Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week – Restaurants near Penn Quarter neighborhood

There are restaurants located within easy walking distance of museums in the city of the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), making them ideal choices for a museum day. This year's Winter Restaurant Week is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026 to Saturday, February 1, 2026 – extended again, to February 8, 2026.

The Week has been extended twice this year due to bad weather in the region. For a limited window, restaurants create curated prix-fixe menus that highlight signature dishes. It’s a chance to experience food choices at approachable prices, all while supporting local eateries and the people behind them.

Penn Quarter, located in downtown Washington, D.C., began as a bustling 19th-century commercial district centered around Pennsylvania Avenue and the city’s early theaters and markets. Penn Quarter is home to several museums, including the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum, National Building Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Ford’s Theatre, and the Planet Word Museum.

If you are exploring museums in Penn Quarter these are a few within walking distance:

• China Chilcano
  418 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
  📞 (202) 783-0941
• Zaytinya
  701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  📞 (202) 638-0800
• Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
  401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
  📞 (202) 628-0346
• Daikaya Izakaya
  705 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  📞 (202) 589-1600
• Carmine’s
  425 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
  📞 (202) 737-7770
• Matchbox
  750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
  📞 (202) 289-4441
• Cranes Spanish Kaiseki
  724 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  📞 (202) 434-2626

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Restaurant Week 2026 Details

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington is promoting Restaurant Week, highlighting participating local restaurants and special dining experiences across the region.

Dates: January 19–25, 2026 (extended to February 8, 2026)

Menu Pricing:

• Brunch & Lunch: $25 or $35 per person
• Dinner: $40, $55, or $65 per person

Offerings: Restaurants will offer multi-course menus for indoor dining, and many may also provide takeout options and optional cocktail or wine pairings.

Reservations: Reservations are highly recommended and can be made through platforms like OpenTable, Resy, or directly with the restaurants. Menus and participating locations can vary, so it is best to check directly with the restaurant for details.