Final Call for Restaurant Worker Nominations, New Mobile Pass Enhances the Experience

Quad Cities, IL/IA (March 19, 2025) - Visit Quad Cities has unveiled the list of participating restaurants for the 13th annual QC Restaurant Week, happening April 7-13, 2025. Featuring a diverse lineup of locally owned eateries, cafes, breweries, and fine dining establishments, this weeklong celebration showcases the Quad Cities' unique culinary scene.

"QC Restaurant Week is the perfect time to try something new and support the local restaurants that define our regional identity," said Lindsey Row, Director of PR & Communications at Visit Quad Cities. "This year, we're introducing exciting new elements, including a digital mobile pass to make dining even more rewarding and continuing our tradition of honoring the hardworking people who help our culinary scene thrive."

Final Call: Nominate a Restaurant Star by March 21

Time is running out to nominate a Restaurant Star - the dedicated individuals make the QC dining experience special. This expanded program recognizes not only servers but also bartenders, chefs, baristas, hosts, kitchen staff, and all restaurant employees who go above and beyond.
Winning nominees will be surprised at their workplace during QC Restaurant Week. Community members can submit their nominations at qcrestaurantweek.com through March 21, 2025.

New This Year: QC Restaurant Week Digital Pass

For the first time, diners can enhance their QC Restaurant Week experience with a free mobile pass powered by Bandwango. This digital pass offers a seamless way to explore participating restaurants, view special deals and discounts, and check in at locations all without downloading an app.
How it works:

• Check-in at participating restaurants to earn points during QC Restaurant Week.
• More points = more chances to win. Diners are automatically entered into a grand prize drawing of up to $200 in local restaurant gift cards.
• Easily discover participating restaurant's exclusive specials and discounts.

Sign up for the free pass now at qcrestaurantweek.com.

Get Involved & Stay Connected

Follow @QuadCities on Facebook and @VisitQuadCities on Instagram for updates. Share your QC Restaurant Week experience by tagging us and using #QCRestaurantWeek.
Visit Quad Cities proudly recognizes the 2025 QC Restaurant Week sponsors for their support in making this event possible: WQAD-TV, Tri-City Equipment Company and iHeart Media.