What is Boston Restaurant Week?:
Boston Restaurant Week, held twice each year in the winter and summer, is an opportunity for Boston residents and visitors to sample prix-fixe menus at some of the city's best restaurants at a price that usually represents a significant savings.When is Boston Restaurant Week?:
The next Restaurant Week in Boston is actually two weeks: March 15-20 and March 22-27, 2009. In addition, about half of the participating restaurants will make their Restaurant Week lunch and/or dinner offers available on Saturday, March 21.Why is Boston Restaurant Week a Bargain?:
During restaurant week, participating restaurants serve three-course (appetizer, entree and dessert), prix-fixe meals for $20.09 at lunch and $33.09 at dinner. These prices represent quite a value in a city where dining out can be very expensive, and most of Boston's top restaurants participate in the twice-annual promotion. The price per person does not include beverages, tax or a gratuity.New for Winter 2009: Diners with lighter appetites (or wallets) can opt for a two-course (entree and appetizer or dessert), lunch menu priced at $15.09 at participating restaurants.
Which Restaurants Participate in Boston Restaurant Week?:
For Winter 2009, more than 185 restaurants throughout Boston, Cambridge and other outlying towns are participating. The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau announced the list of participating restaurants and their menus on February 22, 2009.Are Reservations Necessary During Restaurant Week?:
There is extraordinary competition to score a seat at many of Boston's best restaurants during Restaurant Week, so yes--do make reservations in advance. Reservations for many participating restaurants can be made online via OpenTable.com. You may also call participating restaurants directly. Because the menu offerings are quite limited during Restaurant Week, you may also want to call ahead to inquire about the prix-fixe menu that will be available if you have food allergies or preferences.Are There Any Getaway Packages for Boston Restaurant Week?:
Several Boston-area hotels are offering Restaurant Week getaway packages, including the Eliot Hotel, which has a $295 overnight package for two that includes the Restaurant Week special menu dinner at Uni Sashimi Bar. Call toll free, 800-443-5468, and ask for the Restaurant Week Package.In addition, five Boston-area Hilton hotels are offering 25 percent off winter rates through March 31, 2009.
