DINE OUT BOSTON FAQS

Dine Out Boston, also 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 summer edition of Dine Out Boston will take place August 1-15, 2026.

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

Yes! Dine Out Boston, also known as Restaurant Week 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 2026 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 2026 Summer Auction will benefit the Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, the Revere Beach Partnership, and the Veronica Robles Cultural Center.

Thanks to our sponsors, Toast Local, and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, for helping make Dine Out Boston return year after year.