Chicagoans are invited to kick-off the New Year with Central Park bar and cure their hangovers with half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Park Bar’s outdoor bar is now enclosed and weather-proofed for the season with overhead heaters and features three 55-inch TVs and a bumper pool table, so guests can play during the fall and winter seasons. Just outside of the enclosed area is a cozy fire pit surrounded by adirondack chairs, which will be in operation (weather permitting).
Eden
On New Year’s Eve, Eden will offer its full dinner menu beginning at 5 p.m., alongside a selection of specials designed to close out 2024. All items are available a la carte.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruises – December 31: Indulge in all-inclusive packages featuring chef-prepared menus and the option of an open bar. Throughout the evening, guests will be entertained as they enjoy views from the water. As the clock strikes midnight, guests will have a vantage point to witness the Navy Pier fireworks. To note, NYE dinner cruises are 21+. Tickets are available on City Cruises Chicago's website.
New Year’s Eve and New Years Day Brunch Cruise – December 31 and January 1:Patrons are invited the morning of both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with City Cruises’ New Year’s Brunch cruises, to enjoy bottomless mimosas and chef-crafted menus to start, or keep the party going. Attendees on all cruises may further elevate the experience by upgrading to the Premium Open Bar option, ordering specialty appetizers, or purchasing a souvenir photo to celebrate the festivities. For ticket information and details about all cruises departing from Chicago, visit www.citycruises.com/chicago.
Cindy's Rooftop
This festive season, Cindy's Rooftop invites guests to dine high above the city with New Year's Eve specials. Cindy's Rooftop will feature a seasonally inspired menu with elevated takes on classic holiday dishes, crafted by the culinary team, led by Executive Chef Kaleena Bliss. New Year's Eve dinner specials include a 12oz Prime Rib, Caviar and Banana Foster Cheesecake.
Grill on 21 at The LaSalle Hotel
Ring in the New Year 21 stories up at Grill on 21 in the LaSalle Hotel Chicago - live entertainment, dancing, top shelf drinks, food, champagne, party favors, midnight celebrations and more. Party will be in the Solarium. Tickets will cost $100 and include 5.5 Premium Top Shelf Bar Package, Featured Hors D’oeuvres Station, Featured Dessert Table, Live Music & Dancing, Party Favors, Viewing Countdown Party.
Teatro ZinZanni
Teatro ZinZanni is hosting a New Year's Eve bash featuring their signature show which stars LiV Warfield and Cunio. Guests will enjoy a four-course meal - plus special post-show performances, a countdown set with the TZ band, a dessert bar, a Champagne Countdown Toast, and dancing until 1am hosted by comedian Kevin Kent and acrobat Vita Radionova. Purchase tickets on their website.
LondonHouse Chicago
LondonHouse Chicago invites guests to ring in 2025 at its New Year’s Eve celebration. Set on the 21st floor, the event features a four-hour premium open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and Chicago DJs spinning all night long. Guests will enjoy panoramic views of the city’s skyline and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, complete with party favors and confetti to mark the occasion. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., with VIP table packages available. Tickets are available for purchase on Tock.
Prime & Provisions
Prime and Provisions invites guests to an exclusive three-course menu featuring an array of dishes including a choice of starters, such as Lump Blue Crab Cake or House-Flared Thick-Cut Bacon. Guests can then enjoy a second course of Clam Chowder or a classic Wedge Salad. Entrée options include Pan-Seared Salmon, Petite-Cut Filet Mignon, or Roasted Chicken, with the option to elevate the meal with Surf & Turf, Kansas City Strip, or Dover Sole for an additional charge. Side dishes like Properly Whipped Potatoes or Parmesan Cheddar Potato Gratin can accompany the meal, while dessert selections include Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Caramel Cake, and more. Priced at $135 per person, with an optional Sommelier Wine Pairing available for an additional $49. Reservations can be made on their website.
Boleo & Vol. 39 at Kimpton Gray Hotel
For NYE at Boleo, enjoy a 3-course prix fixe menu for $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity), with an optional beverage package.
Meanwhile at Vol. 39, revel in a Champagne and Caviar Package for $250 (plus tax and gratuity) with extended hours from 4 PM to 12:30 AM. The celebrations continue with a live DJ playing holiday classics in the hotel’s 2nd-floor living room from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Flight Club Chicago
Guests can purchase individual tickets or group packages for up to 15 people to join the NYE celebration.
Group Packages (6-15 people) include: Dedicated oche for the group, Premium beverage package, Charcuterie Tower and Holiday Dessert Tower and Bottomless special events menu with items including Lamb Chop Lollipop, Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites, Hummus Duo and much more. Pricing is $149 and packages can be purchased on Sevenrooms.
Individual Tickets include: 2 drink tickets, Charcuterie Tower and Holiday Dessert Tower, Bottomless special events menu with items including Lamb Chop Lollipop, Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites, Hummus Duo and much more and Social Roll-Up. Pricing is $95 and tickets can be purchased on Sevenrooms.
FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar
Ring in 2025 at FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar - located in the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago - where a feast awaits. Celebrate with loved ones and toast to 2025 over a three-course prix fixe menu available for $65 per person, exclusive of beverage, tax and service. Available December 29-31, 2024. The a la carte menu is also available.
State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Ring in 2025 with classic farm to fork cuisine by Chef Steve Chiappetti. A prix fixe menu includes choice of Lobster bisque or four cheese ravioli with maitake mushroom and balsamic glaze; choice of Whitefish topped with blue crab and caviar Champagne sauce or Blue cheese crusted tenderloin, butter potato and asparagus; and Chocolate hazelnut torte with vanilla custard. American sparkling wines will be on full offer. Available at dinner.
ROOF on theWit
ROOF on theWit, a Hilton Hotel will host a NYE party featuring music by DJ Alex Wolf, cocktails and nonstop dancing as you ring in 2025 from the year-round rooftop. Party favors and Champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are required and are available at https://roofonthewit.com/.
Toro Chicago
Toro Chicago by Chef Richard Sandoval is offering a culinary experience on New Year's Eve featuring a four-hour open bar, passed apps, champagne toasts, flaming tomahawks, a churro wall and more. Tickets are available now starting at $175, and the fiesta goes from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Dec. 31. Diners can book their ticket now by visiting Toro's website.
Photo courtesy of City Cruises Chicago
Fulton Market/West Loop
Time Out Market Chicago
Time Out Market Chicago and The Diskonect are joining forces to host a New Year’s Eve celebration in Fulton Market. Spread across 50,000 square feet and three floors, this disco-themed event will feature music by New York DJ Moon Boots. Guests can enjoy bites from some of Chicago’s restaurants and an optional all-inclusive drink package available from 8:30–11 p.m. General admission starts at $35, with a GA + bar package option starting at $85. Reservations can be made on Time Out's website.
Duck Duck Goat
Enjoy a family-style menu progressing from dim sum to full dishes. This experience is $100 per person and also includes a bubbly toast of Chandon Brut. Cocktails, wine and beer will be available a la carte. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Additionally, watch the ball drop from the comfort of your own home and let Duck Duck Goat do the cooking! This $92 package for two can be purchased on Tock and includes: Jiaozi (beef short rib & bone marrow potstickers, Pickled cucumber salad, Taiwanese beef noodle soup, Veggie fried rice and Hongshao rou (red braised pork belly) with pickled veggies and mandarin pancakes.
Girl & the Goat
Girl & the Goat is celebrating with a prix fixe menu featuring classics - as well as new faves! Tickets are $135 per person and includes food and a bubbly toast of Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut. The restaurant's full beverage menu will also be available for a la carte purchase. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Cabra
Cabra's prix fixe menu is $110 per person and includes Peruvian cuisine and a bubbly toast. A wine pairing showcasing some South American natural wines is also available for an additional $40. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Bambola, Expat and Coquette
Notte Eterna is back to ring in New Years Eve 2025! Join for celebrations across three venues: Bambola, Expat + Coquette on December 31 from 9p-1:30a. Guaranteed Entry Ticket Price includes midnight toast, music & entertainment, and guaranteed entry into Kashmir.
Kashmir
Kashmir's NYE celebration will be held on December 31 from 9p-1:30a. Guaranteed Entry Ticket Price includes midnight toast, music & entertainment.
Carnivale
Carnivale hosts their Latin mix dinner event, Copa Carnivale! Guests will enjoy a 90-minute show featuring live singing, a DJ, tap dancers, Brazilian Samba dancers, aerialists, and more. With three showtimes available—4 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM— Copa Carnivale offers flexibility for all schedules. Each reservation includes a $75 food and beverage minimum in addition to the ticket prices. Reservations are available now via Tock.
Bar Siena West Loop
Bar Siena West Loop is hosting its inaugural New Year's Eve Family Experience featuring a DJ, crafts, face painting, and a balloon drop at noon. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children, including access to a lunch buffet with Bar Siena favorites such as Garlic Parmesan Bread, Chicken Tenders, Vegetable Hummus Platter, Fruit, Fries, Bomboloni, and soft drinks. Adults will also enjoy complimentary sparkling wine for the countdown. Guests have the option to order from the à la carte menu during the event. Reservations can be made on their website.
Bandit
Bandit invites everyone to its exclusive New Year’s Eve party on its second floor, Bandit on Two. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., offering live entertainment, bites, and a premium open bar. General Admission tickets include: entry to Bandit’s second floor, open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers and desserts, live DJ and musicians, midnight prosecco toast and countdown and NYE swag and décor. Tickets and table reservations are available on Eventbrite, with prices ranging from $85 to $2,000.
