Newport Beach Restaurant Week Returns In 2026 After 4-Year Pause

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Foodies are gearing up for one of the Orange County's most anticipated culinary events as Newport Beach Restaurant Week returns after a four-year hiatus.

Jan. 15 through Jan. 25, the week will offer special prix-fixe menus at more than 40 participating restaurants across the city "from iconic waterfront spots to hidden local favorites," organizers said.

Participating venues include well-known names such as Bayside Restaurant, The Bungalow, Lighthouse Newport Beach, A Crystal Cove, Avila's El Ranchito and The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, among many others.

Tickets aren't required to attend, as guests are encouraged to make reservations at participating restaurants.

OC residents have waited four long years for the festival's return, which was placed on pause after the Newport Beach Restaurant Association Business Improvement District was dissolved.

The event, which began in 2007, is now coordinated by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re excited to bring back Newport Beach Restaurant Week,” Steve Rosansky, president and CEO of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, wrote in a release. “We have so many fine restaurants in the city that deserve to be showcased, and Restaurant Week is the perfect way to introduce diners to restaurants they might not have tried at price points that won’t break the bank or put a dent in your wallet.”

Get more information and see the full list of participating eateries here.