5 Insider Tips to Take on San Diego Restaurant Week Like a True Foodie

By San Diego Entertainer | January 17, 2020

The 16th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, January 19th through Sunday, January 26th, 2020 for an edible extravaganza to ring in the New Year! This foodie-favorited week is the perfect time to take a culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving food culture of San Diego. For 8 days only, over 150 participating restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30, $40, $50 or $60 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for $10, $15, $20 or $25 per person. Dine like a seasoned pro with these five insider tips!

1. Skip the sack lunch

Restaurant Week insiders know you don’t have to wait until dinner to indulge in a delicious discounted dining experience. Just check out SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com to find your next escape from the office! Two-course pre-fixe menu options are available for any budget, with meals priced at $10, $15, $20, or $25.

2. Beat the Crowd

As the weekend comes closer, the restaurants get busier, reservations fill quickly and no one likes to wait in line on an empty stomach ready for a three-course feast. Beat the crowd and dine deliciously earlier in the week! Make your reservations on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday for a delicious dining experience you won’t have to wait for.

3. Something to wag your tail about

Don’t want to leave your pup behind on your night out? Bring your four-legged friend for a delicious yappy-hour delight at one of our Restaurant Week restaurants that boast pet-friendly patios that welcome you and your pooch!

4. Have an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime – it’s Your Week, Your Way

This is a limited-time opportunity to create tasty memories with loved ones that will keep you satisfied all year long. Don’t just eat and drink like any other week—indulge until your heart’s content with the best in California-based cuisine. Don’t forget to “Restaurant Week Your Way” and create your perfect palate with personalized menu options from your favorite participating San Diego eateries! Choose between your combinations of Entrée, Appetizer, Drink, and Dessert to create your own customized, one-of-a-kind Restaurant Week experience.

5. SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com is your go-to guide for creating a culinary roadmap!

Feeling hungry, but can’t quite put your finger on what you’re craving? Check out the San Diego Restaurant Week website to browse menus, view galleries, bookmark your favorite hot spots, and make reservations! Utilize the search and map functions to sort restaurants by neighborhood, price range, or cuisine type!

For 8 days during Restaurant Week, over 180 participating restaurants across the county will offer three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30, $40, $50 or $60 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for $10, $15, $20 or $25 per person. Tickets are not necessary for this delectable week of discounted dining, but reservations are recommended due to popularity! To search participating restaurants, preview menus, and for more information visit SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com.