NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026 is one of the most anticipated cold-weather dining events, bringing together prix-fixe menus, acclaimed chefs, and standout restaurants across the city at exceptional values. From January 20 through February 12, NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026 invites diners to explore everything from refined Modern American cooking to vibrant international flavors, making it an ideal time to book tables at some of New York City’s most exciting dining rooms.
NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026 Highlights
This season’s NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026 lineup showcases a diverse mix of neighborhood favorites, hotel dining rooms, and chef-driven destinations, each offering thoughtfully designed lunch, dinner, and brunch menus that feel special rather than scaled down.
BLACKBARN Restaurant, Nomad
At BLACKBARN Restaurant, Chef and owner John Doherty brings his celebrated farm-to-table philosophy to NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026 with offerings for lunch, dinner, and brunch. The lunch menu, priced at $45 per person, features comforting winter starters such as French onion soup with gruyere and sourdough croutons or wild mushroom toast layered with rich cheeses and watercress. Entrées range from white bean and leek ravioli to seared black bass and a petite filet mignon with roasted tomato and greens.
Dinner, offered at $60 per person, expands the experience with seasonal soups, smoked salmon terrine, and house-baked baguette selections before moving into mains like sliced New York strip with frisée and bacon vinaigrette or seared black bass. Desserts are indulgent, including a caramel-kissed tarte tatin or sticky toffee pudding paired with warm spiced tea. Brunch rounds out the experience with crowd favorites such as shrimp and grits, a wagyu steak sandwich, and fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Reservations are available via OpenTable, with images courtesy of BLACKBARN Restaurant.
Mission Ceviche, Union Square and Upper East Side
Chef José Luis Chavez brings the bold, joyful flavors of Peru to NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026 at Mission Ceviche, available at both its Union Square and Upper East Side locations. Lunch menus start at $30 per person, with fresh, vibrant options like roasted butternut squash chips or a citrus-dressed garden salad. Mains highlight the restaurant’s signature Peruvian and Nikkei influences, including pescado nikkei, chicken chaufa tipakay, and tallarin saltado.
Dinner and weekend brunch, priced at $60 and $45 respectively, elevate the experience with starters such as limeño tiradito, shrimp tempura, and inca tiradito. Entrées like whole-grilled branzino, arroz con mariscos, and pan-seared salmon deliver bold flavors, while chirimoya mousse provides a light, tropical finish. Reservations can be made for Union Square and Upper East Side, with images courtesy of Mission Ceviche.
The Parliament at The Benjamin Hotel, Midtown East
NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026 also shines at The Parliament inside The Benjamin Hotel. This Modern American restaurant draws inspiration from the owls adorning the building’s historic façade and offers polished lunch and dinner menus crafted by Executive Chef Rakmin Lee. Lunch, priced at $45 per person, begins with a refined amuse-bouche, followed by choices such as pumpkin soup, winter salad with apples and pistachios, or stracciatella with nduja. Entrées include braised short rib, roasted saba, and a richly flavored braised cabbage dish.
Dinner is available for $60 per person, with an optional sommelier-curated wine pairing. The evening opens with a luxe amuse-bouche before moving on to starters such as lobster bisque or beef tartare. Main courses like roasted poussin and roasted saba anchor the meal, while desserts like almond pot de crème or the Parliament sundae close on a classic note. Reservations are available via OpenTable, with images courtesy of The Parliament.
Berimbau Brazilian Table, Herald Square
For a globally inspired addition to NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026, Berimbau Brazilian Table in Herald Square offers a $60 prix-fixe dinner menu spotlighting Brazilian specialties not on its regular menu. Chef Victor Vasconcellos showcases dishes like croqueta de costela with pepper aioli, canjiquinha with roasted mushrooms and vegetables, and secreto de porco served with red beans purée, farofa, and rice. Dessert highlights include sagu de coco with coconut cream and cashew purée, best enjoyed alongside one of Berimbau’s signature caipirinhas. The full menu can be viewed via Berimbau Brazilian Table.
Maison Passerelle and Red Room Bar, Financial District
NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2026 continues downtown at Maison Passerelle, where three-time James Beard Award winner Gregory Gourdet presents a $60 prix fixe menu inspired by the global French diaspora. Starters like green papaya salad, mushroom laab, and kuri squash velouté set the tone, followed by entrées such as shrimp and sausage gumbo, duck confit curry, or braised beef short ribs. The art-filled dining room provides an elegant setting for one of the season’s most stylish Restaurant Week experiences.
Just steps away, Red Room Bar offers a more relaxed $45 menu, perfect for lunches, casual dinners, or pre-cocktail bites. Seasonal starters lead into mains like crispy fish and chips, Creole cassoulet, and a wagyu smash burger, with playful desserts such as a salted caramel ice cream bar or a warm chocolate cookie.
Check out past NYC Restaurant Week info here!