LYRA
On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, LYRA invites everyone for a celebration featuring a 3-course tasting menu and a midnight toast. The tasting menu offers a Mediterranean-inspired culinary journey with choices like charred octopus, lamb chops, and lobster linguini, paired with sides and additions such as Mediterranean branzino or a prime ribeye, and decadent dessert options. Priced at $125 per person with an optional sommelier wine pairing at $55 per person. Reservations are available on their website.
Fioretta
This New Year’s Eve Fioretta is set to feature a special three-course tasting menu offering a dining experience with curated options for each course. The first course features selections such as meatballs, shrimp scampi, and burrata with grilled peppers. The second course includes choices like crab bisque, Caesar salad, or a shellfish tower. Main course options range from hand-cut filet mignon and Chilean sea bass to macaroni alla vodka, with premium additions such as surf and turf or king crab Oscar style available. Desserts include tiramisu, olive oil cake, and assorted sorbetti, providing a decadent conclusion to a celebratory evening. Priced at $135 per person, with the option to add a Sommelier Wine Pairing for $49. Reservations available from 4 - 11 p.m. and can be made on their website.
The Penthouse
The Penthouse invites everyone to celebrate the New Year with an open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers and desserts, live DJ and musicians, midnight prosecco toast and NYE swag and décor. Priced at $150 per person, $1,500 for platinum booth and $2,000 for diamond booth, each for up to 12 guests. Reservations are available on Eventbrite.
Fora and Selva at The Emily Hotel
On NYE, celebrate on the 7th-floor rooftop with DJ Paolo Zamora spinning Latin lo-fi and open-format beats from 8 PM until close. Downstairs, Fora will feature dining and beverage specials including a Petite Filet with Lobster Tail-Bearnaise, Shrimp Cocktail with Harissa Cocktail Sauce, Blanton’s Old Fashioned and ½ Off Select Sparkling Wines.
On NYD, Fora will be open from 9 AM to 2 PM, featuring a Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar.
The Loyalist
The Loyalist is celebrating New Years Eve 2024 with a special four-course menu plus one initial round of canapés from Chef John Shields. The whole dinner will cost $195 per person, and diners will be required with a $100 per person deposit when they make their reservation via Tock.
Gold Coast
360 Chicago
360 CHICAGO will host a New Year’s Eve event on Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. with several celebratory festivities in addition to panoramic views of fireworks displays throughout Chicago from 1,030 feet above. Early Bird Tickets are available starting at $100 on the website at360Chicago.com/activities/new-years-eve.
Guests can enjoy night-time views of Chicago’s skyline lit up with NYE firework displays from Navy Pier’s grand show to neighborhood park displays, along with a local DJ spinning live for the dance floor. A toast will also take place at midnight to ring in the new year.
There will be plenty of seating within the observation deck, including at CloudBar, Chicago highest cocktail lounge offering specialty cocktails inspired by Chicago neighborhoods, like the “Heavenly Martini” and “Gold Coast Manhattan,” as well as local brews on tap. Small bites will be available while supplies last as well.
Tickets to this year’s New Year’s Eve event include unlimited rides on TILT, a glass vestibule that leans guests out at a 30-degree angle, 1,030 feet over the Magnificent Mile, and a glass of sparkling wine for the toast. Guests are required to “dress to impress” in cocktail or formal attire. Black tie is optional.
Tickets to this event are projected to sell out. As the event nears, the ticket price will increase. All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable. This event is for 21+ guests. An I.D. will be required for entry and the last admission will be at 11:30 p.m. Complimentary coat check is provided on the concourse level as well.
Torali
The restaurant will be open through midnight on New Year’s Eve and from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Guests can opt for a five-course, pre-fixe New Year’s Eve Dinner ($270) featuring King Crab, with saffron aioli, brioche migas, salmorejo, chervil and preserved lemon; Duck Leg, with risotto, tropical gastrique and jicama; Anelletti al Forno, beef, pork, ricotta, mozzarella, tomato, basil, parmesan; Crab - Halibut, with saffron braised fennel, parsnip, rosemary fume and basil-garlic oil; and Wagyu, with truffle potato pavé, peas, heirloom carrots and espagnole sauce.
The morning after, indulge in brunch dishes like Scotch Eggs ($35), with Italian sausage, truffle bearnaise, pickled onions and a petite salad; and Dungeness Crab Benedicts ($38), with asparagus, poached eggs and dill hollandaise served on English muffins. The Wings & Waffles ($35), offer a balance of sweet and savory with a mango-chili compote; and the Confetti Pancakes ($28), topped with vanilla whipped cream and caramel sauce. The brunch menu also features seasonal dishes like the hearty Italian Lentil Soup ($17), with tomatoes, pancetta and Parmigiano Reggiano; and Fire Roasted Apples ($19), with spinach, marinated goat cheese, macerated figs, sweet pickled pearl, chive, croutons, red wine vinaigrette and candied walnuts. Standout entrees include the Surf and Turf ($70), featuring a 12oz NY, shrimp scampi, fingerling potatoes, heirloom carrots, roasted shallots and truffle jus.
Toast to the New Year in style with champagne features including Laurent Perrier La Cuvee 93, Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut Reserve 192, Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle No26 315, Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV 162 and Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2006 450.
Additionally, celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is commemorating its “Golden Era” milestone with a New Year’s Eve party on Tuesday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Lakeside Room. The hotel will ring in the new year with live entertainment by Ring of Music, with hits spanning decades. Plus, enjoy an enhanced open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and a dessert bar. The Lakeside Room offers views of the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Navy Pier for a midnight toast. Admission is priced at $295 per guest (exclusive of tax and gratuity) and includes canapés, sushi, a charcuterie and cheese station and endless Laurent-Perrier champagne to ring in the new year. Reservations can be made on Tock. After a night of celebration, guests can take advantage of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s New Year’s Eve package which includes a guest room, valet parking and late check out. The package also includes a $300 credit that can be used toward the New Year’s Eve party, dinner or New Year’s Day brunch. This package starts at $770 per night and can be booked via ritzcarlton.com/chicago.
Tzuco
Welcome 2025 with New Year's Eve at TZUCO, crafted by Chef Carlos Gaytan. Embark on a culinary journey through a curated three-course menu celebrating the flavors of Mexico with a modern twist. Enhance your experience with optional cocktail or wine pairings designed to complement each dish. Menu highlights include Lobster Bisque Soup with corn flan, fennel puff pastry, and anise liqueur; Costillas - braised short ribs with celery root puree, roasted leeks, chanterelle mushrooms, red wine, and dried chile reduction; and Copo de Nieve featuring a snowflake-shaped chocolate filled with toasted butter noisette cream, serve with caramelized pine nuts, vanilla ice cream, almond & nutmeg foam, and amaretto gelee.
Dearly Beloved
Join Dearly Beloved for a New Year's Eve Gala. General admission includes two drinks and a champagne toast. VIP tickets include appetizers until 10pm and an open bar from 9pm - 12am (includes mixed drinks, select signatures, and a champagne toast). For tickets, visit https://www.universe.com/events/new-years-eve-gala-2025-tickets-F3K5YG.
Lakeview
Cody's Public House
Starting at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will host a dog-friendly bash complete with a FREE donut and bagel bar. Party-goers can fuel up with Cody’s New Year’s Day happy hour from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring $3 Mimosas, $3 Jager Cold Brew, $3 Miller Lite drafts, $6 Tito's Bloody Marys and $6 Screwdrivers. All college bowl games including the Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Sugar Bowl will be broadcast with sound on 16 65-inch TVs throughout the space including six outside.
The Graystone Tavern
Chicagoans are invited to kick off 2025 in their coziest PJs at The Graystone Tavern’s New Year’s Day Pajama Bash. Guests can start the day with a $15 Brunch Package from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring bottomless pancakes, Miller Lite drafts, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys. College football fans can stick around and catch all the New Year’s Day bowl game action with sound on 9 TVs throughout the bar. All day drink specials will include $6 Peach Bombs, $6 Sugar Cake shots, $8 Rose Gin Spritz (featuring Empress Gin), $20 Miller Lite and Coors Light buckets, $30 Surfside buckets. For reservations contact events@graystonetavern.com
Little Goat Diner
Families can enjoy the Little Goat Diner menu with special dinner options for adults, plus premium bubbles available for purchase. Kids can decorate their own party hats or crowns at their seats, creating sweet cookie masterpieces after dinner, and experiencing the balloon drops at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Enjoy a complimentary sparkling cider toast with the family and take home a keepsake Polaroid photo to remember the celebration. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Mordecai
Hush Money Presents: NYE Vintage Countdown to Midnight on December 31st! Ring in the new year with three vintage cocktails and bubbles at midnight. Cocktail specials include Amaro Daiquiri featuring 1970s amaro Florio, 1970s amaro gif, lime, and gomme, Parisian Blonde with 1960s Jamaican rum, 1960s orange curacao, and heavy cream, plus more. Chef Djibril Webb will also prepare an array of NYE snacks. Doors open at 8:30pm. Tickets are $125 per person.
Lincoln Park
Medi Kitchen & Cocktail
Medi will have a ticketed event featuring a five course family-style tasting menu with option of wine pairings. The 5-course meal will be $150 per person or $225 per person with pairings. There will be Two Seatings at 6pm and 9pm. There will also be a Complimentary Champagne for a Midnight Toast.
aliveOne
Chicagoans are invited to dance their hangovers away with aliveOne on New Year’s Day. aliveOne will open at 8 p.m. with FREE live music and all night drink specials including $8 craft cocktails and $6 Half Acre brews.
Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar
On New Year’s Eve, Briny Swine will offer a Low Country Shrimp Boil. This feast of shrimp, corn, sausage, spices and more will be steamed and laid out on Briny’s picnic tables for all to enjoy as a family. The a la carte menu featuring bite-off-da-bone Carolina-style barbeque and coastal specialties is also available all night. Live music performances all night by two local talents: Joey Saye (5 to 9 p.m.) and Mondo Cortez and the Chicago Blue Angels (10 p.m. to 2 a.m.).
Ceiba
From 5:00pm - 11:00pm, guests can savor Tiradito, withhamachi, avocado, watermelon, scallions, and chiltepin, Atun, consisting of ahi tuna, black rice, chayote, and habanero yuzo butter sauce, and Filete, a petite fillet, mushrooms, truffle Hollandaise sauce, and Peruvian potato puree. And for dessert, Chocolate Flan! Each guest will also receive a complimentary champagne. Ceiba will also be welcoming the New Year with live music from 8:00pm - 1:30am! Reservations for Ceiba can be made on their website.
Lincoln Square
The Getaway
The Getaway will host a New Year’s Day happy hour until 6 p.m. featuring $10 house cocktails, $8 wine, $6 drafts, $4 domestics, $8 non-alcoholic cocktails, and $5 non-alcoholic bottles and cans. Patrons can pair their drinks with a Cheese Board by Chicago specialty cheese shop Beautiful Rind ($14) which will include an assortment of three cheeses, seasonal jam, cornichon pickles, and pumpkin spice pumpkin seeds. Beer and Shot combos will be available for $8 all evening.
Logan Square
The Owl
The Owl will be open from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day with some late-night specials. Guests will enjoy Chicago Handshakes (Malort and Old Style) will be on special for $6 all night and a guest DJ beginning at 11 p.m. who will lead a dance party until 4 a.m.
Photo courtesy of 360 Chicago
Old Town
LG's Bar & Kitchen
LG’s Bar & Kitchen in Old Town is serving up their “Hair of the Dog Brunch” on New Year’s Day from 11am-2pm. Guests can choose from a selection of brunch entrees and pair them with bottomless mimosas for $35 or beer buckets ($20 for domestic, $25 for imports and Nutrls) to keep the celebration going. Brunch options include the Smothered Burrito filled with egg scramble, bacon, breakfast potatoes, crema, pico de gallo, red or green salsa, and queso fresco, or the Chicago Hash with two eggs, Italian sausage, peppers, mushrooms, giardiniera, breakfast potatoes, and a cheese blend. For classic favorites, try the Eggs Benedict or Biscuits & Gravy, made with two eggs, country sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits, and thick-cut bacon. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Old Town Pour House Chicago
Old Town Pour House invites guests to ring in 2025 with a New Year’s Eve celebration. The event features passed appetizers (Southern Brisket Crostini, Pesto Bruschetta, Chicken and Waffles, Margherita Flatbread, Mini Burgers, Peanut Butter Snicker Shooters), music all night, and a champagne toast at midnight. Guests can capture memories at the photo booth and enjoy bottles of champagne served with sparklers for $20.25. Tickets are $45 for early birds before Dec. 25 and $55 after. Drinks are pay-as-you-go, ensuring flexibility throughout the night. Tickets include appetizers served from 9 to 11 p.m., a midnight champagne toast, and access to the photo booth. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
River North
Mercadito
On December 31st, Mercadito is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration from 3PM to midnight. Join for an evening of dining and festive cocktails as they bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025. Mercadito will be fully decorated for the holidays, and guests will receive complimentary party favors, including hats, noisemakers, and more.
Indulge in a $65 exclusive 4-course prix fixe menu including a Chef’s Bite (Amuse Bouche), Botana (Appetizer), Platos Fuertes (Entrée) and Dessert. Every guest will also receive a Mexican 75, a festive blend of champagne and tequila, as part of their dining experience. The regular menu will NOT be available during this event.
Additional happenings include a Piñata Drop at 11:30pm, Times Square Ball Drop at 11:59pm and a Mexican 75 Tequila Toast at midnight. For reservations, visit OpenTable.
Petit Pomeroy
Ring in the New Year at Petit Pomeroy with a four-course pre-fixe menu for $150 per person. Optional wine pairings are available for $45. Savor dishes including a Braised Vidalia Onion Barquette Amuse Bouche, followed by courses such as Escargots à la Bourguignonne, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, U10 Scallop with Sturgeon Caviar, Prime NY Strip with Bone Marrow Bordelaise, and desserts like Chocolate Cremosa Tarte and Apple Tarte Tatin. Seatings: 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM (Bar open for walk-ins) Festive touches include a Champagne toast, ice sculpture, balloons, and party favors to ring in the New Year in style. Reservations can be made on Resy.
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
This New Year’s Eve, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is throwing a NYE Bash until 4 a.m.! Guests can enjoy a 4.5-hour premium cocktail reception featuring an appetizer buffet, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and sweets. The celebration includes access to 3 events, Chicago’s top DJs spinning all night, a midnight balloon drop, and free pre- and post-parties to keep the festivities alive. Tickets start at $85 for early birds, with VIP table and bottle service packages available at the best prices in the city. Reservations can be made on their website.
Vela Bar y Cucina
Vela closes out the year where diners will be able to choose their own adventure on Vela's menu. They can pick three items from the first three sections of the menu (entradas, del mar & del jardin) one principales and then one dessert! Cost is $75 per person, drinks a la carte. Reservations open via OpenTable.
The Godfrey Hotel
Say farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with a night of celebration at I|O Godfrey’s New Year's Eve party from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchase on Eventbrite.
Siena Tavern
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 at Siena Tavern with a 5-course tasting menu for $95 per person, with an optional wine pairing. The evening begins with a choice of Meatball with roasted tomato sauce and ricotta or Dungeness Crab with crème fraîche and fennel. For the second course, options include Roasted Carrots with spiced walnuts or a Chicory Salad with cranberries and sunflower vinaigrette. The pasta course offers a choice of Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Linguine with prawns and saffron, or Orecchiette with prosciutto sausage and pecorino. For the main course, selections include Roasted Halibut, Brick Chicken, or New York Strip. Guests may enhance their experience by substituting with Braised Short Rib featuring white truffle risotto. The evening concludes with a dessert choice of Tiramisu Zabaione or Lemon Tart. This dining experience is available for $95 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made on their website.
Loft 22 and UMMO
Join LOFT 22 on the 2nd floor of UMMO for a special Dolce Vita New Year's Eve party. Enjoy a premium bar from 9pm - 1am and hors d'oeuvres from 9pm - 11pm along with a dessert station. Raise a toast with craft cocktails and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets for LOFT 22's NYE celebration start at $150. VIP tables are available for groups. To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.
Additionally, ring in the new year at UMMO with a four-course menu. Enjoy crafted cocktails, optional wine pairings to elevate your evening, and a complimentary Prosecco toast. Menu highlights include Carpaccio di Polpo with roasted tomatoes, Calabrian Tonnato aioli, pickled onions, lemon oil, and baby arugula; Pappardelle Cacciatore featuring housemade stuffed pappardelle with mascarpone & wild porcini mushrooms, lamb ragu, hunter sauce, and white truffle parmesan emulsion; and Rosso e Oro, a cherry mousse, amaretto ice cream, almond crumble, and toasted honey gelee.
Tanta
Join Tanta for a seven-course menu with a Champagne Toast on New Year's Eve. The menu is $110 per guest and features: Amuse, Atun, Cordero and Pavlova Tropical.
Travelle at The Langham, Chicago
Travelle at The Langham, Chicago is inviting guests to watch the clock strike midnight and raise a glass to new beginnings at its New Year’s Eve party. On December 31 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Travelle Bar will immerse guests in the Roaring 20s with culinary dishes, cocktails, burlesque performances and panoramic views of the fireworks. Guests can feast on seafood displays, prime reserved craving stations and cascading chocolate fountains before dancing the night away as DJ Adrie Maire spins beats.
Guests can choose between three different packages for a table either in Travelle Bar, Travelle Lounge or the Lobby with river view seating. Pre-paid reservations can be made via Tock ($170-$350 per person).
Gene & Georgetti
Order from a menu of signature items that celebrate the spirit of Italy, while also indulging from a specials menu. From lobster, caviar and housemate pastas to traditional NYE sausage and lentils (meant to bring good fortune) - and everything in between.
Streeterville
the Albert
Join Chef Steve Chiappetti for a NYE happy hour bash at the Albert from 4-7 p.m. and raise a glass when the clock strikes midnight in Italy! Located at the Hotel EMC2 in Streeterville, enjoy an open pizza bar, pasta bar, cocktails and wine and sweets for $55 per person.
Ukrainian Village
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
Heritage will host a Good Luck New Year’s Eve Dinner (Prix Fixe) with seatings from 4 to 11pm. A 5-Course Tasting Menu will be available for $100/person (vegan/gf available) with an Optional Beverage Pairing for $75/person. Additional Offerings include a Happy Hour & Casual Menus (a la Carte) with Seating from 4 to 6pm plus Happy Hour & Casual Menus at both bars for walk-ins only from 4 to 11pm. Reservations can be made on Tock.
