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Tunnel Chicago

  • New Year's Eve

Tunnel Chicago will offer an all-night dance party. Lighting and sound system, sip on cocktails, and dance into the early hours with a premium bar package. Tickets are $95 per person, and various booth upgrade packages are available, topping off at $1,000 for an 8-person VIP Main Floor Wall Booth. Get your tickets via Eventbrite.

  • New Year's Day

Keep the celebration going on New Year's Day with a complimentary brunch buffet at Tunnel Chicago. Present your NYE ticket from any Third Coast Hospitality establishment.

La Luna

Dine on New Year’s Eve at La Luna for the Pilsen 2023/2024 Exclusive Chef Dinner Experience. Limited seating is available, book your table via their website.

Old Crow Smokehouse

New Year's Eve at Old Crow Smokehouse in Wrigleyville will feature a bar package, a dinner buffet, live music by Scott DuBose, and all the party essentials. General admission tickets are $95 per person, and VIP tables can be snagged for an extra $50 per person. Purchase tickets online via Eventbrite.

Tree House Chicago

Tree House in River North is hosting a chic-pop New Year's Eve party under its very own disco ball. They will offer a bar package, a dinner buffet, live DJ entertainment, and more. General admission tickets are currently $125 per person, with VIP booth packages available. Grab your tickets via Eventbrite.

Moe's Cantina

Moe's Cantina River North and Wrigleyville will throw a New Year’s Eve bash with a high-energy DJ, confetti cannons, a midnight light show, and a dinner buffet. Tickets start at $70 per person, prices will rise as tickets sell out. Upgrade to a VIP booth package. To purchase tickets online, visit https://www.moescantina.com/new-years-eve.

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Photo courtesy of Old Crow Smokehouse Wrigleyville

Do-Rite Donuts via Dwell Social

Start 2024 with a New Year’s Day morning delivery of Do-Rite Donuts from DwellSocial. Take your pick from their classic menu flavors, including Buttermilk Old Fashioned, Vanilla Bean Glazed, and Birthday Cake Sprinkles, or keep the holiday spirit going with their two seasonal holiday flavors, Gingerbread Old Fashioned and Chocolate Peppermint Old Fashioned in variations of a half dozen or dozen. In addition to those flavors, suburbanites will also be able to order gluten-free flavors by the half dozen or dozen, or Do-Rite’s two premium flavors, Bacon Maple and Pistachio Lemon, in packs of three or six.


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Photo courtesy of Do-Rite Donuts

Torali at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

NYE Celebration inspired by "White City" 1893 World's Fair 12/31

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration inspired by "White City" Exposition at the 1893 World's Fair. For $300 per ticket, guests will be offered hors d’ oeuvres, a dessert bar, and endless champagne, featuring Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Moët & Chandon, and Belvedere specialty cocktails while listening to the tunes of the Myles Hayes Jazz Quintet performing live! 9pm -1am, The Ritz-Carlton Lobby. Tickets can be purchased via tock.

New Year’s Eve Six-Course Feast at Torali 12/31

A New Year’s Eve Six Course Dinner at Torali with a pre-fixe menu curated by Executive Chef Guenther Moreno and Executive Pastry Chef Toni Roberts. Start with King Crab Saffron Aioli, served with brioche migas, Salmorejo, chervil and preserved lemon; then Duck, a duck leg with risotto, tropical gastrique and jicama; followed by Gnudi Buffalo Ricotta, with wild mushrooms, butternut squash and basil. Guests will be offered Sea Bass, with honey-ginger glazed carrots, spiced parsnip puree and salmon roe oil; and Wagyu, with truffle potato pavé, peas, heirloom carrots and Espagnole sauce. For the last course, a Black Forest Cake, made with cocoa sponge, sour cherry jam, vanilla beach mousse and kirsch gelee. Reservations are available starting at 5 p.m. and can be purchased for $270 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) via OpenTable. This price is inclusive of one flute of house champagne or French Bloom Le Rose, an alcohol-free, organic French bubbly option. 

