Fredericksburg’s Winter Restaurant Week is happening now! From Friday, January 17, through Sunday, January 26, 2025, you can explore the city’s vibrant food scene and enjoy unique dishes at participating restaurants. It’s a perfect way to support local chefs and try something new while collecting stamps for the Restaurant Week Passport program.
Here’s how the passport works: Pick one up at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, participating restaurants, or print it online. Collect stamps by dining at at least five participating restaurants to qualify for prize drawings. Drop off your completed passport at the Visitor Center by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, or mail it in.
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Fredericksburg’s biannual Restaurant Week kicks off this Friday, July 26, and runs through Sunday, August 4, 2024, offering patrons a variety of dining experiences. According to Danelle Rose, Tourism Marketing and Communications Manager for the city, this summer’s event promises a diverse range of specials across over 30 participating restaurants and businesses.
“Restaurant Week allows the restaurants to showcase their creativity with the flexibility to offer specials that suit their capabilities and resources,” said Rose. Each establishment has the autonomy to design its menus, ensuring that offerings cater to all budgets—from gourmet three-course meals to budget-friendly treats like cupcake specials at coffee shops.
This year’s Restaurant Week also coincides with opening new culinary spaces in Fredericksburg, adding to the city’s vibrant food scene. Highlights include Ironclad’s bourbon tasting room at the Kenmore Inn and Suad Majles on Princess Anne Street, which serves Bahrainian cuisine, notably pastries and chicken shawarma. Both businesses are new to the city.
The event is a promotional tool and a critical economic booster for local businesses, helping them manage operational costs. “Restaurant Week helps cover expenses like rent, making it a vital part of our local economy,” Rose explained. The initiative also fosters community engagement, drawing both locals and tourists to explore new dining options and revisit old favorites.
Despite inflation and staffing shortages, Fredericksburg’s restaurateurs remain resilient despite challenges. “They are tired but committed to offering quality service and food,” Rose remarked. She emphasized the importance of supporting local businesses, which benefits the local economy and reinforces community bonds.
Get more information about Summer Restaurant Week on the city’s website.
Fredericksburg’s Summer Restaurant Week returns this year from July 26 through Aug. 4, 2024. The city has held a Restaurant Week each year since 2005, eventually adding a second week. In Jan. 2024, Winter Restaurant Week had 18 participating restaurants.
During the week, restaurants offer special menus with a set price. These prices often reflect the current year – $20.24 for an appetizer and an entree, or $10.24 for a lunch combo.
According to the city’s website, menus are still being finalized.
Diners can pick up Restaurant Week Passports online or at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center at 706 Caroline St. Once you earn five stamps on your Restaurant Week passport, you are entered to win gift cards.
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