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Dine Out Boston Returns February 22 to March 7
This year’s lineup will include new participants and MICHELIN-recognized restaurants
Dine Out Boston® is back for its winter edition from February 22 to March 7, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, this two-week culinary celebration features approximately 200 participating restaurants, providing diners an opportunity to enjoy delicious deals at restaurants across Greater Boston and restaurateurs the chance to bring in new patrons to their establishments.
This year’s Dine Out Boston comes at a time when Boston is being celebrated far and wide for its culinary scene. This past November, the MICHELIN Guide announced the inclusion of Greater Boston in its newly minted Northeast Cities edition. In the guide, 26 Boston-area restaurants were recognized, including a number of Dine Out Boston participants such as Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, PAGU, and Bar Volpe. In 2025, Boston was also named the #8 Best of the Best Food Destination in the United States by Tripadvisor. Only 1 percent of destinations make this list as it is Tripadvisor’s highest honor. And for this year, Boston has been named of the “best places to eat in 2026” by Condé Nast Traveler.
“The accolades of the past year affirm what we already knew – that our culinary scene is stronger, more exciting, and more enticing than ever, and we want both residents and visitors to experience it firsthand through Dine Out Boston,” said Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston. “The winter invites diners to slow down and savor Greater Boston’s diverse restaurant scene across a wide range of cuisines—from Asian and Latin fare to French, Italian, seafood, tapas, and sushi. Dine Out Boston also gives people a reason to get out during the colder months and pair a memorable meal with another experience, like our inaugural Frostival activations, including the Frostival Lodge furnished by Wayfair in Copley Square and the Ferris Wheel on the Greenway.”
Explore more about Boston’s culinary scene at https://www.meetboston.com/culinary/culinary-stories/ and please view the Dine Out Boston promotional video here. Participating restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner, with many offering takeout and delivery options as well. Restaurants select one of three price points and customize their lunch and dinner menus: lunch at $27, $32 or $36 and dinner at $38, $46, or $55. Restaurants can offer as many courses as they desire at their selected price. A full list of participating restaurants is here, ranging from the award-winning restaurants of all 23 neighborhoods of Boston and throughout the city of Cambridge, to the gourmet gems in the suburbs north, west and south of the city. There are nearly 20 new participants in this year’s program, including Sulmona Restaurant & Bar, The Block at Woods Hill, and Row 34 in Kenmore Square.
Visit DineOutBoston.com to browse menus and make reservations. Also, the Dine Out Boston Rewards Pass Is Back! Dine at participating restaurants and earn points toward exciting prizes. The more you dine, the more points you earn—and the more chances you have to win. Extend your Dine Out Boston experience and sleep in with an overnight getaway package at a selection of participating hotels.
Dine Out Boston includes a charitable auction component and this year’s beneficiary organization is the West End Museum. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Boston’s historic West End neighborhood through exhibitions, educational programming, and community engagement, ensuring the stories of the neighborhood and its residents continue to be remembered and celebrated.
Diners are encouraged to participate in the Dine Out Boston auction in which they can bid on $100 participating restaurant certificates; more information at DOBauction.com.
Follow Dine Out Boston social channels to learn more: @dineoutboston on Facebook and Instagram.
About Dine Out Boston:
Dine Out Boston is a bi-annual value-driven dining program founded by Meet Boston. Formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston®, the program is now in its 26th year of offering special savings throughout some of the region's top restaurants. During Dine Out Boston diners can enjoy a chef-customized lunch or dinner for a fraction of the normal dining cost. Due to high demand, reservations during Dine Out Boston are encouraged and can be made in advance at www.DineOutBoston.com.
For more information or to inquire about having your restaurant involved in Dine Out Boston® please visit DineOutBoston.com. Check out Dine Out Boston on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dineoutboston and Instagram at instagram.com/dineoutboston.
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