There's more than one kind of New Year's Party, but the kind we're listing here is the party with food on the menu: celebrations that include - and are even centered on - a nice celebratory dinner. Food should be part of any celebration, that's something we can surely all agree on and that includes ringing in the New Year.
Here's where to celebrate New Year's Eve with a nice bite to eat:
Barcelona Wine Bar, Welcome the New Year with luxe tapas and complimentary midnight toast. No door charge, [rices as listed on regular dinner menu. 4 pm–12am. 469-862-8500.
Black Agave. Restaurant in Mercer Boardwalk will feature 5-course dinner with choice of entree from chile-braised pork shank or sea bass or mole Wagyu short ribs, plus tomato-braised salted cod with olives, almonds, potato, & caviar on a brioche bun, crab bisque, chayote & tomato salad, and pistache mil hojas featuring layers of campechana bread with pistachio cream. $60, plus $10 for margarita flight. 469-850-6501. 5-9 pm.
Carbone. Dinner featuring crab claws, burrata & caviar, truffled beef carpaccio, cotechino & lentils, spicy rigatoni vodka, truffle tortellini, Mario's meatballs, veal parm or prawns fra diavolo with potatoes Louie, zabaglione di bosco, lemon cheesecake, chocolate hazelnut terraine. 6 pm. $295. Reservations for two-hour seating from 6-10:30 pm. on Resy. 469-290-6009.
Commons Club. Virgin Dallas hotel restaurant has two seatings, both with champagne toast: 6:30 pm with a 3-course menu for $135, or 9:30 pm with a 4-course menu for $175. 469-436-7150.
Crown Block. 4-course New Year’s Eve early dinner seating menu with choices from prawn cocktail, yellowtail crudo, Wagyu croquettes, seafood tower, lobster bisque, pasta, sushi, baked Alaska, dar, chocolate mousse cake, 5–6 pm $175. Expanded menu is available from 8-9 pm with Champagne toast, plus admission to The Crown Room after 10 pm or VIP entry to outdoor firework viewing area. $325. VIP Party from 10 pm–1 am with passed hors d'oeuvres, food stations, and two drinks for $200. Limited bottle service available by emailing Mkahl@crownblockdallas.com.
Dakota's Steakhouse. 3-course menu features choices from clam chowder, beef tartare, roasted beets, crab risotto, scallops, porterhouse, Wagyu ribeye, surf & turf, chicken with potato gnocchi, lamb chops, striped bass, citrus tart, chocolate mousse cake, or apple rum cake. Plus complimentary Champagne toast. $150, plus 20 percent service fee, and $50 deposit. 5-10 pm. 972-573-5003.
Dolce Riviera. 3-course dinner includes choices from boquerones with white anchovies & white bean puree, scallop crudo, tortellini & clams, tomato “corona” with tomato paste pappardelle ravioli, whole branzino with tomato broth, ribeye with scalloped potato, chicken cacciatore, cannoli trio with ruby & white chocolate croquant, milk chocolate & hazelnut, and chocolate & pistachio, lemoncello tiramisu with candied lemon peel. 3 seatings. Final seating comes with complimentary midnight toast. with wine pairings. $95, or $140 with wine pairing. Regular brunch from 11 am-3 pm. 469-458-6623.
Elephant East. 3-course dinner with choices from pomegranate & pear with ginger dressing, Misua longevity soup, aged tofu in tsuyu and dashi, shrimp & pork lumpia with Sawsawan sauce, steamed white fish with fried rice, glazed duck breast with sweet potato puree, Asian pork roulade with Chinese sausage and rice stuffing, Pandan Basque burnt cheesecake, or Chinese Fa Gao fortune cake. Three seatings; last seating receives complimentary midnight toast. 5-10 pm. $85. All reservations require a $50 deposit. 214-256-4151.
Elm & Good. Two New Year’s Eve seatings at Kimpton Pittman: 3-course menu at 6 pm for $75, or 4-course menu at 9 pm for $125. New Year’s Eve toast is included along with live music followed by a DJ. 469-498-2500.
