Key Points
- Westminster is launching its first-ever Westy Restaurant Week from April 17 to April 26, 2026.
- The city says the event is designed to showcase Westminster’s food scene and support local dining and small business owners.
- Restaurants of all types, including delis, taquerias and fine dining venues, have been invited to take part.
- Participating restaurants will offer exclusive multi-course menus at set price points of $15, $25, $35, $45 or $55.
- The city’s website says some restaurants will require reservations, while others will not.
- A digital passport will let customers check in, collect points, earn badges and enter gift card giveaways.
- Westminster Economic Development says participating businesses have donated more than $3,500 in gift cards for prizes.
- Early reporting from Westword said the initial list included more than 30 participating eateries, with a mix of chain restaurants and locally owned businesses.
Westminster (Extra London News) April 17, 2026
How is Westminster marking its first restaurant week?
Westminster — Denver7 — April 17, 2026 – Westminster is marking the start of its first-ever Westy Restaurant Week with a ten-day citywide promotion aimed at bringing diners into local restaurants and highlighting the area’s food culture. The event runs from April 17 to April 26 and includes special menus at participating restaurants across the city.
As reported by Denver7, Westminster officials said the initiative was created to support local dining and small business owners while encouraging residents and visitors to explore a wider range of food options. The city’s economic development page says the programme is intended to show off the “exciting food culture” that has taken root in the community.
What offers are restaurants providing?
Participating restaurants are offering exclusive multi-course menus at fixed price points, with options set at $15, $25, $35, $45 and $55. The city says the meals may be available at breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or all day, depending on the venue.
The Westminster Economic Development page says the event is open to Westminster-only restaurants and food establishments, and customers can come from outside the city as well. It also notes that some restaurants will take reservations while others will not, so diners are being advised to contact each restaurant directly.
Which restaurants are taking part?
Westword reported on March 24, 2026, that the early participant list had grown to just over 30 eateries. According to that report, the line-up included a number of national chains such as Carrabba’s, Dickey’s Barbecue, Postino and Bonefish Grill.
The same report also said there were locally owned businesses involved, including Law’s Chophouse, Perdida, Homegrown Tap & Dough and Jim’s Burger Haven. Westword noted that Jim’s Burger Haven was offering two double cheeseburgers, two fries and two single-flavour shakes for $25.
What is the digital passport?
Westminster is also using a digital passport platform to encourage people to visit multiple businesses during the event. The city says customers who check in at participating locations can collect points, earn digital badges and gain entries into gift card giveaways.
The Westminster Economic Development page says participating businesses have donated more than $3,500 worth of gift cards for the giveaway pool. It also says the list of restaurants and menus is being updated regularly as the event gets under way.
Why is the city promoting this event?
The city has presented Westy Restaurant Week as both a dining promotion and a business support measure. Its stated aim is to attract new guests, increase midweek footfall and give restaurants a platform to promote multi-course menus at accessible prices.
Earlier reporting from Denver7 said Westminster was actively recruiting restaurants for the inaugural event in February, with the city offering free digital marketing materials to participants. Officials said at the time that the scheme was meant to include a broad mix of venues, from coffee shops and taverns to fine dining restaurants.
Background of the development
Restaurant weeks are a common local economic promotion used by city authorities and business groups to drive spending into hospitality venues during quieter periods. Westminster’s version is its first citywide attempt and comes after the city spent weeks encouraging restaurants to sign up ahead of the April launch.
The event also reflects a broader effort by local authorities to support independent operators and create more visibility for food businesses through online promotion, fixed-price menus and prize-led engagement tools such as the digital passport.
Prediction for diners and businesses
For diners, the event is likely to make it easier to try restaurants they may not normally visit because the fixed price structure reduces uncertainty about cost. For businesses, especially smaller ones, the week may help bring in new customers, increase bookings and generate repeat visits after the promotion ends.
The mixed participation of chains and local restaurants may also shape how the event is received, because some customers may use it to compare familiar brands with independent venues. If Westminster keeps the format in future years, the event could become a regular fixture in the city’s dining calendar.
