Frequently Asked Questions

Find a Restaurant

Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions for Diners: 

What is Restaurant Week?

Restaurant Week is your opportunity to try as many restaurants as your schedule will allow for affordable, fixed prices. Have you ever wanted to try a neighborhood restaurant you’ve driven by for years? Restaurant Week is your chance to give it a try while knowing exactly what you’ll be spending.

When is Spokane Restaurant Week?

Spokane Restaurant Week is held once a year, starting in late February. In 2013, Restaurant Week will be held February 22 -March 3.

Why do restaurants participate in Restaurant Week?

Restaurant Week offers restaurants the opportunity to introduce themselves to both residents and visitors to the Spokane Region. Chefs can showcase what they do best, at the best prices for customers. Restaurants hope you’ll come back once you taste their delicious dishes!

What is a prix fixe menu? A prix fixe menu is simply a menu of pre-determined items presented as a multi-course meal (typically an appetizer, entree and dessert) at a set price. Diners can choose among several options of each course.

Do I need to make reservations?

We strongly recommended making reservations. Tables fill up fast during Restaurant Week, and it’s an easy way to avoid disappointment and long waits.

How much will it cost to dine out during Restaurant Week?

Restaurants have a choice to develop a multi-course menu at either $18 per person or $28 per person. Restaurants will not offer both pricing options at their establishments. Check the Restaurant Week website listings for restaurant pricing information.

Can I make to-go orders?

No. Spokane Restaurant Week menus are available for dine-in customers only.

What if only some in my party are interested in the
special Restaurant Week menu?

All participating restaurants will have their full menu available as well.

Are there any additional costs I should be aware of when
dining out during Restaurant Week?

Please keep in mind that beverages (unless otherwise posted), tax and gratuity are not included in the special menu pricing. There may be some restaurants that do offer an included beverage. Consult individual menus for specifics. Gratuity, however, is never included and the wait staff works very hard this week. Please tip generously! 

Where do I make reservations?

Reservations can be made at each individual restaurant. Remember, some restaurants may not take reservations. If the restaurant has partnered with Open Table, you may be able to make reservations on the Spokane Restaurant Week website.

 

FAQs for Restaurants: 

Does my restaurant have to participate for the entire
length of Restaurant Week? 


Yes. All participating restaurants are required to participate for the full 10 days.

What does it cost for a restaurant to participate in
Spokane Restaurant Week?

The cost to participate is $450 per restaurant and is due at the time of registration. 

I am a chain restaurant. Does each unit in the chain have to
register separately if they want to participate?

Yes. All restaurants receive identical benefits so each participating restaurant has to register individually.

How will Spokane Restaurant Week be promoted?

All registration fees will be used for marketing.

  • Print and online advertising in The Inlander, including a special Restaurant Week
    pullout section on Feb. 21
  • Online advertising on VisitSpokane.com and WinterinSpokane.com
  • Coverage in Visit Spokane’s Visitor E-news
  • Television, Radio and online advertising campaign during from January 29-March 3 on the KXLY Broadcast Group of stations
  • Exposure through a dedicated Spokane Restaurant Week website will list all participating restaurants and their full Spokane Restaurant Week menus.
  • 52,000-plus special pullout sections listing all participating restaurants, phone numbers and addresses will be inserted into the Inlander on the week of Feb. 21
  • 12,000-plus copies of that same pullout section will be distributed to participating restaurants, visitor information centers and other retail locations around Spokane prior to being inserted in the Inlander 
  • Posters will be distributed to participating restaurants and will be displayed in various locations throughout Spokane County
  • An ongoing public relations campaign will include:
    Publicity goals for Spokane Restaurant Week (SRW) 2013 would include building momentum for the event, continually explaining pricing and how the event works so the public understands and explaining why it’s important to have an event like this in Spokane. If done right, publicity gives “added value” to participating restaurants through social media and possibly traditional media exposure.

What is the deadline to participate in Spokane Restaurant Week?

The registration deadline is Friday, February 1st.

How do I register my restaurant for Spokane Restaurant Week?

Please contact Natalie King at nking@visitspokane.com or Raevyn West at the Inlander (raevynw@inlander.com or 509-325-0634, xt. 222).

Do I have to offer a multi-course dinner for $18 per person
or $28 per person?

Yes. It is completely up to each restaurant to determine their special menu, but to participate in the program you must have a multi-course meal for the fixed price of $18 per person or $28 per person. A restaurant must choose which price point they will develop menus for. Restaurants will not be allowed to offer both price points.

Can I include liquor in the fixed price?

Yes, to attract diners you can include beer, wine, cocktails or any other beverage in the multi-course fixed price, or you can offer discounted cocktails or wine as an additional way to grow the guest check.

Can I offer “upgrades” to the fixed price menu for more money?

Yes. Several restaurants offered a fixed price multi-course meal for $18 or $28 with special add-ons at additional costs. That is, you could offer the basic option for $18 or $28 and then, tableside, offer the customer the option to add shrimp for $4 or lobster for $8, for example.

Does my restaurant have to offer three appetizers or starters, three
entrees and three desserts to choose from?

Yes, we expect all restaurants to follow the guidelines agreed to when registering for Restaurant Week.

When will my restaurant be listed on the website?

Your restaurant will be listed as soon as you register online, make your payment and complete the online form.