Get Ready to Eat Your Way Through FXBG: Winter Restaurant Week Returns in 2026!

If you love trying new restaurants, sampling creative dishes, and supporting local eateries, then Winter Restaurant Week in Fredericksburg is one of the most delicious events of the year! From Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 25, 2026, food lovers can enjoy special menus and exclusive deals at restaurants all over the city. 

What Is Restaurant Week?

Winter Restaurant Week is a 10-day culinary celebration that showcases Fredericksburg’s vibrant food scene with specially priced menus, chef-curated dishes, and exciting offerings from a wide range of local restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and specialty food spots. 

This event gives both locals and visitors alike the perfect chance to:

• Discover new dining spots 

• Revisit beloved favorites 

• Try seasonal and creative dishes 

• Experience the breadth of FXBG’s food culture

New This Year 

This year, try the digital Restaurant Week Passport! Using the Visit Fredericksburg app, collect digital stamps each time you enjoy a Restaurant Week meal. Get six stamps and you’ll be entered to win local gift card prizes. Plus, earn extra entries for every additional stamp you collect! It’s a tasty way to explore as many spots as you can while earning chances to win fun rewards.

How to Make the Most of Restaurant Week?

With restaurants ranging from casual cafés to upscale eateries, there’s truly something for every kind of diner. Plus, enjoy a few new participants like Locavore, Smugglers Cafe, and Fearless Gluten-Free Cafe,

Here’s a few tips to help you can make the most of this week:

✔ Book reservations early. Spots fill up fast
✔ Try a mix of casual and fine dining
✔ Use the digital passport to collect stamps and win prizes
✔ Bring friends and make it a foodie challenge! 

Restaurant Week isn’t just about dinner. Many locations also feature special brunch, lunch, and dessert menus, making it easy to plan everything from a date night or family meal to a food-focused outing with friends. Over the 10 days, it’s easy to mix and match experiences and try multiple restaurants for a well-rounded experience for the foodie and foodie-at-heart!

Eat, Explore, Enjoy

Winter Restaurant Week is a flavorful way to celebrate Fredericksburg’s amazing culinary community and try something new this winter. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just looking for a fun way to enjoy a meal, this event has it all. So tell us! Which spot will you check off first?