What is restaurant week? What restaurants are participating? Are there any special discounts for attendees? Find the answers below to these and more common questions about the most popular restaurant week in New Jersey.
What is Atlantic City Restaurant Week (ACRW)?
An annual event offered in the Fall and produced by Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. It is the largest dining event in the Atlantic County region, supported by sponsors from the areas thriving business community.
When is the event?
October 5 - 10, 2025
What do the participating restaurants offer to customers?
Participating restaurants will offer a three-course prix fixe dinner menu ($40.25* per person, plus tax, beverage, and gratuity), a three-course lunch menu, ($20.25* per person, plus tax, beverage, and gratuity) or both. The 3 courses include an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Portions and ingredients will be on par with what the restaurant usually serves.
Where does Atlantic City Restaurant Week (ACRW) take place?
Many restaurants participate in ACRW from all over Atlantic County, they may be as far away as Mays Landing and of course in Atlantic City itself. You will find restaurants serving a variety of cuisines from French, Italian, Asian, Steak, Seafood and so much more.
Do I need a reservation to participate?
ACRW restaurants book up fast. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Does my group have to order from the ACRW menu?
No, restaurants will offer their regular menu as well as the ACRW menu.
What if I must cancel a reservation?
If you must cancel your reservation, please give the restaurant a courtesy call-in advance so that the table can be reserved for another diner.
Do I need a gift card to participate in Restaurant Week?
No. We no longer sell gift cards for AC Restaurant Week. If you have received/purchased/won a gift card or a promotional card, the cards are good for two years from the date printed on the back of the card. Cards are only valid during the official Restaurant Week dates.
What is the Restaurant Week extension?
Some restaurants may choose to extend their AC Restaurant Week menus and pricing an additional week. Any gift or promotional cards are not valid during the extension. Updates on which restaurants are extending and on what days will be posted on the official AC Restaurant Week website.
*Prices are subject to change
