L $36; D $55
Trade Boston, 540 Atlantic Ave, 617-451-1234; American; D $55
Waterline @ Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State Street, American; L $27, D $41
Miel Brasserie @ InterContinental Boston, 617-217-5151, French; L $32, D $46
Morton's The Steakhouse, 2 Seaport Lane, 617-526-0410, Steakhouse; D $46
Rosa Mexicano, 155 Seaport Blvd, Mexican; L $22; D $41
*RumBa Bar & Restaurant, 510 Atlantic Ave, American, 617-217-5151
*Strega Italiano Seaport, One Marina Park Drive, Italian
*Odyssey Cruises, 60 Rowes Wharf, 866-307-2469, Contemporary American

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Back Bay Dine Out Restaurants

Abe & Louis's, 793 Boylston St, Steakhouse, L $36; Reserve
Atlantic Fish, 761 Boylston St, Seafood, L $32; D $46; Reserve
The Banks Fish House, 406 Stuart Street, Seafood, 617-399-0015; L $32; D $55; Reserve
The Berkeley, 350 Stuart Street, 617-532-3827, French; D $55
Bistro du Midi, 272 Boylston Street, 617-426-7878, Provençal French; L $36, D $55
Capital Grille, 900 Boylston Street (Hynes Convention Center), 617-262-8900, Steakhouse; D $55
Davio's Back Bay, 75 Arlington Street, 617-357-4810, Italian; L $36; D $55
Earls Kitchen & Bar - Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, American; L $36, D $46
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, 200 Dartmouth Street, 617-272-0808; D $55
Grill 23 & Bar, 161 Berkeley Street, 6167-542-2255, Steakhouse; D $55
Joe's on Newbury, 181 Newbury St, American, L $27; D $38
La Voile, 261 Newbury Street, 617-587-4200, French; L $36; D $55
Legal Sea Foods - Copley, 100 Huntington Ave, 617-266-7775, Seafood; L $32, D $46
Legal Sea Foods - Park Square, 26 Park Square, 617-426-4444, Seafood; L $32, D $55
Lucie Dine & Drink, The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, 617-425-3400, American; D $46
MJ O'Connor's - 27 Columbus Avenue, Irish, 617-482-2255; D $38
Parm Copley, 140 Dartmouth Street at Copley Place, website; Italian-American; L $32, D $46
Rochambeau, 900 Boylston Street, French; D $46
Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern, 665 Boylston Street, Japanese, L $27, D $46; walk-in only

Not Confirmed:

Back Bay Social Club, 867 Boylston Street, American; D $46
Bar 10 at the Westin Copley, 10 Huntington Ave, 617-424-7446, American; D
*Basile, 162 Columbus Ave, 617-350-0007,Italian; D
City Table, 65 Exeter Street, 617-933-4800, American; D
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, 888 Boylston Street, 617-259-1568, Steakhouse; L $36, D $55
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 122 Belvidere Street, 617-358-9990; Seafood; D $55
La Piazza at Eataly - Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Italian; L $27, D $36
Porto, 780 Boylston Street, Mediterranean, D $55; closed Sundays & Mondays
Precinct Kitchen + Bar @ Loews Boston Hotel, New England Cuisine; D $33
Ramsay's Kitchen, 774 Boylston St, 857-289-0771; Contemporary American; L $32; D $55
Little Whale Oyster Bar, 314 Newbury St, Seafood, L $36, D $55
Luke's Lobster Back Bay, 75 Exeter Street, Seafood; L $32; D $41
Moon Bar, Mooncusser, 129 Columbus Ave, 617-350-0007,Seafood; D $46
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen, 138 St James Avenue; American; L $32
Peregrine, Whitney Hotel, 170 Charles Street, website, Mediterranean, D $55
*Serafina Back Bay, 237 Newbury St, Italian, L $32, D $46
Select Oyster Bar, 50 Gloucester Street, Seafood; L $36; D $55
Sonsie, 327 Newbury St, American, D $46
STK Steakhouse, 222 Berkeley St, Steakhouse; L $36, D $55
Summer Shack, 50 Dalton, 617-867-9955, Seafood, D $55
Terra at Eataly - Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Italian; L $36, D $46
Wagamama Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, 617-778-2344, Asian; L $22, D $36
Trifecta @ Four Seasons One Dalton, 1 Dalton St, American, D $46