New Year's Day Brunch at Torali 1/1/2024

Available from 11am-2pm, guests can begin with one of Torali’s light starters including Roasted Fire Apple salad served with marinated goat cheese, candied walnuts, sweet pickled pear, and macerated figs; or go heavy with Spiced Lamb Meatballs served with mint yogurt. The Menu also includes dishes such as Huevos Rancheros, The Torali Burger, or Mafalde Bolognese. Leave room for dessert with sweets by pastry chef Toni including Raspberry Swirl Cannoli with whipped ricotta mascarpone mousse, Spumoni Tartufo with Pistachio semifreddo and sponge cake, amarena cherry gelato, and hot fudge sauce. Reservations for Torali brunch can be made on OpenTable.

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Photo courtesy of Torali at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Federales

New Year's Eve

The New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party at Federales Fulton Market will be held on Sunday, 12/31 at 9pm. Don a fancy masquerade mask, style out in your best masquerade wear. Tickets for the masquerade party include the premium bar package plus a spread of Mexican food for midnight munching, and champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year. Grab your tickets, with packages starting at $75, at sevenrooms.com.

Federales Logan Square will host their New Year’s Eve Hollywood Party for a night of glitz, glamor and sparkling lights. Starting at 9pm on Sunday, 12/31, tickets for the old-school Hollywood style party include the premium bar package, food tables spread with Federales’ favorites to nosh on all night, and a bubbly champagne toast at midnight. Pick up your tickets on their website.

New Year's Day

The New Year’s Day Brunch Party at both locations of Federales (Fulton Market and Logan Square) includes special pricing on classic margaritas, plus the raspberry, spicy, and skinny versions, shots specials, select beer buckets + a special new year’s day Happy Hour from 4pm – 6pm; groove to the sounds from the DJ and choices from the brunch menu of Mexican favorites like Chilaquiles with red salsa, corn tortilla, sour cream, queso fresco, green onion, cilantro, sunny side up egg; Steak & Egg Tacos with scrambled eggs, chipotle aioli, cilantro and salsa roja; or the Chorizo & Potato Hash with crispy potatoes, bell peppers, onion, jack cheese plus an over-easy egg and garnished with green onions.

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Photo courtesy of Federales

Virgin Hotels Chicago

Merry & Bright New Year's Bash
  • Sunday, December 31st | 9pm -2am | 2nd Floor & Commons Club
  • End the year at Virgin Hotels Chicago's New Year's Eve bash with Bucket Listers Chicago. Cheers to 2024 with specialty cocktails and savory bites. Enjoy the option to add-on a prix fixe dining experience at Miss Ricky's ahead of the party.
  • Tickets start at $50 per person. Access includes light bites, champagne toast, and DJ entertainment.

A Sky High NYE Soiree

  • Sunday, December 31st | 8pm - 3am | Cerise Rooftop
  • Dom Brown and Organized Grime will be packing the 25th and 26th floors with non-stop tunes from DJs MZ Worthy, Psycho B!tch, Brady Prince, Ammo, Dom Brown, Ryan Willing, & Redevil. Enjoy small bites, a midnight bubbly toast, and sip your way into 2024.
  • Tickets start at $25 per person

NYE Dinner at Miss Ricky's

  • Sunday, December 31st | Seatings Starting at 5pm | Miss Ricky's
  • End the year on a savory note with a Royal Miyagi oyster first course, followed by your choice of antipasti, homemade pasta, and entree courses. A chef’s choice dessert by Executive Chef Mike Alaridi.
  • Reservations start at $95 per person 
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Photo courtesy of Kathy Tran for Virgin Hotels Chicago

Gaslight

The Lincoln Park bar will host a NYE party from 9pm to last call. Tickets start at $60 and include a premium drink package, passed apps, DJ and a celebratory champagne toast. Purchase your tickets at sevenrooms.com.

Join Gaslight on the first day of the year for the NCAA Football Semifinals. Doors Open at 10 am for guests to choose from their A La Carte Brunch Menu & Mimosa Package (10am – 2pm) as well as $30 High Noon Buckets. Reserve a table at sevenrooms.com.

