FAQs

What is Central Arkansas Restaurant Week?

Central Arkansas Restaurant Week is a 7-day celebration of local dining, held September 5–12, benefiting the Arkansas Foodbank. Restaurants of all types and sizes are invited to participate by offering a special three-course prix fixe menu, donating a percentage of sales, or featuring a special item.

During Restaurant Week, patrons, the restaurant industry, and the Arkansas Foodbank come together around a shared passion…FOOD!

Join us in using food to fight food insecurity—one plate at a time.

When is Restaurant Week?

The Second Annual Central Arkansas Restaurant Week will run from September 5 – September 12, 2025.

Where can I find Central Arkansas Restaurant Week menus or specials?

All participating restaurants and their menus can be found on the front page of this website!

Are Restaurant Week menus different from a restaurant’s original menu?

Some restaurants will offer a completely different menu, and others will offer popular items from their original menu.

How can I Play CARW Bingo?

Get even more involved with CARW by joining our Bingo! Download, print, or grab a card from a participating restaurant or the Arkansas Foodbank, and start playing! Get a BINGO by completing the items in a row or line for a chance to win a prize! Upload your bingo card with the link below by September 13th to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize!

Turn in Bingo Card HERE

Do the prices on the Restaurant Week prix fixe menus include gratuity?

No. Although gratuity is not included, tipping is highly encouraged.

Where will the proceeds go?

A portion of the cost of your meal will go back to the Arkansas Foodbank. Each participating restaurant can choose from flexible tiers based on their average cost per person, with a minimum donation of $50 supporting hunger relief across Arkansas. For every $1 donated, the Arkansas Foodbank can provide 5 meals!

How do I get my favorite restaurant to participate?

Ask the restaurant to email us at CARW@arkansasfoodbank.org. We’re pretty good at responding within 24 hours during the weekdays!

Media Kit

You can find all logos, branding, social media information, and marketing tools in our CARW Tool Kit!