More than 350 Restaurants Participating in RAMW’s Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week
More than 350 Restaurants Participating in RAMW’s Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week
42 restaurants participating for the first time; Newly updated website now live to make reservations and explore options
WASHINGTON (Jan. 16, 2025) -- More than 350 restaurants across DC, Maryland and Virginia will participate in Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Winter 2025, presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW).
The event celebrates the region’s vibrant culinary scene January 27 – February 2, 2025, with specially priced menus.
Participating restaurants will offer multi-course brunch and lunch selections for $25 or $35 per person, and multi-course dinners for $40, $55, and $65 per person for on-premise dining. Nearly 100 restaurants are also offering cocktail, wine, or non-alcoholic pairings.
“Restaurant Week is the perfect time to explore and support local restaurants, connect with friends and family over incredible meals, and experience the passion and creativity of our chefs at an amazing value,” said Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of RAMW. “We can't wait to welcome diners to celebrate this delicious tradition with us!”
Forty-two restaurants are participating in Restaurant Week for the first time. In DC, these include Michelin-starred Tail Up Goat, Elle, and Namak in Adams Morgan; Arrels, ART DC and District E in Penn Quarter; Gordon Ramsey Fish and Chips and Pink Tiger at The Wharf; a.kitchen+bar in the West End; Amelie in Logan Circle; Cordelia Fishbar and JINYA Ramen Bar in Union Market; Cynthia in the H Street Corridor; El Bebe Tacos and Tequila in Capitol Riverfront; El Taller del Xiquet in Glover Park; Republic Cantina in NoMa; and River Club DC in Downtown.
First-time participants in Virginia include a.lounge+bar and Jula’s on the Potomac in Alexandria; El Bebe at The Boro in Tysons; Heirloom in Reston; Evelyn Rose in Vienna; Immigrant Food in Ballston; Milk & Honey in Dulles; Local Provisions in Sterling; and Taqueria Xochi and Salt in Arlington. In Maryland, first-time participants include Beth’s Restaurant, Hello Betty and Mussel Bar in Bethesda; and Milk & Honey locations in Camp Springs and Silver Spring.
In addition, 2024 RAMMYS Award winners are participating in full force, including Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year, Amazonia; Favorite Gathering Place, Mi Vida; Restaurateur of the Year Long Shot Hospitality’s Ometeo, Dauphines, and The Salt Line locations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia; Perry’s, the home of the Rising Culinary Star of the Year, Masako Morishita; and Milestone Honorees Equinox on 19th and Kaz Sushi Bistro.
Diners can take advantage of special Japanese Wagyu dishes featured at select restaurants, in partnership with the Embassy of Japan. ART DC, Bresca, Epic Smokehouse, Little Blackbird, RPM Italian DC, The Grill, and Vagabond will offer a variety of Japanese Wagyu dishes as part of their three-course Restaurant Week menus or as an add-on to a dish. The initiative aims to showcase the diverse varieties of Wagyu to highlight its quality and high production standards.
Events DC is the presenting sponsor of Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Winter 2025. Supporting sponsors are Embassy of Japan; Pepco, an Exelon Company; NBC Washington, and OpenTable.
For more information about RAMW, visit www.ramw.org.
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About Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW)
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Established in 1920, RAMW is an advocate, resource and community for its members. The Association works to promote and sustain the growth and development of the industry while providing its members legislative and regulatory representation, marketing and small business support, programming and events. RAMW strives to serve its members with professionalism and integrity, and provide them the training, education and support they need to grow a successful business.