Baltimore County's Summer Restaurant Week kicks off Friday, July 10, and the county is lining up a full slate of prix-fixe menus and seasonal specials from Perry Hall to Towson. Dozens of local spots are on board, serving everything from $15 bar bites to three-course dinners. In Perry Hall, River Stone Grill is among the participants, teasing a three-course, $42 prix-fixe menu alongside shareable plates from its kitchen. The promotion, which runs through July 19, is designed to draw diners back during a typically slower stretch on the summer calendar.
Dates and where to look
Summer Restaurant Week runs July 10–19, according to the official Baltimore County Restaurant Week website, which lists participating restaurants and menus in a searchable directory. The county's event page is the main hub for menus, hours, and any last-minute updates from restaurants.
River Stone Grill's menu preview
River Stone Grill owner Michael DePalo told WBAL that the restaurant week menu will be broad enough to cover a few cravings, with dishes like fish and chips, chicken marsala, and Korean barbecue wings. DePalo said the restaurant is rolling out a three-course prix-fixe for $42, with a choice of five appetizers, five entrées and included desserts, plus drink specials tailored to the set menu. Chef Kevin previewed a pulled-pork nachos plate built on pork that is slowly cooked for eight hours, then finished with tangy barbecue sauce and red cabbage.
Kickoff event and the event's scale
A kickoff event was held at the Manor Tavern in Monkton, where the scale of the program was front and center. WMAR-2 News reported that this year’s lineup includes roughly six dozen participating restaurants, with select items starting as low as $15. County officials have pitched Restaurant Week as a showcase for neighborhood kitchens and a way to help restaurants build traffic during the slower summer weeks.
How to plan your week
Menus, pricing, and contact information are posted on the event site; diners are encouraged to check each restaurant's page for hours and any reservation requirements before heading out, according to Baltimore County Restaurant Week. For an early peek, River Stone Grill has its menu online, offering a preview of the shareable plates and entrées that will be in rotation during the promotion. Reservations are recommended for weekend evenings and at higher-demand locations.
Whether you are chasing budget-friendly bites or settling in for a full three-course dinner, Baltimore County's Restaurant Week is set up as a low-risk way to try new spots while sending some business to neighborhood restaurants. Keep an eye on the official site for the latest menus and any last-minute changes.
