Get to know your area’s food scene during 10 days of more than 150 good eats.

It’s that time of year again—the time when the region’s food lovers get ready for two weeks of fine dining at a discount! Seattle Restaurant Week is a celebration of the area’s abundance of delicious dining choices. Talented chefs and award-winning restaurants will serve up fresh, delicious cuisine every day as part of the community-wide festivity.

Beginning in April 2010, Seattle Restaurant Week has been held twice a year in April and October. It originated when the local restaurant community united to thank diners for their support over the years. The celebration is the most price-conscious restaurant promotion in the area, and is one of the lowest priced restaurant promotions in the country.

Restaurants from all over King County participate to offer people a chance to dine somewhere they may never have considered. All restaurants serve dinner, which includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert with at least three options under each course. Some of these restaurants also serve a three-course lunch.

You don’t need a pass, ticket or coupon to enjoy this deal. Simply visit any participating restaurant during the 10 days to take advantage of the special $28 prix fixe menus, although it is suggested that you make a reservation.

In addition to 10 days of great deals at these restaurants, diners can win prizes by playing the Eat & Seek Contest, a QR code contest for smartphone users. Look for the QR code in an inconspicuous location in the restaurant during the 10 days and scan it with your iPhone or Android phone to enter. Prizes include one night in a Seattle hotel, restaurant gift cards, a chef experience and more.

Who: If you regularly frequent the city’s many great restaurants, then this is a chance to enjoy them for a much better price than usual. For those who are relatively unfamiliar with Seattle’s seemingly endless dining scene, this is a perfect opportunity to sample a few popular locations. Visit the website to view the more than 150 participating restaurants.

When: Seattle Restaurant Week takes place Sunday through Thursday, April 8-12 and 15-19.

How much: All participating restaurants will serve three-course dinners for $28, and some restaurants offer a three-course lunch for $15.

Seattle Restaurant Week at various King County restaurants | April 8-12, 15-19