Flavors of the Peninsula Brings 10 Days of Prix-Fixe Dining (April 23–May 3)

San Mateo County is putting its culinary range front and center this spring with Flavors of the Peninsula, a new 10-day dining celebration running April 23 through May 3, 2026. The program—produced by The San Francisco Peninsula (the region’s official destination marketing organization) in partnership with local Chambers of Commerce and the San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA)—brings together 100+ participating restaurants from Bayside to Coastside, pairing prix-fixe menus with special events designed to turn a great meal into a full-on itinerary.

In a region where a single day can take you from coastal seafood to globally inspired small plates (and back again), organizers are positioning the Peninsula as a destination in its own right. “The Peninsula has become one of the most dynamic and diverse culinary destinations in the Bay Area,” said Maggie Lang, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at The San Francisco Peninsula, pointing to everything from farm-to-table concepts to internationally recognized chefs representing cuisines from around the world.

What to expect: 100+ restaurants, prix-fixe menus, and Peninsula-wide range

With more than 100 restaurants in the mix, Flavors of the Peninsula is being billed as one of California’s most ambitious restaurant-week-style programs. A few of the highlighted participants include:

• Oak + Violet Restaurant
• Mezza Luna
• Amara
• Barterra Winery
• Mazra
• Twelvemonth
• Pausa

Expect each spot to put forward special menus and experiences during the run—an easy way to try somewhere new (or finally book the place you keep saving for “later”). For the full lineup, organizers are directing diners to The San Francisco Peninsula website.

Two signature events to anchor the 10-day run

Beyond the restaurant menus, the program includes two ticketed, headline-style events—one to kick things off and one to close out the calendar with a coastal statement.

Flavors of the Peninsula Tasting Event: From Coastside to Bayside

The kick-off celebration lands on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Camber in South San Francisco. The event will feature tastings from standout chefs and wineries, with proceeds benefiting the Moonstar Charitable Organization.

The Peninsula Table: A Celebration of Global Coastal Cuisine

Set for Friday, May 1, 2026, at La Costanera in Half Moon Bay, this walk-around experience spotlights local chefs alongside the producers who supply and inspire them—served up in a seaside setting built for lingering.

Why it matters: a dining event with an economic engine behind it

Restaurant-week programs can be fun, sure—but they’re also a real lever for local business. Flavors of the Peninsula is designed to drive meaningful traffic to restaurant partners and their surrounding communities, while reinforcing the Peninsula’s broader tourism ecosystem (hotels, attractions, and travel-related businesses).

If you’re planning a Bay Area food crawl this spring, this is your window: April 23 to May 3. Start by scanning the participating list, pick a Bayside-to-Coastside route, and treat the Peninsula like the destination it’s pitching itself to be.For details and updates, visit www.thesanfranciscopeninsula.com

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