Mark your calendars, Alexandria food lovers — Restaurant Week is back. From August 14 through August 23, more than 75 local restaurants will offer special prix fixe menus, giving residents and visitors a delicious reason to explore the city’s vibrant dining scene.

The annual event is one of Alexandria’s most anticipated culinary celebrations, drawing crowds to the city’s neighborhoods and shining a spotlight on the remarkable variety of eateries that call Alexandria home. Prix fixe menus are a hallmark of the event, allowing diners to enjoy multi-course meals at set prices — a format that makes it easy to try a new restaurant or revisit a longtime favorite without breaking the bank.

With more than 75 participating restaurants, this year’s edition promises plenty of variety, whether you’re in the mood for a cozy neighborhood bistro, a lively waterfront spot, or something entirely new. The ten-day run gives diners ample time to work through a wish list of tables.

Alexandria Restaurant Week is a beloved tradition that benefits not only hungry residents but also the local businesses and the workers who keep them running. Events like this help sustain the independent restaurants that give Old Town, Del Ray, and other Alexandria neighborhoods their distinctive character and charm.

So gather your friends, make your reservations early, and get ready to eat well — Alexandria Restaurant Week runs August 14 through August 23 at more than 75 restaurants across the city.

Sources: The Alexandria Brief