Do you love food, culture, and giving back? Then prepare your appetite—Global Bites Restaurant Week is returning to Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland from June 1 to June 14, and it’s dishing out more than just delicious eats. This two-week celebration of Rockville’s international culinary scene gives you a reason to treat yourself and feel good about it.
Think of Global Bites Restaurant Week as your passport to Rockville’s world of flavor. Organized by Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) and Explore Rockville, this citywide event encourages visitors to explore the rich, diverse cuisines served up by Rockville’s many restaurants, from sushi bars and shawarma joints to taco spots and tikka masala specialists.
But this isn’t just about food. It’s a celebration of culture and community impact.
Here’s How It Works
No need to hunt for special menus or make reservations through a specific platform. Explore Rockville made Global Bites Restaurant Week easy and fun:
- Eat at any Rockville restaurant between June 1, 2025, and June 14, 2025.
- Upload your receipt online at www.explorerockville.org/global-bites.
- You’ll be entered to win one of three VISA gift cards—worth $50, $100, or $200.
- Feel good doing good: 20% of your receipt (up to $20) is donated to local nonprofits through the Rockville Rewards program.
Your next meal could win you a prize and help organizations doing great work in the community.
Rockville is home to an incredible array of global flavors. Whether you’re craving a fiery bowl of ramen, Thai Chef at The Square Rockville, buttery Ethiopian injera at Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant, or classic French pastries at Paris Baguette, there’s something to satisfy every palate. And because Global Bites is all about discovery, it’s the perfect excuse to try someplace new.
Not sure where to start? Explore Rockville has a handy guide to help you find participating restaurants included in Global Bites Restaurant Week.
“Rockville is home to an amazing variety of restaurants offering a world of flavor,” says REDI CEO Cynthia Rivarde. “Global Bites highlights this culinary and cultural vibrancy while creating meaningful local impact.”
Every bite supports local entrepreneurs, celebrates the city’s diversity, and strengthens Rockville’s nonprofit community.
Whether you’re dining out or ordering in, Global Bites Restaurant Week is your chance to explore the world—one dish at a time—and give back to the community that makes Rockville such a vibrant place to live, work, and eat.
