Reservations available between 4PM and 10:30PM via Resy
$160 per person, exclusive of tax, gratuity and beverages
Full bar menu available a la carte. Wine pairings available for an additional $60 per person
Chef Carlos Gaytán at Tzuco presents a special four-course prix fixe menu. Infused with both tradition and French culinary technique, dishes ranging from seafood and vegetable selections to hearty proteins, and finished with one of his signature desserts. Highlights include Pistachio, featuring pickled grapes, goat cheese, jicama and mint with pistachio pesto; Short Ribs with Gruyere cheese, mashed potatoes, braised short ribs, black truffle sauce and quelites; Guanábana/Aguacate, Tapioca infused with citrus, guanábana sorbet, and avocado foam; and more. Reservations are available now and may be made between 4 and 10:30PM via Resy.
Tzuco will also be open for brunch service on New Year’s Eve from 10AM to 2PM. A la carte offerings will not be available during dinner service. Tzuco will be closed New Year’s Day.
Photo courtesy of Neil Burger for Tzuco
Adorn Bar & Restaurant
With the season-long The Giving Tea festive high tea service and New Year's brunches and dinners, guests can expect to ring in the new year with holiday décor, festive cocktails, and holiday menus.
A NYE Night in Spain: Take a trip around the Iberian Peninsula as Canary Island-native, Chef Brain Rodriguez, a night of traditional Spanish specialties to ring in the new year.
New Year’s Brunch: Adorn’s Resolutions & Remedies Brunch kicks off the new year by cheers-ing with booze-free and boozy New Year’s Day specials, brunch bites and a live DJ in the Lounge.
NoMI Kitchen
Start the New Year’s Eve celebrations at NoMI with exclusive seatings from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., seven stories above a Chicago evening with a 5-course, prix-fixe menu. For $165 per adult, and $45 for kids aged 5-12, the dinner’s highlights will include King Crab embellished with uni foam, sweet soy reduction, pickled garlic, and brown butter crust; Prime Filet Mignon adorned with roasted marble potatoes, wild mushrooms, garlic spinach, bordelaise, and foie gras; and a sumptuous Black Forest Pavlova dessert, with Morello cherry mousse, flourless chocolate cake, vanilla bean chantilly, and dark chocolate meringue. Live entertainment will also take place throughout the evening.
Seats are available for all specialty evenings to be on Tock. Optional wine pairings are also available for all events.
LondonHouse Chicago
In thehotel’sJuliette Ballroom, guests will be presented live music from Mike & Joe, as well as a four-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres buffet, and a midnight champagne toast followed by a midnight breakfast buffet to cap off the holiday fete.
Guests can also choose to countdown to the new year at LH on 21, the hotel’s rooftop bar. The rooftop affair will feature a live DJ, four-hour open bar, passed appetizers, and a champagne toast.
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. To make reservations for the Juliette Ballroom party or for the LH Rooftop party, visit their website.
WoodWind
WoodWind will be offering guests a five-course, prix-fixe menu for New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, from 3-10pm. Cost is $150/person. Reservations can be made on the restaurant’s site.
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
Experience New Year’s Eve at The Godfrey Hotel’s rooftop lounge, I|O Godfrey, on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. with a backdrop of the Chicago skyline, passed hors d’oeuvres, chef-influenced cocktails, heated igloos, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Andros Taverna
New Year’s Eve (Saturday, December 31; 2-11pm)guests are invited to ring in the New Year with the following dishes from Chef Doug Psaltis:
Chilled Raw Seafood - oysters, razor clams, sea urchin & royal red prawns - $65
New Year’s Day Brunch(Sunday, January 1; 10am-2pm)will includean array of special brunch items, featuring:
Caviar Flakey Brioche with Greek Yogurt and Lemon Sugar - $19
Photo courtesy of Adorn Bar & Restaurant
Old Town Pour House
Old Town Pour House (1419 N Wells St, Chicago) is bidding farewell to 2022 with a New Year's Eve soiree.
On Saturday, December 31st, Old Town Pour House will ring in the new year with a ticketed event that will feature a video DJ, hors d'oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast, photo booth, and libations. Tickets to the event are $55/person and can be purchased on their website. Bottles of champagne served with a sparkler will be available for purchase for $20.23. All guests must be 21+ years old to attend.
Hors d ‘Oeuvres include:
Duck Tostada - duck confit, pepper jack cheese sauce, smoked tomatoes, red onion, pickled jalapenos, avocado, micro cilantro, crispy wonton
Hinoki Sushiko will host a Whisky Dinner for NYE - a seven course tasting menu paired with Japanese whisky selections. Tickets are now available for $275 per person on their website.
Course 1
Madai Crudo and miso marinated scallop
Apertif - chamomile infused Toki, fresh lemon and clove syrup
Course 2
Zatta sashimi
Hibiki Harmony - Crafted by the Suntory Whisky blending team, led by Master Blender Shingo Torii. Wafts of honey, orange, an herbaceous touch or two and light oak. This pairs with their assorted sashimi.
Course 3
Cold smoked salmon
Jacoulot 12 Yr Single Malt - The whisky spends nine and a half years maturing in a selection of ex-bourbon casks, and then an additional two and a half years finishing in Jacoulot’s ex-Marc barrels. Baking spices and soft cereal grains intertwine with soft baked apples and salted caramel — just a hint of clean smoke and sweet soil on the tail.
Course 4
Wagyu Meatball & Eggplant salad
Nikka From The Barrel - The blend combines both single malt and grain whisky from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries, which are then married in a variety of casks, including bourbon barrels, sherry butts and refill hogsheads.
Course 5
CHASHU & TAKO
Hatozaki 12 Yr Small Batch Umeshu - This whisky is distilled once in a traditional Japanese stainless-steel pot still before being laid to rest in ex-bourbon barrels for a minimum of 10 years. Creamy texture and rich, rounded flavors of toffee, vanilla and coconut. Long, sweet and nutty finish against the grain.
Course 6
TAMAGO
Shibui 10 Yr Bourbon Barrel Aged - This Japanese bottling was initially matured in American oak casks, before being finished for six months in barrels that previously held umeshu liqueur.
Course 7
YUZU BAR
Iichiijiku Vacanzo - St George's Baller, Fruitful Fig, Campari, Lemon
CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO
Created for guests 21+, ‘New Year’s Eve in the Sky – CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO’ includes general admission beginning at 9:00PM, unlimited rides on TILT, live DJ, a glass of sparkling wine, full cash/credit bar at CloudBar with specialty cocktails and a selection of mixed drinks, wine and beer.
A limited number of early bird tickets are now available for $80. General admission tickets will be $100 and the prices will increase as more are sold. Last admission at 11:30PM. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable. Must be 21+ to enter (ID will be required upon entrance).
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
George Trois
For New Year's Eve, George Trois is offering a selection of dishes with highlights including:
Golden Kaluga Caviar with butternut squash royale
Pithivier of Pheasant with madeira sauce
Orange Dusted Lobster with sweet curry glaçage
and Roast Squab with beignet of local corn, celeriac-fennel soubise, and perigord truffle.
The New Year's Eve menu costs $229 per person for the 5:30pm and 6:30pm seatings and $249 per person for the 8:00pm, and 8:30pm seatings. George Trois reservations can be made on Tock.
Aboyer
Aboyer will also be open on New Year's Eve and serving a specialty menu that includes:
Warm Grilled Quail Salad with rosemary toasted walnuts and vanilla orange vinaigrette
Filet of Beef En Croute withharicot vert and sauce vin rouge
Butter Poached Lobster with saffron risotto, baby peas, lobster sauce, and lightly curried couscous
and Double Chocolate Raspberry Gateau with mocha truffles and chambord coulis.
Aboyer's New Year's Eve dinner will be available from 5:30pm to 11:00pm on Saturday, December 31st for $135/person (tax + gratuity not included). Aboyer reservations can be made on Tock.
Geja’s Café
On Saturday, December 31st, Geja's Cafe will offer a special, three-course fondue dinner at three different seating times: 5:00pm, 7:30pm, and 10:00pm. The menu will include:
Swiss Gruyere Cheese Fondue with assorted breads, vegetables and fruits for dipping
House Salad served with Geja’s Dijon vinaigrette
Beef Tenderloin, Australian Lobster Tail and Gulf Shrimp served with assorted vegetables and eight gourmet dipping sauces
and Geja’s Belgian Chocolate Fondue flamed tableside and served with marshmallows for roasting and other treats for dipping.
The 5:00 PM seating is $100 per person and includes a glass of Gruet Brut.
The 7:30 PM seating is $110 per person and includes a glass of Gruet Savage Blanc de Blanc.
The 10:00 PM seating is $125 per person and includes a 1/2 bottle Gruet Savage Blanc de Blanc (1 bottle per couple) with party favors galore for the countdown to midnight.
Tickets for Geja's Cafe's New Year's Eve Dinner will go on sale on Monday, December 5th at 10:00am and can be purchased on their website.
The Hampton Social
The Hampton Social rings in the New Year with a coastal-inspired celebration. On New Year’s Eve, guests can partake in a festive sparkling rosé toast at 10 p.m., as well as at noon on New Year’s Day during hangover brunch.
Downstairs, ring in the New Year at The Bassment with live music by Frankie Parker and The Gentlemen, a new cocktail menu, and a complimentary champagne toast at Midnight. Tickets to the event are $30/person and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Table reservations can be made online or by emailing reservations@thebassmentchicago.com.
Time Out Market
Time Out Market Chicago is saying goodbye to 2022 with eats, an all-inclusive drink package from 8pm - 1am, and three floors of entertainment, including live DJs. Sound and lighting will be provided from The DJ Firm, live LED wall countdown, confetti storm at midnight, party favors, and more. DJ Rhea Regan will be on the main stage from 8pm - 1am. DJ Chi Lane will be at Tony's Bar on the 3rd floor from 8pm - 1am.
Tickets include: Premium Open Bar from 8pm - 1am, $40 Dining Credit good at any of the 15 kitchens (only good the night of the event), a Large Dance Floor & Stage on the Main Floor, and Party Favors (while supplies last). The suggested dress code is "festive with your best kicks". Must be 21+. For tickets, visit their website.
SafeHouse Chicago
Ring in the New Year withan "Cheers Heard Around the World" at SafeHouse Chicago from 4pm - 9pm on New Year's Eve. If your little spies have an early bedtime, they can celebrate the New Year with cities around the world at SafeHouse. Every time a new city rings in 2023, like London and Paris, SafeHouse will have a toast. Regular dining will be available along with interactive activities.
Ring in 2023 at SafeHouse Chicago with their special New Year's Eve party from 10pm - 2am. Tickets include all-you-can-drink well cocktails, house wine, and draft beers, a midnight bubbly toast, and an appetizer buffet. Dance the night away with your fellow spies while listening to tunes from a live DJ. Tickets are $99 and are required for entry. To purchase, visit their website.
Pennyville Station
Pennyville Station’s New Year’s Eve celebration will include a variety of activities for everyone in the family, including three different seating times to choose from as guests celebrate and ring in 2023.
FAMILY FUN 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
For families with kids who want to do something festive a bit earlier. A family-style set menu will include mini cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, mac n’ cheese, French fries, broccoli, sausage and peppers, lemon chicken, and rigatoni. A kids countdown and balloon drop will go down at 6 p.m..
DINNER SEATING – 7 PM
Pennyville’s regular dinner menu, plus some festive dinner specials, will be available for this dinner seating.
PARTY TIME – 9 PM (All Inclusive)
$100 per person includes dinner menu and dinner specials, open bar, party favors, a countdown and balloon drop, plus DJ and dancing throughout the evening, A champagne toast at midnight puts the cherry on top.
Visit their website for reservations for any of these special New Year’s Eve seatings.
Kinzie Chophouse
Kinzie Chophouse will offer a special menu for New Year's Eve priced at $175 per person with an optional Sommelier wine pairing add-onn for $55/person. Reservations can be made online.
