Weirton Restaurant Week Returns for Second Year

Annual promotion invites residents and visitors to dine local and support small businesses.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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After a successful debut in 2025, the Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce are bringing back Weirton Restaurant Week for its second year, taking place March 1-7, 2026. The weeklong promotion encourages diners to explore new flavors, support local restaurants, and enter to win gift card prizes.

Why it matters

Weirton Restaurant Week aims to boost business for the city's locally owned restaurants during a traditionally slower time of year. The event celebrates the community's appreciation for its small businesses and reinforces the "Shop Around Your Hometown" initiative.

The details

More than 20 local restaurants participated in the inaugural Weirton Restaurant Week in 2025, offering special menus, limited-time dishes, and exclusive deals. This year's event is expected to draw even stronger participation, giving diners even more opportunities to try something new or revisit a favorite spot. Diners can enter to win restaurant gift cards by submitting their receipts from March 1-7, 2026.

  • Weirton Restaurant Week will take place March 1-7, 2026.
  • The deadline for restaurants to sign up is February 16, 2026.
  • Diners must submit their receipts by March 8, 2026 to be eligible for the gift card drawing.
  • Winners will be announced on March 9, 2026.

The players

Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau

The organization hosting Weirton Restaurant Week in partnership with the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce

The organization hosting Weirton Restaurant Week in partnership with the Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Rachel Keeney

Executive Director of the Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Brenda Mull

President of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce.

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What they’re saying

“The response we saw in the first year exceeded our expectations. It showed just how much our community values our locally owned restaurants, and it confirmed that Weirton Restaurant has the potential to become a meaningful annual tradition.”

— Rachel Keeney, Executive Director, Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau (brookereview.com)

“This promotion is about more than just dining out. It's about showing our small businesses that the community appreciates and supports them. We strongly support 'Shopping Around Your Hometown', and this is just another way to show it.”

— Brenda Mull, President, Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce (brookereview.com)

What’s next

Restaurants interested in participating in Weirton Restaurant Week can sign up through the online form at www.topofwv.com/weirton-restaurant-week-sign-up/ by the February 16, 2026 deadline.

The takeaway

Weirton Restaurant Week has quickly become an annual tradition that celebrates the city's vibrant local dining scene and demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting small businesses. The event's growing popularity underscores the value that residents place on homegrown restaurants and the unique flavors they bring to the area.