DINE OUT BOSTON FAQS

Dine Out Boston, formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston, is brought to you by Meet Boston twice a year, providing locals and visitors an opportunity to experience Boston’s dynamic culinary scene.

The dates of the winter edition of Dine Out Boston will take place in the Winter of 2026.

Restaurant Week Boston, officially known as Dine Out Boston, is a multiweek long opportunity to indulge in special prix fixe meals at some of Boston’s best restaurants.

Restaurant Week Boston is now officially known as Dine Out Boston. Dine Out Boston is a multiweek program offering locals and visitors prix fixe dining options at participating restaurants, twice a year.

Participating restaurants are offering lunch and/or dinner options at four different price points, excluding tax and gratuities. Dine Out Boston 2025 lunch options range from $27, $32, and $36 and dinner options range from $38, $46, and $55.

No passes, tickets, or coupons are required—simply visit one of our participating restaurants and ask for the Dine Out Boston menu! Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please note that some restaurants may offer their Dine Out Boston menu as a takeout option.

You can make a reservation at dineoutboston.com or contact the restaurants directly. Due to the popularity of the event, reservations are strongly encouraged.

Meet Boston partnership is required to participate in Dine Out Boston. Already a partner? Partners of Meet Boston may sign up through The Hub, Member Access. Email DineOutBoston@MeetBoston.com to learn more.

For each Dine Out Boston, local charities are selected to benefit from the Dine Out Boston Auction. You can bid on $100 participating restaurant certificates to be auctioned off at DOBauction.com. Proceeds from the Dine Out Boston 2025 Summer Auction benefited City Strings United and Community Work Services.

City Strings United has a 13-year track record of interactive performances featuring youth from Roxbury on stages around Boston including at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of African American History. 

Through their training programs, Community Work Services have successfully placed candidates from underserved communities in local hotels and hospitality roles?contributing to the enhancement of visitor services and experiences throughout the city.