Fenway Restaurants

Longwood Grill & Bar, 342 Longwood Ave, American; L $36; D $36

Not Yet Confirmed:

Blue Ribbon Brasserie, 528 Comm Ave, American; D $55
MIDA Fenway, 1391 Boylston Street, Italian; L $27; D $46; Reserve
Tsuru Ton Tan Udon Noodle Brasserie, 512 Comm Ave, Japanese; L $22; D $36

Beacon Hill Restaurants

75 Chestnut, 75 Chestnut Street, 617-227-2175, American; D $55
Carrie Nation, 11 Beacon Street, 617-227-3100, Contemporary American; D $46
Clink, 215 Charles Street, 617-224-4004, Contemporary American; L $32; D $46
Folio at the Boston Athenaeum, 14A Beacon Street, European, 857-277-0023; L $36; D $46
Harvard Gardens, 316 Cambridge Street, American, 617-523-2727; D $38
Peregrine, 170 Charles Street, 617-826-1762, Mediterranean; D $46
Scampo, 215 Charles Street, 617-536-2100, Italian; L $36; D $55

Not yet confirmed for March:

Grotto Restaurant, 37 Bowdoin Street, 617-224-3434, Italian; L $32, D $55
*Ma Maison, 272 Cambridge Street, 617-725-8855; L $27, D $46
*Mooo, 15 Beacon Street, 617-670-2515, Steakhouse
*The Dean's List Restaurant, 5 Blossom Street, 617-742-7630, American
Toscano, 47 Charles Street, 617-723-4090, Italian; D $55

North End Restaurants

Assaggio, 29 Prince St, Italian, 617-227-7380; D $46
Bacco, 107 Salem St, 617-627-0454, Italian, D $46
Bricco, 241 Hanover Street, Italian, D $55
Cantina Italiana, 346 Hanover Street, 617-723-4577, Italian; D $46
Forcella, 33 North Square, 617-936-4274, Italian; D $46
Joe's Waterfront, 100 Atlantic Ave, 617-367-8700, American; L $27, D $38
Mare Oyster Bar, 135 Richmond Street, Seafood, D $46
Quattro Ristorante, Grill, & Pizzeria, 226 Hanover Street, Italian, L $32 D $45
Ristorante Villa Francesca, 150 Richmond Street, 617-367-2948, Italian; L $27; D $46
Terramia Ristorante, 98 Salem Street, 617-523-3112, Italian; D $46
Trattoria Il Panino, 11 Parmenter St, 617-720-1336, Italian; L $27, D $46
Tresca, 233 Hanover St, 617-742-8240, Italian; D $55
Umbria, 250 Hanover St, 617-865-1265, Steakhouse; D $46

Not yet confirmed:

Antico Forno, 93 Salem Street, 617-723-6733, Italian; L $32, D $36
Aqua Pazza, 135 Richmond Street, Italian; D $41
*Arya Trattoria, 253 Hanover St, 617-742-1276, Italian
*Artu Rosticceria & Trattoria, 6 Prince Street, 617-742-4336, Italian
*City Winery Boston, 80 Beverly at One Canal; Contemporary American
*Filippo, 283 Causeway Street; 617-742-4142; Italian
* Lucca North End, 226 Hanover Street, 617-742-9200, Italian
*Mamma Maria, 3 North Square, 617-523-0077, Italian
*Nico Ristorante, 417 Hanover Street, 617-742-0404, Italian

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Seaport Restaurants for Dine Out Boston

75 on Liberty Wharf, 220 Northern Ave, 617-227-0754, American; L $36; D $55
The Block, 300 Pier 4 Boulevard, American, 617-861-4268; D $55
Boqueria Seaport, 25 Thompson Place, 857-491-0857, American: L $27, D $55
City Tap House, 18 Boston Wharf Road, 617-904-2748, American; L $27; D $46
Davio's Seaport, 50 Liberty Drive, Italian, L $36; D $55
Eddie Merlot's, 505 Congress St, Steakhouse; D $55
Mastro's Ocean Club, 25 Fan Pier Blvd, Steakhouse, D $55
Mecha Noodle Bar, 44 Thomson Place, Asain, 857-322-7577; L $27; D $38
Moxies, 899 Congress Street, American, L $27, D $46
Nowon, 117 Seaport Boulevard, Korean, 617-530-1833; L $32; D $46
Ocean Prime, 140 Seaport Blvd, 617-670-1345, Seafood; L $36
Serafina Seaport, 11 Fan Pier Bouldvard, Italian, L $ 36

