What will VSA help provide?
✅ A dedicated landing page on Visit San Antonio’s websites showcasing your Restaurant Week offer, complemented by promotion through newsletters, social media, and relevant blog content.
✅ Printable tabletop signage featuring detailed information, a QR code linking to the landing page, and access to the pass.
What are the Menu Guidelines?
- All menus must include three distinct courses (Appetizer, Entrée, Dessert).
- Menus should reflect the restaurant’s style and standard of quality.
- Dishes must be dine-in friendly and well-executed during high-volume service.
- Prix-fixe offerings should present meaningful value compared to regular menu prices.
- Recommended $25 Lunch and $45 Dinner are very common and well-balanced price points for Restaurant Week events, offering perceived value to guests and fair margins to restaurants.
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Pricing Structures 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menus | Lunch & Dinner Options
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Price Tiers: $25 | $35 | $45 | $55
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Is there an option for add-on pricing?
Yes, restaurants are encouraged to include optional add-ons to enhance the guest experience and boost revenue, such as:
- A featured cocktail, wine pairing, or beer for $X
- A bonus course like a cheese plate or amuse-bouche
- A premium entrée upgrade for an additional charge
All upsell options must be clearly listed on the menu with pricing.
What are the Pricing and Menu Format requirements and recommendations?
Below is a graphic of the pricing and menu format requirements and recommendations when curating your pre-fixe menu.
Who do I contact for additional questions?
Please contact Visit San Antonio Membership team at:
Email: Members@visitsanantonio.com
Call: 210-244-2000 option 3
San Antonio Restaurant Week – River Walk Edition?
Monday, May 12th to Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Is there a cost to participate?
No, there is no cost for your restaurant to participate.
Can I still submit my participation even if I do not have my menu details yet?
Yes, please still submit your participation form request, a team member will reach out to you to finalize your menu details. You have until April 20th to finalize your menu details.
Who can participate in the San Antonio Restaurant Week – River Walk Edition?
All downtown and hotel restaurants are eligible to participate and restaurants in downtown adjacent areas such as the Pearl and Southtown regions are also encouraged to join.
What is the deadline to submit my participation?
Friday, March 28th, 2025. Please note, first submit your participation form by completing the form listing. You have until April 20th, 2025 to submit your menu details.
What are the next steps after I submit my participation form?
You will be receiving an onboarding email from the Bandwango platform where you can easily add and update how your business will be presented on this mobile pass. Our Bandwango representatives will be following up to help answer any questions and provide redemption instructions for you to share with your staff.
Please add merchants@bandwango.com to your contact list to ensure that their original email does not get sent to your spam folder.
What is Bandwango
Bandwango is a digital platform that powers mobile-friendly passports, ticketing, and loyalty programs to enhance visitor engagement and drive local tourism.
Is there a donation opportunity?
Yes, participating restaurants may opt to include a $1 donation per prix fixe meal to support the San Antonio Hospitality Foundation. Participating restaurants will be responsible for tracking contributions, and Visit San Antonio will collect the total donation at the end of Restaurant Week. This optional effort helps give back to our local hospitality community.