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:

Apothecary and Rye. 5-course meal at either Rye and Apothecary with smoked lamb neck ragu, steak pave, and vegetarian options. $125, plus wine pairings at Apothecary for $40-$75, or $50 for cocktail pairing. 5:30-10 pm. Reserve online. 972-803-3391.

Barcelona Wine Bar. Luxe tapas and complimentary midnight toast. No door charge, prices as listed on regular dinner menu. 4 pm–12 am. 469-862-8500.

Bar Louie. 4-course meal $75. 3-10 pm. Late-night 24K gold celebration starting at 10 pm features appetizers, drink tickets, and midnight champagne toast. $100 for two. Five locations: Shops at Park Lane, Irving, Allen, Arlington, and DFW Airport.

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.

Blue Mesa. Brunch with pastor marinated pork tenderloin and pineapple salsa, smoked beef brisket, red chile glazed ham, and red chile salmon along with black-eyed peas, wilted greens, cornbread, shrimp & grits, enchiladas, Adobe Pie, Chimayo corn, smoky black beans, and coconut lime rice. Breakfast items feature made-to-order omelets, huevos rancheros, Belgian waffles with berries or fried chicken, biscuits & gravy. Sweets station includes fresh churros with chocolate & cajeta sauces, mini flans, banana pudding, fruit cobbler. 9 am-4 pm. $35, or $10 for 12 and under. Addison 972-934-0165, Fort Worth 817-332-6372, Plano 214-387-4407.

Bulla Gastrobar. 4-course menu includes choices from tuna tartare, pintxo Moruno, steak, ham croquettes, garlic shrimp, churros, coconut flan, or chocolate tres leches, plus midnight toast and 25 percent off sparkling wines. $65.

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.

Coupes. Three seatings: 5:30 and 7:30 pm with a four-course menu, featuring choices from caviar taco, truffle nduja olives, duxelles croquette, chicken with sundried tomato, basil, petit surf & turf with tenderloin and prawns, butternut squash stuffed with chestnuts, quinoa, lentils, and lemon pie $110. 9:30 pm seating with lite bites including truffle popcorn and gougeres, and fried chicken Provençal or crab cakes. 214-434-1347.

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.

Federales. New Year's Eve party features two drinks, passed appetizers, buffet, DJ Bella Scratch, and champagne toast at midnight. $50. 9 pm-12 am. Reserve at Federalesdallas.com. 214-227-6767.

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. 5-10 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.

The Finch. 4-course meal includes choices from BBQ glazed bacon wrapped jumbo prawns, mini beef tenderloin wellingtons, french onion soup, grilled 6oz certified black angus filet mignon, grilled halibut filet, flourless dark chocolate cake, crème brûlée, plus champagne toast. $70, plus $45 for optional wine pairing. 10 am-1 am. 469-893-0990.

Garden Cafe. 3-course meal features choices from tuna poke, meatballs, devils on horseback, scallops, steak au poivre, duck cottage pie, chocolate cake, frangipane tart, or baked Alaska, plus amuse and canteloupe granita. $80 or $120 with wine pairings. 5-10 pm. 214-887-8330.

Gorji. 4-course meal includes choices from kale-Romaine salad, smoked salmon, tomato-cucumber salad, baby greens & strawberries, venison with Cognac sauce, sea bass & shrimp over cauliflower puree with fava beans, tenderloin with gorgonzola gnocchi, lamb & Texas quail, 3-cheese spinach lasagna, kefir butterfly with Medjool date, flourless chocolate cake, or vanilla ice cream with dried mulberries & pistachio. $159. 5-9 pm, champagne at midnight. 972-503-7080.

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.

Happiest Hour. New Years Eve Bash. Rooftop features DJ, open bar, and buffet $250. Main level and patio with DJ and open bar $150. 9 pm. 972-528-0067.

Harper’s. 4-course menu includes choices from cranberry brie prosciutto crostini, pecan smoked diver scallop, beef Wellington, sea bass, and chocolate decadence. $75. 5 pm-1 am. 469-998-0013.

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.

Hero by HG. New Year's Eve party features 5 bars, champagne toast, DJ, photo booth. Two options: $75 passed hors d'oeuvres. $150 VIP full buffet, high-end champagne toast, VIP lounge & bar overlooking main DJ and 24-foot TV screen.9 pm-1 am. Reserve online. 469-300-4199.

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.

La Parisienne. Frisco French bistro is offering their full regular menu on New Year’s Eve from 9 am - 8 pm. Reservations recommended. 469-200-5411.

Lexy's. Dream House party with 4-course dinner, dancing, and DJ. Shrimp cocktail, Wagyu hot rock, 7-vegetable flatbread, wedge or mixed green salad, filet Oscar, wood-plank salmon, mushroom ravioli, chocolate lava cake, berry eclair. 7 pm-12:30 am. Reserve online. After you purchase your ticket, email csister@lexysdallas.com to book your dinner reservation between 7-9 pm.

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.

Malai Kitchen. Vietnamese-Thai concept is open for brunch with limited-edition dishes including Lao quail crostini, Thai crab cakes, Vietnamese 5-spice pork belly, “drunken” filet mignon, night market cotton candy, and Thai tea panna cotta. Plus cocktail specials passion fruit fizz, apricot old fashioned, and Singapore sling for two. 11 am-2 pm. Dallas Preston Center 972-373-4434, Dallas Uptown 214-599-7857, Southlake 817-251-9141, Fort Worth 682-707-3959.

