It's the perfect chance to experience menus you've been meaning to try at some of the state's top restaurants.

New Jersey Restaurant week is Sept. 16 through 22. 

During this time, eateries from Atlantic to Warren counties will offer special price-fixed menus for lunch and dinner.

Five restaurants in Essex County will be participating this year:

Rose Mediterranean
435 Bloomfield Ave., 
Caldwell
973-403-7673
$20 Lunch

Bar Cara
1099 Broad St.
, Bloomfield
973-893-3681
Lunch & Dinner

Market Street Bar & Grill
1 Gateway Center, Newark
973-622-5000
$25 Dinner

Bistro 18
18 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair
973-233-0800
$31 Dinner

Moonshine Modern Supper Club
55 Main St., Millburn
973-218-6042
$12 Lunch, $29 Dinner 

Restaurant Week is sponsored by the New Jersey Restaurant Association, which was founded 70 years ago to support the success of the state's restaurant industry.

A portion of proceeds from Restaurant Week go to helping at-risk kids through Share Our Strength's "Dine Out for No Kid Hungry" initiative. 

For a list of all participating restaurants, go here.