Not yet confirmed

Davio's Seaport, 50 Liberty Drive, Italian, L $36; D $55
Deck 12 at Yotel Boston, 65 Seaport Blvd, 617997-9482, Seafood; L $36
*Capiz Lounge @ Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, 606 Congress Street, American
Kestra @ Omni Seaport, 450 Summer St, 617-476-6664, Mediterranean: L $27, D $36
Lifted Pool Bar, 450 Summer St, 617-476-6664, American: L $27, D $36
Lord Hobo, 2 Drydock Ave, Brewery, D $46
*Kings Seaport, 60 Seaport Blvd, American; D $33
Para Maria, 70 Sleeper Street, 617-530-1559, Latin American; L $22, D $41
Pink Taco, 374 Congress Street, Mexican, L $22, D $41
Tamo, 1 Seaport Lane, 617-385-4304, Contemporary American; D $41
Trillium Brewing Company, 50 Thomson Place, Brewery; L $27, D $41
Tuscan Kitchen Seaport, 64 Seaport Blvd, Italian; D $46
Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport, 243 Congress Street, Barbecue; L $22, D $36
Vela Seaport, 65 Seaport Blvd, 617-377-4638, Global; D $55

South End Restaurants Participating in Dine Out Boston

Aquitaine, 569 Tremont Street, 617-424-8577, French; L $20; D $33
Beehive, 541 Tremont Street, 617-423-0069, International; D $38
Cosmica, 40 Berkeley Street, Mexican, 617-313-7878
Elephant Walk, 1415 Washington Street, 617-247-1500, French/Cambodian; D $46
Metropolis Cafe, 584 Tremont Street, 617-247-2931, Contemporary American; D $46

Not Confirmed

Atlantico, 600 Harrison Ave, Seafood, D $55
*B&G Oysters, 550 Tremont Street, Seafood, L $25
Black Lamb, 571 Tremont Street, 617-982-6339; American; L $27
Boston Chops, 1375 Washington Street, 617-227-5011, Steakhouse; D $46
Estragon, 700 Harrison Avenue, 617-266-0443, Spanish; D $41
Mida South End, 782 Tremont Street, 617-936-3490;Italian; D $46
Trophy Room, 26 Chandler Street, American, D $46
*Oishii, 1166 Washington Street, 617-482-8868, Japanese; L $20
*Shore Leave, 11 William E. Mullins Way, Asian

Cambridge Restaurants Participating in Dine Out - To Be Confirmed

Alden & Harlow, 40 Brattle Street #3, American, 617-864-2100; D $46
Althea, 2 Columbia Street, Columbia Street, 617-349-2967; D $46
Batifol, 291 Third Street, French, 617-945-0345; American; L $27; D $46
Geppetto, 100 N 1st Street, 617-945-1349; Italian; D $55
Glass House, 450 Kendall Street, American, D $46
Grafton Street, 59 John F Kennedy Street, 617-497-0400; Contemporary American; D $46
Harvest, 44 Brattle Street, 617-868-3866, Contemporary American; L $36, D $55
Henrietta's Table @ Charles Hotel, 617-661-5005, American; L $32, D $46
Hourly Oyster House, 15 Dunster Street, 617-765-2342; Seafood; L $27, D $55
The Lexington, 100 N 1st Street, 617-945-1349, American, D $55
Margeaux Supper Parlor, 1924 Mass Avenue, American, 617-576-2222; L $27, D $55
Mestizo Modern Mexican, 10 Broad Canal Way, Mexican, 617-395-3120; L $27, D $46
Mex Taquiera & Bar, 500 Technology Square, Mexican, 617-945-2503; L $27, D $38
Nubar @ Sheraton Commander, 617-234-1365, American; D $46
Paperback Tavern, 575 Memorial Drive, American, D $46
Puritan & Company, 1166 Cambridge Street, American; D $55
Puritan Oyster Bar, 1164 Cambridge Street, American; D $46
Russell House Tavern, 14 JFK Street, 617-500-3055, American; D $46
Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar, 49 Mt. Auburn Street, International, 617-945-7477; L $27, D $38
Suloma Restaurant & Bar, 608 Main Street, Italian, 617-714-4995; L $27; D $46
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, 270 Third St, 6i17-945-0907, Asian; L $32; D $46
Tap 151 Bar & Grill, 151 North First Street, American, 617-945-0610; L $32, D $46
Viale, 502 Mass Ave, 617-576-1900; Italian; D $46
Waypoint, 1030 Mass Ave, American; D $55