Hall Arts Hotel. New Year's Eve jazz brunch features a 3-course menu with baked acorn squash fondue, sturgeon or peppercorn filet mignon, and red velvet cake with currants and white chocolate sauce. $85. A la carte menu also available. 5-10 pm. 214-953-1717.
Fearing’s. 4-course meal with choices such as Prime beef “Wellington”, mustard/herb crusted lamb loin or pan seared John Dory. $185, $90 for vegetarian, $50 for 12 and under. 5-9 pm. 214-922-4848.
Ferah Tex- Med Kitchen. 4-course menu with choices from lobster bisque, poached pear & pomegranate salad, turkish ravioli, beef tenderloin with seared scallops & potato au gratin, pistachio-crusted rack of lamb, mediterranean stuffed airline chicken with garlic mashed potatoes, halibut with lentil stew, orange-infused chocolate mousse cake with gold pearl, and champagne toast. Vegetarian option available upon request. 5-10 pm. $58. Also served December 29-30. Garland 972-496-0201.
Happiest Hour. New Years Eve Bash. Rooftop featuring DJ, open bar and buffet $250. Main level and patio with DJ and open bar. $150. 9 pm. 972-528-0067.
Rooftop at The Henry. The Henry itself is doing a 3-course meal for $80, but availability is limited. The rooftop's St. Henry's Winter Wonderland still has space. Resrvations for the meal are required with a $25 hold. 11 am-12 am. 972-677-9650.
Isabelle’s. Restaurant at Hotel Swexan will serve New Year’s Eve brunch along with a small bites truffle tasting for $125 and a champagne bottle menu. 7 am-2 am. 469-405-1911.
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. Masquerade party featuring complimentary pass trays of lobster bites, dream eggs, cauliflower, catfish tenders, butterflied shrimp, chicken bites, mac+cheese, yams, greens, peach cobbler, and banana pudding. $75, or VIP $100, which includes four tickets and a bottle of MOET Brut. 7:30 pm-12:30 am. Reserve online. 469-581-8783.
Komodo. Shangri-La celebration with Moet & Chandon Champagne and DJ set. Two seatings: 6-7:30 pm for $95, or 9 pm for $175. 214-261-6000.
Kona Grill. Regular menu plus specials including smoked salmon nova lox with red onion & capers, turkey with stuffing, asparagus, cranberry corn bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy; glazed ham with sweet chili green beans & roasted fingerling potatoes; Prime rib surf & turf, Parmesan crusted sole with asparagus, scallops, mussels, shrimp, caper lemon sauce, and molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream. Holiday menu and regular all-day menu will also be available. 10 am-11 pm. Dallas 214-369-7600, Plano 214-945-2500.
La Neta Cocina y Lounge. 4-course meal includes choices from mini birria tacos, esquite lobster roll with lobster & street corn, pozole rojo, roasted corn soup, Wellington a la Mexican, branzino topped with red and green adobo, chile relleno with Veracruz sauce, strawberry tamale with ice cream & chocolate whip. 6-9 pm $75, 9 pm-12 am $100 includes open bar. 469-397-0937.
Maggiano’s. 3-course holiday menu features refined Italian classics with choices from salads, 14 starters, 10+ pastas, and 11 entrees ranging from stuffed mushrooms, Italian sausage & peppers, lobster fondue, branzino crab Imperial, beef tenderloin medallions, 4-cheese ravioli, NY Strip with garlic mashed potatoes, and chocolate profiteroles with peppermint ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream. $46 or $18 for 12 and under. 11 am-6:30 pm. Dallas 214-360-9061, Plano 972-781-0776.
Mansion on Turtle Creek. 6-course menu includes half-moon bay artichoke topped with a black truffle panna cotta, Hokkaido scallop with champagne sabayon, parsnip & celery risotto, and chocolate brownie in salted caramel. $275, or $90 for vegetarian or $50 for 12 and under. 5:30-9:30 pm. 214-559-2100.
Margaret’s. Luxe celebration with two seatings: a 3-course pre-theater dinner at 5 pm with chestnut tart, potato vichysoisse, filet or sea bass for $115; and a 5-course dinner at 7 pm with crab & buratta, Wagyu beef raviolo, bone-in filet or John Dory en croute, for $175. Plus a 10-pound king crab dinner with all the fixings, $250. Reservations on OpenTable or 214-736-7760.
