Over the past 29 years, DFW Restaurant Week has raised nearly $14 million in donations for its charity partners, North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope. North Texas’ largest culinary event and the nation’s second longest running restaurant week campaign, DFW Restaurant Week officially kicks off with Preview Weekend August 6th! Explore a variety of cuisines with premier restaurants across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties through an expanded selection of a prix-fixe menu dining options – including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and Signature Experience dinners. Approximately 20 percent of the cost of each meal will be donated to NTFB in the Dallas area or Lena Pope in the Tarrant area.

How does DFW Restaurant Week work?

Throughout the campaign, dine out at more than 150 participating restaurants across the Metroplex offering prix-fixe (set price) DFW Restaurant Week menus for lunch, dinner / signature dinners and weekend brunch. The restaurant will donate approximately 20 percent of the cost of each meal to our charity partners the North Texas Food Bank (Dallas area) or Lena Pope (Tarrant area). Dine out and give back this August!

When is DFW Restaurant Week?

DFW Restaurant Week 2026 officially kicks off August 10th through September 7th, however some restaurants offer a head start on dining with DFW Restaurant Week Preview Weekend August 6th – 9th.

How much does it cost?

Participating restaurants offer a variety of prix-fixe menu dining options with approximately 20 percent of the cost of each meal donated to NTFB in the Dallas area or Lena Pope in the Tarrant area:

• Dinner – Three-courses for either $49 ($10 donated) or $59 ($12 donated)

• Signature Experience Dinner – $99 ($20 donated) – Exclusive VIP experience created by select restaurants. Features may include signature cocktails, chef’s table or additional courses crafted for an especially memorable meal

• Lunch – Two-courses for $29 ($6 donated) at many restaurants

• Weekend Brunch – Two-courses for $29 ($6 donated) at select restaurants

Which restaurants take part?

More than 150 restaurants across North Texas – Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton Counties – are taking part in this year’s event!

How and when can I make dining reservations for DFW Restaurant Week?

Dining reservations can be made throughout the campaign, starting July 16th! View the list of restaurants on this site and click to view the menus and make reservations via OpenTable. You can also make reservations by contacting the restaurant directly. Be sure to specify that the reservation is for DFW Restaurant Week when booking and request the DFW Restaurant Week menu when you arrive!

What is the Fourth Course Certificate and how can I get a one?

Beginning July 16, sign up for the DFW Restaurant Week email list on the website for special news and offers and to receive a certificate for a complimentary additional dinner course at Fourth Course-participating restaurants!