August 5, 2026

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The 10-Day Culinary Event Invites Diners to Discover the Signature Dishes That Define Fairfax City's Diverse Restaurant Community

Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns August 20–30, inviting diners to experience the flavors, stories and culinary creativity that make the city’s dining scene one of Northern Virginia’s most diverse. Throughout the 10-day event, residents and visitors are encouraged to support local restaurants while exploring the signature dishes that best represent each establishment’s identity, heritage and passion.

Featuring over 20 Fairfax City restaurants spanning a wide range of cuisines—from Italian, Korean and Japanese to Latin American, Irish, Middle Eastern and more—Restaurant Week offers diners an authentic way to experience the community’s vibrant culinary landscape. Rather than focusing solely on set-price menus, participating restaurants will spotlight the dishes they are most proud to serve, giving guests the opportunity to discover the flavors, traditions and stories that make each restaurant unique.

Restaurant Week is one of Fairfax City's most anticipated community events because it brings people together around great food while celebrating the entrepreneurs and families who make our local restaurant scene so special. Every restaurant has a story to tell, and this summer’s theme gives diners a chance to experience the passion, culture and craftsmanship behind the dishes that define our community.

Catherine Read
Fairfax City Mayor

Restaurants participating in Summer Fairfax City Restaurant Week include:

      • Baku Delicious
      • Bellissimo Restaurant
      • Big Buns Fairfax
      • Boba TomTom
      • Commonwealth Brewing Co.
      • Curry Mantra
      • Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
      • Draper’s Steak & Seafood
      • El Pollo Rico
      • Hamrock’s Restaurant
      • Hot Spot Hot Pot
      • Kelly’s Oyster House
      • Meokja Meokja
      • Ned’s New England Deck
      • Okonomi Asian Grill
      • Old Dominion Pizza
      • P.J. Skidoos
      • Sushi Friends Hashi
      • Patriot’s Pub & Grill
      • The Auld Shebeen
      • The Wine House
      • The Woo Korean BBQ & Cuisine
      • Vivi Bubble Tea

The 2026 Fairfax City Restaurant Committee is comprised of representatives from Fairfax City Economic Development, the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, the Old Town Fairfax Business Association, Fairfax City restaurant owners, and consultants. The committee oversees Restaurant Week with the goal of providing visitors with a unique Fairfax City experience while raising brand recognition and strengthening bonds between residents and food and dining establishments.

For more information, including participating restaurants and their featured signature dishes, visit fairfaxcityrestaurantweek.com and follow @FairfaxCityRestaurantWeek on Instagram and Facebook.





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About Fairfax City Economic Development

Fairfax City Economic Development is a collaboration between the Fairfax City Economic Development Department and the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority, an independent agency administered by a commission appointed by the City Council to promote economic development activity within Fairfax. Fairfax City Economic Development helps attract businesses to the city, encourages and develops programs that foster connections between businesses, residents, and visitors of Fairfax City, and spearheads innovative programs and strategies devoted to positioning Fairfax City as an ideal location to start, grow, and scale a business. It is a founding member of the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance. Learn more at gofairfaxcity.com.



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