Restaurant Week Grand Rapids
November 6-14, 2026
Taste the City!
It’s the most delicious time of the year in Grand Rapids, when some of the area’s best chefs concoct special dishes to dazzle your taste buds. Now in its 17th year, Restaurant Week GR is the premier culinary event in one of America’s top foodie cities!
This year, participating restaurants will offer two courses or more for $25, $35 and/or $45 during the 9-day promotion. (We couldn’t fit all the YUM! Into a standard 7-day week.)
Sign up for the digital pass below to discover participating restaurants and browse menus as soon as they’re announced on October 28. (Get the pass today and it will automatically update on Oct. 28.) Use the pass to check in to restaurants and earn a FREE gift just for enjoying great food.
You can also use the pass to vote for your favorite participating restaurants – the winner will receive a special award and a donation to the GRCC Secchia Institute for Culinary Education in their name. Every Restaurant Week check-in will send a $1 donation to the Secchia Institute, too, courtesy of Gordon Food Service. These donations will go toward a scholarship fund for local culinary students!
Sign up for your digital pass
Back to Top of ListStep 1: Get the Pass
Click the Sign Up button and enter your information to register for the event. Be sure to opt in to pass updates so we can text you a reminder when the menus are available.
Step 2: Receive Text
You'll receive a text and email message containing a link to your pass, along with a receipt for your “purchase.” Just click on the link to view your pass (there’s no app to download). You’ll have the option of adding a quick link to your smartphone screen to make it easier to access the pass when you visit restaurants.
Using the pass
Back to Top of ListStep 1: Redeem
Use the pass to check in at every participating restaurant you visit during the event. Check in to participating restaurants to earn points to redeem for a FREE foodie gift – or you can donate your points, and we’ll make a donation to the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education on your behalf.
Step 2: Vote
You can also use the pass to vote in the three categories listed above. You can vote for one restaurant in each category, but you cannot vote for the same restaurant in multiple categories – choose the category that fits best. You can only vote for restaurants that you have checked into. We’ll tabulate everyone’s votes and award the winners after the conclusion of Restaurant Week GR 2026.
What you need to know
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Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week:
When is Restaurant Week Grand Rapids 2026?
This year’s culinary celebration will take place November 6-14, 2026.
How long does Restaurant Week Grand Rapids last?
We call it a week, but it’s actually 9 days long – giving you more opportunity to sample more delectable dishes at the area’s best restaurants.
What is the point of Restaurant Week Grand Rapids?
Restaurant Week showcases the region’s top-notch dining scene, which is nationally recognized for farm-to-table expertise, culinary diversity and gracious hospitality. It’s an opportunity for restaurant chefs to flex their creative muscles and for diners to experience something new, delicious and affordable.
What are the hours of Restaurant Week Grand Rapids?
Each restaurant sets its own hours. It’s best to call or check the websites/Facebook pages of the restaurants you want to visit.
What’s on the menu for Restaurant Week Grand Rapids?
Special dishes created especially for this event – different at each restaurant! Check out delectable new creations at your favorite restaurants and sample different cuisines and cooking styles at restaurants you’ve never visited before. Click on the participating restaurants listed in the pass for their Restaurant Week menus.
How much do meals cost during Restaurant Week Grand Rapids?
Restaurants are offering a minimum of two courses for $25, $35 and/or $45, not including beverages, taxes or tips. We encourage you to tip well!
How do I view the Restaurant Week GR menus?
All Restaurant Week GR menus can be viewed inside the RWGR pass. Sign up for the pass, click on the location you are interested in to see their offer.
Do I have to order off the Restaurant Week menu?
No, standard regular menus are available and you can check in to a restaurant even if you don’t order from the RWGR menu. But the special event pricing only applies to the RWGR offerings.
Are there discounts offered during Restaurant Week Grand Rapids?
The only discounted offerings during Restaurant Week Grand Rapids are the special prix-fixe menus and dishes curated by each participating restaurant. There are no additional discounts offered during Restaurant Week Grand Rapids.
Why should I dine out during Restaurant Week Grand Rapids?
- You’ll enjoy fantastic food made with fresh local products by the area’s most talented chefs.
- You’ll earn points that you can use toward FREE foodie-themed gifts or a charitable donation when you visit and check-in to participating restaurants.
- Gordon Food Service will donate $1 for every check-in to a scholarship fund for students of The Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College, up to $5,000. Since its inception, Restaurant Week GR has raised more than $170,000 to further the education of local culinary students.
Is there an app for Restaurant Week Grand Rapids?
There is no app to download – just a digital pass that is delivered right to your smartphone.
How do I earn FREE gifts?
Use the digital pass to check in to 3+ participating restaurants and you can choose from a collection of foodie gifts. Redeem your gift within the pass and we’ll send it to you!
Do I need to make reservations for Restaurant Week Grand Rapids?
Some restaurants require or encourage them during this event. We recommend calling or checking the website of your intended destinations.
What else can I do in Grand Rapids during Restaurant Week?
Big events and activities during Restaurant Week GR include CHIHULY: Radiant Forms at Meijer Gardens; stand-up comedy performances by David Cross (Nov 7), Gabriel Iglesias (Nov 13) and Leslie Jones (Nov 14); the Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending (Nov 10-15); Grand Rapids Comic-Con (Nov 13-15); Gavin Adcock in concert (Nov 14); Grand Rapids Griffins hockey games (Nov 9 & 11) and a Grand Rapids Gold basketball game (Nov 7). Browse our Events Calendar for even more things to do before or after your meal(s).
What restaurants are participating in Restaurant Week Grand Rapids?
Explore all the different participating restaurants before you download the digital pass. You’ll have to sign up for the pass to see menus.
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