Kansas City Restaurant Week 2026: How to be a good diner
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Key Points:
- Kansas City's annual Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 9-18, featuring over 250 participating restaurants offering fixed-price, multi-course menus across diverse cuisines, marking the highest participation to date.
- Proceeds from the event will benefit local nonprofits including reStart, Visit KC Foundation, and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, supporting causes like homelessness and industry education.
- Diners are encouraged to make and keep reservations, be patient with service due to increased demand and multi-course offerings, and respect staff who face higher workloads during the event.
- Customers should stick to the special Restaurant Week menus without requesting substitutions unless communicated in advance, and be mindful of table turnover to accommodate more guests.
- Tipping generously is advised to support hardworking restaurant staff