WELCOME BITES
Beef tartare and pommes paillasson
Squash and jalapeno bacon croquette
FIRST COURSE
King scallop carpaccio with shrimp fritto misto & kakavia broth
SECOND COURSE
Ox tail bourguignon with cheese ravioli & burnt onion espuma
MAIN COURSE (Choose one)
Glazed Black Cod Fillet roasted baby carrots, lion’s mane mushrooms in white wine sabayon
Prime Rib Roast with Hennessy V.S.O.P, apple cider, and mustard crust
Dry-Aged Lamb Chops Exclusive to Kinzie Chophouse
Lions' Mane Mushroom Filet (Vegan) served with chimichurri sauce
MAIN COURSE UPGRADES (for an additional price)
Beef Tenderloin (+ $40) Prepared a la Rossini with escalope Foie Gras
1 oz. Olive Fed Wagyu (+ $10)
SIDE DISH
Baby carrots, Romanesco & mushrooms with chestnut purée
DESSERT
Clementine Trifle Gingerbread-Hazelnut Crémeux
ADDITIONAL MENU ITEMS Al La Carte
FRUIT DE MER PLATTER — $100 lobster claws, oysters, salmon sashimi, tuna tartar and steamed shrimp served with mignonette, lemon herbed olive oil, soy sauce and horse radish
Golden Osetra Caviar 1 oz. — $180
Golden Kaluga Caviar 1 oz. — $90
Whole Lobster and Asparagus — $96 Cooked in truffle butter and Hollandaise sauce
Prime & Provisions
Prime & Provisions will be offering a special prix fixe dinner menu on New Year's Eve this year. The menu will feature highlights including House-Flared Thick-Cut Bacon, Clam Chowder, 7oz Petite-Cut Filet Mignon, Broiled Wild Salmon, and Banana Cream Pie. The dinner menu costs $125/person with sommelier wine pairings available for an extra $75/person. Upgrades are also available.
Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern is ringing in 2023 with a special New Year's Eve prix fixe menu. The three course plus dessert menu will feature Wagyu Beef Meatballs with roasted tomato sauce, bellwether ricotta; Gnocchi with truffle cream, fried sage, crispy pancetta; Brick Chicken Diavolo with sticky parmesan potatoes, arugula, cherry tomato, grilled lemon; Braised Short Rib with truffle winter root vegetables, fennel gremolata; Chocolate Gianduja Bar made with brownie, hazelnut ganache, milk chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline; and more.
Siena Tavern's New Year's Eve Prix Fixe dinner menu costs $95/person with upgrades available.
Barrio
Barrio is celebrating the end to 2022 with a New Year's Eve party that will feature taco and margarita towers, a live DJ, fire dancers, midnight champagne toast, a food specialty menu and more.
Bandit
To ring in 2023, Bandit's second floor will be hosting a New Year's Eve party that will include an open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers and desserts, live DJ and musicians, midnight prosecco toast and countdown, NYE swag and décor. The party is from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tickets to the event cost $75/person and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Radio Room
From 9 pm - 1 am, GA ticket holders will enjoy open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers & desserts, live DJ & musicians, midnight prosecco toast & countdown, NYE swag & decor. Table Packages available for groups of 4, 8, 10 or 12. Tickets to Radio Room's New Year's Eve party can be found on Eventbrite.
Bodega
From 9 pm - 1 am, GA ticket holders will enjoy VIP access to H ook N Sling performance, open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers, midnight champagne toast & countdown, NYE swag & decor. Tickets to Bodega's New Year's Eve party can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Moe's Cantina
Moe's Cantina River North (155 West Kinzie St) will host their New Year's Eve party from 9pm to 1:30am. Tickets to the event include a premium bar package (Tito's, Jim Beam, Captain, Tanqueray, etc., beer, wine and soda), a dinner buffet, live DJ entertainment by Uzi, party favors, giveaways, and more.
Full details and to purchase tickets, visit the Eventbrite. Group rates are available by emailing Info@ChicagoNYETix.com.
Begyle
Ring in the New Year at 6pm with Ireland at Begyle's (1800 W. Cuyler Ave) annual Irish New Year Celebration! Come out for a few pints and board games with the family and get to bed at a reasonable hour. NYE Happy Hour will be from 5pm-8pm and includes $1 off all pints. Plus, grab some bites from Papas' Empanadas starting at 3pm.
My Buddys
Ring in the new year with My Buddys (4416 N. Clark St.) at their Masquerade Ball. The event will feature a five-hour hosted bar with mojitos, margaritas, old fashioned's, local brews, and more, plus a prime rib buffet, build-your-own-pasta station, chocolate and cheese fountains, and Champagne toast at midnight. Tickets for the ball are $125 per person and available via Eventbrite.
Photo courtesy of Bottleneck Management
City Cruises Chicago
City Cruises Chicago is celebrating NYE by cruising along the water with several themed cruises. City Cruises Chicago presents a New Year's Eve Signature Dinner Cruise & more.
New Year's Eve Signature Lunch Cruise (12/31): Ring in the New Year on City Cruises’ Chicago two-hour lunch event including a lunch buffet, sparkling wine toast, views of Chicago’s skyline, and festive decor. Boarding time starts at 11:00am with the Cruise taking place from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
New Year's Eve Signature Dinner Cruise (12/31): Countdown to midnight from Lake Michigan this year. Celebrate with a holiday dinner, full bar service, views of the festive fireworks and more. Boarding begins at 8:30pm with the Cruise lasting from 9:30pm to 12:30am.
New Year's Eve Premier Dinner Cruise (12/31): Cheers to 2023 overlooking a fireworks show right from Lake Michigan on this three-hour cruise event. Watch as fireworks light up the night, accompanied by a 3-course dinner, DJ entertainment and a sparkling wine toast at midnight. Boarding starts at 7:30 PM and the Cruise takes off at 8:30 PM until 11:30 PM.
New Year's Eve Premier Plus Dinner Cruise (12/31): With a sparkling wine toast at midnight, views of Chicago’s architecture, photo ops, silver/gold/platinum packages, and dinner options. Guests will Board at 8:30pm and Cruise from 9:30pm to 12:30am.
Guests can book the Early Bird special to save 15% by using the promo code NYE15, valid through November 13.
Offshore Rooftop
Offshore Rooftop will bid 2022 adieu by hosting a Glitz and Glam New Year’s Eve Soirée on Saturday, December 31, beginning at 9pm. Hosted in Offshore Rooftop’s year-round glass atrium, guests will have the opportunity to partake in views of the city’s skyline and Lake Michigan, all while having access to a premium open bar throughout the evening, along with a selection of passed bites, live music, a midnight champagne toast, the Navy Pier Fireworks at Midnight and more. Tickets are available now for purchase.
Formal attire is preferred, cocktail required. Tickets to Offshore Rooftop’s New Year’s Eve event, each $149 with Early Bird and $225 each with General Admission, will feature four-hour premium bars with all drinks included; along with passed appetizers including Surf & Turf, Crab Cakes, Mahi Ceviche, Salmon Crostini and more; along with live music to keep the party vibes going, a special countdown from NYE around the world, a champagne toast and views of the Navy Pier Firework Show to officially ring in the new year at midnight.
Puttshack Oak Brook
This year, Puttshack will host a NYE event on December 31 with live DJ entertainment all night, a champagne toast at Midnight, party favors for each patron in attendance, along with plenty more surprises and delights throughout. Guests can also pair the evening with a game or two of mini golf on Puttshack’s four courses by making a reservation, with times available beginning at 8pm.
Tickets for entry to the NYE event are $25 per person.
Thorn Restaurant and Lounge
Thorn Restaurant and Lounge in Rosemont is offering a special NYE Prix Fixe menu. Executive Chef Malloy has crafted a prix fixe 3-course New Year’s Eve Dinner complete with a champagne toast and live music from JD Kostyk from 7-11pm. The first course is a Burrata Toast with Heirloom Tomatoes, Avocado, Burrata, Arugula Multigrain Baguette, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic; followed by a second course with Porcini Crusted 8oz Flat Iron, Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Manchego Cheese, Roasted Tri Colored Baby Carrots, Italian Salsa Verde; and as a dessert, a Banana Bread Pudding with White Chocolate, Caramel, Vanilla Bean Gelato and a Complimentary Champagne Toast.
Komo
A 7-course tasting menu is being offered. Then, the party continues upstairs at Esco Chicago for a NYE Black Tie Soireebeginning at 9pm. Tickets includes access to passed bites, access to a three-hour premium drink package from 9pm to Midnight, with passed bites from Komo, along with live beats from DJ Mauricio along with a live Congo player and some surprise performances. Plus, each guest will be provided 2023 party favors with a complimentary Champagne toast.
Replay Lincoln Park
Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., has brought back A Very Harry Christmas pop up, which is running now through January 1. During this time, Replay will be hosting all Witches, Wizards, and Muggles of Chicago to step back into the Hogwarts winter wonderland which features all new photo worthy moments throughout the space, along with weekly Harry Potter themed trivia, an extensive cocktail menu, and more. Plus, for those who missed the one weekend only Harry Styles pop up are invited to step back in for New Year’s Eve as they host a Harry Squared NYE event on December 31 starting at 8pm. Each ticket will include two premium cocktails ($28 value), a Champagne Toast at midnight, photo opportunities galore for both Harry’s House and a Very Harry Christmas, plus party favors, and Feather Boas.
Fulton Market Kitchen
The venue is throwing it back this New Year’s Eve and transporting Chicago back to the best of the 70’s, 80’s, 90s and Y2K. Fulton Market Kitchenis proud to present “A Celebration of the Decades” a 4-course experiential dinner and dance party experience. The evening will kick off with a 4-course themed experiential dinner featuring culinary highlights from each decade with dishes ranging from a “TV Dinner Tartare” to a Roasted Chicken Pot Pie. The Decades late-night dance party to follow will feature special celebrity musical tribute artists including Michael Jackson, 3 Legends and Whitney Houston, live DJ entertainment, 3.5 hours of premium open bar access with three bars to choose from, hors d’oeuvres and dessert stations, a midnight countdown, champagne toast, late night snacks and more. Reservations for early bird (5:00-6:45pm, $75 per person) and regular dinner seating (7:00-9:00pm, $120 per person), tickets to the late-night party (10pm-1:30am, $144 per person) and a combination package ($246 per person) are now available via OpenTable.
Carnivale
Step into the color-filled main dining room at Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton Market St., on New Year’s Eve to be transported to a escape as the Chicago restaurant presents three performances of their Cabaret style dinner show, Copa Carnivale, on New Year’s Eve. The 90-minute extravaganza will feature talent including feathered showgirls, acrobatic aerialists, a live Afro-Brazilian Band, Samba dancers and more Latin-inspired performances. Tickets are on sale now via Tock and include entry to the show and a table reservation. Carnivale’s Chef-crafted dinner menu will be offered for an a la carte dining experience during each show with a $75 minimum in addition to Copa Carnivale tickets which are required to attend. Seating and show times include 4 pm ($60), 6:30 pm ($70) and 9:30 pm ($85). The 9:30 pm seating will include access to Carnivale’s midnight countdown, a magical balloon drop and a champagne toast with live DJ once the clock strikes to celebrate the new year. The party will continue on for drinks and dancing into the evening.
Lirica
Before the city celebrates when the clock strikes midnight, Lírica will be serving up a prix-fixe meal. Starting with Chips and homemade Salsa, guests will then have their choice of appetizers including Pinza Flatbread, Baked Goat Cheese or the Signature Lírica Salad. Diving into a New Year’s Eve dinner, entrée offerings will range from Prime Rib served alongside Au Gratin Potatoes and Charred Asparagus with Au Jus, Chilean Seabass with Dayboat Scallops, served with Crispy Brussels Leaves, Parsnip Purre and a delicious Beurr Blanc, a Double-Boned Maple-Brined Pork Chop with Mashed Potatoes and Petite Carrots in a Honey Glaze or Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Cranberry Reduction. For dessert, guests may select in their choice of Apple & Cranberry Bread Pudding, Holiday Spiced Cheesecake, Chocolate Lava Cake or a Vegan Berry Sorbet along with a Champagne toast. For brunch, Líricawill be offering an array of food stations including a carving station, build-your-own parfait bar and more.
Photo courtesy of City Cruises Chicago
Gaijin
Gaijin will have the following holiday specials from December 19th to 31st. Gaijin will be open on New Year's Eve.
Wagyu Short Ribs ($25): domestic wagyu short ribs / smoked shoyu / scallions / furikake rice
Esquire (58 E Oak Street), a wine-centric concept featuring rotating menus from visiting chefs, will be offering their regular menu alongside pop-up menu items from Miller & Lux, a California steakhouse concept from celebrity Chef Tyler Florence during the holidays.
Esquire's wine list includes over 1,600 bottles of wines from around the world – with a wide selection of Champagnes, Champagne Style and other Sparklings. Holiday guests can also be among the first to experience Tyler’s newest wines, made in collaboration with Jean-Charles Boisset (Boisset Collection).
