Yes, it’s back, and better than ever. We’re talking, of course, about Center City Restaurant Week! Now’s your chance to try fabulous Philly restaurants and have the ultimate foodie experience at rock-bottom prices.
This year’s Restaurant Week runs from September 10‒19, with restaurants, bars and cafes across the city offering three-course lunches for $25 and three-course dinners for $35. Unlike previous years, this year’s Restaurant Week will also offer these deals on Saturday, and is also running for ten full days.
More than 125 restaurants are participating. Here’s just a few of your favorite eateries getting in on the action:
- Aki Japanese Fusion and Sushi Bar
- Bistrot La Minette
- Cinder Copper + Lace
- El Vez
- Fogo de Chao
- Indeblue
- Little Nonna’s
- Malbec Argentine Steakhouse
- Red Owl Tavern
- Sampan Restaurant
- Tequilas Restaurant
- Zahav
There are plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options at various restaurants; be sure to check out the menu or call the restaurant of your choice to confirm. Reserve your table today by clicking on the restaurant link of your choice on the Restaurant Week website or through OpenTable. Not every restaurant is offering a lunch special and/or participating on the weekend, so be sure to double-check your preferred restaurant’s deals carefully.
What’s better than a Restaurant Week deal? Eating for free during Restaurant Week! And not just once, not twice—you can win 52 Restaurant Week gift cards! Take your friends and family out for a night on the town, or several nights on the town! To enter the contest, sign up for Center City email alerts and enter your contact information on the website, and you’re in!
Even without a gift card, there’s still plenty of ways to save even more money during Restaurant Week. Bring your favorite bottle of wine to a participating BYOB, such as Audrey Claire, Bistro La Baia, Entrée BYOB and Melograno BYOB, to name just a few. For the full list of participating BYOBs, visit the Restaurant Week website. Alcohol is not included in the Restaurant Week deals, so this is a great way to stretch those dollars even further.
Also, bring your squad! By dining with a group of people, you can all order different dishes and sample a bit of everything. Just be sure to call the restaurant in advance to see if there is a party maximum.
And as tempting as it may be to finish your decadent meal all at once, try to bring some leftovers home so you can feast like a king or queen the next day.
Don’t miss your chance to get in on one of the best deals this city has to offer. Tables are booking up fast, so make your reservations as soon as possible!
Center City Restaurant Week is at participating locations throughout Center City; visit the event website for specific details regarding each restaurant.
- Featured photo: Barn Images
- Bistrot La Minette interior: Peggy Baud-Woolsey
- All other photos: Bigstock
