Alameda Restaurant Week Kicks Off World Cup Edition
Published on March 09, 2026
Alameda Restaurant Week Kicks Off “World Cup Edition” to Celebrate the Island’s Global Flavors and Local Spirit
9th Annual Event Returns March 20–29, 2026, Featuring 65 Eateries from East to West
Inspired by the global excitement of the 2026 World Cup, Alameda’s premier culinary event is bringing the spirit of international competition to the local dining scene. Alameda Restaurant Week returns for its 9th year from March 20-29, 2026, showcasing diverse flavors from across the island with a “World Cup” twist.
With the United States set to co-host the World Cup in June 2026, the Oakland Roots and Soul Training Facility in Alameda has been selected as the official home base for the Australia National Football Team. Alameda Restaurant Week kicks off our community's excitement that the Socceroos are coming all the way to our island from the is-land down under.
The Competition – from the Pitch to the Plate
There are three ways for fans to get in on the action at www.alamedarestaurantweek.com:
- Score a goooooooal! Visit any participating business and submit your receipt online to be entered into a drawing for restaurant gift cards.
- Be a superfan! Take a photo wearing your favorite soccer jersey at your favorite participating restaurant and upload it to win tickets to an Oakland Roots home game.
- Take home the Trophy! Complete the official Restaurant Champion Bracket and submit it along with your receipts for a chance to win the Grand Prize and help crown one Alameda eatery as the 2026 Restaurant Week World Champion.
Participating Lineup
Over 60 establishments from across Alameda are currently drafted for the 2026 Restaurant Week, with more being added daily. Check the Alameda Restaurant Week website for a list of participating businesses, event updates, menu offers, and to enter to win!
“We’re excited to support the City of Alameda’s Restaurant Week. Our restaurants are such a big part of what makes Downtown Alameda feel welcoming and vibrant, and this is a great excuse to get out, try a new spot (or revisit an old favorite), and show some love to the local businesses that keep our district thriving. We hope the community comes hungry and ready to explore," — Kathy Weber, Executive Director, Downtown Alameda
“From donuts to dumplings, bar food to pizza, the West End is where great food and community come together. Alameda Restaurant Week celebrates the local flavors that make our island unique and is proof that West End dining is alive and thriving.” — Elissa Glickman, Executive Director, West Alameda Business Association