Select items from the menu include:
Caviar Donuts with Crème Fraiche Custard, Kaluga Caviar
Steak Tartare
Louisiana Shrimp Cocktail
A 46 oz. Tomahawk Ribeye and other dry aged prime steaks accompanied by a selection of gourmet steak sauces made from scratch – Green Peppercorn Bordelaise, Whipped Horseradish and Fresh Tarragon Bearnaise
The M&L 10 oz. Burger and more.
Diners can also order items from Esquire’s standing menu.
Esquire will be open on New Year’s Eve from 11AM until 10PM and on New Year’s Day from 11AM until 9PM.
Photo courtesy of Esquire by Cooper's Hawk
Truluck's Rosemont
Truluck's Rosemont will offer a special 4-course menu ($175 pp) on New Year's Eve from 4-10:30PM. The restaurant will be closed on New Year's Day See below for details:
Course 1 - Choose from:
FRESH FLORIDA STONE CRAB CLAWS chilled and pre-cracked with specialty mustard sauce
SHRIMP COCKTAIL atomic cocktail sauce
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE dilled tartar sauce
CRAB AND SHRIMP NAPOLEON blue crab, shrimp, mango, smoked tomato vinaigrette
Course 2 - Choose from:
LOBSTER BISQUE Maine morsels, horseradish goat cheese
CAESAR SALAD white anchovies, shaved pecorino, fresh lemon
The hotel will offer multiple food and beverage offerings and live music to ring in the new year.
A special menu will be offered at Shula’s Steak House while sipping on cocktails and listening to DgSax a local saxophonist from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Post dinner stop by CHI Bar for more live entertainment, drink specials and late-night bites.
For those traveling from out of town or wishing to stay the night, the hotel’s Club Lounge NYE party and experience a night with musician Dave Herrero, food and celebratory cocktails. The package also includes an enhanced breakfast on Saturday, December 31, and Sunday, January 1.
On New Year’s Day from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m, LB's Bistro, located inside the hotel, will offer guests and visitors a “Hair of the Dog Brunch,” complete with make-your-own omelet stations, a crepe station, chilled seafood spread, specialty pork belly with pistachio syrup, and more. The boozy brunch will also have $5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas. The cost will be $38 per person, kids 12 and under are half-price, and little ones two and under are complimentary.
Rose Mary
Ring in the new year with a pre-fixe menu of Italian and Croatian inspired dishes from Culinary Director Joe Flamm, paired with glasses of bubbly and the spirit of whats to come.
BLVD Steakhouse
BLVD Steakhouse will usher in 2023, offering a three-course menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood and more. Luxe upgrades and special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase. Reserved seating from 5:00-8:15PM ($95 per person) or 8:30-close ($125 per person).
Esmè
Esmé rings in 2023 with a multi-course experience from chef Jenner Tomaska showcasing signatures such as the "Mother of Pearl" with white sweet potato ice cream, peanut miso, celery hot sauce, osetra caviar and other dishes. In addition to the tasting menu, guests will be provided a Champagne toast and live music. Reservations are offered over two seatings, from 5pm to 5:30pm, and 8pm to 8:30pm, with tickets available for $300 per person. Supplemental culinary offerings and beverage pairings from Beverage Director Tia Barrett will be available to enhance the experience. Bookings can be made via Resy.
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
El Che is Chef/Partner John Manion’s homage to Argentina's asados, those traditional backyard barbecues featuring platters of flame-finished grilled beef. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the inspiration for El Che’s menu, which is viewable from every seat in El Che. Diners can select from South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, seafood and novel barrio-inflected snacks.
Sepia
From 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, guests can partake in a four-course tasting menu from Chef Andrew Zimmerman for $95.00 a person. Additionally, guests can add on the wine-pairing experience for an additional $55.00 per person. From 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm, diners can choose a special six-course menu from Chef Andrew Zimmerman for $145.00 per person. Guests can add on the wine-pairing experience from Wine Director, Alex Ring, for an additional $95.00 per person.
Proxi
Sommelier, Alex Ring, will be offering two tiers of pairings to go with the Chef's menu. Both pairings will feature wines from around the world and both will be composed entirely of wineries owned and led by women. As a bonus, the reserve tier will be poured entirely from magnums. The regular pairing will be $55 per person, and the reserve tier will be $95 per person. Proxi will offer a few of the special magnum pours by-the-glass too, including Champagne.
Gioia
Chef Federico Comacchio will serve guests a set menu featuring specials with ingredients like squid ink, foie gras, octopus, and lobster. For the superstitious, Chef Comacchio suggests celebrating with the Italian tradition of eating lentils at midnight with cotechino sausage to bring good luck in the new year.
Barcocina West Town
A party in the rustic and trendy new dining room, drink inclusions intermixed with modern Mexican cuisine, and premier table packages for reserve. Tickets can be purchased online.
ROOF on theWit
Set 27 stories above it all, ROOF will be transformed into a party, with DJ entertainment, dancers, aerial performers and Champagne galore. Tickets can be purchased on their website.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House Chicago
On New Year’s Eve, choose from a prix-fixe menu featuring Crab Bisque, Bone-In Filet with Pan Roasted Lobster, Raspberry Mousse, and more. Menu is $150 per person. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Vol. 39
At Vol. 39's New Year's Eve party, there will be pours of Paul Laurent Blanc De Blanc and Gaston Chiquet Brut Rose, signature cocktails, a selection of appetizers, live music and lots of champagne! The Vol. 39 team will also showcase rare bottles of Scotch, Mezcal and Cognac. Tickets are available for $150 per person on eventbrite. Regular service will be available from 4 - 7 PM and the kickoff to the festivities will begin at 8 PM.
The Smith
From 7:30 pm – midnight, a special three-course dinner for $75 per person, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Wood
This New Years Eve, Chef Devin has curated a 5-course tasting menu. The menu will be available from 5-10pm and will be $85 per person.
The Press Room
The Press Room will host a New Year's Eve celebration by also celebrating its fifth anniversary. Ring in the New Year with a special five-course menu from Chef Christian Sia and Chef Mike McCants. Choose from three seatings starting at 5:30, 8:00, and 10:00 PM. Each seating will accompany 30 guests and last two hours. Diners can experience the tasting menu for $75.00 per person. For those looking to enhance their experience, guests have the option to add on a wine pairing for $45.00 per person. For those who attend, a representative from the Champagne House will also be at The Press Room pouring bubbles and sharing a bit about the making of champagne. On the menu:
For those who want an a la carte menu, there will also be select booths and bar seating, for diners who are looking for a small bite. The menu will be available until the kitchen closes at midnight. Diners can enjoy Scallop Crudo, Beef Cheek and Oxtail Marmalade, Housemade Tartine, and more. This menu is for walk-ins only.
Smyth & The Loyalist
Smyth will host two seatings for diners — a narrative of Chef John and Karen Shields' journey through Smyth County, Virginia, through a culinary expression of balance and warmth. Tickets are $475 per person for each seating. The Loyalist is also hosting a three-course dinner on New Year’s Eve with dishes like Warm Oysters with Paris butter hollandaise, Beef Tartare and Dutch Hiramasa (aka kingfish). Tickets are $135 per person for all seatings. The restaurants also offer New Year’s Eve to-go with Champagne Wishes & Caviar dreams featuring Osetra or Kaluga caviar.
Untitled Supper Club
Untitled Supper Club rings in the New Year with a special Unbridled through Eternal: An Ethereal Affair. It will be an immersive show immersing the audience in sacred beauty and gilded glamour. Tickets include a four-hour open bar from 9pm to 1am, a four-hour food package and four rooms of entertainment with more than 40 performances through the night.
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen serves up a five-course dinner. Seatings will be $85 per person and the regular menu will not be available. Dinner starts off with a Truffle Arepa with hearts of palm crème fraiche, kelp caviar and chervil. A Pear and Cheese Tart follows with almonds cheese, pistachio caraway crust with pickled and raw vegetables. Chef’s Fore Floor Risotto features forest mushrooms, Vidalia onion beurre monte, pickled ramp salsa verde, house made black bean tempeh and cashew pecorino. Bloom’s Oak Log takes braised jackfruit, charred parsnip puree and combines it with green peppercorn au poivre, broccolini provençal. The final course is a Banana Blossom Crab Cake with dijon mustard, dill pickle gremolata and cacao. All diners will also toast to 2023 with rose essence genoise, mixed fruit, crème fraiche ice cream and champagne foam.
Recess
Recess opens the doors to their New Year’s Eve House Party on December 31. Tickets to the party feature a four-hour food and drink package, DJs, dancing and a few party tricks along the way. Reservations are available now via OpenTable.
Liva at Chicago Winery
The winery’s restaurant concept, LIVA, will offer a 5 course dinner for $195 per person, featuring dishes like Potato Croquettes, Chef Andrew Graves’ charcuterie board and Beef Short Ribs. Dinner will be reserved seating from 5:30 - 8:00 PM or from 8:30 -10:30 PM, while the bar will be open for walk-in drink service. Chicago Winery will also host a Roaring ‘20s themed New Year’s Eve celebration in its upstairs event space, featuring a DJ, performers, passed dishes and desserts, an open bar, photo opps and more. Early bird tickets are $180 and prices will increase after December 17.
Pigtail by José Andrés
Pigtail will offer an all-inclusive night filled with Pigtail's bites and cocktails, Spanish tapas, specially selected wines, desserts and a cava toast. There will be a photo booth to capture your special moments, and DJ Papa G will be spinning all night long. The New Year’s Eve Bash goes from 8pm to 1am with an Early Bookings ticket price before December 19 of $150pp, and between December 20–31 at $175pp.
Jaleo by José Andrés
On New Year’s Eve, join Jaleo for a special tasting menu created by Head Chef José Dávilla for the holiday at $125 pp. Chef has also prepared additional specials for the night. After celebrating New Year's Eve, an all-day Brunch Menu at Jaleo will be available. Taste through sweet and savory breakfast favorites like the Torrijas, Spanish-style French toast and Carne Asada with a fried egg, plus classic Jaleo tapas. Add Endless Sangría Roja and Mimosas for $25 per person. Brunch runs from 11am–8pm.
Amaru
Amaru offers a one-night-only pre-fixe menu from Chef Rodolfo Cuadros to ring in your New Year. The regular menu will not be available on New Year’s Eve, but diners will be getting a five-course special for $70. Amaru kicks things off with Hamachi Montadito with pomme souffle, smoked avocado chive requeson, tamarind soy and caviar. Seco de Jaco Raviolo follows with crema de yuca, callaloo, brown butter and toaster garlic. Amaru’s third dish is Bacalao with sancocho de coco, yuca, platano, kale and Chile piquin oil. Chef Rodolfo’s Andean Short Rib comes next with chicha morada, savory arroz con leche and encurtido, and for dessert, expect Dr. Bird Cake — pecans and walnuts join preserved pineapple and coconut alongside a cream cheese frosting.
Bar Goa
Bollywood hits and EDM will be spinning all night long with a live DJ and all diners are encouraged to dress to impress. General admission tickets are standing room only and include three drink tickets and passed bites throughout the night. Reservations are available now via Resy.
ROOH
ROOH will offer West Loop diner’s a la carte dishes throughout New Year’s Eve. ROOH will host a DJ all night long and your night will include a champagne toast at midnight. Come for the cuisine, stay for the DJ and ring in your New Year with a toast. Reservations are available now via SevenRooms.
LG's
LG’s will be hosting New Year’s starting with zero cover charge at the door, DJ’s all night and a champagne toast at midnight. Continue the party on New Year’s Day with “Hair of the Dog” with brunch and bottomless mimosas or domestic beer bucket all for $35.
Grill on 21
The restaurant will serve a 4-course prix fixe menu for $75 per person. Entrée choices range from garden to land to sea, featuring a Carrot Wellington, Fillet Rossini and a Pan Seared Red Snapper. Guests will also be able to order a la carte from the regular dinner menu. Reservations can be made on Open Table.
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
New Year’s Eve Menu
Saturday, December 31, at 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM
Reservations are available on OpenTable. $94 a person. With an added wine pairing for just $60 additional.
4-course meal with wine pairings includes dishes like burrata, apple butternut squash bisque, surf and turf, and more. Price per person includes complimentary party favors and champagne toast to ring in the new year.
New Year’s Day Brunch Menu
January 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reservations are available on OpenTable. Adults $39+; Kids (10 years and under) $19+
An omelet station, freshly-baked pastries, build-you-own-pancakes, and more offer plenty of choices for the whole family. Plus, opt for the Mimosa or Bloody Mary bar at an added cost with IV Hydration Fluids to get you through the day.