The next day, join Heritage for their annual Pajama Brunch. Enjoy Chef's Special brunch offerings from 12-3p; a Caviar, raw bar, and casual menus from 12-6p; and Happy Hour specials from 4-6p. Reservations can be made on Tock.
West Town
Brasero
This New Year’s Eve, experience live-fire cooking and enjoy speciality bites. For those still at Brasero at midnight, guests can experience a champagne toast/countdown. Brasero will also be offering bites in addition to their regular menu, three specialty cocktails, and reserve list of champagne and bottles of wine.
Lemon
Lemon will have Tommy O’Rourke spinning vinyl starting at 8 o’clock followed by live music from Family Junket to usher in 2025. $30 gets you access to the entertainment, snacks and champagne toast. $55 is all of the previous + 2 drinks. $125 is all you can drink from the special cocktails and well drinks.
Wicker Park/Bucktown
Easy Bar
Easy Bar in Wicker Park will kick-off the new year and open at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Patrons can enjoy FREE pool all evening plus additional all night specials will include $4 Malort shots, $6 hard seltzers, and a $9 beer and shot combo.
Estelle's
Estelle’s in Wicker Park will open from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. for late-night New Year’s Day hangs. Guests will enjoy $8 house cocktails that they can pair with hangover remedies like $8 Party Pockets. For late night bites, Estelle’s kitchen is open until 4 a.m.
Remedy
Remedy Bar in Bucktown will open from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Guests can enjoy seasonal sips like the Fannie May Shot with Creme de Menthe and Maplewood Chocolate ($6), The Broke Back with lemon, apple cider, Triple Sec, Remy 1738 ($14) and Founders Breakfast Stout ($8).
Folklore
On Tuesday, December 31st, join the Argentine restaurant for three seatings; from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, and 9:00pm - close. Guests can select from menu favorites like the Parrillada (for 2), consisting of asado de tira (Short rib), vacio (sirloin flap), chorizo (sausage), mollejas y morcilla (sweetbreads and blood sausage), or El Che - grilled flank steak with red chimichurri served on a table-top grill with red peppers, asparagus and shiitake mushrooms. Folklore also has a variety of pasta dishes, a few salads, and appetizers like Tortilla de Espicana, or Argentine specialty tortilla; onions and eggs, spinach, basil, potatoes and roasted red peppers. DJ Sector will be live from 9:00pm - 2:00am, and Folklore will offer a complimentary champagne toast at midnight!
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Multiple Locations
DeNucci's
Ring in the New Year at Denucci’s with a dining experience featuring the regular menu and special a la carte features crafted for the occasion. Guests can indulge in festive dishes such as Risotto Invecchiato with 7-Year Aged Carnaroli Rice, Quattro Formaggi Agnolotti al Burro with Black Truffle, and Veal Osso Bucco with Risotto Milanese and Gremolata. Seatings: Regular reservations available, with King’s Table bookings at 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM.
Carryout Special: Enjoy a New Year’s Eve Family Meal for Four ($100, feeds 4-5), featuring Garlic Knots, your choice of one Salad, one Pasta, one Pizza (from the regular menu), Tiramisu, and a bottle of House Red or White Wine.
Festive touches include an Amaro toast, ice sculpture, and party favors to ring in the New Year in style. Reservations can be made on Resy.
Sunda New Asian
On NYE, guests will receive a complimentary glass of bubbly upon arrival to kick off the evening, while festive party favors throughout the restaurant set the celebratory tone. Starting at 9 PM, enjoy live music from a DJ and a countdown to midnight. Extended hours until 1 AM ensure you can savor every moment. Plus, each guest will leave with a special party favor to commemorate the night.
Farm Bar
Both Farm Bar locations will be open for lunch this New Year’s Day, offering brunch and lunch specials starting at 11am. While visiting, guests can enjoy special menu offerings from the Michigan “Harvest” with grass fed beef, sour cherry cider jam, compound goat cheese, arugula and a buttery bun or Harissa Shakshuka made with roasted peppers, onions, and tomatoes stewed with garbanzo beans, harissa and cumin topped with goat cheese, two poached eggs and served with sourdough toast. While enjoying eats, guest can raise a glass to the new year with specially crafted libations, including the Cider Sangria made with citrus chamomile-infused Chicago Spirits Vodka, Fort Jackson cider, sour, dram, and angostura, as well as the Chai Espresso Martini featuring Chicago Spirits vodka, espresso liqueur, salted caramel, and chai. Of course, classic Bloody Marys and Mimosas will also be available.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila West Loop invites guests to a fully inclusive New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 9 p.m. The experience features Bodega’s signature bites, handcrafted cocktails, and a premium open bar. Complimentary food and beverages will be served throughout the night, culminating in a midnight toast to welcome the new year. Priced at $150 per person, with table reservation options available from $2,000 to $3,000, the party will be held from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets can be purchased on Sevenrooms. The Bodega Taqueria y Tequila River North invites everyone to a New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy a full venue experience with Bodega’s signature beats, handcrafted cocktails, and complimentary beverages throughout the night, including a celebratory midnight toast. Starting at $75 per person, all tickets guarantee entry and include a premium open bar package and a midnight toast. Tickets are also available for purchase on-site, with walk-ins welcome for regular bar service.Reservations can be made on Eventbrite.
Cooper's Hawk Illinois
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants with locations across Illinois invites guests to celebrate the close of 2024 with Bubbles & Beginnings, a Wine Club pairing dinner on Monday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m. The evening begins with an espresso martini and continues with dishes like grilled sourdough with truffle butter, winter truffle cappellacci paired with Lux Chardonnay, and Bordelaise-glazed filet medallions accompanied by a Chilean snow crab cake and paired with the December Wine of the Month, Hygge Cabernet. Dessert features a decadent white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, complemented by raspberry sparkling wine. Priced at $100 per person (including tax and gratuity), reservations at various locations can be made on their website.
City Works Eatery & Pour House
City Works Eatery & Pour House, located in Vernon Hills and Schaumburg are ringing in the new year with its signature brunch on Jan. 1, where guests can enjoy Cinnamon Toast Shot, Jelly Donut Shot, Mini Espresso Martini, Banana Foster Pancakes and Chilaquiles.
Guests can also make New Year’s Eve dinner reservations to enjoy the rotating Chef Selects menu, which features dishes like Korean Braised Short Ribs, Pork & Pimento, and the Italian Chopped Salad Wrap. For dinner, sparkling wine with a sparkler can be purchased for $20.25.
Buona
On January 1, 2025, Buona is offering free delivery on orders of $25 or more placed through the Buona app or website with the promo code HappyNY25. This promotion is exclusive to direct orders and excludes catering or third-party apps.
Suburbs
Osteria by Capri
Osteria by Capri's NYE Phantom of the Opera Ball is a black tie affair. Wine, dine and dance at 2111 Butterfield Road. Grab tickets on Eventbrite. Apps start and bar opens at 6 with dinner at 7, featuring Chef Joey Capri's rigatoni vodka pasta as well as a filet & shrimp main course. Additionally, there are passed apps, his house salad, assorted desserts and a coffee station to keep you dancing. An exclusive hotel package deal is available to attendees too.
Fat Rosie's
Fat Rosie’s Rosemont will host the “No Time to Siesta, Get Ready to Fiesta” event on December 31st from 9pm-1am. Tickets are $69.95 per person (non-refundable) + tax and gratuity. The evening will feature a Pre-Fixe Dinner, including 2 drink tickets for any margarita from the menu, party favors, a balloon drop at midnight, a complimentary champagne toast, and a complimentary tequila shot to ring in the New Year. Tickets can be purchased on Tock.
Fat Rosie's Schaumburg has a New Year’s Eve bash scheduled for December 31st from 8pm-2am. The evening will feature a live DJ and a countdown to midnight. The restaurant will be decked out with balloons and complimentary party favors for all guests. The kitchen will be serving food until midnight. There isn’t a ticket price but guests should make reservations on Tock.
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
The hotel will offer a night of music and entertainment within their holiday-inspired pop up bar, Prancer’s Pub. The hotel will host a special Dueling Pianos performance featuring Felix and Fingers at 8 PM. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 for a private table. All tickets include one complimentary glass of wine or beer, and there will be food available for pre-purchase, with drinks available to purchase all evening long. The night will culminate with a midnight countdown and balloon drop to ring in 2025. Room reservations are available for those looking to spend the evening on property. Dueling Pianos reservations are available via the hotel's website.
Oaken Bistro & Bar
This holiday season, Oaken Bistro & Bar's Executive Chef Christian Alejandro has prepared a special dish in celebration of the occasion for those spending the holiday on the North Shore. Open on New Year’s eve, Chef has prepared a Fennel, Lobster and Oyster Risotto, a dish featuring fennel purée, lobster carpaccio, fennel air, and edible flowers, available for the holiday only for $48. For reservations, visit the restaurant's website.
Bar Siena North Shore
Bar Siena North Shore is hosting its inaugural New Year's Eve Family Experience featuring a DJ, crafts, face painting, and a balloon drop at noon. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children, including access to a lunch buffet with Bar Siena favorites such as Garlic Parmesan Bread, Chicken Tenders, Vegetable Hummus Platter, Fruit, Fries, Bomboloni, and soft drinks. Adults will also enjoy complimentary sparkling wine for the countdown. Guests have the option to order from the à la carte menu during the event. Reservations can be made on their website.
