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Athens Restaurant Week: July 13-19, 2026

Discover New Family Favorites During Athens Restaurant Week 2026

By Jessica Sweeney, Publisher, Macaroni KID Athens July 9, 2026

Take a Night (or Two) Off From Cooking This Week

Need a break from meal planning and figuring out what's for dinner? Athens Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to let someone else do the cooking while you enjoy a delicious meal out of the house!

From July 13–19, 2026, dozens of Athens-area restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, bakeries, and dessert spots will come together to serve up special menus and exclusive deals. It's a fun way to explore Athens' food scene and step outside your usual dinner routine. Who knows, maybe you'll even discover a new favorite local spot!

How to Explore Restaurant Week

There are a couple of ways to find out which restaurants are participating and what deals you can take advantage of:

  1. Browse the master list of participating locations to see every restaurant taking part in Athens Restaurant Week. It features a lengthy list of all the week's locations, deals and highlights.
  2. Click here to browse Visit Athens' list of restaurants by category and location, along with links to each restaurant's website and address.

Before you head out, be sure to check the participating restaurant details for specific offers, availability, and any special menu requirements.

Happy dining, Athens!



A big, heartfelt thank you to Visit Athens and theUGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences for bringing Athens Restaurant Week to our community. Events like this make it easier for local families to discover new favorites, and support the amazing restaurants and small businesses that make Athens such a special place to call home.