Soul & Smoke
Available for preorder from both Evanston and Avondale locations, Soul & Smoke is offering a black eyed peas entree, served with duck sausage, Carolina gold rice and chives or a smaller side of black eyed peas, both can be added to your traditional Soul & Smoke order. Pre-ordering will be available on Tock, with pickup starting December 28.
Tabú
Chef Saul Roman has curated a 4-course prix-fixe menu, available for $95. Tabú also offers a four hour drink package from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and access to their DJ and dancing in the lounge! Note, this package does not include designated seating/tables. Select late night food items will be available for purchase through the evening. Both experiences can be reserved through OpenTable.
Photo courtesy of Sandy Noto for Esmé
Chef Stephanie Izard
Little Goat Diner
Little Goat is moving to Southport Corridor in Spring 2023, so it’s having the last ever BASH in the West Loop space on New Year’s Eve. To celebrate Little Goat on Randolph Street, there will be lots of dancing, drinks, and a festive menu of favorites. The party begins at 8pm. Tickets are $95 (available on Tock) and includes admission, all food, and two drink tickets from the full bar.
Girl & the Goat
To usher out 2022 and ring in 2023, Girl & the Goat will offer a prix fixe menu featuring some of the restaurant's most classic dishes, alongside some brand new options. This experience is $125 (available on OpenTable) and includes a bubbly toast. The full beverage menu will be available a la carte.
Duck Duck Goat
Duck Duck Goat will offer a family style menu progressing from dim sum to a variety of shareable dishes. This $95 menu (available on OpenTable) also includes a bubbly toast. Cocktails, wine and beer will be available a la carte.
Photo courtesy of Duck Duck Goat
Eataly Chicago
From 9pm-12:30am, the second floor of Eataly's marketplace will close and ticketed guests will gain complete access to unlimited food, drink, and entertainment for their New Year's Eve celebration, Mezzanotte. The all-you-can-eat menu features premium dishes like beignet topped with caviar and burrata, housemade pasta featuring lump crab, wagyu beef skewers, artisanal salumi & formaggi, and more. Plus, open bars featuring regional Italian wines and cocktails, as well as multiple large format bottle openings including a midnight toast with Ferrari prosecco.
In addition to the food and drink, tickets include access to exclusive entertainment and experiences including a karaoke lounge, hands-on pasta workshops, live music from Greenlight, photo moments, chef demonstrations, sabering lessons, and more. Early bird tickets are $145 per person. Tickets will increase to $165 when early bird tickets sell out.
Photo courtesy of Eataly Chicago
aliveOne
aliveOne in Lincoln Park will host their 25th New Year’s Eve party bringing in 2023 with an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. The package includes house cocktails, top shelf liquor, beer, wine, and a food buffet. Guests will be offered a champagne toast at midnight and a DJ all night. Group discounts are available for guaranteed groups of 10 or more. For more information, contact aliveOne via their private events contact form at http://aliveone.com/private-parties/.
aliveOne will open at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Guests can start the New Year with some friendly games of pool as the pool table will be FREE all evening. aliveOne will also serve up a $4 Bartender's Choice drink special.
Central Park Bar
At Avondale's Central Park Bar, guests will be offered an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring house cocktails, top shelf liquor, beer and wine along with a complimentary food buffet and champagne toast at midnight. Group discounts are available for guaranteed groups of 10 or more.
Central Park Bar in Avondale will be open 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Guests can cure their New Year’s hangovers with $9 beer and shot combos and a $6.50 Spaghett (Miller High Life with Carpano Bitter inside). Weather permitting, patrons can enjoy the enclosed bar area of the 3,500 square-foot backyard bar. The enclosed area is weather-proofed and heated with three 55-inch TVs, a bumper pool table, and a photobooth. Just outside is a cozy fire pit surrounded by adirondack chairs.
Cody's Public House
Always dog-friendly inside and out, Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. To kickoff the festivities, football fans can catch all the college football playoff action including the Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl with sound on eight 65-inch TVs around the bar. Drink specials will include $20 Miller Lite and and Coors Light buckets, $30 High Noon buckets, $6 Proper 12 Whiskey and $6 Dobel Tequila. Weather permitting, guests can “Bring Your Own Meat” (BYOM) and use the grill in Cody’s beer garden. Cody’s beer garden also features TVs, darts and bean bags. Cody’s New Year’s Eve party will continue into the evening with a New Year’s Eve cocktail menu, free food buffet beginning at 7 p.m., free party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview will open at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day. To coincide with the Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions kickoff at 12 p.m., Cody’s will host a dog-friendly Pooch and Pajama Party from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. with $4 Mimosas, $7 Tito’s Bloody Marys, and $20 Miller Lite and Coors Light buckets. The best human and dog pajama set will win a Tito’s Vodka rolling cooler. The Bears game will be broadcast on over eight 65-inch TVs with sound on. Guests are welcome to BYOM (Bring-Your-Own-Meat) and use Cody’s grills in the beer garden.
Easy Bar
Guests who ring in the new year at Easy Bar in Wicker Park will be offered an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. featuring house cocktails, top shelf liquor, beer, wine, a complimentary food buffet and champagne toast at midnight. There will also be a DJ spinning music all night. Group discounts are available for guaranteed groups of 10 or more. For more information, contact Easy Bar.
Easy Bar will kick off the New Year by opening at 8 p.m., and specials will include $3 Miller High Life, $6 Green Chartreuse shots, $8 High Life and Chartreuse shot combo, and $9 beer and shot combos.
Estelle's
On New Year’s Eve, Estelle’s in Wicker Park will feature an all-inclusive drink package from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring house cocktails, top shelf liquor, beer, wine and a champagne toast at midnight. Estelle's menu will be available a la carte all night. Limited table reservations will be available. Group discounts are available for guaranteed groups of 10 or more. For more information, contact Estelle’s.
For those who worked on New Year’s Eve or may have overindulged, 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 a $7 High Life and Four Roses shot combo that they can pair with hangover remedies like a $10 Maxwell Brat with fries. Seasonal drinks will be available like the 501 Cranberry Jammer with Rosemary infused Tito's Vodka and cranberry, the Nightcap Before Christmas with Misunderstood Ginger Whiskey, demerara syrup, 11th Orchard seasonal bitters and White Pine bitters, and the Visions Of Sugar Plums with Stoli Raz, Combier Fruit Rouge, Giffard Framboise Liqueur, Dashfire cinnamon and star anise bitters, and Bitter Queens chocolate walnut bitters.
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine in Andersonville will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Guests can select from a limited menu of Oda’s Turkish-Georgian fare created by Owner and Chef Marina Cardak as well as handcrafted and seasonal cocktails.
Remedy
Located at the border of Bucktown and Logan Square and steps from the Western blue line stop, Remedy’s New Year’s Eve celebration will feature an all-inclusive package for $80 per person from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The package includes house cocktails, top shelf liquor, beer, wine, a complimentary food buffet, champagne toast at midnight and DJ spinning all night. Group discounts are available for guaranteed groups of 10 or more. For more information, contact Remedy.
For those ready for round two, Remedy Bar in Bucktown will open from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Guests can sip on seasonal specials like Grammy's Banana Bread with Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka, Giffard Banana Liqueur, and Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, the Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6002 with Misunderstood Ginger Whiskey, Maplewood Pistachio liqueur and hot apple cider, the Express Less with Rhinehall Coffee liqueur, 10 to 1 Dark Rum, a special holiday spice syrup, and more.
The Graystone Tavern
The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will host “8 Crazy Nights” Hanukkah pop-up. For $70 per person, guests will be offered an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring a champagne toast at midnight, premium drinks, 20 draft beer options, all seltzers, 8 Crazy Nights themed cocktails, and food options like a Latke bar and grilled cheese station. Festive cocktails available in the package will include a Gelt Martini (Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur, Western Sons Vodka, Tippy Cow Milk Chocolate, gold sugar rim, Gelt coin), Mazel Tov (Nolet’s Silver Gin, Mionetto Prosecco, blueberry rosemary simple syrup and club soda), a Mensch Mule (Western Sons Vodka, strawberry puree, ginger beer, lemon lime soda, lime juice, lime wedge) and more. The bar will be decked out for Jewish holiday with over 14,000 blue and white lights, Hanukkah ball lanterns, Star of David and dreidel ornaments, Mensch on a Bench, a Hanukkah sweater wall, an 8-foot inflatable dreidel and more. Games will be available like Connect 4 with Hanukkah gelt, Cards Against Humanity Jew expansion pack, Mitzvah Match, Jewish Guess Who, Dreidel, Apples to Apples Jewish edition and Schmear Build-A-Bagel card game.
The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will open from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year’s Day broadcasting NFL games including the Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers game at 3:25 p.m. Drink specials will include $5 SKOL Bombs, $5 Jameson Orange, $6 Surly Furious IPA drafts, $6 Goose Island Hazy Beer Hug, and $20 Miller Light and Coors Lite Buckets. Graystone will give every guest in attendance a raffle ticket for a chance to win an end-of-the-season Tailgate Prize Pack. The prize includes a gas grill, big screen TV, bags set, cooler and more. Broadcasting the games with sound on 9 TVs throughout the bar, Graystone Tavern offers a winterized beer garden with TVs. Tables are limited. For reservations, email events@graystonetavern.com
The Owl
Party-goers that ring in 2023 at The Owl in Logan Square will be offered an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. which includes house cocktails, top shelf liquor, beer, wine, and a complimentary food buffet. The Owl will host a champagne toast at midnight as well have a DJ spinning all night. Group discounts are available for guaranteed groups of 10 or more. For more information, contact The Owl.
For a little hair of the dog, 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 $9 beer and shot combos with beers like High Life, Modelo, PBR, and Montucky Cold Snacks and shots like Evan Williams, El Jimador, Malort, and Fernet.
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap
Guests who visit The Rambler Kitchen + Tap in North Center will be offered a food and drink package from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. that will include all import, craft and domestic draft beers, premium liquors, specialty drinks, wine and champagne. Food options will include a Taco Bar, Nacho Bar, Cheese Curds, Chicken Tenders, Mac and Cheese and more. Guests will be treated to a champagne toast and party favors.
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap in North Center will be open for a pajama brunch at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Guests are encouraged to wear their pjs while they brunch along with a Tito’s Bloody Mary Bar. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., The Rambler will offer a New Year’s Day Happy Hour with specials like $4 Mimosas, $20 Miller Lite and Coors Light buckets, $25 High Noon buckets and $30 Mimosa Towers (includes three bottles of champagne).
For sports fans, The Rambler will broadcast all the NFL game action including the Bears vs Lions game at 12 p.m. To reserve a table, email events@theramblerchicago.com.
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar
Uvae in Andersonville invites Chicagoans to ring in 2023 with an early New Year’s Eve happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. featuring $2 oysters, $2 shrimp cocktail and $5 draft bubbles. Guests can also choose a New Year’s Eve dinner with paired wines picked by owner and sommelier, Lindsey Anderson. The five-course dinner is $150 per person. Uvae’s regular menu will also be available.
Photo courtesy of aliveOne
The Gwen
Party like it’s 1970 with New Year’s Eve celebrations at The Gwen. Celebrate the start of 2023 with dinner and beverage pairings or a special curling package. Plus, access to their NYE Disco complete with a DJ, dancing and disco-inspired libations.
Curling & Disco Saturday, December 31st
Bring the New Years in with Upstairs at The Gwen!
Book a private curling reservation including a luminous bottle of Dom Perignon, curling for 45mins, a fire pit, and a reservation for our Disco Party 10pm-1am.
Bookable for up to 4 people on Tock
Dinner & Disco Saturday, December 31st
Start your evening with a glass of bubbles and charcuterie in the bar area before moving to your table for a build your own prix fixe dinner menu including wine pairings or non-alcoholic pairings. Disco party is from 10pm – 1am.
Book on Tock.
Curling & Cocktails at The Gwen Runs through Spring
Upstairs at the Gwen Terrace, features seasonal Curling from now through spring. Reservations are available in 45-minute intervals and features one of the hotel’s Signature Curling Cocktails for each registered guest. Groups are capped to 10 people on the rink at a given time. For larger parties there is a separate link to book.
The rink is a non-traditional rink (ie: not made of ice) and measures 8’ x 32’. Guests can enjoy the game with eight (x8) granite stones and/or eight (x8) “pro” stones, which are smaller and lighter.
The full Upstairs at The Gwen Menu is available during your experience as well.
Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 10
$40 per person and booked on Tock.
Retro Wonderland MenuRuns through end of February
“Sip” back in time and step into a “Retro Wonderland” with a seasonal selection of vintage inspired libations and light bites at Upstairs at The Gwen.
