Baltimore Celebrates 20 Years of Culinary Excellence with Winter Restaurant Week 2026

Baltimore’s vibrant food scene takes center stage this winter as Baltimore Restaurant Week celebrates its 20th anniversary. Running from January 23rd through February 1, 2026, the milestone event is presented by Pompeian and produced by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, marking two decades of showcasing the city’s culinary creativity and neighborhood flavor.

For 20 years, Baltimore Restaurant Week has been one of the city’s most anticipated dining traditions, inviting residents and visitors alike to explore the breadth of Baltimore’s restaurant community. This winter’s anniversary edition features more than 75 participating restaurants across the city, each offering special prix fixe brunch, lunch, and dinner menus designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes and budgets.

“Restaurant Week is one of the best ways to experience why Baltimore is known for great dining,” said Shelonda Stokes, President of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. “It gives people a reason to try something new at a favorite restaurant or discover a new neighborhood spot altogether. We’re grateful to Pompeian for partnering with us to elevate Restaurant Week and the participating restaurants.”

From longtime culinary staples in Little Italy and the Inner Harbor to innovative kitchens in Station North, Federal Hill, and Harbor East, participating restaurants will highlight an array of cuisines—from local seafood and modern comfort food to global street fare and inventive chef-driven concepts. The event not only celebrates food, but also encourages diners to explore different neighborhoods and support local businesses during the winter season.

As presenting sponsor, Pompeian brings deep local roots to the celebration. A Baltimore-based, farmer-owned company, Pompeian has supported chefs and home cooks for more than a century.

“For more than a hundred years, Pompeian has believed that great food brings people together, and there is no better example of that than Baltimore Restaurant Week,” said Michael Vercelletto, Vice President of Marketing at Pompeian. “As a Baltimore-based, farmer-owned company, we are proud to once again support the chefs and restaurateurs who make this city’s dining scene so compelling.”

Reservations during Restaurant Week are strongly encouraged and can be made directly through participating restaurants. Diners can explore the full list of restaurants, menus, neighborhoods, and price points at https://baltimorerestaurantweek.com/.

Throughout the week, diners are also encouraged to follow @DowntownBaltimore on social media for chef spotlights, behind-the-scenes content, special giveaways, and to share their dining experiences using #BaltRW.

As Baltimore Restaurant Week marks 20 years, the celebration serves as both a reflection on the city’s rich culinary history and a toast to the chefs, restaurateurs, and neighborhoods that continue to shape Baltimore’s dining future.