What better way to shake up your wintertime routine than by digging into DC’s annual restaurant week? Running all week through the 22nd, this year’s festivities bring together hundreds of local restaurants where patrons can enjoy multiple-course brunches and prix-fixe dinners — without breaking the bank.

Not sure where to start? Here are the participating restaurants at the top of our list — from tried-and-true haunts to spirited newcomers on the scene. Dig in!

#1 Moon Rabbit: Craving a splashy meal? This popular Wharf restaurant offers both classic menu items and new dishes for both lunch and dinner this week. At lunch, choose between two options for each of the three courses, including pandan milk buns, Sichuan chili garlic noodles, and an ube mochi blondie. The $55 dinner, meanwhile, rotates in scallion roti, braised pork belly, and banana toffee cake.

#2 Nina May: This cozy Shaw spot is serving up its unique Chef’s Choice set menu for its Restaurant Week $40 dinner. The family style restaurant offers seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms in five courses like polenta fritters, crispy catfish, cacio e pepe, and roasted chicken.

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#3 Nama Ko: Restaurateur Michael Schlow’s new mod-Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar on 14th Street is here to play. The four-course Restaurant Week dinner menu includes some regular favorites — and not a lot of surcharges — including homemade miso soup with “Japanese matzo balls,” omakase nigiri sushi, koji-aged pork, and pastry chef Alex Levin’s elaborate soft-serve sundaes for dessert.

#4 Tiki On 18th: Channel the tropics in Adams Morgan at Jo-Jo Valenzuela’s two-story sports pub and tiki bar, both offering tasty Filipino fare. What’s on tap for Restaurant Week? Lumpia spring rolls, soy-braised beef (bistek tagalog), a vegan version of the house pancit noodles, and ube cheesecake. To drink: Try anything fruity with rum.

#5 Dauphine’s: Dauphine’s is the newest restaurant concept from Long Shot Hospitality, the team behind Washington, DC’s beloved restaurant, The Salt Line. Led by critically acclaimed Chef Kristen Essig, this popular new transplant is inspired by the playful spirit and iconic cuisine of New Orleans. At Dauphine’s, guests can expect an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, complete with subtle New Orleans influences that create a transportive experience — and this year’s Restaurant Week offerings are no different.

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#6 Dovetail: Why not check out Viceroy DC’s signature restaurant for a special three-course brunch or dinner this Restaurant Week? For brunch, sample highlights such as deviled kimchi eggs, loaded omelets, hush puppies, and yogurt parfaits. For dinner, dig into the burrata, seared sea scallops, braised lamb, rosemary pappardelle, and matcha tiramisu (to name just a few).

#7 L’Ardente: It’s official: For the first time ever, L’Ardente is participating in winter Restaurant Week. Come for L’Ardente fan-favorites from the savory lunch menu and stay for the decadent dessert selection.