Restaurant Week 2019: Guide To The Best In California

CALIFORNIA – January in California is a dream for adventurous diners as many cities and regions host "Restaurant Week," or sometimes "Restaurant Month," with eateries often offering prix-fixe lunch and dinner deals and menu specials.

To insure you don't miss out dining at a discount at an old favorite or trying someplace new, we have rounded up a few of the best Restaurant Weeks and Months going on throughout the state.

Enjoy, from Patch!

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ALAMEDA:

2019 Restaurant Week: Alameda. Jan. 17-27. Prix fixe menus at dining spots throughout the island.

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ALHAMBRA:

Restaurant Week 2019: Taste of Alhambra. Jan. 27-Feb. 2. Diverse selection of restaurants are offering 2-3 course menus priced anywhere from $15 -$30 for lunch, and $20 – $50 for dinner.

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BENICIA:

Downtown Restaurant Week 2019: Benicia. Jan. 19-26. Dining discount cards offer a 15 percent to 20 percent discount at participating eateries.

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BERKELEY:

7th Annual Restaurant Week 2019: Berkeley. Jan. 17-27. "Special-value lunch and dinner menus at restaurants citywide."

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BUTTE COUNTY:

Butte County's Inaugural Restaurant Week 2019. Jan. 18-27. A first in the region with a theme of perfect pairings.

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CALISTOGA:

Calistoga Restaurant Week 2019: Jan. 20-27. "Explore the culinary scene of Calistoga with special offerings of two- and three-course prix fixe menus."

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CONCORD:

2nd Annual Comfort Food Restaurant Week 2019: Concord. Jan. 18-27. With theme of comfort food, 30+ restaurants offering such specials deals or discounts as free dessert with meal, 10 percent off or buy-one-get-one-free coupons.

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DANA POINT:

Dana Point Restaurant Week 2019. Jan. 20-26. "Participating restaurants are to have themed menus focused on seasonality, local fare, special ingredient, signature cocktail and special pricing."

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ESCONDIDO:

Dine Out Restaurant Week 2019: Escondido. Jan. 27- Feb. 2. "Visit your favorite places and discover new experiences!" More than 30 restaurants participating.

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GEYSERVILLE:

Restaurant Week 2018: Taste Geyserville. Jan. 11-20. "Geyserville’s local restaurants have their pick of the harvest to feature on the menu."

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GILROY:

'Fit and Sip' Restaurant Month 2019: Gilroy. Jan. 1-31. Eateries pair specials with lighter food options and local wines and other favorite beverages.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

Surf City Dine Restaurant Week 2019: Huntington Beach. Jan. 21-27. "Restaurants provide lunch pricing at $11, $16, $21, and dinner pricing at $21, $31, and $41. Each meal includes a $1 donation to Bracken's Kitchen."

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LOS ANGELES:

dineL.A. Restaurant Week 2019. Jan. 11-25. A 15-day doozy with more than 400 participating eateries offering special: Lunch (2+ Courses): $15, $20, $25, $35 and Dinner (3+ Courses): $29, $39, $49, $59, $99+.

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MONTEREY:

'Get Hooked' Restaurant Week 2019: Monterey. Jan. 14-21. Week-long celebration of locally landed and sustainably caught seafood.

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NAPA VALLEY:

Napa Valley Restaurant Week 2019: Jan. 20-27. Multi-course prix-fixe menus for lunch ($20) and dinner ($36 or $46) at culinary spots throughout Wine Country.

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NEWPORT BEACH:

Restaurant Week 2019: Newport Beach. Jan. 14-27. A 14-day dining event with local eateries offering fixed price, multi-course menus for lunch and/or dinner.

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OAKLAND:

Restaurant Week 2019: Oakland: Jan. 11-20. Prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at $10, $20, $30, $40 and $50 with widely diverse restaurant options.

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OXNARD:

2019 Tacos, Treats & Tastings - Restaurant Week: Oxnard. Jan. 18-27. "Signature taco menus, special treats, and featured beverage tastings."

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PALM SPRINGS:

dineGPS 2019: Palm Springs. Through Jan 31. "Multi-course winemaker dinners, food tours, cooking classes, and tastings all month long."

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PASADENA:

Cheeseburger Week 2019: Pasadena: Jan. 6-11. In honor of Lionel Sternberger, who in 1924 created the cheeseburger at the Rite Spot in Pasadena, 40 local eateries will offer their signature burgers, with some offering specials.

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SACRAMENTO:

Dine Downtown Restaurant Week 2019: Sacramento. Jan 11 -21. "Special 3-course dining experiences for $35. One dollar from every Dine Downtown meal is donated to social services and food literacy programs."

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SAN DIEGO:

San Diego Restaurant Week 2019. Jan. 20-27. Eight days and more than 180 restaurants.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

SF Restaurant Week 2019: San Francisco. Jan. 23-31. "More than 100 great restaurants in the City will offer special multi-course, prix fixe lunch and dinner menus."

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SANTA MONICA:

Restaurant Week 2019 - Celebrating Persimmons. Jan. 7-13. "Restaurants and their chefs will craft delicious, healthy, and custom dishes centered around this year’s special restaurant week ingredient – the PERSIMMON."

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STOCKTON:

Restaurant Week 2019: Stockton. Jan. 18-27. "This year, the culinary event will feature two-course breakfast & lunch and three or more course dinner menus at a fixed price."

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SUISUN CITY:

Waterfront Restaurant Week 2019: Suisun City. JAN. 18-27. Venues will offer a prix fixe menu along with their regular menu.

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VACAVILLE:

Vacaville Restaurant Week 2019. Jan. 28-27. Specially priced meals offered at local dining spots.

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If we missed your town's upcoming Restaurant Week, send details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com

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