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Virginia Beach Restaurant Week event

Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

Virginia Beach
  • Date: 1/16/2026

Planning a winter beach escape? The Virginia Beach Restaurant Week is a week-long celebration of the city’s dining scene, with nearly 60 of the area's best restaurants participating each year. Participating restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus and limited-time dishes, making it a festive time of year to dine out and try the local food. The 2026 dates are set for January 19-25, and you can see which restaurants are part of the 2026 restaurant week here. 

What to Expect

  • Prix-fixe menus & specials: Many Virginia Beach restaurants roll out multi-course lunches and dinners (some years restaurants have featured breakfast specials too). Expect seasonal ingredients, chef creations, and great value. (Exact offerings vary by restaurant.) 

  • Sample pricing: Past years have advertised budget-friendly ranges (e.g., two-course lunches and three-course dinners at set prices), but always check the latest menus for current pricing. 

  • Citywide participation: Restaurants that take part in Virginia Beach Restaurant Week span the oceanfront areas as well as town center—perfect for pairing a meal with boardwalk strolls, ocean views, or shopping.

  • Pro Tip: Popular restaurants have sold out prime reservations in year's past, so make sure to book early and consider weekday lunches for a more relaxed vibe.

How to Enjoy Restaurant Week from Sandbridge

Staying in Sandbridge Beach? You’re about 20–35 minutes from Virginia Beach by car (traffic-dependent), so most Oceanfront and Town Center Virginia Beach restaurants are easily accessible—close enough for lunch by the ocean and a sunset dinner afterward. 

Planning Tips

  • Check the official list & menus: Browse participating restaurants and their Restaurant Week menus before you go. (Details update as the week approaches.)

  • Make reservations well in advance: Especially for weekend dinners and popular spots. (Many restaurants promote their Restaurant Week seatings in advance.)

  • Build your lineup: Mix signature Oceanfront institutions with chef-driven kitchens for a true taste of the city.

Where to Stay

Make Sandbridge Beach your peaceful home base during Restaurant Week—quiet beaches by day, culinary adventures by night. Our vacation rentals have all of the comforts that will elevate a foodie trip: roomy kitchens for leftovers, spacious living areas for après-dinner lounging, and private spaces to unwind in the evenings. Browse our Sandbridge rentals for your Virginia Beach Restaurant Week getaway!