New Lenox Restaurant Week returns September 8-15, 2026, with 24 participating restaurants offering special discounts, promotions and featured menu items. New this year is a digital Restaurant Week Passport that lets you check in at participating locations and earn entries for a chance to win a Dine New Lenox Gift Basket.
If you are planning to eat out in New Lenox this week, you might as well get something extra for doing it.
New Lenox Restaurant Week runs September 8 through September 15, 2026.
This year's event includes 24 participating restaurants ranging from coffee shops and pizza places to breweries, steakhouses, Thai food, ice cream and other local favorites.
And this year there is something new.
The Village has added a digital Restaurant Week Passport.
- Dates: September 8-15, 2026
- 24 participating New Lenox restaurants
- Special Restaurant Week discounts and promotions
- Free digital Restaurant Week Passport
- Check in by scanning a Restaurant Week QR code or uploading a receipt
- Each participating restaurant visit can earn another prize entry
How the New Lenox Restaurant Week Passport Works
Participation is free.
After registering for the digital passport, you can earn an entry when you make a qualifying visit to a participating Restaurant Week location.
The Village says you can check in in one of two ways:
- Scan the Restaurant Week QR code displayed at the participating restaurant, or
- Take a photo of your receipt and upload it through the passport.
The more participating restaurants you visit, the more entries you can earn for a chance to win a Dine New Lenox Gift Basket.
Register for the New Lenox Restaurant Week Passport
New Lenox Restaurant Week 2026 Participating Restaurants
The Village of New Lenox lists 24 participating restaurants for Restaurant Week.
If supporting businesses rooted in this area matters to you, I have also added a simple RaysGuide label to help identify restaurant brands that are primarily based in Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.
Local Brand: An independent restaurant or smaller restaurant brand concentrated primarily in Chicagoland, Northern Illinois or nearby communities.
Regional Brand: A restaurant brand with local or regional roots that has expanded significantly beyond Northern Illinois.
No label: A larger national brand or a restaurant that has not been classified as local or regional.
These labels describe the restaurant brand's geographic footprint and should not be interpreted as verification of the ownership of an individual franchise location.
| Restaurant | RaysGuide Label |
|---|---|
| 3 Corners Grill & Tap | Local Brand |
| Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company | Local Brand |
| Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade | Local Brand |
| Beggars Pizza | Local Brand |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | |
| Culver's of New Lenox | |
| El Burrito Loco | Local Brand |
| Gatto's Restaurant & Bar | Local Brand |
| Gina's Teardrop Cafe | Local Brand |
| Grounded Coffee Bar | Local Brand |
| JBD White Horse Inn | Local Brand |
| Joey's Red Hots | Local Brand |
| Nancy's Pizzeria | Regional Brand |
| Nicky V's | Local Brand |
| North & Maple | Local Brand |
| Oy's Thai Cuisine | Local Brand |
| Paisano's Restaurant & Pizza | Local Brand |
| Raffy's Candy Store | Local Brand |
| Rising Sun Restaurant | Local Brand |
| Rosati's Pizza | |
| Smoothie King | |
| TCBY | |
| Tom Kelly's Chophouse & Pub | Local Brand |
| Wingstop |
Do You Have to Live in New Lenox?
The Village's published Restaurant Week instructions do not list a New Lenox residency requirement. Registration is described as free, and the instructions simply direct participants to register, visit participating restaurants and check in through the passport.
If prize eligibility or other contest rules are important to you, check the current passport terms when registering.
The Bottom Line
New Lenox Restaurant Week is an easy excuse to try someplace new or go back to a local favorite.
With 24 participating restaurants and the new passport system, you can also earn additional prize entries as you visit more locations throughout the week.
Restaurant Week runs September 8-15, 2026.
- New Lenox Restaurant Week runs September 8-15, 2026.
- There are 24 participating restaurants.
- Restaurants will offer their own special discounts, promotions or featured items.
- The new digital Restaurant Week Passport is free to register for.
- Participants can check in using a restaurant QR code or by uploading a receipt.
- More participating restaurant visits mean more chances to win.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Lenox Restaurant Week 2026?
New Lenox Restaurant Week runs Tuesday, September 8 through Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
How many restaurants are participating?
The Village of New Lenox lists 24 participating restaurants for the 2026 event.
What is the New Lenox Restaurant Week Passport?
The digital passport allows registered participants to check in when visiting participating restaurants. Each qualifying restaurant visit can earn another entry for a chance to win a Dine New Lenox Gift Basket.
How do I check in at a restaurant?
The Village says participants can either scan the Restaurant Week QR code displayed at the restaurant or upload a photo of their receipt through the digital passport.
Does the Restaurant Week Passport cost anything?
No. The Village describes participation and passport registration as free.
Do I have to live in New Lenox to participate?
The Village's published Restaurant Week information does not list a New Lenox residency requirement. Check the passport terms for any specific prize eligibility requirements.
Official Information
- Village of New Lenox: Restaurant Week 2026
- Village of New Lenox: Restaurant Week Event Page
- Register for the Restaurant Week Passport
Event Note: Participating restaurants, promotions, menu items, passport rules and event details may change. Check the Village of New Lenox and the official Restaurant Week Passport for the latest information before participating.