Alexandria Restaurant Week is officially underway, giving diners across the D.C. area a chance to eat at some of the city’s best restaurants at a set price.
The 2026 summer edition runs from August 14 through August 23, spanning 10 days and two weekends with special prix fixe dinner menus.
And if you have been eyeing one of Alexandria’s more upscale restaurants but have hesitated at the usual price tag, this may be the perfect time to finally make a reservation.
Here are some of the best deals and most notable restaurants to check out before Alexandria Restaurant Week ends.
What deals are happening for Alexandria Restaurant Week?
The main attraction of Alexandria Restaurant Week is the prix fixe dinner menus priced at $35, $45 or $55 per person, giving diners a chance to enjoy a multi-course meal at a predetermined price.
Visit Alexandria describes the special menus as offerings that diners won’t find at these restaurants at other times of the year.
For the best bargain, the $35 tier is particularly appealing.
Restaurants participating at that price include Augie’s Mussel House, Bollywood Masala, Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar, Cafe Pizzaiolo, City Kitchen and Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub, among others.
The $45 tier opens up even more options, including Aldo’s Italian Kitchen, Bastille Brasserie & Bar and Cheesetique.
For diners looking for an especially affordable way to experience a restaurant that might normally feel like a splurge, this is arguably the sweet spot.
Then there is the $55 tier, which is where Restaurant Week gets particularly interesting for foodies.
1799 Prime Steak & Seafood, 219 Restaurant and Blackwall Hitch are among the restaurants currently listed at $55 for dinner for one person.
What are some of the best restaurants participating in Alexandria Restaurant Week?
If the goal is to use Restaurant Week as an excuse to visit somewhere that might otherwise be outside your normal dinner budget, there are several standout options.
Out of the dozens of participating restaurants, here a few that caught our eye:
- 1799 Prime Steak & Seafood — $55: This polished modern steakhouse in Old Town specializes in prime steaks and fresh seafood, making its Restaurant Week menu one of the more tempting splurge options.
- 219 Restaurant — $55: Located in an elegant Victorian setting on King Street, 219 Restaurant serves modern Southern cuisine and offers one of the event’s $55 prix fixe dinners.
- Bastille Brasserie & Bar — $45: The award-winning French-inspired brasserie is offering a $45 Restaurant Week dinner, making it a particularly appealing choice for diners looking for an elevated meal without the highest price tier.
- Blackwall Hitch — $55: The waterfront-adjacent restaurant is another higher-end option participating at the $55 level.
- Augie’s Mussel House — $35: For a much more budget-friendly pick, Augie’s offers a $35 dinner, making it one of the more affordable ways to take part in Restaurant Week.
- Cheesetique — $45: The Del Ray cheese boutique and restaurant is participating with a $45 dinner, offering a fun alternative to the traditional steakhouse or fine-dining Restaurant Week experience.
When does Alexandria Restaurant Week end?
Alexandria Restaurant Week ends Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, so diners have through that weekend to take advantage of the special menus.
The event began Friday, August 14, making this weekend the first opportunity to try the participating restaurants.
That gives locals and visitors 10 days and two weekends to plan a Restaurant Week dinner, whether you’re looking for a $35 bargain or want to use the occasion to splurge on a $55 meal at one of Alexandria’s more upscale restaurants.
Because the prix fixe menus are specific to Restaurant Week, it’s worth checking the participating restaurant’s menu and making a reservation before heading out, particularly for the more popular Old Town spots.
And with Restaurant Week running through August 23, there is still plenty of time to turn a regular summer evening in Alexandria into a much more affordable food adventure.
