Detroit Restaurant Week 2026: What to order, what it costs and where to go

Detroit Restaurant Week is underway November 2–8, bringing limited-time menus to restaurants in Detroit and its suburbs. Instead of relying on a generic list of names, diners can compare actual dishes, prices and locations using the official Detroit Restaurant Week website. The event's advertised three-course dinner prices are $36, $56 and $76, before tax, gratuity and beverages. Some restaurants also list special formats or lunch options, so read the specific offer rather than assuming every restaurant serves an identical three-course dinner.

What does $36 buy?

At BESOS in Birmingham, the organizer lists a $36 menu with a choice of starters such as crispy chicken summer rolls, a burger or penne palomino among the main courses, and dessert choices including carrot cake. Kona Grill's $36 dinner menu, available during its listed dinner hours, offers selections such as cilantro-lime chicken, salmon and steak frites, with certain upgrades costing extra. The price tier can be a useful way to try a restaurant, but it is not a promise that every dish on the regular menu is included.

What about the $56 menus?

Novi Craft House lists a $56 Michigan Harvest experience featuring starters such as butternut squash bisque, entrée choices including steak bites or butternut squash ravioli, and desserts such as apple cobbler. At Marrow in the Market in Eastern Market, a $56 chef's experience includes flavored bone broth, Brussels sprouts and duck sugo bianco pasta, with a vegetarian pasta substitution listed. Compare what is actually served: a fixed-price meal can be attractive for one diner and a poor fit for another.

Where are the $76 experiences?

Hiroki-San's $76 experience lists starters including Japanese fried chicken, main-course options such as a sushi roll or katsu curry, and desserts including yuzu posset. The Whitney's $76 option centers on petite filet mignon with a starter and dessert. Table No. 2 advertises a $76 signature experience with several choices, including duck, ribeye, pork chop and salmon. The organizer also lists a four-course $76 chef's tasting at Marrow in the Market—another reason to inspect the menu before describing all offers as three-course meals.

Which neighborhoods are represented?

Downtown Detroit options include Le Suprême, Hiroki-San, Olin Bar & Kitchen, Ostrea Detroit and Sexy Steak. Eastern Market is represented by Marrow in the Market. The organizer also lists restaurants in communities including Birmingham, Dearborn, Novi, Sterling Heights and Troy. Use the event's restaurant directory for addresses, menus and participating locations. A chain's inclusion does not mean every branch is participating.

Five questions to ask before booking

First, is the Restaurant Week menu offered on the day and at the hour you plan to visit? Second, does the restaurant require dine-in service? Third, are substitutions, vegetarian options or allergy accommodations available? Fourth, are any menu selections subject to surcharges? Finally, what are the cancellation and gratuity policies? The organizer cautions that carryout rules vary and that waits are possible. A restaurant listing does not establish real-time table availability.

How does Restaurant Week support local organizations?

Organizers state that $1 from each Detroit Restaurant Week meal benefits the Rugiero Promise Foundation, Pewabic Pottery and COTS. The event app also includes restaurant check-ins and prize opportunities; consult its current rules for eligibility. Local 4 reported two $500 prize opportunities, including a drawing for diners who visit five or more participating restaurants. Read Local 4's participant report for additional context.

How to make the most of the final days

As of November 5, the promotion has several days remaining. Start with the official menus and participant list, choose a budget, and compare the dishes—not just the restaurant names. Then check the restaurant's own website or contact it to confirm that the promotion is still available at your preferred time. With dining offers changing, the most useful guide is one that links readers to the source and explains what to verify before spending money.

Editor's note: Photographs accompanying this guide are illustrative stock images, not photographs of participating Detroit Restaurant Week dishes or restaurants. Menus and participation may change.