On Aug. 26, You Can 'Pay What You Can' at These 100 Fine Dining Restaurants Worldwide

Today is ‘Pay What You Can’ day: See a list of restaurants that participate

Here’s a wholesome story for your heart and belly: Today (August 26, 2026), restaurants from around the world are participating in a pay-what-you-can initiative.  More than 100 restaurants are offering up their usual food menu and high-quality service to customers, but with no expectation that diners will cover the bill. Guests are instead asked how much they want to pay and tip, with some visitors even paying in trade such as artwork, a homemad…

Today, pay what you can at these Boston-area restaurants - The Boston Globe

The one-day, worldwide promotion aims to make dining out accessible to anyone.

On Aug. 26, you can 'pay what you can' at these 100 fine dining restaurants worldwide

Pay What You Can, or Paga Lo Que Puedas, originated at Michelin-starred restaurant Masala y Maíz in Mexico City. Now, it’s a global initiative.

These Restaurants Are Letting Diners Decide What They Want To Pay On August 26

The initiative, titled Pay What You Can, is being organised as part of the Global Day of Hospitality.