New Haven Restaurant Week: Frequently Asked Questions for Diners
New Haven Restaurant Week is a twice-annual prix fixe dining program established and led by Market New Haven. Since 2008, it has highlighted participating restaurants across the city through specially priced lunch and dinner menus offered for a limited time. Below are answers to common questions about dates, pricing, reservations, and how to plan your visit.
When is New Haven Restaurant Week 2026?
Spring: March 15–28, 2026
Fall: November 1–14, 2026
Each installment runs for 14 consecutive days.
How do I find participating restaurants?
The full list of participating restaurants is available on the official New Haven Restaurant Week page at InfoNewHaven.com.
What are the Restaurant Week prices?
Lunch: $25 per person for two courses
Dinner: $45 or $55 per person for three courses
All prices are per person.
What is included in the prix fixe menu?
Each participating restaurant offers a curated New Haven Restaurant Week menu at the established price point. Lunch includes two courses, typically offered as an appetizer and entrée or an entrée and dessert. Dinner includes three courses: appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Menu selections vary by restaurant and are posted individually.
Do all restaurants offer both lunch and dinner?
Participation varies. Some restaurants offer both lunch and dinner, some only dinner. Check the New Haven Restaurant Week site for participation details.
Where can I see the menus?
Each participating restaurant publishes its restaurant week menu on its official website. The New Haven Restaurant Week page on InfoNewHaven.com links directly to each menu.
How do I make a reservation?
Reservations are handled directly by each restaurant. Visit the restaurant’s website or contact them to check availability. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Are tax and gratuity included?
No. Prices do not include tax, gratuity, or beverages unless otherwise stated by the restaurant.
Can I order from the regular menu during Restaurant Week?
Most restaurants continue to offer their regular menus alongside the prix fixe option. Confirm directly when booking.
What are Restaurant Week hours of operation?
Participating restaurants maintain their own service hours.
Diners are encouraged to review official restaurant websites and social media channels for the most current hours and updates.
On March 15, St. Patrick’s Day Parade operations and related street closures may impact lunch and dinner service hours for downtown restaurants. Confirm timing directly with the restaurant.
Are there parking promotions during Restaurant Week?
Yes. During the spring installment, special parking offers are available:
The Shops at Yale offers free two-hour parking with a same-day paper receipt of $50 or more from any participating restaurant. Parking is available at 255 Crown Street and 56 Broadway. Offer valid March 15–28.
Park New Haven offers a $6 lunch parking rate at the Crown Street and Temple Street garages. Offer valid March 15–28 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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