If there is one week when life really does taste better, this is it.
Orange County Restaurant Week returns Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14, 2026, with restaurants across the county unveiling specially curated prix-fixe menus, inventive cocktails and limited-time dining experiences. As the event’s tagline promises, “Life is just better this week.”
Now in its 17th year, Orange County Restaurant Week remains a highlight of the local food scene, giving diners a reason to try somewhere new, return to favorite spots and support Orange County’s vibrant restaurant community. This year’s lineup includes longtime participants as well as new additions that reflect the diversity of the county’s culinary landscape.
Throughout the week, restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus ranging from approachable lunch options to more elevated dinner experiences. Diners can also browse participating restaurants by cuisine, price range, location and themes such as Date Night, Brunch and Breakfast, Vegetarian Dining, Family Friendly, Luxe Menus and Wine Pairings.
Menus and participating restaurants are available at
ocrestaurantweek.com.
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