Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week is the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington's twice-yearly prix-fixe promotion, each January and August, with 200-plus restaurants across DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Dates and details checked September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Washington DC around 19 to 25 January 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week runs 19 to 25 January. These are the food tours and tastings in Washington DC to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Blue Fern Travel explores DC's oldest neighborhood: 5 tastings through Georgetown's cobblestone streets, canal history, and award-winning kitchens. Small group. Every ...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore Georgetown on our Secret Food Tour! Enjoy 6+ curated tastings while discovering Washington Harbour, the Exorcist steps, Francis Scott Key Bridge, and the charm...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Blue Fern Travel's Black Broadway, U Street Food Tour: 5 tastings through DC's most historic neighborhood. Murals, jazz history, Ben's Chili Bowl. Small group. Every b...
Address: City-wide, Washington, DC, Washington DC
2-6 Sep 2027
DC JazzFest
The Wharf's waterfront restaurants and seafood
24 Jun to 5 Jul 2027
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Country-themed food stalls (rotates each year)
12 Nov to 23 Dec
DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle
Holiday market treats and gift foods
20 Mar to 11 Apr 2027
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Japanese-American street food and sakura events
27-28 Jun 2027
Giant National Capital BBQ Battle
American barbecue
29 Jun 2027
RAMMY Awards
Restaurant industry awards gala
