Which Fairfax City Restaurant's Signature Dish Will You Try During Restaurant Week?

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Fairfax City Restaurant Week will return Aug. 20-30, giving residents and visitors 10 days to explore signature dishes from 21 local restaurants while supporting the city's diverse dining scene.

This year's event moves away from emphasizing fixed-price menus and instead encourages participating restaurants to showcase the dishes they are most proud to serve, highlighting the stories, traditions and culinary influences behind their menus. Organizers say the approach gives diners a deeper look at the restaurants that make up Fairfax City's dining community.

Mayor Highlights Community Focus

"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," Mayor Catherine Read said. She added this year's theme gives diners an opportunity to experience the passion, culture and craftsmanship behind the dishes that define the community.

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Participating restaurants 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
• Meokja Meokja
• Ned's New England Deck
• Okonomi Asian Grill
• Old Dominion Pizza
• P.J. Skidoos
• Patriot's Pub & Grill
• The Auld Shebeen
• The Wine House
• Vivi Bubble Tea
• Yanzi Noodle House.

Committee Oversees Annual Event

The 2026 Fairfax City Restaurant Committee includes representatives from Fairfax City Economic Development, the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, the Old Town Fairfax Business Association, Fairfax City restaurant owners and consultants, according to a release. The committee oversees Restaurant Week with the goal of creating a unique visitor experience while increasing recognition for Fairfax City's restaurants and strengthening connections between local businesses and the community.

More information about participating restaurants and their featured signature dishes is available at the Fairfax City Restaurant Week website and on the event's Instagram and Facebook pages.