Why should I participate?
This is an opportunity to pool advertising resources and promote the restaurants of the region.

When is the deadline to participate in The Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week?
To receive the greatest amount of benefits in marketing and advertising, we ask that you register before Thursday, March 23rd, 2023.

How do I sign my restaurant up to participate in The Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week?
Go to www.MerrimackValley.org/sign-up-your-restaurant and fill out the quick form.

Is this a free event?
This event is free to GMVCVB Membership in “Good Standing” otherwise a $50.00 donation is requested and proceeds will be contributed to the Greater Merrimack Food Bank Inc.

When will my business be included on the website?
https://merrimackvalley.org/dining/ is updated regularly. Your business will be listed within a few days after you sign up.

Can I include the Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week logo on my website and in my ads?
As the Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week approaches, all participants will receive the logo to display on their websites and ads via email. You may also email Rick Lofria at rick.lofria@merrimackvalley.org to receive the logo.

I am a participating restaurant, what do I do now that I have signed on?
Participating restaurants MUST offer the two course prix fixe lunch and/or a three-course prix fixe in one of the three price categories all night every night they are open from Sunday to Sunday.  Please follow this schedule.

  • The two-course prix fixe lunch MUST include at least two choices of each course – two appetizers, two entrée, or two desserts.
  • The three-course prix fixe dinner MUST include at least three choices of each course – three appetizers, three entrees, three desserts.
  • If you would like to add additional items to your prix fixe menu that are higher priced, you may add them with a supplemental charge. This is provided that there are still at least THREE non-supplemented choices on the menu. You may also offer your existing menu.

We expect all restaurants to follow the guidelines they agreed to when signing up to participate. The commitment to participate in the spirit of The Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week is to offer the minimum of 2 choices at lunch and 3 choices at dinner in addition to items with a supplemental charge.

Do participating restaurants have to accept reservations?
Your restaurant does not have to accept reservations for The Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week if you prefer not to.