The wait is almost over! The 29th annual DFW Restaurant Week – North Texas’ largest annual culinary event – is set for this August with more than 140 local restaurants serving up delicious prix fixe meals for a deal benefiting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Lena Pope. No longer just a week, diners can now enjoy a full month of exclusive dining opportunities from Aug. 4 – Aug. 31. The culinary countdown begins on Reservation Day, Thursday, July 10, when the list of participating restaurants is unveiled and reservations open for August dining.
DELICIOUS DETAILS
DFW Restaurant Week officially kicks off Aug. 4-10, but diners can get a head start with Preview Weekend at select restaurants July 31 – Aug. 3. Most eateries also extend for additional weeks of dining through Aug. 31. Throughout the campaign, patrons can “dine out and give back” at top restaurants across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Rockwall counties offering exclusive prix-fixe menus for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Restaurants donate approximately 20 percent of the cost of each meal to either the NTFB in the Dallas area or Lena Pope in the Tarrant area. Restaurants offer at least one of the following dining options:
- Dinner –Three-courses for either $49 ($10 donated) or $59 ($12 donated)
- Signature Experience Dinner –- $99 ($20 donated) – Exclusive VIP experience crafted for an especially memorable meal
- Lunch – Two-courses for $29 ($6 donated)
- Weekend Brunch –– Two-courses for $29 ($6 donated)
“DFW Restaurant Week is a delicious way for our community to take action against hunger,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. “It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy a memorable meal while helping fill the plates of neighbors who might otherwise go without. For every dollar donated through participating restaurants, we can provide three nourishing meals; that’s the kind of impact that lingers long after dessert. We’re so grateful to the chefs, restaurants, and diners who turn their love of good food into a force for good in North Texas.”
SPECIAL OFFERINGS & PROMOTIONS
DFW Restaurant Week 2025 features a variety of special offerings to elevate the dining experience:
- DFW Restaurant Week Fourth Course by FedEx Office – Enjoy a FREE DFW Restaurant Week Fourth Course. Beginning July 10, spend $10 at a local FedEx Office location and receive a certificate for an additional dinner course at Fourth Course participating restaurants!
- Stella Artois’ Enter to Win Dinner Sweepstakes – Now through July 14, enter for a chance to win a DFW Restaurant Week dinner, presented by Stella Artois, the Official Beer of DFW Restaurant Week. Enter here
- Winner Winner Signature Dinner Sweepstakes presented by Mercedes Benz Plano – Starting July 10, enter to win a DFW Restaurant Week Signature Dinner for Four.
- Market Street’s DFW Restaurant Week Recipes with Matt – Extend the festivities to your own kitchen by cooking up delicious recipes created by Market Street Corporate Chef Matt Crowson, capturing the Market Street mission of making Every day Extraordinary. For every recipe book purchased at its local stores, Market Street will donate $10 to NTFB and Lena Pope.
- DFW Restaurant Week Staff Appreciation Gallery presented by Society Insurance – It’s not all about the food – It’s also about the people. Help us thank the hardworking restaurant staff who make it all happen! Visit our online photo gallery and, when you dine out for DFW Restaurant Week, be sure to show your appreciation to the restaurant teams for all they do!
- UBER One for DFW Restaurant Week – Use your UBER ONE membership benefits to save on UBER and Uber Eats during DFW Restaurant Week! Watch for details on Uber Eats Week starting Sept. 1.
Celebrating the unique Dallas – Fort Worth community and its award-winning culinary scene, DFW Restaurant Week is proud to support both local charities and restaurant businesses. Over the past 28 years, DFW Restaurant Week has enlivened the late-summer season for restauranteurs, while also raising more than $12 million for its beloved charity partners. Last summer’s 28thAnniversary DFW Restaurant Week raised an impressive $740,083 charitablein donations.