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. $225, plus $160-$195 with wine pairings; $75 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.

Meridian. 6-course dinner includes brioche with mushroom spread, oysters, scallop, duck malfadine, wagyu beef with parsnip, and citrus pavlova. $135, plus $92 for wine pairing. 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Reserve online. 469-659-6382.

Mexican Bar Company. 5-course meal includes ahi tuna tostadas, lamb lollipops, pan-seared scallops, 8 oz. filet mignon, 6 oz. lobster tail, and New York cheesecake. $150. 5-9 pm. 972-972-4466.

Monarch. Celebrate Marie Antoinette style with cake and champagne, two DJs, 4-hour premium open bar, heavy passed hors d’oeuvres, and caviar, with champagne toast at midnight. French Rococo wardrobe welcome. $400. Reserve online. 214-945-2222.

Moxie's. 3-course dinner features choices from chipotle mango chicken, chicken Madeira rigatoni, Scottish salmon, vegetarian power bowl, coconut cream pie, Key lime pie, or salted caramel cheesecake. $75 to $80. 6-10 pm. Dallas, Plano, and Southlake.

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. $200. 5-10 pm. 214-252-7000.

Oceanaire Seafood Room. Full menu with seafood, oysters, raw bar, sushi, chowder. 4-11 pm. 972-759-2277.

Ocean Prime Dallas. In addition to regular menu, Ocean Prime Dallas will offer a special dish for New Year's Eve only: Chilean sea bass with blue crab, shallot & Parmesan gratin, asparagus, leeks, lemon herb vin blanc, & garlic, $72. 4-9 pm. 214-965-0440.

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.

The Porch. Brunch with choices from Snooze Buttons, flavored Bloody Marys, and giant cinnamon rolls. 11 am–10 pm. 214-828-2916.

Pyramid Restaurant. Festive party at Fairmont Dallas with dinner including Texas wagyu steak tartare, lobster, and filet, live music, champagne toast, and hourly raffles for luxurious prizes. Price a la carte. 5-11 pm. Reservations on OpenTable or 214-720-5249.

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.

Saint Rocco's. Great Gatsby gala featuring 4-course dinner, live band, Gatsby casino, champagne toast. Menu includes choices from mushroom risotto, lobster-corn manicotti, Caesar chop salad, spinach goat cheese salad, tenderloin, salmon, airline chicken, brownie, raspberry white chocolate cannoli, or spumoni baked Alaska. $350. 6:30 pm-12:30 am. Reserve online. After you purchase your ticket, call 469-320-9707 to book dinner reservation between 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. 469-320-9707.

SĒR Steak + Spirits. Steakhouse on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole hosts its annual Ruby & Gold Party featuring eight culinary stations, premium open bar, DJ, and views of the city. 8 pm-1 am. $280-$350, reserve online. 214-761-7479.

Shodo. 5-course menu. $105. Plus $75 for wine pairings. 5-10 pm. 214-984-2489.

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. 214-484-1395.764-2961.

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.

Stirr. Four-course menu includes choices from blackened black tiger shrimp, roasted garlic alfredo, filet ‘oscar”, strawberry shortcake, molten chocolate cake, and midnight champagne toast. Both locations will have a rooftop party. $60. 10 am-2 am. Dallas 214-983-1222, Addison 214-903-0543.

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.

Table 13. Addison supper-club restaurant has special menu with choices from crab-tini, firecracker lobster, beef crostini, tuna tartare, lobster bisque, wedge or winter salad, surf & turf, sea bass with crab, ribeye Oscar, Wagyu strip loin, rack of lamb, chocolate cake, baklava cheesecake with lavender honey drizzle, cheese platter with fruit, candied nuts, & chocolates, or apple crumble pie. Two seatings: 5-7 pm for $125, or 7-10 pm for $150. New year toast at 11 pm. 972-789-9558.

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.

Temakeria. All you can eat sushi with dancing, DJ, and toast. $120, or $200 for two. 8 pm-12:30 am. Reserve online.469-718-5301.

Texican Court. Buffet with rib roast carving station, lobster tails, assorted desserts. $65. 833-839-4226.

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.

Truluck's. 3-course menu. $150. 4-11 pm. Uptown 214-220-2401, and Southlake 817-912-0500. 4-10 pm Plano 972-591-2500.

Villa Azur Dallas. Dinner specials include gravlax salmon, lobster risotto with vanilla cauliflower, Chateaubriand, vodka & crab fettucini, and cowboy steak. Two seatings: 5 pm with a la carte menu and beverages on consumption, and 7:30 pm with $150 fixed price. Celebration includes DJ and stilt dancers. Reserve online. 214-389-2602.

XOXO Dining Room. 3-course menu with choices from beet salad, chicken, short rib, or grilled vegetables, and chocolate lava cake. $95. Two seatings at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Reservations on Resy. 214-397-4226.

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse. 3-course menu features choices from chicken fried lobster, chicken fried quail, shrimp & grits, New York steak au poivre, wild game mixed grill, filet mignon, ribeye, surf & turf, white chocolate macadamia nut bread pudding, flourless chocolate cake, lemon blueberry cheesecake, and confit cherry Bone Marrow Sundae. Three seatings: 5-6:30 pm for $95, 7-8:30 pm for $125, and 9-11 pm for $110. 214-744-3287.