2026 Restaurant Week Opens Monday 

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Indulge in Effingham’s sixth annual Restaurant Week event, April 13 – 19, 2026. This event, sponsored by Visit Effingham, is an opportunity for residents and visitors both to experience the mouth-watering flavors of our local legends.

16 local restaurants will be participating in this year’s Restaurant Week festivities. These include the following
establishments:

 Joe Sipper’s Cafe
 Pinky’s
 Fox Holler Coffee
 Village Wine & Spirits
 Heartland Health Food
 Joe’s Pizza and Pasta
 Firefly Grill
 Lucia’s Italian Kitchen
 Niemerg’s Steakhouse
 TK Grille
 La Favorita Ice Cream & Snacks
 Ginger Ale’s
 Tuscan Hills Winery
 Wheat Penny Bar
 Fatso’s Pizza
 Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

Each establishment will be offering something unique throughout the week. This could be a chef-crafted dish, new menu and/or recipe, an entrée made to share or an item priced at a discounted rate for the duration of the seven-day event.

Experience authentic Effingham cuisine – everything from gourmet pastas to home-cooked Southern fare. Not only will you discover delicious cooking to satisfy your appetite, but some of our establishments will also be offering exclusive beverages (coffee, cocktails and more), as well.

“We’re excited to welcome Restaurant Week back to Effingham and celebrate the incredible variety our local restaurants have to offer. This event gives both residents and visitors a chance to try
something new, support local businesses, and experience the hospitality that makes our community so unique. Restaurant Week has become something we truly look forward to each year, and we’re proud to continue supporting the hardworking people who help make Effingham such a great place to dine and visit,” said Tourism Director, Jodi Thoele.

To plan your Restaurant Week excursions, visit www.visiteffinghamil.com/restaurantweek. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram for sneak peeks, appetizing images and details on the Restaurant Week giveaway – a $100 gift card to the participating restaurant of your choice.

For more information, please contact Visit Effingham at 217.342.5310.