Participate in Restaurant Week
Why Should You Participate in Restaurant Week?
Santa Barbara is an ever-changing destination for culinary tourism. It’s also a city where foodies reside. Restaurant Week is not only a great opportunity to show off your delicious food, but also a time to put your best customer service foot forward.
Now, you may be wondering, "Should I participate in SB Restaurant Week?" Or "Will this event make me money?"
We understand participating in new restaurant endeavors is a big decision, which is why we want to show you why you should participate in restaurant week.
Stats presented below are from Visit California and Santa Barbara Uncorked, LLC.
“Santa Barbara Restaurant Week generated over $100k in revenue last year from restaurant and hotel bookings.”
Benefits You'll Receive
When you participate in Santa Restaurant Week, you'll receive the following benefits.
Social media coverage of your restaurant, hotel and or tasting room on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Company recognition, location and contact information on our website.
A link to your prix-fixe menu, tasting menu or booking page.
An OpenTable button for customers to be able to make reservations at your restaurant during SB Restaurant Week.
Save-the-Date cards to promote SB Restaurant Week.
“89% of diners are likely to return to their last Restaurant Week Restaurant.”
We Support Culinary Talent of the Future
For the second year in a row, Santa Barbara Restaurant Week will donate a portion of its proceeds to ProStart®, a two-year culinary arts and hospitality management program supported and managed by the California Restaurant Association Foundation (CRAF).
140 public high schools in California (including our own San Marcos High School) use this curriculum and it reaches over 13,500 students every year. ProStart® truly changes lives through hands-on restaurant experience.
“75% of diners participate in order to try a new restaurant.”
Terms & Conditions: Restaurants
Once you have registered, you will be required to create a 3-course prix fixe menu that you will serve throughout Restaurant Week starting Friday, April 26th - May 5th, 2024. Your menu must be priced at $45-75 (this does not include alcohol, tax or tip).
“91% of diners are likely to recommend their last Restaurant Week restaurant to a friend or family member.”