Newark Restaurant Week – Newark, DE
March 19 – 25, 2026
Savor the Flavor of Newark
Experience exclusive menus crafted by Newark’s premier chefs!
Newark, Delaware Restaurant Week is a celebration of the city’s vibrant dining scene, inviting food lovers to experience a week of chef-inspired creativity and exceptional value. For a limited time, participating restaurants unveil special two-course lunches for $20 and 3-course dinners for $40 that showcase fresh ideas, seasonal ingredients, and signature flavors. Whether you’re rediscovering a local favorite or trying something new, Newark Restaurant Week offers the perfect opportunity to explore Newark’s culinary talent.
Discover the essence of our city, one bite at a time!
Reservations strongly suggested. Gratuity not included.
Photo Contest
Win A Dining Experience
Snap photos of your meal masterpieces during restaurant week for a chance to WIN gift cards on us to select participating Newark Restaurant Week restaurants!
One (1) photo submission per venue visited. Contestants can enter multiple photo submissions for each additional restaurant visited to increase chances of winning. Three (3) entrants will be chosen as winners; each will win a $50 gift card to a participating Newark Restaurant Week venue.
To enter, email your photo to Contact@tsnpub.com with the subject line, “City Restaurant Week Photo Contest”. Submissions end March 25 at 11:59PM.
RSVP & Invite Guests on Facebook:
FREE Parking
The City of Newark, Delaware is offering FREE parking after 5:00PM the Week of the event!
(excluding UD & private lots – municipal lots & on-street parking will be free)
Participating Restaurants
Ali Baba • Blue Crab Grill • Caffé Gelato • Deer Park Tavern • Del Pez Mexican Gastropub • Home Grown Café • Klondike Kate’s • Santa Fe Mexican Grille • Skipjack Dining • Taverna Rustic Italian • The Greenhouse Gastropub
175 E Main St
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-1111
Enjoy the feel and wonderful spirit of Northern African and Middle Eastern cuisine. Savor the taste and sounds. All natural ingredients prepared fresh daily for your enjoyment. Family operated since 2001.
322 Suburban Dr
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-1100
Blue Crab Grill has been serving fresh seafood, creative cocktails, and coastal-inspired favorites for over 25 years in a warm, welcoming setting. Known for its signature crab cakes, seasonal specials, and weekend brunch, it’s a go-to spot for casual dinners, celebrations, and memorable gatherings.
90 E Main St
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5811
108 W Main St
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-9414
The Deer Park Tavern has been a Newark landmark since 1851, originally home to St. Patrick’s Inn dating to 1747. Linked to the Mason-Dixon Line, Revolutionary War history, and Edgar Allan Poe lore, the tavern has long welcomed travelers. Today, Ashby Hospitality Group continues its tradition of food, drinks, and warm hospitality.
501 Grove Ln
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 273-3788
Del Pez immerses you in an artistic, innovative bar experience and an exciting, creative food menu. With every drink, dish, and moment, we celebrate the power of food to feed friendship. By fusing the lightheartedness of a vibrant bar with the heartiness of a robust food menu, we serve enticing Mexican flavors while fanning the flames of old and new connections.
126 E Main St
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 266-6993
Home Grown Café is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple. Guests enjoy incredible service and made-from-scratch food for all dietary lifestyles, including carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive in a welcoming environment for all patrons. Colorful walls are adorned with local pop art. The bar features a large array of upscale spirits including house-crafted cocktails and mocktails, over 65 beers, and great wines.
158 E Main St
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-6100
Since 1979, Klondike Kate’s Restaurant & Saloon has been the heart of Main Street in Newark, Delaware. This family-owned American restaurant in Newark, DE near the University of Delaware is a local favorite for guests. Open until 1 am with happy hour, live entertainment, and private rooms for groups.
190 E Main St, Suite A
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2500
Santa Fe delivers award-winning Mexican cuisine in a vibrant yet comfortable setting, blending traditional flavors with modern creativity. Inspired by regions like Oaxaca, Mexico City, Puebla, and Jalisco, the menu highlights moles, tacos al pastor, tlayudas, and fresh guacamole, alongside a standout tequila and mezcal cocktail list—perfect for unwinding or celebrating.
401 Louviers Dr
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 456-1800
121 E Main St
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 444-4334
Taverna offers a rustic yet refined take on Italian cooking, inspired by cozy kitchens and casual gathering spots across Italy. With housemade pastas, coal-fired pizzas, and daily features, the thoughtfully crafted menu pairs with a stylish space of reclaimed wood, exposed brick, and an expansive bar featuring draft beers and tapped wine.
102 E Main St Unit 100
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 338-0081
Welcome to The Greenhouse: a fresh gastropub concept in Downtown Newark. Locally sourced and community driven – we look forward to being a third space and foodie destination for everyone.
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