VIOLI
This New Year’s Eve, VIOLI in partnership with Barraki Events, is bringing the spirit of Mykonos for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Guests can enjoy an open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers and desserts, live DJ and musicians, midnight prosecco toast and NYE swag and décor. Priced at $150 per person, $1,500 for silver booth bottle service, and $2,000 for gold booth bottle service, and $3,000 for platinum booth bottle service each for up to 8 guests. Reservations can be made on Eventbrite.
Amerikas
From 5:00pm - 11:00pm, guests can savor Tiradito, withhamachi, avocado, watermelon, scallions, and chiltepin, Atun, consisting of ahi tuna, black rice, chayote, and habanero yuzo butter sauce, and Filete, a petite fillet, mushrooms, truffle Hollandaise sauce, and Peruvian potato puree. And for dessert, Chocolate Flan! Each guest will also receive a complimentary champagne. Reservations for Amerikas can be made on their website.
Avondale
Chicagoans are invited to kick-off the New Year with Central Park bar and cure their hangovers with half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Park Bar’s outdoor bar is now enclosed and weather-proofed for the season with overhead heaters and features three 55-inch TVs and a bumper pool table, so guests can play during the fall and winter seasons. Just outside of the enclosed area is a cozy fire pit surrounded by adirondack chairs, which will be in operation (weather permitting).
On New Year’s Eve, Eden will offer its full dinner menu beginning at 5 p.m., alongside a selection of specials designed to close out 2024. All items are available a la carte.
Downtown/The Loop
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruises – December 31: Indulge in all-inclusive packages featuring chef-prepared menus and the option of an open bar. Throughout the evening, guests will be entertained as they enjoy views from the water. As the clock strikes midnight, guests will have a vantage point to witness the Navy Pier fireworks. To note, NYE dinner cruises are 21+. Tickets are available on City Cruises Chicago's website.
New Year’s Eve and New Years Day Brunch Cruise – December 31 and January 1: Patrons are invited the morning of both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with City Cruises’ New Year’s Brunch cruises, to enjoy bottomless mimosas and chef-crafted menus to start, or keep the party going. Attendees on all cruises may further elevate the experience by upgrading to the Premium Open Bar option, ordering specialty appetizers, or purchasing a souvenir photo to celebrate the festivities. For ticket information and details about all cruises departing from Chicago, visit www.citycruises.com/chicago.
This festive season, Cindy's Rooftop invites guests to dine high above the city with New Year's Eve specials. Cindy's Rooftop will feature a seasonally inspired menu with elevated takes on classic holiday dishes, crafted by the culinary team, led by Executive Chef Kaleena Bliss. New Year's Eve dinner specials include a 12oz Prime Rib, Caviar and Banana Foster Cheesecake.
Ring in the New Year 21 stories up at Grill on 21 in the LaSalle Hotel Chicago - live entertainment, dancing, top shelf drinks, food, champagne, party favors, midnight celebrations and more. Party will be in the Solarium. Tickets will cost $100 and include 5.5 Premium Top Shelf Bar Package, Featured Hors D’oeuvres Station, Featured Dessert Table, Live Music & Dancing, Party Favors, Viewing Countdown Party.
Teatro ZinZanni is hosting a New Year's Eve bash featuring their signature show which stars LiV Warfield and Cunio. Guests will enjoy a four-course meal - plus special post-show performances, a countdown set with the TZ band, a dessert bar, a Champagne Countdown Toast, and dancing until 1am hosted by comedian Kevin Kent and acrobat Vita Radionova. Purchase tickets on their website.
LondonHouse Chicago invites guests to ring in 2025 at its New Year’s Eve celebration. Set on the 21st floor, the event features a four-hour premium open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and Chicago DJs spinning all night long. Guests will enjoy panoramic views of the city’s skyline and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, complete with party favors and confetti to mark the occasion. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., with VIP table packages available. Tickets are available for purchase on Tock.
Prime and Provisions invites guests to an exclusive three-course menu featuring an array of dishes including a choice of starters, such as Lump Blue Crab Cake or House-Flared Thick-Cut Bacon. Guests can then enjoy a second course of Clam Chowder or a classic Wedge Salad. Entrée options include Pan-Seared Salmon, Petite-Cut Filet Mignon, or Roasted Chicken, with the option to elevate the meal with Surf & Turf, Kansas City Strip, or Dover Sole for an additional charge. Side dishes like Properly Whipped Potatoes or Parmesan Cheddar Potato Gratin can accompany the meal, while dessert selections include Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Caramel Cake, and more. Priced at $135 per person, with an optional Sommelier Wine Pairing available for an additional $49. Reservations can be made on their website.
For NYE at Boleo, enjoy a 3-course prix fixe menu for $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity), with an optional beverage package.
Meanwhile at Vol. 39, revel in a Champagne and Caviar Package for $250 (plus tax and gratuity) with extended hours from 4 PM to 12:30 AM. The celebrations continue with a live DJ playing holiday classics in the hotel’s 2nd-floor living room from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Guests can purchase individual tickets or group packages for up to 15 people to join the NYE celebration.
Group Packages (6-15 people) include: Dedicated oche for the group, Premium beverage package, Charcuterie Tower and Holiday Dessert Tower and Bottomless special events menu with items including Lamb Chop Lollipop, Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites, Hummus Duo and much more. Pricing is $149 and packages can be purchased on Sevenrooms.
Individual Tickets include: 2 drink tickets, Charcuterie Tower and Holiday Dessert Tower, Bottomless special events menu with items including Lamb Chop Lollipop, Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites, Hummus Duo and much more and Social Roll-Up. Pricing is $95 and tickets can be purchased on Sevenrooms.
Ring in 2025 at FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar - located in the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago - where a feast awaits. Celebrate with loved ones and toast to 2025 over a three-course prix fixe menu available for $65 per person, exclusive of beverage, tax and service. Available December 29-31, 2024. The a la carte menu is also available.
Ring in 2025 with classic farm to fork cuisine by Chef Steve Chiappetti. A prix fixe menu includes choice of Lobster bisque or four cheese ravioli with maitake mushroom and balsamic glaze; choice of Whitefish topped with blue crab and caviar Champagne sauce or Blue cheese crusted tenderloin, butter potato and asparagus; and Chocolate hazelnut torte with vanilla custard. American sparkling wines will be on full offer. Available at dinner.
ROOF on theWit, a Hilton Hotel will host a NYE party featuring music by DJ Alex Wolf, cocktails and nonstop dancing as you ring in 2025 from the year-round rooftop. Party favors and Champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are required and are available at https://roofonthewit.com/.
Toro Chicago by Chef Richard Sandoval is offering a culinary experience on New Year's Eve featuring a four-hour open bar, passed apps, champagne toasts, flaming tomahawks, a churro wall and more. Tickets are available now starting at $175, and the fiesta goes from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Dec. 31. Diners can book their ticket now by visiting Toro's website.
Fulton Market/West Loop
Time Out Market Chicago and The Diskonect are joining forces to host a New Year’s Eve celebration in Fulton Market. Spread across 50,000 square feet and three floors, this disco-themed event will feature music by New York DJ Moon Boots. Guests can enjoy bites from some of Chicago’s restaurants and an optional all-inclusive drink package available from 8:30–11 p.m. General admission starts at $35, with a GA + bar package option starting at $85. Reservations can be made on Time Out's website.
Enjoy a family-style menu progressing from dim sum to full dishes. This experience is $100 per person and also includes a bubbly toast of Chandon Brut. Cocktails, wine and beer will be available a la carte. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Additionally, watch the ball drop from the comfort of your own home and let Duck Duck Goat do the cooking! This $92 package for two can be purchased on Tock and includes: Jiaozi (beef short rib & bone marrow potstickers, Pickled cucumber salad, Taiwanese beef noodle soup, Veggie fried rice and Hongshao rou (red braised pork belly) with pickled veggies and mandarin pancakes.
Girl & the Goat is celebrating with a prix fixe menu featuring classics - as well as new faves! Tickets are $135 per person and includes food and a bubbly toast of Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut. The restaurant's full beverage menu will also be available for a la carte purchase. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Cabra's prix fixe menu is $110 per person and includes Peruvian cuisine and a bubbly toast. A wine pairing showcasing some South American natural wines is also available for an additional $40. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Notte Eterna is back to ring in New Years Eve 2025! Join for celebrations across three venues: Bambola, Expat + Coquette on December 31 from 9p-1:30a. Guaranteed Entry Ticket Price includes midnight toast, music & entertainment, and guaranteed entry into Kashmir.
Kashmir's NYE celebration will be held on December 31 from 9p-1:30a. Guaranteed Entry Ticket Price includes midnight toast, music & entertainment.
Carnivale hosts their Latin mix dinner event, Copa Carnivale! Guests will enjoy a 90-minute show featuring live singing, a DJ, tap dancers, Brazilian Samba dancers, aerialists, and more. With three showtimes available—4 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM— Copa Carnivale offers flexibility for all schedules. Each reservation includes a $75 food and beverage minimum in addition to the ticket prices. Reservations are available now via Tock.
Bar Siena West Loop is hosting its inaugural New Year's Eve Family Experience featuring a DJ, crafts, face painting, and a balloon drop at noon. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children, including access to a lunch buffet with Bar Siena favorites such as Garlic Parmesan Bread, Chicken Tenders, Vegetable Hummus Platter, Fruit, Fries, Bomboloni, and soft drinks. Adults will also enjoy complimentary sparkling wine for the countdown. Guests have the option to order from the à la carte menu during the event. Reservations can be made on their website.
