Dine Out Boston® is back for its summer edition from August 1-15, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and new sponsor Toast, this two-week culinary celebration features close to 200 participating restaurants, providing diners an opportunity to enjoy delicious deals and restaurateurs the chance to bring in new patrons to their establishments.

For the first time, this year’s summer program spans three Saturdays. The new Toast sponsorship will create opportunities for diners to discover and support their favorite local restaurants through Toast Local, the neighborhood app that helps guests find new restaurants, book a table, and get rewarded. Patrons can also order ahead for pickup, customize and pay in seconds. Toast Local makes it easy to enjoy the best of Boston.

This summer’s Dine Out Boston comes on the heels of one of the most historic summers ever, with FIFA World Cup 2026, America’s 250th celebrations, and Sail Boston generating global attention for Boston and all of its great culinary and cultural assets. The MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural Northeast Cities edition launched last November, and this summer’s Dine Out Boston will include several Michelin-recognized establishments. The program will also feature many first time Dine Out Boston participants, with Rosa y Marigold, Maple & Ash, and Fallow Kin all set to make their Dine Out debuts. Also joining for the first time are all five Fuji locations, F1 Arcade in the Seaport, and World Cup favorite The Haven in Jamaica Plain.

“Boston’s culinary scene is receiving the recognition it deserves. We are a premier dining destination and we want residents and visitors alike to experience it through our Dine Out Boston program,” said Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO of Meet Boston. “With three Saturdays on the table, Dine Out Boston is perfect for a family excursion, date night, or a gathering with friends or colleagues. Diners can explore specially priced menus at restaurants across Greater Boston, with a wide range of cuisines to choose from throughout all 23 Boston neighborhoods, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline and beyond. Pair your Dine Out experience with a concert, museum visit, outdoor movie, or a trip to Fenway to see the red-hot Red Sox.”

Meet Boston recently became the first destination partner to launch Mindtrip’s WhatsApp integration, extending AI-powered destination discovery and trip planning to one of the world’s most widely used messaging platforms. While designed to help visitors explore Greater Boston year-round, the tool is also a valuable resource during Dine Out Boston, helping diners discover participating restaurants, make reservations, and plan an itinerary around their meal. Meet Boston is also introducing a new Dine Out Boston Bandwango pass: a free, browser-based mobile passport that allows diners to check in at participating restaurants and local attractions, redeem special offers, and earn prizes while exploring Greater Boston.

Meet Boston invites all diners to experience Boston’s diverse restaurant scene in new ways. Explore more about Boston’s culinary scene at www.meetboston.com/culinary and please view our Summer 2026 Dine Out Boston montage.

Participating restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner, with many offering takeout and delivery options as well. Restaurants select one of three price points and customize their lunch and dinner menus: lunch at $27, $32 or $36 and dinner at $38, $46, or $55. Restaurants can offer as many courses as they desire at their selected price. A full list of participating restaurants is here.

Visit DineOutBoston.com to browse menus and make reservations. Extend your Dine Out Boston experience and sleep in with an overnight getaway package at a selection of participating hotels.

As always, Dine Out Boston includes an important charitable component and this summer’s program will benefit Blue Hill Observatory, Rever Beach Partnership, and the Veronica Robles Cultural Center. Diners are encouraged to participate in the Dine Out Boston auction in which they can bid on $100 participating restaurant certificates; more information at DOBauction.com.

Follow Dine Out Boston social channels to learn more: @dineoutboston on Facebook and Instagram.

Dine Out Boston is a bi-annual value-driven dining program founded by Meet Boston. Formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston®, the program is now in its 26th year of offering special savings throughout some of the region's top restaurants. During Dine Out Boston diners can enjoy a chef-customized lunch or dinner for a fraction of the normal dining cost. Due to high demand, reservations during Dine Out Boston are encouraged and can be made in advance at www.DineOutBoston.com.

For more information or to inquire about having your restaurant involved in Dine Out Boston® please visit DineOutBoston.com. Check out Dine Out Boston on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dineoutboston and Instagram at instagram.com/dineoutboston.