MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2025) — Visit Quad Cities, the region's official destination marketing organization, announces the highly anticipated return of QC Restaurant Week. Hosted by Visit Quad Cities, this popular event celebrates its thirteenth year Monday, April 7, through Sunday, April 13, 2025.
“QC Restaurant Week is an exciting opportunity to celebrate the diverse culinary talent that makes the Quad Cities unique," said Lindsey Row, Director of PR and Communications at Visit Quad Cities. “Our restaurants are vital to the region’s economy and tourism, creating experiences that bring people together. We’re eager to build on last year’s success and encourage visitors and residents to support the restaurants that make our dining scene special.”
New this year, diners can enhance their QC Restaurant Week experience with a free mobile pass (no app download required). Powered by Bandwango, this pass makes it easy to explore participating restaurants offering special deals, discounts, and exclusive menu items throughout the week.
Using the pass, diners can check in at each restaurant they visit to earn points. The more points collected, the more entries diners receive in a giveaway of up to $200 in gift cards to local restaurants.
Early sign-up for the QC Restaurant Week mobile pass is available now. Be sure to check back frequently as more restaurants are being added daily. Find more details and FAQs at qcrestaurantweek.com/faq.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Visit Quad Cities invites businesses and organizations to become sponsors for QC Restaurant Week. By supporting this event, sponsors play a crucial role in fostering resident pride and will receive various benefits. To explore sponsorship opportunities, contact Joan Kranovich, Vice President of Business Growth at jkranovich@visitquadcities.com.
Registration for Restaurants
Registration for restaurants will be facilitated through Bandwango. As always, participation is free — both dine-in and carryout establishments are welcome. Restaurants received an email from Bandwango in early February.
If you did not receive an e-mail but want to register, contact Katrina Keuning, Director of Brand and Content Strategy at kkeuning@visitquadcities.com. Registration is open now through March 10, 2025.
Nominate a Restaurant Star
A highlight of QC Restaurant Week is recognizing the hardworking individuals who make our local dining scene exceptional. Visit Quad Cities invites the community to nominate servers, chefs, bartenders, baristas, kitchen staff and all restaurant workers who go above and beyond to create memorable experiences. Nominations are open now through March 21, 2025. Visit qcrestaurantweek.com to submit a nomination.
Follow Visit Quad Cities on social media for updates on QC Restaurant Week: @QuadCities on Facebook and @VisitQuadCities on Instagram and Twitter. Share your QC Restaurant Week experiences using #QCRestaurantWeek.
About Visit Quad Cities
Visit Quad Cities, established in 1990, is the region’s official destination marketing organization (DMO). Through tourism, Visit Quad Cities generates economic growth, fosters the visitor economy, and elevates the regional destination's global presence. An accredited DMO through Destinations International’s DMAP program, Visit Quad Cities promotes the regional brand, drives economic opportunities, invigorates visitor experience, and enhances quality of life and place for all Quad Citizens. For information, visit visitquadcities.com.