Mercat Bistro. potato galette with crème fraiche and caviar, caramelized onion tart, beef tartare, apple salad with goat cheese, cucumber, & candied pecans, chestnut soup, lobster thermidor with asparagus, Texas quail with rice pilaf & haricot verts, gnocchi with mushrooms, asparagus, & chicken, steak Diane with morel mushrooms & pomme puree, chocolate fondue with Valrhona & hazelnut liqueur, apple tart with cinnamon gelato. 214-953-0917.
Nobu Dallas. New Year’s Eve special omakase multi-course dining experience includes a sashimi tasting, Japanese Wagyu steak, sea bass tempura, black truffle inaniwa, and chef’s sushi collection. A la carte menu available as well and full omakase menu. $200. TIME?. 214-252-7000.
Oceanaire Seafood Room. Full menu with seafood, oysters, raw bar, sushi, chowder. 4-11 pm. 972-759-2277.
Onesan. 6-course with tai truffle, kahaku roll, seared scallop, sake-braised pork belly, Prime NY strip, and 5-spice chocolate tart. 5 pm-10 pm. $125. 469-580-6838.
Republic Texas Tavern. Special menu features Texas chowda, brisket bites, lobster ravioli, sea bass Milanaise, bacon-wrapped filet, and smoked Prime rib. Reservations start at 4-7:30 pm. 972-385-6004.
Revelers Hall. Menu highlights include flatbreads, cheese and charcuterie boards, wings, burgers, and shrimp po-boy. Drink specials offered throughout the night and NYE hats and horns will be provided. Live music from 2 pm-2 am. Advance tickets not required, but a $6 music fee will be added to compensate the musicians.
Saint Ann. 3-course dinner with tuna tartare & crispy rice cake, vichyssoise, beet “carpaccio” with arugula, filbert, & goat cheese, Caesar salad, Ora king salmon with wilted spinach, filet mignon with asparagus & shoestring potato, chicken with wild mushroom risotto, chocolate raspberry passion fruit entremet, or strawberry shortcake. 6-10 pm. $75. 214-782-9807.
Sloane's Corner. Celebrate New Year's Eve with 3-course dinner and a toast to new beginnings. $65, with $25 deposit required. 5-10 pm. 214-484-1395.
Snowbird Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen. Masquerade ball New Year’s Eve party with champagne toast, party favors, and DJ Zee. Tables for four, $400-$500; tables for six, $600-$750. Lounge seating, $200 per person, $20 for walk-ins after 8 pm. 5 pm-2 am. Full dinner menu served until 11 pm, late-night menu until 1 am. Reserve online. 469-598-0369.
Stillwell’s. Hotel Swexan restaurant will feature 4-course menu plus holiday specials. 5 pm-12 am. $175 for 5 pm seating, $200 for 7 and 9:30 pm seatings. 469-405-1911.
Sushi | Bar. New Year's Eve omakase menu includes seasonal supplements on select bites throughout the 17 courses as well as a sake or wine pairing. The experience starts 20 minutes prior to the scheduled seating with a complimentary champagne toast. Three seatings: 5 pm, 7:15 pm, and 9:30 pm. $325. 214-420-8532.
Te Deseo. Latin-American restaurant will host a 3-course dinner with choices from ensalada de lentajas, crema de elote, redfish with adobo rojo, airline chicken breast with pumpkin seed salsa, short rib with fig mole, Manchego whipped potatoes, ancho braised rainbow carrots, churro tres leches cake, or coconut flan. $95 per person, or $140 with wine pairing. Three seatings; last seating comes with complimentary midnight toast. Reservations require a $50 deposit, 214-646-1314.Tri
Trick Rider. 4-course meal at PGA Golf Resort in Frisco includes choices from crispy artichoke, shrimp cocktail, Wagyu beef carpaccio, mesclun salad, Little Gem Caesar with anchovy, 6-oz rossini filet with pommes puree, halibut, Wagyu short rib, chocolate brûlée tart, or bread pudding skillet. 5-10 pm. $185. 469-305-4610.