Choose from over 50 restaurants and enjoy a prix-fixe meal for $25.11. Winter Restaurant Week is the perfect time to get out to that restaurant (or restaurants) you’ve been dying to try at a discounted price! Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in the Miami Valley. For a list of participating restaurants and sample menu’s click here. Notice that there are quite a few less expensive eateries that are offering 2 meals for $25.11 and The Melting Pot is opening for lunch to celebrate Restaurant Week. You’ll also notice that there are several places that are offering a bonus 4th course. There’s no doubt that the restaurants really use this week to show off and lure customers, so enjoy it!

Originally started in 2005, Restaurant Week has become a twice a year phenomenon that will have the Miami Valley eating out all week long. And for each meal served $1 will be shared with local nonprofits. This winter the chosen charity’s are the Foodbank, For the Love of Children and The Dayton Alzheimer’s Association.

Tips For A Successful Restaurant Week Experience

Reserve Ahead– many restaurants are already booked

Be Adventurous– Try new things- many Chefs love to show off new items during this week, trust them

Expect Changes– Menu’s are published a few weeks ahead, often availability changes, roll with it

Try Add Ons– Many restaurateurs will have wine suggestions to go with each course, experience the pairings

Splurge– You’re getting a deal on the meal, go ahead and order an appetizer or dessert to share

Plan Ahead– Franco’s & L’Auberge are running this promotion for 2 weeks, so plan on dining there the 2nd week and you’ll have 2 more nights open during Restaurant Week to explore

Tip Well– As a former server, I can’t say this enough! 20% is the standard, up or down based on experience

We’d love to know which restaurants your planning to experience. Just leave a comment below and tell us about your Restaurant Week Experience.