Summer can be a down time for restaurants, and that means discounts and deals for customers in the know. Restaurant Week-type promotions are popular (this month features D.C's and Alexandria's). But they can be riddled with limited menus and up-charges for premium dishes that quickly sap away any savings.
Luckily, some restaurants take initiative to develop their own special menus and offers, many featuring seasonal ingredients at more reasonable prices. Whether it's steak dinners, crab feasts or multi-course meals, here are several summer menus to hit instead of — or in addition to — Restaurant Week.
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