“DFW Restaurant Week plays a vital role in helping Lena Pope provide life-changing support to thousands of children and families each year,” said Ashley Barnes, Ph.D., CEO of Lena Pope. “We are deeply grateful for this partnership and the generosity it inspires across our community. When you choose to dine out during Restaurant Week, you’re not just treating yourself to an incredible meal, you’re helping ensure families in Tarrant County have access to critical counseling, education, and behavioral support services. Your participation truly makes a difference in building strong foundations and stronger futures for the next generation.”
RESERVATIONS & DFW RESTAURANT WEEK INSIDERS
Starting July 10, diners can visit the website to view participating restaurants and menus and plan their dining itinerary through a variety of filters such as timing, cuisine and location via our dynamic map presented by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Reservations can be made with a few simple clicks via OpenTable or by contacting restaurants directly.
Get the Dish! Sign up now as a DFW Restaurant Week Insider to receive exclusive email updates — including a notification when the restaurant list is live! Find all the delicious details at DFWRestaurantWeek.com.
DFW RESTAURANT WEEK 2025 | SPONSORS
DFW Restaurant Week is an Audacy event and is backed by several event sponsors. Uber Eats is proud to continue its partnership and support of the local restaurant industry as the DFW Restaurant Week Premier Sponsor. United Supermarkets contributes to NTFB and Lena Pope through the special Market Street DFW Restaurant Week Recipes with Matt cookbooks, donating $10 from every purchase. VIP happy hours and tasting events are presented byStella Artois, the official beer of DFW Restaurant Week,and Tanqueray creates Fancy Hour experiences of Martinis and Fries for diners to enjoy at many of the favorite restaurants. FedEx Office presents the DFW Restaurant Week Fourth Course. Society Insurance recognizes the hardworking restaurant teams who make it happen with the DFW Restaurant Week Staff Appreciation Gallery. OpenTable supports the restaurants and the diners as the reservation sponsor. The Lovell Group is the public relations partner for DFW Restaurant Week.
DFW Restaurant Week is North Texas’ largest culinary event and the second longest running restaurant week in the country. Each summer, diners enjoy delicious prix fixe meals for a deal at fine dining restaurants across the area, with a portion of the price donated to the North Texas Food Bank or Lena Pope. Over the past 28 years, DFW Restaurant Week has raised more than $12 million in donations for its charity partners, including a record-breaking $1 million in 2019 alone. DFW Restaurant Week is an Audacy event. For the full dish on DFW Restaurant Week, please visit dfwrestaurantweek.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram and X / Twitter.
ABOUT NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a leading nonprofit organization that fights hunger and provides children, seniors and families in North Texas access to nutritious food. For over 40 years, we have been at the forefront of hunger relief, committed to ensuring that no one in our community lacks access to healthy food. Our extensive network of 500 food pantries and organizations, volunteers, and donors enables us to deliver more than 100 million nutritious meals annually to those in need. Beyond just addressing hunger, we focus on nourishing lives by offering nutrition education, investing in our network partners, innovating solutions to eliminate hunger and advocating for policies that tackle the root causes of food insecurity.
Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, highlighting our strong governance, integrity, and financial stability. As a proud member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief network, we are committed to ensuring everyone in North Texas has the nourishment needed to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. For more information, visit www.ntfb.org or connect with us on social media @NorthTexasFoodBank.
Lena Pope has a rich and storied history serving children and families in Fort Worth for the past 95 years. Since its inception in 1930, Lena Pope has identified the needs of local children and delivered effective services to meet those needs. Last fiscal year, Lena Pope engaged with more than 52,000 individuals through counseling, education, behavior intervention, and event services. Lena Pope’s programming focuses on prevention and early intervention services that support child development and improve behavioral and mental health.
Lena Pope leads with excellence through nationally accredited programs, regular accolades for the organization and specific programming, and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, which emphasizes our commitment to strong governance practices and financial stability. We are dedicated to supporting our community and ensuring every family has the tools they need to thrive. For more information, visit LenaPope.org.
