Restaurant Week may have originated in New York, but it’s safe to say that California has claimed it as its own. Here, restaurant month is an annual celebration of the incredible cuisine, plentiful harvests, and hard-working artisans that make the Golden State a craveable foodie destination. While most cities host their own weeklong events, you can enjoy the best sweet and savory bites all month if you’re ready to set out on an epic road trip.
In case you haven’t attended one of these gastronomic experiences before, California restaurant week showcases a city or county’s most unique eateries. It’s also an opportunity to snag a discount on lunch and dinner with prix-fixe menus that are sure to surprise your palate—offering the perfect excuse to dine out, even if you live in one of the state’s most expensive cities. Many of the events are sponsored by OpenTable, so restaurant week reservations are incredibly easy to make.
Road Trip to Restaurant Week 2020
Make the most of California Restaurant Month by attending some of the best restaurant weeks across the state. While it’s difficult to attend every single event, this 11-stop itinerary will allow you to see the biggest and best representations of California cuisine. (Can’t make it to all 11? Each event runs for 7 to 31 days, so savor your city’s best dishes for less.)
1. San Luis Obispo
What: San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month
When: January 1–31
Also read: Getaway Guide: San Luis Obispo
2. Oakland
What: Oakland Restaurant Week
When: January 9–20
Also read: Forget Everything You Think You Know About Oakland
3. South Lake Tahoe
What: Elevate Your Palate at Tahoe South Restaurant Week
When: January 10–17
Also read: Getaway Guide: Everything You Need to Know for an Epic Vacay in South Lake Tahoe
4. Sacramento
What: Dine Downtown
When: January 10–20
Also read: Sacramento County Combines the Best of Old and New
5. Newport Beach
What: Newport Beach Restaurant Week
When: January 13–26
Also read: Spice It Up: 7 Romantic Winter Getaways in California
6. Los Angeles
What: dineL.A. Restaurant Week
When: January 17–31
Also read: One Day in L.A.
7. San Diego
What: San Diego Restaurant Week
When: January 19–26
Also read: Foodie Flights: The San Diego Food Trend You Have to Try in 2020
8. Santa Ynez
What: Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week
When: January 19–31
9. Berkeley
What: Berkeley Restaurant Week
When: January 21–31
Also read: Discover Alameda County's Surprising Treasures
10. San Francisco
What: San Francisco Restaurant Week
When: January 22–31
Also read: Getaway Guide: San Francisco
11. Napa
What: Napa Valley Restaurant Week
When: January 26–February 1
Also read: Hold The Wine: 11 Thinkgs to Do in Wine Country that Don't Involve Drinking
Have you been to a restaurant week event in California? Let us know in the comments below.
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