Photo courtesy of The Gwen
Mordecai
Mordecai (3632 N. Clark St) is kicking off 2023 in 'vintage' style! Hosting their "Vintage Countdown to Midnight" in addition to a New Year's Eve dinner, guests will be able to end 2022 on a high note with crafted cocktails and a prix fixe menu.
Hush Money Presents: Vintage Countdown to Midnight
Watch the ball drop in Mordecai's upstairs bar while celebrating past decades by sipping vintage cocktails that are crafted with liquor that dates back as far as the 1950s. With doors opening at 8:30 PM, enjoy three vintage cocktails and bubbles, in addition to NYE bites for $85/person.
Mordecai's New Year's Eve Dinner
A special prix fixe menu curated by Mordecai's executive chef. From Wagyu Bresaola Carpaccio to Eggplant Lasagna to Maine Lobster & Potato Gnocchi (and more), guests will experience a four-course dinner for $95/person. Purchase your tickets today via Tock.
Frontier
Happening on Saturday, December 31st, from 8 PM-1 AM, Frontier will be ringing in the new year with their "Frontier Ranch Style Dinner and Drinks." For $95/person, guests can partake in five hours of premium liquor and passed appetizers. Frontier will also be serving up a whole pig, chicken, beef, sides, and more. There will be a midnight champagne toast, s'mores around the campfire, complimentary cigar rolling, and custom-branded coasters. Purchase your ticket today via Tock. Tables will be available for purchase with limited seating on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email Jen@PioneerTavernGroup.com to purchase your table for groups of 4+ guests.
On Sunday, January 1st, Frontier will be hosting a New Year’s Day Brunch for $39/person (before tax and gratuity) between 11 AM-6 PM. Here, guests will receive two hours of mimosa and rosé pours, in addition to their choice of an entrée. Complement your boozy sips with dishes such as Frontier’s Brisket, Salmon, or Veggie Hash, Shrimp & Cheesy Grits, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and more. Book your reservation today via Tock.
Ina Mae Tavern
Ina Mae Tavern (1415 N Wood St.) will be hosting a Burlesque Show on Saturday, December 31st. For $75/person, guests can partake in the following perks: Call Drink Package (8 PM-12 AM), a Burlesque Show (10 PM-Midnight), and passed appetizers that include po'boys, gumbo, and other NOLA classics. Dance into the new year with their live DJ while sipping a glass of champagne following a midnight toast. Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Purchase your ticket today via Tock, or by visiting www.inamaetavern.com.
On Sunday, January 1st, drink specials including: $8 Jim Beam Spiced Highball, $30 High Noon Buckets, $30 Mimosa Buckets, $19 Ina’s Elixir IV Bags, and $10 Yakameins (the original hangover cure in NOLA). Live music will also be taking place from 12:00-3:00 PM. Make your reservation today via Tock, or by visiting www.inamaetavern.com.
Lottie's Pub
On Saturday, December 31st, Lottie's Pub is kicking off 2023 with a five hour package for only $100. From 7 PM-12 AM, guests can select from special food & drink offerings, including pizza, wings, sliders, domestic, import & craft beers, premium cocktails, wine & champagne, and more. Purchase tickets or inquire for larger groups at www.lottiespub.com.
Lottie’s Pub is calling all fans to cheer on the Chicago Bears as they take on the Detroit Lions for the first win of 2023 on Sunday, January 1st. Starting at 11 AM, Lottie’s will be offering a FREE buffet, in addition to drink specials that include $6 Mimosas, $8 Bloody Marys, $6 Stadium Cups, $6 Proper 12, and $6 Dobel Tequila.
To reserve a table, please email lotties@pioneertaverngroup.com; walk-ins are also welcomed.
Tanta
Ring in the new year Peruvian-style at Tanta (118 W. Grand Ave) on Saturday, December 31st. A prix fixe menu for dinner that features 5-courses of South American options, in addition to a complimentary oyster shooter -- all for $95. Tanta’s New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu also offers vegetarian options for each course, in addition to select items available from Tanta’s regular dinner menu to add on (such as options including Tanta’s various renditions of cebiche, Lomo Saltado, and Jalea). Tanta is also offering a special $30 prix fixe menu for kids 12 and under. Reservations via OpenTable
For $39.99 on Sunday, January 1st, guests can choose from Peruvian options, from Empanadas (carne and tamal) to Lomo Saltado (wok-stir fried beef tenderloin) to Avocado Toast & Poached Egg, among other bites. Have a little hair of the dog with Tanta’s Build Your Own (BYO) Bloody Mary Station ($20/drink), featuring a choice of three different flavors with customized garnishes. Reservations via OpenTable. Please note that Tanta will be opening their doors at 12:00 PM on New Year’s Day, and closing at 4:00 PM.
Photo courtesy of Frontier
The Robey
The Robey is offering a ticketed event with access to all bars in the hotel. Your ticket will serve as a passport to grant you access to Cabana Club, Clever Coyote, and The Up Room. Each location will have its own theme with open bar and bites. There will also be beer, wine, bubbles.
Funkenhausen
Funkenhausen is offering a four-course family-style dinner ($80pp) with optional beverage pairings ($40pp) and a special funky wine list - BTG or bottle with rare treats. They will be offering a set menu and 2 seatings: 6pm and 8:30pm. Everyone will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles to start the evening.
The Bristol
The Bristol will have a 5-7 course ticketed dinner with pairings featuring Potatoes and Caviar, Truffle Endive Salad, Lobster Bisque, Tuna Crudo, Campanelle, Tortellini en Brodo, Red Wine Short Rib, Poulet Rouge, Mon Blanc and Chocolate Ganache.
Formento's
Formento's will offer dinner featuring:
Oyster Rockefeller - spinach, pancetta, sambuca
King Crab Ravioli - brodo di mare, tarragon mascarpone, garlic chip, caviar
Twice Baked Potato - pancetta, fontina, caviar, black truffle
34oz Prime Tomahawk - horseradish crust, lobster, white truffle hollandaise
LeTour is kicking off their shellfish selections for New Years. Their selections will be available as noted on the menu and will include 3 levels/sizes of selections, as well as a la carte options such as oysters on the half shell and traditional caviar service.
Dusek's/Thalia Hall
Guests can add a coursed dinner to their concert tickets (Channel Tres) through eventbrite when they book a show online and coordinate their reservation time. They arrive at Dusek's for their 'Let Us Feed You' menu - a seasonal four course pre-fixe dinner for the table with ten dishes for $60pp with optional drink pairings from Beverage Director Taryn Shaw.
Punch House will have a DJ onsite
Tack Room will have a live, local musician for the evening
Moneygun
Moneygun will have a themed night 'Beyond Heaven' with two local DJs and a Champagne toast.
Selva
A candlelight cabaret performances by Brooklyn B Productions and a Moët toast at midnight. Take part in the Oaxacan tradition of eating buñuelos (crispy fritters): guests will make a wish and then smash their plate to break with the past in celebration of the New Year.
When: Starts at 8pm; Cabaret performances begin at 8:30pm
Where: 7th floor ofThe Emily Hotel (311 N. Morgan Street)
Tickets: The $65 ticket includes live entertainment, a midnight Moët toast, and Oaxacan buñuelos.
Yardbird Chicago
Yardbird will be accepting reservations until 11PM. The a la carte menu includes:
Starters:
Charleston She Crab Soup topped with pimento cheese straws.
Charcuterie Board: Col. Newsom's Country Ham Prosciutto, Ham Hock Terrine, Black Truffle Duck Rillette, Truffle Burrata Pickles & Mustard
Mains:
Yardbird Surf & Turf: 14 Oz Char Broiled Ribeye, Half Maine Lobster, Drawn Butter,
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Sides:
Lobster Mac & Cheese made with a whole lobster and five artisanal cheeses.
Guests can also stop by New Year's Day for the last day of Yardbird’s “9 Days of brunch” taking place from Saturday, December 24 till Sunday, January 1.
Photo courtesy of Funkenhausen
Benchmark
NYE Party
Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to Last Call
$90 presale tickets include:
Call Drink Package
Heavy appetizers
DJ for all night dancing
Champagne toast to ring in 2023
NYD Pajama Party
Sunday, January 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm
A la carte brunch menu and $20 mimosa kits
Kirkwood
New Year’s Eve & NCAA Football Playoffs
Saturday, December 31 doors open at 11 a.m.
KKirkwoodnis streaming of the Peach Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and Sugar Bowl games
NYE & NCAA Playoff Specials:
$25 domestic beer buckets to share
$12 mini burgers & fries
$8 Vegas Bombs
F*CK DAY ONE. Resolutions Start Jan. 2nd
New Year’s Day Sunday, January 1 doors open at 11 a.m.
Head to Kirkwood on January 1, your resolution can start on Jan. 2nd
$6 Bud Light and Miller Lite Stadium Cups
$25 Domestic Buckets (Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Lite)
$8 Vegas Bombs
Fremont
NYE 2023Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to Last Call
Dress to Impress at Fremont’s 2023 NYE Celebration
$90 presale tickets include:
Premium Drink Package
Passed specialty appetizers
DJ to dance into the new year
Photographer to show off your best fits
Classic Champagne Toast to 2023
Email RSVP@4Cbars.com for table packages
80 Proof
NYE 2023Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to Last Call
Celebrate NYE at 80 Proof. $75 presale tickets include:
Call drink package
Specialty appetizers
All night DJ and music
Photographer to snap your best NYE outfits
Champagne toast to celebrate the mirror ball drop.
Porter Kitchen & Deck
New Year’s Eve DinnerSaturday, December 31 Doors Open at 4 p.m.
Porter Kitchen and Deck is hosting NYE dinner. Porter’s NYE dinner includes:
A La Carte Dinner Menu
Champagne toast for every guest
Brickhouse
NYE 2023Saturday, December 31from 9 p.m. to Last Call
Brickhouse is throwing a NYE party. $75 presale tickets include:
Call drink package
Specialty appetizers
Carving station
Champagne toast
Steak 48
Their regular dinner menu will be offered and they are extending their hours and allowing every guest to participate in a champagne toast at midnight to celebrate. Menu highlights include:
Wagyu Beef Tartare
Steak 48 Filet Mignon
Raw Bar and Fresh Seafood Tower
Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes
Sautéed Sweet Corn
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Triple Layer Key Lime Pie
Very Chocolate Cake
Photo courtesy of Brickhouse
City Works Eatery & Pour House
City Works Eatery & Pour House, a sports restaurant and bar located in Wheeling, Schaumburg and Vernon Hills, is hosting their signature Rock n Roll brunch on January 2. This special Monday brunch features customizable mimosa flights, and includes classic brunch options with twists like the Sweet Child O’ Mine – brioche French toast stuffed with mixed berry compote, topped with powdered sugar and Bailey’s cream cheese.
Photo courtesy of City Works Eatery & Pour House
Chief O’Neil’s Pub & Restaurant
Chief O’Neil’s is ringing in 2023 in Irish time this year with live Irish music performed by Jimmy Sullivan and Jimmy Moore from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bagpipes will be played at 6 p.m. in honor of celebrating the New Year in Ireland. This event will include complimentary champagne and various party favors. Chief O’Neill’s will offer a variety of specials menu items—but the full menu is available, this is NOT a set menu or ticketed event.This is a 21+ event. Reserve your spot online. Doors open at 11am.
Photo courtesy of Chief O'Neil's
Indienne
Chef Sujan Sarkar will be preparing a special 5-course tasting menu (veg and non-veg) for the evening's first seating, with reservations available from 5PM to 6:30PM. Both menus are priced at $115pp (+$70pp optional wine pairing). Reservations for the second seating are available from 8PM to 9:30PM – during this later seating, there will be a special 7-course tasting menu (veg and non-veg) priced at $175pp (+$90 optional wine pairing), plus a midnight toast. Reservations are available via Tock.
Tzuco
New Year’s Eve at Tzuco
Chef Carlos Gaytán at Tzuco presents a special four-course prix fixe menu. Infused with both tradition and French culinary technique, dishes ranging from seafood and vegetable selections to hearty proteins, and finished with one of his signature desserts. Highlights include Pistachio, featuring pickled grapes, goat cheese, jicama and mint with pistachio pesto; Short Ribs with Gruyere cheese, mashed potatoes, braised short ribs, black truffle sauce and quelites; Guanábana/Aguacate, Tapioca infused with citrus, guanábana sorbet, and avocado foam; and more. Reservations are available now and may be made between 4 and 10:30PM via Resy.