Bandit invites everyone to its exclusive New Year’s Eve party on its second floor, Bandit on Two. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., offering live entertainment, bites, and a premium open bar. General Admission tickets include: entry to Bandit’s second floor, open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers and desserts, live DJ and musicians, midnight prosecco toast and countdown and NYE swag and décor. Tickets and table reservations are available on Eventbrite, with prices ranging from $85 to $2,000.
On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, LYRA invites everyone for a celebration featuring a 3-course tasting menu and a midnight toast. The tasting menu offers a Mediterranean-inspired culinary journey with choices like charred octopus, lamb chops, and lobster linguini, paired with sides and additions such as Mediterranean branzino or a prime ribeye, and decadent dessert options. Priced at $125 per person with an optional sommelier wine pairing at $55 per person. Reservations are available on their website.
This New Year’s Eve Fioretta is set to feature a special three-course tasting menu offering a dining experience with curated options for each course. The first course features selections such as meatballs, shrimp scampi, and burrata with grilled peppers. The second course includes choices like crab bisque, Caesar salad, or a shellfish tower. Main course options range from hand-cut filet mignon and Chilean sea bass to macaroni alla vodka, with premium additions such as surf and turf or king crab Oscar style available. Desserts include tiramisu, olive oil cake, and assorted sorbetti, providing a decadent conclusion to a celebratory evening. Priced at $135 per person, with the option to add a Sommelier Wine Pairing for $49. Reservations available from 4 - 11 p.m. and can be made on their website.
The Penthouse invites everyone to celebrate the New Year with an open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers and desserts, live DJ and musicians, midnight prosecco toast and NYE swag and décor. Priced at $150 per person, $1,500 for platinum booth and $2,000 for diamond booth, each for up to 12 guests. Reservations are available on Eventbrite.
On NYE, celebrate on the 7th-floor rooftop with DJ Paolo Zamora spinning Latin lo-fi and open-format beats from 8 PM until close. Downstairs, Fora will feature dining and beverage specials including a Petite Filet with Lobster Tail-Bearnaise, Shrimp Cocktail with Harissa Cocktail Sauce, Blanton’s Old Fashioned and ½ Off Select Sparkling Wines.
On NYD, Fora will be open from 9 AM to 2 PM, featuring a Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar.
The Loyalist is celebrating New Years Eve 2024 with a special four-course menu plus one initial round of canapés from Chef John Shields. The whole dinner will cost $195 per person, and diners will be required with a $100 per person deposit when they make their reservation via Tock.
Gold Coast
360 CHICAGO will host a New Year’s Eve event on Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. with several celebratory festivities in addition to panoramic views of fireworks displays throughout Chicago from 1,030 feet above. Early Bird Tickets are available starting at $100 on the website at 360Chicago.com/activities/new-years-eve.
Guests can enjoy night-time views of Chicago’s skyline lit up with NYE firework displays from Navy Pier’s grand show to neighborhood park displays, along with a local DJ spinning live for the dance floor. A toast will also take place at midnight to ring in the new year.
There will be plenty of seating within the observation deck, including at CloudBar, Chicago highest cocktail lounge offering specialty cocktails inspired by Chicago neighborhoods, like the “Heavenly Martini” and “Gold Coast Manhattan,” as well as local brews on tap. Small bites will be available while supplies last as well.
Tickets to this year’s New Year’s Eve event include unlimited rides on TILT, a glass vestibule that leans guests out at a 30-degree angle, 1,030 feet over the Magnificent Mile, and a glass of sparkling wine for the toast. Guests are required to “dress to impress” in cocktail or formal attire. Black tie is optional.
Tickets to this event are projected to sell out. As the event nears, the ticket price will increase. All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable. This event is for 21+ guests. An I.D. will be required for entry and the last admission will be at 11:30 p.m. Complimentary coat check is provided on the concourse level as well.
The restaurant will be open through midnight on New Year’s Eve and from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Guests can opt for a five-course, pre-fixe New Year’s Eve Dinner ($270) featuring King Crab, with saffron aioli, brioche migas, salmorejo, chervil and preserved lemon; Duck Leg, with risotto, tropical gastrique and jicama; Anelletti al Forno, beef, pork, ricotta, mozzarella, tomato, basil, parmesan; Crab - Halibut, with saffron braised fennel, parsnip, rosemary fume and basil-garlic oil; and Wagyu, with truffle potato pavé, peas, heirloom carrots and espagnole sauce.
The morning after, indulge in brunch dishes like Scotch Eggs ($35), with Italian sausage, truffle bearnaise, pickled onions and a petite salad; and Dungeness Crab Benedicts ($38), with asparagus, poached eggs and dill hollandaise served on English muffins. The Wings & Waffles ($35), offer a balance of sweet and savory with a mango-chili compote; and the Confetti Pancakes ($28), topped with vanilla whipped cream and caramel sauce. The brunch menu also features seasonal dishes like the hearty Italian Lentil Soup ($17), with tomatoes, pancetta and Parmigiano Reggiano; and Fire Roasted Apples ($19), with spinach, marinated goat cheese, macerated figs, sweet pickled pearl, chive, croutons, red wine vinaigrette and candied walnuts. Standout entrees include the Surf and Turf ($70), featuring a 12oz NY, shrimp scampi, fingerling potatoes, heirloom carrots, roasted shallots and truffle jus.
Toast to the New Year in style with champagne features including Laurent Perrier La Cuvee 93, Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut Reserve 192, Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle No26 315, Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV 162 and Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2006 450.
Additionally, celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is commemorating its “Golden Era” milestone with a New Year’s Eve party on Tuesday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Lakeside Room. The hotel will ring in the new year with live entertainment by Ring of Music, with hits spanning decades. Plus, enjoy an enhanced open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and a dessert bar. The Lakeside Room offers views of the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Navy Pier for a midnight toast. Admission is priced at $295 per guest (exclusive of tax and gratuity) and includes canapés, sushi, a charcuterie and cheese station and endless Laurent-Perrier champagne to ring in the new year. Reservations can be made on Tock. After a night of celebration, guests can take advantage of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s New Year’s Eve package which includes a guest room, valet parking and late check out. The package also includes a $300 credit that can be used toward the New Year’s Eve party, dinner or New Year’s Day brunch. This package starts at $770 per night and can be booked via ritzcarlton.com/chicago.
Welcome 2025 with New Year's Eve at TZUCO, crafted by Chef Carlos Gaytan. Embark on a culinary journey through a curated three-course menu celebrating the flavors of Mexico with a modern twist. Enhance your experience with optional cocktail or wine pairings designed to complement each dish. Menu highlights include Lobster Bisque Soup with corn flan, fennel puff pastry, and anise liqueur; Costillas - braised short ribs with celery root puree, roasted leeks, chanterelle mushrooms, red wine, and dried chile reduction; and Copo de Nieve featuring a snowflake-shaped chocolate filled with toasted butter noisette cream, serve with caramelized pine nuts, vanilla ice cream, almond & nutmeg foam, and amaretto gelee.
Join Dearly Beloved for a New Year's Eve Gala. General admission includes two drinks and a champagne toast. VIP tickets include appetizers until 10pm and an open bar from 9pm - 12am (includes mixed drinks, select signatures, and a champagne toast). For tickets, visit https://www.universe.com/events/new-years-eve-gala-2025-tickets-F3K5YG.
Lakeview
Starting at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will host a dog-friendly bash complete with a FREE donut and bagel bar. Party-goers can fuel up with Cody’s New Year’s Day happy hour from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring $3 Mimosas, $3 Jager Cold Brew, $3 Miller Lite drafts, $6 Tito's Bloody Marys and $6 Screwdrivers. All college bowl games including the Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Sugar Bowl will be broadcast with sound on 16 65-inch TVs throughout the space including six outside.
Chicagoans are invited to kick off 2025 in their coziest PJs at The Graystone Tavern’s New Year’s Day Pajama Bash. Guests can start the day with a $15 Brunch Package from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring bottomless pancakes, Miller Lite drafts, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys. College football fans can stick around and catch all the New Year’s Day bowl game action with sound on 9 TVs throughout the bar. All day drink specials will include $6 Peach Bombs, $6 Sugar Cake shots, $8 Rose Gin Spritz (featuring Empress Gin), $20 Miller Lite and Coors Light buckets, $30 Surfside buckets. For reservations contact events@graystonetavern.com
Families can enjoy the Little Goat Diner menu with special dinner options for adults, plus premium bubbles available for purchase. Kids can decorate their own party hats or crowns at their seats, creating sweet cookie masterpieces after dinner, and experiencing the balloon drops at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Enjoy a complimentary sparkling cider toast with the family and take home a keepsake Polaroid photo to remember the celebration. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.
Hush Money Presents: NYE Vintage Countdown to Midnight on December 31st! Ring in the new year with three vintage cocktails and bubbles at midnight. Cocktail specials include Amaro Daiquiri featuring 1970s amaro Florio, 1970s amaro gif, lime, and gomme, Parisian Blonde with 1960s Jamaican rum, 1960s orange curacao, and heavy cream, plus more. Chef Djibril Webb will also prepare an array of NYE snacks. Doors open at 8:30pm. Tickets are $125 per person.
Lincoln Park
Medi will have a ticketed event featuring a five course family-style tasting menu with option of wine pairings. The 5-course meal will be $150 per person or $225 per person with pairings. There will be Two Seatings at 6pm and 9pm. There will also be a Complimentary Champagne for a Midnight Toast.
