COLUMBIA (WACH) - For the next 10 days, South Carolina residents and visitors will have the opportunity to indulge in the celebration of cuisine known as Restaurant Week.

During the week, participating restaurants across the state offer special menu items, promotions, and discounts.

Each year, the celebration has grown to include new restaurants and new cuisine.

Restaurant Week will be held Jan. 12 through the 22 this year.

Participating restaurants in the State's Central Midlands Region include:

- Alodia's Cucina Italiana
- Blue Marlin
- Cantina 76
- Cellar on Greene
- Chai's Lounge
- City Center Grill at the Marriot Hotel
- Dianne's on Devine
- El Chico
- Gervais & Vine restaurant
- Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn
- Harper's Restaurant
- Liberty Tap Room and Grill
- Lizard's Thicket
- Mezza Lebanese Bistro
- MoMo's Bistro
- Motor Supply Company Bistro
- Mr. Friendly's New Souther Cafe
- Pearlz Oyster Bar
- Ristorante Divino
- Rosso Trattoria Italia
- SakiTumi Grill and Sushi Bar
- Saluda's Restaurant
- Solstice Kitchen
- Sporting News Grill
- Stonefire American Grill
- Terra
- Tombo Grille
- Villa Tronco
- Virtu Restaurant and Bar
- Wild Wing Cafe
- Yesterday's Restaurant and Tavern

It is recommended that you make reservations if possible.

To learn more about Restaurant Week or to see participating restaurant menus, click here.

The Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports and Tourism has provided WACH with a giveaway package that includes a Famously Hot t-shirt and $50 gift certificate to one of the restaurants participating in Restaurant Week Columbia. The contest will end on Jan. 23. Enter to win!