It’s that time of year again when restaurants across the state get the chance to showcase their distinctive menus, while residents and visitors have the opportunity to expand their horizons and try new dining destinations offering unbeatable prices and specials during Arizona Restaurant Week.
The bi-annual event kicks off this Friday, September 8 and wraps up on Sunday, September 17 for a 10-day culinary tour, during which an array of Arizona restaurants will offer a prix-fixe dinner for $33, $44 or $55 that allows chefs to highlight their skills and creations through specially-curated dishes, while also encouraging guests to get outside their own neighborhood and try something new.
With 180 participating restaurants and counting, this season gives diners a wide range of tastes and dining experiences to discover. From well-known local favorites and the region’s hottest Southwestern cuisine to international fare and more, foodies will enjoy exploring menus from many of the finest, most renowned chefs in Arizona.
Additionally, this season includes a handful of first-time participants, who will be bringing fresh concepts to Arizona Restaurant Week. New participating restaurants include seafood destination Buck & Rider in Gilbert, The Herb Box in Old Town Scottsdale, French-American eatery Arcadia Farms Cafe in Scottsdale, Mediterranean concept Pa’La in Downtown Phoenix, Pescado Borracho in Gilbert and more.
Presented by the Arizona Restaurant Association, Arizona Restaurant Week’s mission is to position Arizona as one of the top culinary destinations in the nation by increasing awareness of the many dining opportunities available in the state, as well as stimulating business and revenue for restaurants throughout Arizona.
Tickets are not required to participate in Arizona Restaurant Week, however reservations are highly recommended as restaurants fill up quickly. All participating restaurants will still be offering their standard menus throughout the event, but diners must order from the three-course prix-fixe menus in order to take advantage of the event’s special restaurant week pricing. Prix-fixe menus exclude beverages, tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted.
To learn more about Arizona Restaurant Week and explore the complete list of participating restaurants, visit arizonarestaurantweek.com.
