The Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s annual restaurant week is back. The culinary event runs from Monday, October 13, through Monday, October 20, with over 80 participating restaurants offering budget-friendly tasting menus and drink specials.
Arlington residents and visitors can get a taste of cuisine from around the world, ranging from fast-casual concepts to fine dining. Several locations will have prix fixe three-course tasting menus for the event, giving guests the choice between a few regular menu items to try for each course.
With options like shepherd’s pie, escargot, Japanese wagyu short rib, and ceviche, there is something for experienced foodies and newbies alike. Whether you’re looking to discover a new favorite or wanting to revisit a loved location, restaurant week is a great excuse to grab a bite from a local spot.
“Arlington Restaurant Week is a celebration of the incredible talent and diversity of our dining scene,” said Kate Bates, president and CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, in a press release. “From neighborhood favorites to new culinary experiences, this week is an opportunity for our community to come together, discover something different, and show our appreciation for the restaurants that make Arlington such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.”
What’s on the Menu?
Sfoglina, one of Northern Virginia Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants, has a $55 dinner with antipasti, secondi, and dolce courses. Guests can pick between a pappardelle ragu, a grilled arctic char, and a “Caesar style” steak for their main course. For an additional fee, the menu also features a restaurant week exclusive cocktail called Rome With a View, with Aperol, dry vermouth, watermelon, and lime.
For $39.95 per person, Tiger Dumplings has an unlimited dinner special. During the 90-minute time limit, guests can taste plum pork ribs, black truffle wagyu beef dumplings, lemon prawns, and more. The restaurant has a similar lunch special for a smaller price of $26.95 and a more limited menu selection.
Inspired by global street food and tapas-style small plates, Palette 22 is offering guests a $38.22 bottomless dinner special. Diners can select as many of the regular-menu items as they want, with sangria, wine, and draft beer options available.
Also on the lineup for Arlington Restaurant Week are Yume Sushi, with a five-course dinner for $65; The Italian Store, with a $30 meal for two; a two-course dinner from Himalayan Wild Yak for $30; and a $55 three-course prix fixe from Salt.
See a full list of participating restaurants with a map of their locations and specialty menus.
Feature image of Yume Sushi by Rey Lopez
