Orange County Restaurant Week

ByMonique McArthur Updated

Orange County Restaurant Week is an annual opportunity to explore restaurants across OC with special prix-fixe menus. The 2026 event took place March 8–14. It returns March 7–13, 2027, with a VIP Launch Party on March 6 (details below). See the official event website for participating restaurants and menus. You don't need tickets or passes for Restaurant Week itself.

Orange County Restaurant Week

For 2026, advertised prix-fixe options ranged from $15 to $50, with luxe menus from $60 to $120. Prices and participating menus may change for future events. The official restaurant directory lets diners explore options by price, city and dining theme, including date nights, family meals, vegetarian choices and brunch. Locations have included Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum.

Want a preview of the menus? The VIP Launch Party is Saturday, March 6, 2027. Details are in the section below.

How Orange County Restaurant Week Works

Participating restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus during the event. A prix-fixe menu generally includes a set selection of courses for one advertised price, although choices vary by restaurant. Browse the official restaurant directory for current menus and locations when the next event is announced.

Tips for Dining During Restaurant Week

  • Reserve early at popular restaurants and confirm the special menu is available at your preferred time.
  • Check whether prices apply to lunch, dinner or brunch, and whether drinks, tax and gratuity are extra.
  • Review menu supplements and restrictions; offers can vary by location.
  • Confirm menus and prices directly with the restaurant before visiting.

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Orange County Restaurant Week Dates and Details

Official OC Restaurant Week Website
Official Restaurant Directory and Menus

Previous Restaurant Week: March 8–14, 2026
2027 Restaurant Week: March 7–13, 2027

2027 VIP Launch Party

The 2027 VIP Launch Party is Saturday, March 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum, 7905 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. It’s 21 and over, with cocktail attire requested, and tickets are non-refundable and scanned at check-in. Hotel valet is $35, so rideshare is suggested. Proceeds benefit California Love Drop. The 2026 party was March 7 at the same hotel. Diners don’t need tickets or passes for Restaurant Week itself (March 7–13, 2027). See official launch party details and tickets.

2026 Orange County Restaurant Week Participants (Archive)

This is an archived list of 2026 participants, not a confirmed list for 2027. For current menus and participating locations, use the official restaurant directory.

Participating Restaurants are subject to change

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Monique McArthur

Monique McArthur is a writer, recipe creator and mom of two who covers Orange County's street fairs, festivals, Fourth of July shows and weekend events. She checks out attractions, restaurants and trails herself, on her own and with her family, so her guides cover grown-up outings as well as kid-friendly ones. Meet the rest of our writers on the About Enjoy OC page.