Chicagoans are invited to dance their hangovers away with aliveOne on New Year’s Day. aliveOne will open at 8 p.m. with FREE live music and all night drink specials including $8 craft cocktails and $6 Half Acre brews.
On New Year’s Eve, Briny Swine will offer a Low Country Shrimp Boil. This feast of shrimp, corn, sausage, spices and more will be steamed and laid out on Briny’s picnic tables for all to enjoy as a family. The a la carte menu featuring bite-off-da-bone Carolina-style barbeque and coastal specialties is also available all night. Live music performances all night by two local talents: Joey Saye (5 to 9 p.m.) and Mondo Cortez and the Chicago Blue Angels (10 p.m. to 2 a.m.).
From 5:00pm - 11:00pm, guests can savor Tiradito, with hamachi, avocado, watermelon, scallions, and chiltepin, Atun, consisting of ahi tuna, black rice, chayote, and habanero yuzo butter sauce, and Filete, a petite fillet, mushrooms, truffle Hollandaise sauce, and Peruvian potato puree. And for dessert, Chocolate Flan! Each guest will also receive a complimentary champagne. Ceiba will also be welcoming the New Year with live music from 8:00pm - 1:30am! Reservations for Ceiba can be made on their website.
Lincoln Square
The Getaway will host a New Year’s Day happy hour until 6 p.m. featuring $10 house cocktails, $8 wine, $6 drafts, $4 domestics, $8 non-alcoholic cocktails, and $5 non-alcoholic bottles and cans. Patrons can pair their drinks with a Cheese Board by Chicago specialty cheese shop Beautiful Rind ($14) which will include an assortment of three cheeses, seasonal jam, cornichon pickles, and pumpkin spice pumpkin seeds. Beer and Shot combos will be available for $8 all evening.
Logan Square
The Owl will be open from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day with some late-night specials. Guests will enjoy Chicago Handshakes (Malort and Old Style) will be on special for $6 all night and a guest DJ beginning at 11 p.m. who will lead a dance party until 4 a.m.
Old Town
LG’s Bar & Kitchen in Old Town is serving up their “Hair of the Dog Brunch” on New Year’s Day from 11am-2pm. Guests can choose from a selection of brunch entrees and pair them with bottomless mimosas for $35 or beer buckets ($20 for domestic, $25 for imports and Nutrls) to keep the celebration going. Brunch options include the Smothered Burrito filled with egg scramble, bacon, breakfast potatoes, crema, pico de gallo, red or green salsa, and queso fresco, or the Chicago Hash with two eggs, Italian sausage, peppers, mushrooms, giardiniera, breakfast potatoes, and a cheese blend. For classic favorites, try the Eggs Benedict or Biscuits & Gravy, made with two eggs, country sausage gravy, buttermilk biscuits, and thick-cut bacon. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Old Town Pour House invites guests to ring in 2025 with a New Year’s Eve celebration. The event features passed appetizers (Southern Brisket Crostini, Pesto Bruschetta, Chicken and Waffles, Margherita Flatbread, Mini Burgers, Peanut Butter Snicker Shooters), music all night, and a champagne toast at midnight. Guests can capture memories at the photo booth and enjoy bottles of champagne served with sparklers for $20.25. Tickets are $45 for early birds before Dec. 25 and $55 after. Drinks are pay-as-you-go, ensuring flexibility throughout the night. Tickets include appetizers served from 9 to 11 p.m., a midnight champagne toast, and access to the photo booth. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
River North
On December 31st, Mercadito is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration from 3PM to midnight. Join for an evening of dining and festive cocktails as they bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025. Mercadito will be fully decorated for the holidays, and guests will receive complimentary party favors, including hats, noisemakers, and more.
Indulge in a $65 exclusive 4-course prix fixe menu including a Chef’s Bite (Amuse Bouche), Botana (Appetizer), Platos Fuertes (Entrée) and Dessert. Every guest will also receive a Mexican 75, a festive blend of champagne and tequila, as part of their dining experience. The regular menu will NOT be available during this event.
Additional happenings include a Piñata Drop at 11:30pm, Times Square Ball Drop at 11:59pm and a Mexican 75 Tequila Toast at midnight. For reservations, visit OpenTable.
Ring in the New Year at Petit Pomeroy with a four-course pre-fixe menu for $150 per person. Optional wine pairings are available for $45. Savor dishes including a Braised Vidalia Onion Barquette Amuse Bouche, followed by courses such as Escargots à la Bourguignonne, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, U10 Scallop with Sturgeon Caviar, Prime NY Strip with Bone Marrow Bordelaise, and desserts like Chocolate Cremosa Tarte and Apple Tarte Tatin. Seatings: 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM (Bar open for walk-ins) Festive touches include a Champagne toast, ice sculpture, balloons, and party favors to ring in the New Year in style. Reservations can be made on Resy.
This New Year’s Eve, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is throwing a NYE Bash until 4 a.m.! Guests can enjoy a 4.5-hour premium cocktail reception featuring an appetizer buffet, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and sweets. The celebration includes access to 3 events, Chicago’s top DJs spinning all night, a midnight balloon drop, and free pre- and post-parties to keep the festivities alive. Tickets start at $85 for early birds, with VIP table and bottle service packages available at the best prices in the city. Reservations can be made on their website.
Vela closes out the year where diners will be able to choose their own adventure on Vela's menu. They can pick three items from the first three sections of the menu (entradas, del mar & del jardin) one principales and then one dessert! Cost is $75 per person, drinks a la carte. Reservations open via OpenTable.
Say farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with a night of celebration at I|O Godfrey’s New Year's Eve party from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchase on Eventbrite.
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 at Siena Tavern with a 5-course tasting menu for $95 per person, with an optional wine pairing. The evening begins with a choice of Meatball with roasted tomato sauce and ricotta or Dungeness Crab with crème fraîche and fennel. For the second course, options include Roasted Carrots with spiced walnuts or a Chicory Salad with cranberries and sunflower vinaigrette. The pasta course offers a choice of Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Linguine with prawns and saffron, or Orecchiette with prosciutto sausage and pecorino. For the main course, selections include Roasted Halibut, Brick Chicken, or New York Strip. Guests may enhance their experience by substituting with Braised Short Rib featuring white truffle risotto. The evening concludes with a dessert choice of Tiramisu Zabaione or Lemon Tart. This dining experience is available for $95 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made on their website.
Join LOFT 22 on the 2nd floor of UMMO for a special Dolce Vita New Year's Eve party. Enjoy a premium bar from 9pm - 1am and hors d'oeuvres from 9pm - 11pm along with a dessert station. Raise a toast with craft cocktails and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets for LOFT 22's NYE celebration start at $150. VIP tables are available for groups. To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.
Additionally, ring in the new year at UMMO with a four-course menu. Enjoy crafted cocktails, optional wine pairings to elevate your evening, and a complimentary Prosecco toast. Menu highlights include Carpaccio di Polpo with roasted tomatoes, Calabrian Tonnato aioli, pickled onions, lemon oil, and baby arugula; Pappardelle Cacciatore featuring housemade stuffed pappardelle with mascarpone & wild porcini mushrooms, lamb ragu, hunter sauce, and white truffle parmesan emulsion; and Rosso e Oro, a cherry mousse, amaretto ice cream, almond crumble, and toasted honey gelee.
Join Tanta for a seven-course menu with a Champagne Toast on New Year's Eve. The menu is $110 per guest and features: Amuse, Atun, Cordero and Pavlova Tropical.
Travelle at The Langham, Chicago is inviting guests to watch the clock strike midnight and raise a glass to new beginnings at its New Year’s Eve party. On December 31 from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Travelle Bar will immerse guests in the Roaring 20s with culinary dishes, cocktails, burlesque performances and panoramic views of the fireworks. Guests can feast on seafood displays, prime reserved craving stations and cascading chocolate fountains before dancing the night away as DJ Adrie Maire spins beats.
Guests can choose between three different packages for a table either in Travelle Bar, Travelle Lounge or the Lobby with river view seating. Pre-paid reservations can be made via Tock ($170-$350 per person).
Order from a menu of signature items that celebrate the spirit of Italy, while also indulging from a specials menu. From lobster, caviar and housemate pastas to traditional NYE sausage and lentils (meant to bring good fortune) - and everything in between.
Streeterville
Join Chef Steve Chiappetti for a NYE happy hour bash at the Albert from 4-7 p.m. and raise a glass when the clock strikes midnight in Italy! Located at the Hotel EMC2 in Streeterville, enjoy an open pizza bar, pasta bar, cocktails and wine and sweets for $55 per person.
Ukrainian Village
Heritage will host a Good Luck New Year’s Eve Dinner (Prix Fixe) with seatings from 4 to 11pm. A 5-Course Tasting Menu will be available for $100/person (vegan/gf available) with an Optional Beverage Pairing for $75/person. Additional Offerings include a Happy Hour & Casual Menus (a la Carte) with Seating from 4 to 6pm plus Happy Hour & Casual Menus at both bars for walk-ins only from 4 to 11pm. Reservations can be made on Tock.
The next day, join Heritage for their annual Pajama Brunch. Enjoy Chef's Special brunch offerings from 12-3p; a Caviar, raw bar, and casual menus from 12-6p; and Happy Hour specials from 4-6p. Reservations can be made on Tock.
West Town
This New Year’s Eve, experience live-fire cooking and enjoy speciality bites. For those still at Brasero at midnight, guests can experience a champagne toast/countdown. Brasero will also be offering bites in addition to their regular menu, three specialty cocktails, and reserve list of champagne and bottles of wine.