Tzuco will also be open for brunch service on New Year’s Eve from 10AM to 2PM. A la carte offerings will not be available during dinner service. Tzuco will be closed New Year’s Day.
Adorn Bar & Restaurant
With the season-long The Giving Tea festive high tea service and New Year's brunches and dinners, guests can expect to ring in the new year with holiday décor, festive cocktails, and holiday menus.
NoMI Kitchen
Start the New Year’s Eve celebrations at NoMI with exclusive seatings from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., seven stories above a Chicago evening with a 5-course, prix-fixe menu. For $165 per adult, and $45 for kids aged 5-12, the dinner’s highlights will include King Crab embellished with uni foam, sweet soy reduction, pickled garlic, and brown butter crust; Prime Filet Mignon adorned with roasted marble potatoes, wild mushrooms, garlic spinach, bordelaise, and foie gras; and a sumptuous Black Forest Pavlova dessert, with Morello cherry mousse, flourless chocolate cake, vanilla bean chantilly, and dark chocolate meringue. Live entertainment will also take place throughout the evening.
Seats are available for all specialty evenings to be on Tock. Optional wine pairings are also available for all events.
LondonHouse Chicago
In the hotel’s Juliette Ballroom, guests will be presented live music from Mike & Joe, as well as a four-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres buffet, and a midnight champagne toast followed by a midnight breakfast buffet to cap off the holiday fete.
Guests can also choose to countdown to the new year at LH on 21, the hotel’s rooftop bar. The rooftop affair will feature a live DJ, four-hour open bar, passed appetizers, and a champagne toast.
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. To make reservations for the Juliette Ballroom party or for the LH Rooftop party, visit their website.
WoodWind
WoodWind will be offering guests a five-course, prix-fixe menu for New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, from 3-10pm. Cost is $150/person. Reservations can be made on the restaurant’s site.
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
Experience New Year’s Eve at The Godfrey Hotel’s rooftop lounge, I|O Godfrey, on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. with a backdrop of the Chicago skyline, passed hors d’oeuvres, chef-influenced cocktails, heated igloos, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Andros Taverna
Old Town Pour House
Old Town Pour House (1419 N Wells St, Chicago) is bidding farewell to 2022 with a New Year's Eve soiree.
On Saturday, December 31st, Old Town Pour House will ring in the new year with a ticketed event that will feature a video DJ, hors d'oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast, photo booth, and libations. Tickets to the event are $55/person and can be purchased on their website. Bottles of champagne served with a sparkler will be available for purchase for $20.23. All guests must be 21+ years old to attend.
Hors d ‘Oeuvres include:
Hinoki Sushiko
Hinoki Sushiko will host a Whisky Dinner for NYE - a seven course tasting menu paired with Japanese whisky selections. Tickets are now available for $275 per person on their website.
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
Course 5
Course 6
Course 7
CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO
Created for guests 21+, ‘New Year’s Eve in the Sky – CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO’ includes general admission beginning at 9:00PM, unlimited rides on TILT, live DJ, a glass of sparkling wine, full cash/credit bar at CloudBar with specialty cocktails and a selection of mixed drinks, wine and beer.
A limited number of early bird tickets are now available for $80. General admission tickets will be $100 and the prices will increase as more are sold. Last admission at 11:30PM. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable. Must be 21+ to enter (ID will be required upon entrance).
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
George Trois
For New Year's Eve, George Trois is offering a selection of dishes with highlights including:
The New Year's Eve menu costs $229 per person for the 5:30pm and 6:30pm seatings and $249 per person for the 8:00pm, and 8:30pm seatings. George Trois reservations can be made on Tock.
Aboyer
Aboyer will also be open on New Year's Eve and serving a specialty menu that includes:
Aboyer's New Year's Eve dinner will be available from 5:30pm to 11:00pm on Saturday, December 31st for $135/person (tax + gratuity not included). Aboyer reservations can be made on Tock.
Geja’s Café
On Saturday, December 31st, Geja's Cafe will offer a special, three-course fondue dinner at three different seating times: 5:00pm, 7:30pm, and 10:00pm. The menu will include:
The 5:00 PM seating is $100 per person and includes a glass of Gruet Brut. The 7:30 PM seating is $110 per person and includes a glass of Gruet Savage Blanc de Blanc.
The 10:00 PM seating is $125 per person and includes a 1/2 bottle Gruet Savage Blanc de Blanc (1 bottle per couple) with party favors galore for the countdown to midnight.
Tickets for Geja's Cafe's New Year's Eve Dinner will go on sale on Monday, December 5th at 10:00am and can be purchased on their website.
The Hampton Social
The Hampton Social rings in the New Year with a coastal-inspired celebration. On New Year’s Eve, guests can partake in a festive sparkling rosé toast at 10 p.m., as well as at noon on New Year’s Day during hangover brunch.
Downstairs, ring in the New Year at The Bassment with live music by Frankie Parker and The Gentlemen, a new cocktail menu, and a complimentary champagne toast at Midnight. Tickets to the event are $30/person and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Table reservations can be made online or by emailing reservations@thebassmentchicago.com.
Time Out Market
Time Out Market Chicago is saying goodbye to 2022 with eats, an all-inclusive drink package from 8pm - 1am, and three floors of entertainment, including live DJs. Sound and lighting will be provided from The DJ Firm, live LED wall countdown, confetti storm at midnight, party favors, and more. DJ Rhea Regan will be on the main stage from 8pm - 1am. DJ Chi Lane will be at Tony's Bar on the 3rd floor from 8pm - 1am.
Tickets include: Premium Open Bar from 8pm - 1am, $40 Dining Credit good at any of the 15 kitchens (only good the night of the event), a Large Dance Floor & Stage on the Main Floor, and Party Favors (while supplies last). The suggested dress code is "festive with your best kicks". Must be 21+. For tickets, visit their website.
SafeHouse Chicago
Pennyville Station
Pennyville Station’s New Year’s Eve celebration will include a variety of activities for everyone in the family, including three different seating times to choose from as guests celebrate and ring in 2023.
FAMILY FUN 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
DINNER SEATING – 7 PM
PARTY TIME – 9 PM (All Inclusive)
Visit their website for reservations for any of these special New Year’s Eve seatings.
Kinzie Chophouse
Kinzie Chophouse will offer a special menu for New Year's Eve priced at $175 per person with an optional Sommelier wine pairing add-onn for $55/person. Reservations can be made online.
WELCOME BITES
FIRST COURSE
SECOND COURSE
MAIN COURSE (Choose one)
MAIN COURSE UPGRADES (for an additional price)
SIDE DISH
DESSERT
ADDITIONAL MENU ITEMS Al La Carte
Prime & Provisions
Prime & Provisions will be offering a special prix fixe dinner menu on New Year's Eve this year. The menu will feature highlights including House-Flared Thick-Cut Bacon, Clam Chowder, 7oz Petite-Cut Filet Mignon, Broiled Wild Salmon, and Banana Cream Pie. The dinner menu costs $125/person with sommelier wine pairings available for an extra $75/person. Upgrades are also available.
Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern is ringing in 2023 with a special New Year's Eve prix fixe menu. The three course plus dessert menu will feature Wagyu Beef Meatballs with roasted tomato sauce, bellwether ricotta; Gnocchi with truffle cream, fried sage, crispy pancetta; Brick Chicken Diavolo with sticky parmesan potatoes, arugula, cherry tomato, grilled lemon; Braised Short Rib with truffle winter root vegetables, fennel gremolata; Chocolate Gianduja Bar made with brownie, hazelnut ganache, milk chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline; and more.
Siena Tavern's New Year's Eve Prix Fixe dinner menu costs $95/person with upgrades available.
Barrio
Barrio is celebrating the end to 2022 with a New Year's Eve party that will feature taco and margarita towers, a live DJ, fire dancers, midnight champagne toast, a food specialty menu and more.
Bandit
To ring in 2023, Bandit's second floor will be hosting a New Year's Eve party that will include an open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers and desserts, live DJ and musicians, midnight prosecco toast and countdown, NYE swag and décor. The party is from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tickets to the event cost $75/person and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Radio Room
From 9 pm - 1 am, GA ticket holders will enjoy open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers & desserts, live DJ & musicians, midnight prosecco toast & countdown, NYE swag & decor. Table Packages available for groups of 4, 8, 10 or 12. Tickets to Radio Room's New Year's Eve party can be found on Eventbrite.
Bodega
From 9 pm - 1 am, GA ticket holders will enjoy VIP access to H ook N Sling performance, open bar (well cocktails, select beer, wine, & prosecco), passed appetizers, midnight champagne toast & countdown, NYE swag & decor. Tickets to Bodega's New Year's Eve party can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Moe's Cantina
Moe's Cantina River North (155 West Kinzie St) will host their New Year's Eve party from 9pm to 1:30am. Tickets to the event include a premium bar package (Tito's, Jim Beam, Captain, Tanqueray, etc., beer, wine and soda), a dinner buffet, live DJ entertainment by Uzi, party favors, giveaways, and more.
Full details and to purchase tickets, visit the Eventbrite. Group rates are available by emailing Info@ChicagoNYETix.com.
Begyle
Ring in the New Year at 6pm with Ireland at Begyle's (1800 W. Cuyler Ave) annual Irish New Year Celebration! Come out for a few pints and board games with the family and get to bed at a reasonable hour. NYE Happy Hour will be from 5pm-8pm and includes $1 off all pints. Plus, grab some bites from Papas' Empanadas starting at 3pm.
My Buddys
Ring in the new year with My Buddys (4416 N. Clark St.) at their Masquerade Ball. The event will feature a five-hour hosted bar with mojitos, margaritas, old fashioned's, local brews, and more, plus a prime rib buffet, build-your-own-pasta station, chocolate and cheese fountains, and Champagne toast at midnight. Tickets for the ball are $125 per person and available via Eventbrite.
City Cruises Chicago
City Cruises Chicago is celebrating NYE by cruising along the water with several themed cruises. City Cruises Chicago presents a New Year's Eve Signature Dinner Cruise & more.
New Year's Eve Signature Lunch Cruise (12/31): Ring in the New Year on City Cruises’ Chicago two-hour lunch event including a lunch buffet, sparkling wine toast, views of Chicago’s skyline, and festive decor. Boarding time starts at 11:00am with the Cruise taking place from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
New Year's Eve Premier Dinner Cruise (12/31): Cheers to 2023 overlooking a fireworks show right from Lake Michigan on this three-hour cruise event. Watch as fireworks light up the night, accompanied by a 3-course dinner, DJ entertainment and a sparkling wine toast at midnight. Boarding starts at 7:30 PM and the Cruise takes off at 8:30 PM until 11:30 PM.
New Year's Eve Premier Plus Dinner Cruise (12/31): With a sparkling wine toast at midnight, views of Chicago’s architecture, photo ops, silver/gold/platinum packages, and dinner options. Guests will Board at 8:30pm and Cruise from 9:30pm to 12:30am.
Guests can book the Early Bird special to save 15% by using the promo code NYE15, valid through November 13.
Offshore Rooftop
Offshore Rooftop will bid 2022 adieu by hosting a Glitz and Glam New Year’s Eve Soirée on Saturday, December 31, beginning at 9pm. Hosted in Offshore Rooftop’s year-round glass atrium, guests will have the opportunity to partake in views of the city’s skyline and Lake Michigan, all while having access to a premium open bar throughout the evening, along with a selection of passed bites, live music, a midnight champagne toast, the Navy Pier Fireworks at Midnight and more. Tickets are available now for purchase.
Formal attire is preferred, cocktail required. Tickets to Offshore Rooftop’s New Year’s Eve event, each $149 with Early Bird and $225 each with General Admission, will feature four-hour premium bars with all drinks included; along with passed appetizers including Surf & Turf, Crab Cakes, Mahi Ceviche, Salmon Crostini and more; along with live music to keep the party vibes going, a special countdown from NYE around the world, a champagne toast and views of the Navy Pier Firework Show to officially ring in the new year at midnight.
Puttshack Oak Brook
This year, Puttshack will host a NYE event on December 31 with live DJ entertainment all night, a champagne toast at Midnight, party favors for each patron in attendance, along with plenty more surprises and delights throughout. Guests can also pair the evening with a game or two of mini golf on Puttshack’s four courses by making a reservation, with times available beginning at 8pm.
Tickets for entry to the NYE event are $25 per person.
