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Berkeley Restaurant Week 2026 (April 2-12)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 - All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Prices detailed at each individual participating restaurant.

All Over Berkeley | Berkeley, CA

Event Details

The 14th annual Berkeley Restaurant Week (#BRW26) returns April 2-12 to celebrate the season of renewal with this year’s theme, “Seeds of Spring.” It’s a 10-day tribute to flavors deeply rooted in spring’s bounty across Berkeley’s vibrant dining landscape.

Restaurants, wineries, breweries, and other locations will offer extra-value menus across tasty tiers:

$10-$20: Seedling Tier | $20-$30: Sprout Tier

$30-$40: Bloom Tier | $40+: Harvest Tier

 Sips of Spring – Waived Corkage Restaurants

#BRW26 adds a new feature this year with “Sips of Spring.” Select participating #BRW26 restaurants will offer complimentary corkage for Berkeley-made wine and sake during Restaurant Week. Bottles from Donkey & GoatTessierHammerling WinesBroc CellarsCovenant WinesNORIA, and Takara Sake are included. Bring a bottle, gather around the table, and toast to the craftsmanship and community that make Berkeley’s food and drink scene truly one of a kind. More than 25 restaurants will offer generous pours with the “Sips of Spring” promotion.

Berkeley Restaurant Week diners can also take advantage of a 33%-off gallery + film discount at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) during #BRW26. Simply show your #BRW26 dining reservation or proof of purchase at the admissions desk to receive the discount ($12, regularly $18).

With a deeply-rooted emphasis on farm-to-table excellence, #BRW26 encourages locals and visitor alike to discover new neighborhood gems and returning favorites.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Prices detailed at each individual participating restaurant.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, In Person, Kids & Families, Other
Address: Berkeley, CA

Thursday, April 2, 2026

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