Lemon will have Tommy O’Rourke spinning vinyl starting at 8 o’clock followed by live music from Family Junket to usher in 2025. $30 gets you access to the entertainment, snacks and champagne toast. $55 is all of the previous + 2 drinks. $125 is all you can drink from the special cocktails and well drinks.
Wicker Park/Bucktown
Easy Bar in Wicker Park will kick-off the new year and open at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Patrons can enjoy FREE pool all evening plus additional all night specials will include $4 Malort shots, $6 hard seltzers, and a $9 beer and shot combo.
Estelle’s in Wicker Park will open from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. for late-night New Year’s Day hangs. Guests will enjoy $8 house cocktails that they can pair with hangover remedies like $8 Party Pockets. For late night bites, Estelle’s kitchen is open until 4 a.m.
Remedy Bar in Bucktown will open from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Guests can enjoy seasonal sips like the Fannie May Shot with Creme de Menthe and Maplewood Chocolate ($6), The Broke Back with lemon, apple cider, Triple Sec, Remy 1738 ($14) and Founders Breakfast Stout ($8).
On Tuesday, December 31st, join the Argentine restaurant for three seatings; from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, and 9:00pm - close. Guests can select from menu favorites like the Parrillada (for 2), consisting of asado de tira (Short rib), vacio (sirloin flap), chorizo (sausage), mollejas y morcilla (sweetbreads and blood sausage), or El Che - grilled flank steak with red chimichurri served on a table-top grill with red peppers, asparagus and shiitake mushrooms. Folklore also has a variety of pasta dishes, a few salads, and appetizers like Tortilla de Espicana, or Argentine specialty tortilla; onions and eggs, spinach, basil, potatoes and roasted red peppers. DJ Sector will be live from 9:00pm - 2:00am, and Folklore will offer a complimentary champagne toast at midnight!
Multiple Locations
Ring in the New Year at Denucci’s with a dining experience featuring the regular menu and special a la carte features crafted for the occasion. Guests can indulge in festive dishes such as Risotto Invecchiato with 7-Year Aged Carnaroli Rice, Quattro Formaggi Agnolotti al Burro with Black Truffle, and Veal Osso Bucco with Risotto Milanese and Gremolata. Seatings: Regular reservations available, with King’s Table bookings at 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM.
Carryout Special: Enjoy a New Year’s Eve Family Meal for Four ($100, feeds 4-5), featuring Garlic Knots, your choice of one Salad, one Pasta, one Pizza (from the regular menu), Tiramisu, and a bottle of House Red or White Wine.
Festive touches include an Amaro toast, ice sculpture, and party favors to ring in the New Year in style. Reservations can be made on Resy.
On NYE, guests will receive a complimentary glass of bubbly upon arrival to kick off the evening, while festive party favors throughout the restaurant set the celebratory tone. Starting at 9 PM, enjoy live music from a DJ and a countdown to midnight. Extended hours until 1 AM ensure you can savor every moment. Plus, each guest will leave with a special party favor to commemorate the night.
Both Farm Bar locations will be open for lunch this New Year’s Day, offering brunch and lunch specials starting at 11am. While visiting, guests can enjoy special menu offerings from the Michigan “Harvest” with grass fed beef, sour cherry cider jam, compound goat cheese, arugula and a buttery bun or Harissa Shakshuka made with roasted peppers, onions, and tomatoes stewed with garbanzo beans, harissa and cumin topped with goat cheese, two poached eggs and served with sourdough toast. While enjoying eats, guest can raise a glass to the new year with specially crafted libations, including the Cider Sangria made with citrus chamomile-infused Chicago Spirits Vodka, Fort Jackson cider, sour, dram, and angostura, as well as the Chai Espresso Martini featuring Chicago Spirits vodka, espresso liqueur, salted caramel, and chai. Of course, classic Bloody Marys and Mimosas will also be available.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila West Loop invites guests to a fully inclusive New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 9 p.m. The experience features Bodega’s signature bites, handcrafted cocktails, and a premium open bar. Complimentary food and beverages will be served throughout the night, culminating in a midnight toast to welcome the new year. Priced at $150 per person, with table reservation options available from $2,000 to $3,000, the party will be held from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets can be purchased on Sevenrooms. The Bodega Taqueria y Tequila River North invites everyone to a New Year’s Eve celebration starting at 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy a full venue experience with Bodega’s signature beats, handcrafted cocktails, and complimentary beverages throughout the night, including a celebratory midnight toast. Starting at $75 per person, all tickets guarantee entry and include a premium open bar package and a midnight toast. Tickets are also available for purchase on-site, with walk-ins welcome for regular bar service.Reservations can be made on Eventbrite.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants with locations across Illinois invites guests to celebrate the close of 2024 with Bubbles & Beginnings, a Wine Club pairing dinner on Monday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m. The evening begins with an espresso martini and continues with dishes like grilled sourdough with truffle butter, winter truffle cappellacci paired with Lux Chardonnay, and Bordelaise-glazed filet medallions accompanied by a Chilean snow crab cake and paired with the December Wine of the Month, Hygge Cabernet. Dessert features a decadent white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, complemented by raspberry sparkling wine. Priced at $100 per person (including tax and gratuity), reservations at various locations can be made on their website.
City Works Eatery & Pour House, located in Vernon Hills and Schaumburg are ringing in the new year with its signature brunch on Jan. 1, where guests can enjoy Cinnamon Toast Shot, Jelly Donut Shot, Mini Espresso Martini, Banana Foster Pancakes and Chilaquiles.
Guests can also make New Year’s Eve dinner reservations to enjoy the rotating Chef Selects menu, which features dishes like Korean Braised Short Ribs, Pork & Pimento, and the Italian Chopped Salad Wrap. For dinner, sparkling wine with a sparkler can be purchased for $20.25.
On January 1, 2025, Buona is offering free delivery on orders of $25 or more placed through the Buona app or website with the promo code HappyNY25. This promotion is exclusive to direct orders and excludes catering or third-party apps.
Suburbs
Osteria by Capri's NYE Phantom of the Opera Ball is a black tie affair. Wine, dine and dance at 2111 Butterfield Road. Grab tickets on Eventbrite. Apps start and bar opens at 6 with dinner at 7, featuring Chef Joey Capri's rigatoni vodka pasta as well as a filet & shrimp main course. Additionally, there are passed apps, his house salad, assorted desserts and a coffee station to keep you dancing. An exclusive hotel package deal is available to attendees too.
Fat Rosie’s Rosemont will host the “No Time to Siesta, Get Ready to Fiesta” event on December 31st from 9pm-1am. Tickets are $69.95 per person (non-refundable) + tax and gratuity. The evening will feature a Pre-Fixe Dinner, including 2 drink tickets for any margarita from the menu, party favors, a balloon drop at midnight, a complimentary champagne toast, and a complimentary tequila shot to ring in the New Year. Tickets can be purchased on Tock.
Fat Rosie's Schaumburg has a New Year’s Eve bash scheduled for December 31st from 8pm-2am. The evening will feature a live DJ and a countdown to midnight. The restaurant will be decked out with balloons and complimentary party favors for all guests. The kitchen will be serving food until midnight. There isn’t a ticket price but guests should make reservations on Tock.
The hotel will offer a night of music and entertainment within their holiday-inspired pop up bar, Prancer’s Pub. The hotel will host a special Dueling Pianos performance featuring Felix and Fingers at 8 PM. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 for a private table. All tickets include one complimentary glass of wine or beer, and there will be food available for pre-purchase, with drinks available to purchase all evening long. The night will culminate with a midnight countdown and balloon drop to ring in 2025. Room reservations are available for those looking to spend the evening on property. Dueling Pianos reservations are available via the hotel's website.
This holiday season, Oaken Bistro & Bar's Executive Chef Christian Alejandro has prepared a special dish in celebration of the occasion for those spending the holiday on the North Shore. Open on New Year’s eve, Chef has prepared a Fennel, Lobster and Oyster Risotto, a dish featuring fennel purée, lobster carpaccio, fennel air, and edible flowers, available for the holiday only for $48. For reservations, visit the restaurant's website.
Bar Siena North Shore is hosting its inaugural New Year's Eve Family Experience featuring a DJ, crafts, face painting, and a balloon drop at noon. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children, including access to a lunch buffet with Bar Siena favorites such as Garlic Parmesan Bread, Chicken Tenders, Vegetable Hummus Platter, Fruit, Fries, Bomboloni, and soft drinks. Adults will also enjoy complimentary sparkling wine for the countdown. Guests have the option to order from the à la carte menu during the event. Reservations can be made on their website.
This New Year’s Eve, VIOLI in partnership with Barraki Events, is bringing the spirit of Mykonos for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Guests can enjoy an open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers and desserts, live DJ and musicians, midnight prosecco toast and NYE swag and décor. Priced at $150 per person, $1,500 for silver booth bottle service, and $2,000 for gold booth bottle service, and $3,000 for platinum booth bottle service each for up to 8 guests. Reservations can be made on Eventbrite.
From 5:00pm - 11:00pm, guests can savor Tiradito, with hamachi, avocado, watermelon, scallions, and chiltepin, Atun, consisting of ahi tuna, black rice, chayote, and habanero yuzo butter sauce, and Filete, a petite fillet, mushrooms, truffle Hollandaise sauce, and Peruvian potato puree. And for dessert, Chocolate Flan! Each guest will also receive a complimentary champagne. Reservations for Amerikas can be made on their website.
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