Ames Restaurant Week is back for its second year, bringing another winter celebration of local dining to the Ames community!
Running January 29 to February 7, 2027, Restaurant Week includes two full weekends of special offers, secret menu items and plenty of opportunities to spotlight restaurants like yours.
We know the post-holiday stretch can be a slower time of year, so Restaurant Week is designed to give local restaurants an extra boost when it’s needed most. It’s an easy, low-risk way to bring in new faces, give people a reason to get out and try something new, and encourage our community to dine local!
Participation is completely free and open exclusively to current Discover Ames partners.
Applications are due by November 13, so get signed up today!
We’re excited to bring Ames Restaurant Week back for year two!
Submitting the application form doesn’t automatically guarantee participation. We’ll review all applications to ensure they align with the goals and format of Restaurant Week. Once approved, we’ll follow up with the next steps and everything you need to get ready.
Applications are due November 13.
We appreciate your interest and can’t wait to see what you bring to Restaurant Week!
All restaurants that meet the requirements will be accepted to be part of Restaurant Week. Since participation is limited to current Discover Ames partners in good standing, the number will be determined by how many eligible restaurants apply.
Restaurants that meet the participation requirements listed above will be accepted. Participation is limited to current Discover Ames partners in good standing.
We’ll review your application and confirm your participation within a few days of receiving it. You’ll then receive a follow-up with next steps and additional details.
We don’t require a specific percentage, but we encourage you to offer enough of a discount to entice new customers to visit. The better the deal, the more likely people are to choose your restaurant during Restaurant Week.
We’ll ask for some basic feedback to help us measure Restaurant Week’s impact and improve future events. This may include estimated customer traffic, general sales impact, popular days or offers, and anything you heard from customers. Nothing overly detailed or burdensome
No, you only need to be open during your regularly scheduled hours. However, your special offer or secret menu item should be available throughout your entire operating time during the event.
Yes, you can change or update your special offering up until October 30th, when we’ll confirm all details to start finalizing marketing materials.
No! Your Restaurant Week offer can be available for dine-in, takeout or both. Just let us know how the customers can take advantage of your offer so we can communicate it clearly in our promotions.
We understand that unexpected circumstances can come up. Please contact Melissa Muschick at melissam@DiscoverAmes.com as soon as possible if you need to withdraw so we can adjust our marketing accordingly.
Reach out to Melissa Muschick, Director of Partner and Community Engagement.
She’s happy to help you brainstorm ideas or walk you through the process.
Email: melissam@DiscoverAmes.com
Phone: 515-956-3200
Reach out to Melissa Muschick, Director of Partner and Community Engagement.
She’s happy to help you brainstorm ideas or walk you through the process.
Email: melissam@DiscoverAmes.com
Phone: 515-956-3200
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