Thorn Restaurant and Lounge
Thorn Restaurant and Lounge in Rosemont is offering a special NYE Prix Fixe menu. Executive Chef Malloy has crafted a prix fixe 3-course New Year’s Eve Dinner complete with a champagne toast and live music from JD Kostyk from 7-11pm. The first course is a Burrata Toast with Heirloom Tomatoes, Avocado, Burrata, Arugula Multigrain Baguette, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic; followed by a second course with Porcini Crusted 8oz Flat Iron, Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Manchego Cheese, Roasted Tri Colored Baby Carrots, Italian Salsa Verde; and as a dessert, a Banana Bread Pudding with White Chocolate, Caramel, Vanilla Bean Gelato and a Complimentary Champagne Toast.
Komo
A 7-course tasting menu is being offered. Then, the party continues upstairs at Esco Chicago for a NYE Black Tie Soiree beginning at 9pm. Tickets includes access to passed bites, access to a three-hour premium drink package from 9pm to Midnight, with passed bites from Komo, along with live beats from DJ Mauricio along with a live Congo player and some surprise performances. Plus, each guest will be provided 2023 party favors with a complimentary Champagne toast.
Replay Lincoln Park
Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., has brought back A Very Harry Christmas pop up, which is running now through January 1. During this time, Replay will be hosting all Witches, Wizards, and Muggles of Chicago to step back into the Hogwarts winter wonderland which features all new photo worthy moments throughout the space, along with weekly Harry Potter themed trivia, an extensive cocktail menu, and more. Plus, for those who missed the one weekend only Harry Styles pop up are invited to step back in for New Year’s Eve as they host a Harry Squared NYE event on December 31 starting at 8pm. Each ticket will include two premium cocktails ($28 value), a Champagne Toast at midnight, photo opportunities galore for both Harry’s House and a Very Harry Christmas, plus party favors, and Feather Boas.
Fulton Market Kitchen
The venue is throwing it back this New Year’s Eve and transporting Chicago back to the best of the 70’s, 80’s, 90s and Y2K. Fulton Market Kitchen is proud to present “A Celebration of the Decades” a 4-course experiential dinner and dance party experience. The evening will kick off with a 4-course themed experiential dinner featuring culinary highlights from each decade with dishes ranging from a “TV Dinner Tartare” to a Roasted Chicken Pot Pie. The Decades late-night dance party to follow will feature special celebrity musical tribute artists including Michael Jackson, 3 Legends and Whitney Houston, live DJ entertainment, 3.5 hours of premium open bar access with three bars to choose from, hors d’oeuvres and dessert stations, a midnight countdown, champagne toast, late night snacks and more. Reservations for early bird (5:00-6:45pm, $75 per person) and regular dinner seating (7:00-9:00pm, $120 per person), tickets to the late-night party (10pm-1:30am, $144 per person) and a combination package ($246 per person) are now available via OpenTable.
Carnivale
Step into the color-filled main dining room at Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton Market St., on New Year’s Eve to be transported to a escape as the Chicago restaurant presents three performances of their Cabaret style dinner show, Copa Carnivale, on New Year’s Eve. The 90-minute extravaganza will feature talent including feathered showgirls, acrobatic aerialists, a live Afro-Brazilian Band, Samba dancers and more Latin-inspired performances. Tickets are on sale now via Tock and include entry to the show and a table reservation. Carnivale’s Chef-crafted dinner menu will be offered for an a la carte dining experience during each show with a $75 minimum in addition to Copa Carnivale tickets which are required to attend. Seating and show times include 4 pm ($60), 6:30 pm ($70) and 9:30 pm ($85). The 9:30 pm seating will include access to Carnivale’s midnight countdown, a magical balloon drop and a champagne toast with live DJ once the clock strikes to celebrate the new year. The party will continue on for drinks and dancing into the evening.
Lirica
Before the city celebrates when the clock strikes midnight, Lírica will be serving up a prix-fixe meal. Starting with Chips and homemade Salsa, guests will then have their choice of appetizers including Pinza Flatbread, Baked Goat Cheese or the Signature Lírica Salad. Diving into a New Year’s Eve dinner, entrée offerings will range from Prime Rib served alongside Au Gratin Potatoes and Charred Asparagus with Au Jus, Chilean Seabass with Dayboat Scallops, served with Crispy Brussels Leaves, Parsnip Purre and a delicious Beurr Blanc, a Double-Boned Maple-Brined Pork Chop with Mashed Potatoes and Petite Carrots in a Honey Glaze or Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Cranberry Reduction. For dessert, guests may select in their choice of Apple & Cranberry Bread Pudding, Holiday Spiced Cheesecake, Chocolate Lava Cake or a Vegan Berry Sorbet along with a Champagne toast. For brunch, Lírica will be offering an array of food stations including a carving station, build-your-own parfait bar and more.
Gaijin
Gaijin will have the following holiday specials from December 19th to 31st. Gaijin will be open on New Year's Eve.
Esquire by Cooper's Hawk
Esquire (58 E Oak Street), a wine-centric concept featuring rotating menus from visiting chefs, will be offering their regular menu alongside pop-up menu items from Miller & Lux, a California steakhouse concept from celebrity Chef Tyler Florence during the holidays.
Esquire's wine list includes over 1,600 bottles of wines from around the world – with a wide selection of Champagnes, Champagne Style and other Sparklings. Holiday guests can also be among the first to experience Tyler’s newest wines, made in collaboration with Jean-Charles Boisset (Boisset Collection).
Select items from the menu include:
Diners can also order items from Esquire’s standing menu.
Esquire will be open on New Year’s Eve from 11AM until 10PM and on New Year’s Day from 11AM until 9PM.
Truluck's Rosemont
Truluck's Rosemont will offer a special 4-course menu ($175 pp) on New Year's Eve from 4-10:30PM. The restaurant will be closed on New Year's Day See below for details:
Course 1 - Choose from:
Course 2 - Choose from:
Course 3 - Mains - Choose from:
Course 4 - Sweets - Choose from:
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
The hotel will offer multiple food and beverage offerings and live music to ring in the new year.
A special menu will be offered at Shula’s Steak House while sipping on cocktails and listening to DgSax a local saxophonist from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Post dinner stop by CHI Bar for more live entertainment, drink specials and late-night bites.
For those traveling from out of town or wishing to stay the night, the hotel’s Club Lounge NYE party and experience a night with musician Dave Herrero, food and celebratory cocktails. The package also includes an enhanced breakfast on Saturday, December 31, and Sunday, January 1.
On New Year’s Day from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m, LB's Bistro, located inside the hotel, will offer guests and visitors a “Hair of the Dog Brunch,” complete with make-your-own omelet stations, a crepe station, chilled seafood spread, specialty pork belly with pistachio syrup, and more. The boozy brunch will also have $5 Bloody Marys and Mimosas. The cost will be $38 per person, kids 12 and under are half-price, and little ones two and under are complimentary.
Rose Mary
Ring in the new year with a pre-fixe menu of Italian and Croatian inspired dishes from Culinary Director Joe Flamm, paired with glasses of bubbly and the spirit of whats to come.
BLVD Steakhouse
BLVD Steakhouse will usher in 2023, offering a three-course menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood and more. Luxe upgrades and special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase. Reserved seating from 5:00-8:15PM ($95 per person) or 8:30-close ($125 per person).
Esmè
Esmé rings in 2023 with a multi-course experience from chef Jenner Tomaska showcasing signatures such as the "Mother of Pearl" with white sweet potato ice cream, peanut miso, celery hot sauce, osetra caviar and other dishes. In addition to the tasting menu, guests will be provided a Champagne toast and live music. Reservations are offered over two seatings, from 5pm to 5:30pm, and 8pm to 8:30pm, with tickets available for $300 per person. Supplemental culinary offerings and beverage pairings from Beverage Director Tia Barrett will be available to enhance the experience. Bookings can be made via Resy.
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
El Che is Chef/Partner John Manion’s homage to Argentina's asados, those traditional backyard barbecues featuring platters of flame-finished grilled beef. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the inspiration for El Che’s menu, which is viewable from every seat in El Che. Diners can select from South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, seafood and novel barrio-inflected snacks.
Sepia
From 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, guests can partake in a four-course tasting menu from Chef Andrew Zimmerman for $95.00 a person. Additionally, guests can add on the wine-pairing experience for an additional $55.00 per person. From 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm, diners can choose a special six-course menu from Chef Andrew Zimmerman for $145.00 per person. Guests can add on the wine-pairing experience from Wine Director, Alex Ring, for an additional $95.00 per person.
Proxi
Sommelier, Alex Ring, will be offering two tiers of pairings to go with the Chef's menu. Both pairings will feature wines from around the world and both will be composed entirely of wineries owned and led by women. As a bonus, the reserve tier will be poured entirely from magnums. The regular pairing will be $55 per person, and the reserve tier will be $95 per person. Proxi will offer a few of the special magnum pours by-the-glass too, including Champagne.
Gioia
Chef Federico Comacchio will serve guests a set menu featuring specials with ingredients like squid ink, foie gras, octopus, and lobster. For the superstitious, Chef Comacchio suggests celebrating with the Italian tradition of eating lentils at midnight with cotechino sausage to bring good luck in the new year.
Barcocina West Town
A party in the rustic and trendy new dining room, drink inclusions intermixed with modern Mexican cuisine, and premier table packages for reserve. Tickets can be purchased online.
ROOF on theWit
Set 27 stories above it all, ROOF will be transformed into a party, with DJ entertainment, dancers, aerial performers and Champagne galore. Tickets can be purchased on their website.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House Chicago
On New Year’s Eve, choose from a prix-fixe menu featuring Crab Bisque, Bone-In Filet with Pan Roasted Lobster, Raspberry Mousse, and more. Menu is $150 per person. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Vol. 39
At Vol. 39's New Year's Eve party, there will be pours of Paul Laurent Blanc De Blanc and Gaston Chiquet Brut Rose, signature cocktails, a selection of appetizers, live music and lots of champagne! The Vol. 39 team will also showcase rare bottles of Scotch, Mezcal and Cognac. Tickets are available for $150 per person on eventbrite. Regular service will be available from 4 - 7 PM and the kickoff to the festivities will begin at 8 PM.
The Smith
From 7:30 pm – midnight, a special three-course dinner for $75 per person, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Wood
This New Years Eve, Chef Devin has curated a 5-course tasting menu. The menu will be available from 5-10pm and will be $85 per person.
The Press Room
The Press Room will host a New Year's Eve celebration by also celebrating its fifth anniversary. Ring in the New Year with a special five-course menu from Chef Christian Sia and Chef Mike McCants. Choose from three seatings starting at 5:30, 8:00, and 10:00 PM. Each seating will accompany 30 guests and last two hours. Diners can experience the tasting menu for $75.00 per person. For those looking to enhance their experience, guests have the option to add on a wine pairing for $45.00 per person. For those who attend, a representative from the Champagne House will also be at The Press Room pouring bubbles and sharing a bit about the making of champagne. On the menu:
Focaccia- champignon butter, calabrian pepper hummus
Scallop Crudo- marcona almonds, tarragon oil, grapefruit gel, aged solera vinegar
Rabbit Tagliolini- braised rabbit, egg tagliolini, sauce cacciatore, truffle
Beef Bourguignon- red wine braised beef, root vegetables, rice pilaf
Bread Pudding- banana; bread pudding, raspberry creme anglaise, dried banana
For those who want an a la carte menu, there will also be select booths and bar seating, for diners who are looking for a small bite. The menu will be available until the kitchen closes at midnight. Diners can enjoy Scallop Crudo, Beef Cheek and Oxtail Marmalade, Housemade Tartine, and more. This menu is for walk-ins only.
Smyth & The Loyalist
Smyth will host two seatings for diners — a narrative of Chef John and Karen Shields' journey through Smyth County, Virginia, through a culinary expression of balance and warmth. Tickets are $475 per person for each seating. The Loyalist is also hosting a three-course dinner on New Year’s Eve with dishes like Warm Oysters with Paris butter hollandaise, Beef Tartare and Dutch Hiramasa (aka kingfish). Tickets are $135 per person for all seatings. The restaurants also offer New Year’s Eve to-go with Champagne Wishes & Caviar dreams featuring Osetra or Kaluga caviar.
Untitled Supper Club
Untitled Supper Club rings in the New Year with a special Unbridled through Eternal: An Ethereal Affair. It will be an immersive show immersing the audience in sacred beauty and gilded glamour. Tickets include a four-hour open bar from 9pm to 1am, a four-hour food package and four rooms of entertainment with more than 40 performances through the night.