Not Confirmed

730 Tavern Kitchen & Patio, 730 Massachusetts Ave, American
*ArtBar, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 40 Land Blvd, 617-806-4122, Italian; D $41
*Bar Enza; One Bennett Street, 617-661-5050, Italian; D $46
*Catalyst Restaurant, 300 Technology Square, American
The Dial at 907 Main; 907 Main Street, 617-349-2967, International; D $46
*EVOO, 350 Third Street, Contemporary American
*Freepoint Kitchen & Cocktails, 220 Alewife Brook Parkway, American
Gyu-Kaku, 16-18 Eliot Street, 857-259-6666; Seafood; L $32, D $46
*Happy Lamb Hot Pot, 485 Mass Ave, Asian
*Harvest, 617-868-3866, Contemporary American
*Puritan & Company Restaurant, 1166 Cambridge Street, American
*Smoke Shop, One Kendall Square, BBQ
Summer Shack Cambridge, 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, American, L $36, D $55
Toscano Harvard Square, 52 Brattle Street, 617-354-5250; Italian; L $36; D $55
*Talulla, 377 Walden Street, 617-714-5584

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Should You Make Reservations for Dine Out Boston?

Yes. You definitely need to have reservations because bargain-hunting foodies turn out for this event in huge numbers. Your best strategy will be to call as soon as the reservation period opens, usually about 3 weeks before each Dine Out period.

Because many of the city's top restaurants take part, competition to get coveted reservations can be fierce - but diners are well-rewarded by the opportunity to sample the cuisine of famous chefs, revisit old favorites, and try the offerings of newcomers.

5 Tips for Getting Top Value from Dine Out Boston

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How Much Do You Save with Dine Out Boston Specials? Where to Find the Best Value

How much does Dine Out Boston save you?

It depends.

Post-pandemic, many local restaurants have been struggling with high rents, rising costs for ingredients thanks to continuing inflation (have you checked out the price of eggs recently?!!), and labor shortages, so razor-thin margins have become the norm.

We were surprised to see that Dine Out price points for the March event remain unchanged from last summer's event.

But if you're hoping to get the most for your money, here's a tip: Certain steakhouses and seafood restaurants usually offer attractive bargains during Restaurant Week.

Similarly, newly-opened spots often offer great deals, as they're hoping you'll become a regular customer. Like any good advertising opportunity, Dine Out Boston offers a lot of exposure.

Here are five more tips for finding the biggest value:

1. Identify your target restaurants, and check their Restaurant Week menus carefully. Although many top Boston chefs showcase their culinary skills by including selections from their regular menu or equally impressive special creations. But a few similarly stellar spots offer a watered-down menu with simple dishes you could easily prepare at home. You may want to drop these places from your list.

2. Check to see if optional wine pairings or beer flights are offered. These can be a good-to-great deal, depending on what is being offered.

3. Compare prices with the regular menu to make sure the Dine Out Boston menu is really a bargain. Some restaurants offer similar prix-fixe options on an on-going basis which you can savor any time.

4. Don't plan to save on the tip. Just because you're getting a bargain on your meal doesn't mean less service. Do your part to make sure the servers (who get paid way less than minimum wage) don't get short-changed. Do your best to figure out what your meal might normally cost you, and plan to tip based on that amount.

5. Finally, when making your final decision about where to go, consider giving a few extra points to our local chef/owned eateries, which give our local restaurant scene its special vibrancy and uniqueness. They need our support right now.