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Plan around a published dining event

Research fall dining dates and the next season from organizer publications. Confirm the restaurant’s menu and participation days before booking a trip.

Edition details reviewed October 3, 2026

These are separate organizer events with different menus and rosters. A save-the-date does not confirm a participating restaurant, an available table or an accommodation rate.

New Jersey Restaurant Week

October 16–22, 2026

Statewide — research Shore participants

2026 edition

These are the published 2026 dates. Check the organizer for schedule changes and ticket terms before making travel reservations.

The organizer publishes October 16–22 dates. Choose a Shore participant and confirm its menu and participation days before booking travel.

Menu research
Check each participating menu
Booking research
Check with your chosen restaurant

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week

November 6–15, 2026

Monmouth & Ocean Counties

2026 edition

These are the published 2026 dates. Check the organizer for schedule changes and ticket terms before making travel reservations.

The organizer publishes November 6–15 dates and three-course menu tiers. Review the individual restaurant menu and included items rather than assuming every venue has the same offer.

Menu research
Organizer publishes $32.26 or $42.26 three-course menus
Booking research
Check each restaurant’s reservation link

Wildwoods Restaurant Week

November 27–December 6, 2026 — save the date

The Wildwoods

2026 edition

These are the published 2026 dates. Check the organizer for schedule changes and ticket terms before making travel reservations.

The tourism announcement lists November 27–December 6 as a save-the-date edition. Its summer prices and June participant count do not establish the fall menus or roster.

Menu research
Confirm the fall edition’s menu with each operator
Booking research
Check the organizer and restaurant

Taste Atlantic City — 2026 reference

March 1–31, 2026 — past edition

Greater Atlantic City

2026 edition — past event

The 2026 edition has ended. Keep these dates as a reference; a later edition needs its own published dates before you reserve a trip around it.

The 2026 event covered March 1–31 with individual participation days and possible blackout dates. The organizer now promotes March 2027; do not carry the old menu prices into a future trip.

Menu research
2026 reference: $20 lunch; $30 / $45 / $60 dinner, before beverage, tax and gratuity
Booking research
March 2027 save-the-date published; exact menus and participation days need confirmation

Before you go to your participating restaurant

Recorded menus, hours and price bands are starting points. Confirm your exact date with the operator, especially outside summer.

  • Check the current menu, kitchen hours and whether your group needs a reservation.
  • Confirm payment methods, the total including tax and service charges, and any reservation deposit or cancellation terms.
  • For mobility needs, ask about the route from parking to the table and restroom; for dietary needs, discuss preparation with the kitchen.
  • Check whether outdoor seating is operating and choose an indoor backup. A seasonal listing does not confirm an opening date.

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Confirm participation days

A restaurant may participate for selected services or dates. Check its exact menu and service window.

Calculate the meal total

Review included courses, supplements, drinks, tax, gratuity and any disclosed charges.

Compare a full overnight stay

Use your exact travel dates and room needs. Add parking and transportation before comparing totals.

Check the next edition

A save-the-date can support early research; wait for the applicable menus and booking terms before relying on an offer.

Compare the complete overnight cost

Restaurant week planning questions

Where to eat at the Shore, all year

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