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen serves up a five-course dinner. Seatings will be $85 per person and the regular menu will not be available. Dinner starts off with a Truffle Arepa with hearts of palm crème fraiche, kelp caviar and chervil. A Pear and Cheese Tart follows with almonds cheese, pistachio caraway crust with pickled and raw vegetables. Chef’s Fore Floor Risotto features forest mushrooms, Vidalia onion beurre monte, pickled ramp salsa verde, house made black bean tempeh and cashew pecorino. Bloom’s Oak Log takes braised jackfruit, charred parsnip puree and combines it with green peppercorn au poivre, broccolini provençal. The final course is a Banana Blossom Crab Cake with dijon mustard, dill pickle gremolata and cacao. All diners will also toast to 2023 with rose essence genoise, mixed fruit, crème fraiche ice cream and champagne foam.
Recess
Recess opens the doors to their New Year’s Eve House Party on December 31. Tickets to the party feature a four-hour food and drink package, DJs, dancing and a few party tricks along the way. Reservations are available now via OpenTable.
Liva at Chicago Winery
The winery’s restaurant concept, LIVA, will offer a 5 course dinner for $195 per person, featuring dishes like Potato Croquettes, Chef Andrew Graves’ charcuterie board and Beef Short Ribs. Dinner will be reserved seating from 5:30 - 8:00 PM or from 8:30 -10:30 PM, while the bar will be open for walk-in drink service. Chicago Winery will also host a Roaring ‘20s themed New Year’s Eve celebration in its upstairs event space, featuring a DJ, performers, passed dishes and desserts, an open bar, photo opps and more. Early bird tickets are $180 and prices will increase after December 17.
Pigtail by José Andrés
Pigtail will offer an all-inclusive night filled with Pigtail's bites and cocktails, Spanish tapas, specially selected wines, desserts and a cava toast. There will be a photo booth to capture your special moments, and DJ Papa G will be spinning all night long. The New Year’s Eve Bash goes from 8pm to 1am with an Early Bookings ticket price before December 19 of $150pp, and between December 20–31 at $175pp.
Jaleo by José Andrés
On New Year’s Eve, join Jaleo for a special tasting menu created by Head Chef José Dávilla for the holiday at $125 pp. Chef has also prepared additional specials for the night. After celebrating New Year's Eve, an all-day Brunch Menu at Jaleo will be available. Taste through sweet and savory breakfast favorites like the Torrijas, Spanish-style French toast and Carne Asada with a fried egg, plus classic Jaleo tapas. Add Endless Sangría Roja and Mimosas for $25 per person. Brunch runs from 11am–8pm.
Amaru
Amaru offers a one-night-only pre-fixe menu from Chef Rodolfo Cuadros to ring in your New Year. The regular menu will not be available on New Year’s Eve, but diners will be getting a five-course special for $70. Amaru kicks things off with Hamachi Montadito with pomme souffle, smoked avocado chive requeson, tamarind soy and caviar. Seco de Jaco Raviolo follows with crema de yuca, callaloo, brown butter and toaster garlic. Amaru’s third dish is Bacalao with sancocho de coco, yuca, platano, kale and Chile piquin oil. Chef Rodolfo’s Andean Short Rib comes next with chicha morada, savory arroz con leche and encurtido, and for dessert, expect Dr. Bird Cake — pecans and walnuts join preserved pineapple and coconut alongside a cream cheese frosting.
Bar Goa
Bollywood hits and EDM will be spinning all night long with a live DJ and all diners are encouraged to dress to impress. General admission tickets are standing room only and include three drink tickets and passed bites throughout the night. Reservations are available now via Resy.
ROOH
ROOH will offer West Loop diner’s a la carte dishes throughout New Year’s Eve. ROOH will host a DJ all night long and your night will include a champagne toast at midnight. Come for the cuisine, stay for the DJ and ring in your New Year with a toast. Reservations are available now via SevenRooms.
LG's
LG’s will be hosting New Year’s starting with zero cover charge at the door, DJ’s all night and a champagne toast at midnight. Continue the party on New Year’s Day with “Hair of the Dog” with brunch and bottomless mimosas or domestic beer bucket all for $35.
Grill on 21
The restaurant will serve a 4-course prix fixe menu for $75 per person. Entrée choices range from garden to land to sea, featuring a Carrot Wellington, Fillet Rossini and a Pan Seared Red Snapper. Guests will also be able to order a la carte from the regular dinner menu. Reservations can be made on Open Table.
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
New Year’s Eve Menu
Saturday, December 31, at 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 10:00 PM
Reservations are available on OpenTable. $94 a person. With an added wine pairing for just $60 additional.
4-course meal with wine pairings includes dishes like burrata, apple butternut squash bisque, surf and turf, and more. Price per person includes complimentary party favors and champagne toast to ring in the new year.
New Year’s Day Brunch Menu
January 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reservations are available on OpenTable. Adults $39+; Kids (10 years and under) $19+
An omelet station, freshly-baked pastries, build-you-own-pancakes, and more offer plenty of choices for the whole family. Plus, opt for the Mimosa or Bloody Mary bar at an added cost with IV Hydration Fluids to get you through the day.
Soul & Smoke
Available for preorder from both Evanston and Avondale locations, Soul & Smoke is offering a black eyed peas entree, served with duck sausage, Carolina gold rice and chives or a smaller side of black eyed peas, both can be added to your traditional Soul & Smoke order. Pre-ordering will be available on Tock, with pickup starting December 28.
Tabú
Chef Saul Roman has curated a 4-course prix-fixe menu, available for $95. Tabú also offers a four hour drink package from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and access to their DJ and dancing in the lounge! Note, this package does not include designated seating/tables. Select late night food items will be available for purchase through the evening. Both experiences can be reserved through OpenTable.
Chef Stephanie Izard
Little Goat Diner
Girl & the Goat
Duck Duck Goat
Eataly Chicago
From 9pm-12:30am, the second floor of Eataly's marketplace will close and ticketed guests will gain complete access to unlimited food, drink, and entertainment for their New Year's Eve celebration, Mezzanotte. The all-you-can-eat menu features premium dishes like beignet topped with caviar and burrata, housemade pasta featuring lump crab, wagyu beef skewers, artisanal salumi & formaggi, and more. Plus, open bars featuring regional Italian wines and cocktails, as well as multiple large format bottle openings including a midnight toast with Ferrari prosecco.
In addition to the food and drink, tickets include access to exclusive entertainment and experiences including a karaoke lounge, hands-on pasta workshops, live music from Greenlight, photo moments, chef demonstrations, sabering lessons, and more. Early bird tickets are $145 per person. Tickets will increase to $165 when early bird tickets sell out.
aliveOne
Central Park Bar
Cody's Public House
Easy Bar
Estelle's
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine in Andersonville will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Guests can select from a limited menu of Oda’s Turkish-Georgian fare created by Owner and Chef Marina Cardak as well as handcrafted and seasonal cocktails.
Remedy
The Graystone Tavern
The Owl
The Rambler Kitchen + Tap
For sports fans, The Rambler will broadcast all the NFL game action including the Bears vs Lions game at 12 p.m. To reserve a table, email events@theramblerchicago.com.
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar
Uvae in Andersonville invites Chicagoans to ring in 2023 with an early New Year’s Eve happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. featuring $2 oysters, $2 shrimp cocktail and $5 draft bubbles. Guests can also choose a New Year’s Eve dinner with paired wines picked by owner and sommelier, Lindsey Anderson. The five-course dinner is $150 per person. Uvae’s regular menu will also be available.
The Gwen
Party like it’s 1970 with New Year’s Eve celebrations at The Gwen. Celebrate the start of 2023 with dinner and beverage pairings or a special curling package. Plus, access to their NYE Disco complete with a DJ, dancing and disco-inspired libations.
Curling & Disco Saturday, December 31st
Dinner & Disco Saturday, December 31st
Curling & Cocktails at The Gwen Runs through Spring
Retro Wonderland Menu Runs through end of February
Mordecai
Mordecai (3632 N. Clark St) is kicking off 2023 in 'vintage' style! Hosting their "Vintage Countdown to Midnight" in addition to a New Year's Eve dinner, guests will be able to end 2022 on a high note with crafted cocktails and a prix fixe menu.
Watch the ball drop in Mordecai's upstairs bar while celebrating past decades by sipping vintage cocktails that are crafted with liquor that dates back as far as the 1950s. With doors opening at 8:30 PM, enjoy three vintage cocktails and bubbles, in addition to NYE bites for $85/person.
A special prix fixe menu curated by Mordecai's executive chef. From Wagyu Bresaola Carpaccio to Eggplant Lasagna to Maine Lobster & Potato Gnocchi (and more), guests will experience a four-course dinner for $95/person. Purchase your tickets today via Tock.
Frontier
Ina Mae Tavern
Lottie's Pub
To reserve a table, please email lotties@pioneertaverngroup.com; walk-ins are also welcomed.
Tanta
The Robey
The Robey is offering a ticketed event with access to all bars in the hotel. Your ticket will serve as a passport to grant you access to Cabana Club, Clever Coyote, and The Up Room. Each location will have its own theme with open bar and bites. There will also be beer, wine, bubbles.
Funkenhausen
Funkenhausen is offering a four-course family-style dinner ($80pp) with optional beverage pairings ($40pp) and a special funky wine list - BTG or bottle with rare treats. They will be offering a set menu and 2 seatings: 6pm and 8:30pm. Everyone will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles to start the evening.
The Bristol
The Bristol will have a 5-7 course ticketed dinner with pairings featuring Potatoes and Caviar, Truffle Endive Salad, Lobster Bisque, Tuna Crudo, Campanelle, Tortellini en Brodo, Red Wine Short Rib, Poulet Rouge, Mon Blanc and Chocolate Ganache.
Formento's
Formento's will offer dinner featuring:
LeTour
LeTour is kicking off their shellfish selections for New Years. Their selections will be available as noted on the menu and will include 3 levels/sizes of selections, as well as a la carte options such as oysters on the half shell and traditional caviar service.
Dusek's/Thalia Hall
Moneygun
Moneygun will have a themed night 'Beyond Heaven' with two local DJs and a Champagne toast.
Selva
A candlelight cabaret performances by Brooklyn B Productions and a Moët toast at midnight. Take part in the Oaxacan tradition of eating buñuelos (crispy fritters): guests will make a wish and then smash their plate to break with the past in celebration of the New Year.
Yardbird Chicago
Yardbird will be accepting reservations until 11PM. The a la carte menu includes:
Guests can also stop by New Year's Day for the last day of Yardbird’s “9 Days of brunch” taking place from Saturday, December 24 till Sunday, January 1.
Benchmark
NYE Party Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to Last Call
NYD Pajama Party Sunday, January 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm
Kirkwood
New Year’s Eve & NCAA Football Playoffs
Saturday, December 31 doors open at 11 a.m.
F*CK DAY ONE. Resolutions Start Jan. 2nd
New Year’s Day Sunday, January 1 doors open at 11 a.m.
Fremont
NYE 2023 Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to Last Call
80 Proof
NYE 2023 Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to Last Call
Porter Kitchen & Deck
New Year’s Eve Dinner Saturday, December 31 Doors Open at 4 p.m.
Brickhouse
NYE 2023 Saturday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to Last Call
Steak 48
Their regular dinner menu will be offered and they are extending their hours and allowing every guest to participate in a champagne toast at midnight to celebrate. Menu highlights include:
City Works Eatery & Pour House
City Works Eatery & Pour House, a sports restaurant and bar located in Wheeling, Schaumburg and Vernon Hills, is hosting their signature Rock n Roll brunch on January 2. This special Monday brunch features customizable mimosa flights, and includes classic brunch options with twists like the Sweet Child O’ Mine – brioche French toast stuffed with mixed berry compote, topped with powdered sugar and Bailey’s cream cheese.
Chief O’Neil’s Pub & Restaurant
Chief O’Neil’s is ringing in 2023 in Irish time this year with live Irish music performed by Jimmy Sullivan and Jimmy Moore from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bagpipes will be played at 6 p.m. in honor of celebrating the New Year in Ireland. This event will include complimentary champagne and various party favors. Chief O’Neill’s will offer a variety of specials menu items—but the full menu is available, this is NOT a set menu or ticketed event.This is a 21+ event. Reserve your spot online. Doors open at 11am.
Indienne
Chef Sujan Sarkar will be preparing a special 5-course tasting menu (veg and non-veg) for the evening's first seating, with reservations available from 5PM to 6:30PM. Both menus are priced at $115pp (+$70pp optional wine pairing). Reservations for the second seating are available from 8PM to 9:30PM – during this later seating, there will be a special 7-course tasting menu (veg and non-veg) priced at $175pp (+$90 optional wine pairing), plus a midnight toast. Reservations are available via Tock.
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