Highline

Highline will ring in the new year with a party from 9pm to last call. Tickets start at $70 and include a premium drink package, heavy apps, a carving station, DJ for all night dancing and a celebratory champagne toast. Purchase your tickets at sevenrooms.com

On January 1st, doors open at 10am for the NCAA Football Semifinals. Guests can choose from Highline's all day menu, $20 Mimosa Package (10am – 2pm), $30 High Noon Buckets and of course, the sound will be on for the games. Reserve a table at sevenrooms.com

Ranalli's Lincoln Park and West Loop

Both locations will have a lineup of NYE and NYD activations including their Post-College Football Playoffs New Year’s Eve Package from 10pm–12am. $20 tickets include a call drink package, DJ, champagne toast and pizza buffet (10pm – 11pm). Purchase tickets at sevenrooms.com

Watch the NFL GAMES on NYE all day long starting with the Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons at 12pm. Specials during the games include $6 Select Stadium Cups, $22 Select Pitchers, $6 Hard Seltzers, $9 Vodka Soda Stadium Cups and $6 Tequila and Lunch Box Shots. Reserve a table on sevenrooms.com

On New Year’s Day, watch the College Football Semifinals (Rose Bowl: 4pm + Sugar Bowl: 7:45pm) and select from the following specials during the games: $6 Select Stadium Cups, $22 Select Pitchers, $6 Hard Seltzers, $9 Vodka Soda Stadium Cups and $6 Tequila and Lunch Box Shots. Reserve a table on sevenrooms.com

Brickhouse

Brickhouse is throwing a NYE Party from 9 p.m. to last call. Tickets start at $80 and include a call drink package, heavy apps, DJ and a champagne toast at midnight! Get your tickets at sevenrooms.com.

Brickhouse will also open their doors at 11am for the NCAA Football Semifinals offering the following game day specials: $20 Buckets of Bud Light & Michelob Ultra, $25 Buckets of NUTRL, $6 Casamigos Shots, $10 Nachos or Potato Twists and $10 Beef or Buffalo Chicken Sliders w/Fries.

80 Proof

80 Proof will be open Sunday, December 31, 9pm to last call. Tickets for their NYE party start at $75 and include a call drink package, heavy appetizers, champagne toast, DJ and photographer. Purchase tickets at sevenrooms.com.

Kirkwood

Join Kirkwood on NYE from 9pm to last call. Tickets Start at $70 and include a call drink package, appetizers, a DJ and a celebratory champagne toast at midnight. Purchase tickets at sevenrooms.com.

The next day, doors open at 1pm so guests can cheer on the Rose Bowl players at 5 p.m. followed by the Sugar Bowl at 8:45 p.m. NYD drink specials include $6 Bud Light & Miller Lite Stadium Cups and $8 Vegas Bombs & Green Tea Shots.

Benchmark

Benchmark invites partiers in from 9pm to last call on December 31st. Tickets start at $75 and include a call drink package, heavy appetizers, a DJ for all night dancing and a celebratory champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are available at their website.

On NYD, Benchmark offers their Hangover Brunch during the NCAA Football Semifinals. Doors open at 11am and guests can enjoy Benchmark’s A La Carte Brunch Menu and $40 Mimosa Kits. Purchase tickets at sevenrooms.com.

Travelle at The Langham, Chicago

Travelle Restaurant offers dinner on New Year’s Eve between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., for a prix-fixe menu featuring Dungeness Crab, Wagyu Tartare with truffle and Royal Kaluga Caviar. Offered December 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; reservations can be made via Tock, ($170-195).

For post-dinner celebrations, move to the Travelle Lounge for live entertainment and cocktails. With the Lounge’s panoramic views, guests can watch fireworks set the city sky ablaze as they ring in the new year with a champagne toast. Reservations can be made on Tock for Bar Lounge ($150), Lobby ($150) and Bar Counter ($75).

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Photo courtesy of Travelle at The Langham, Chicago

Carnivale

Carnivale will be offering a disco-themed version of their dinner show – Copa Carnivale – with three seatings available throughout the night. A 90-minute Latin mix experience with a disco twist, diners will be treated to a meal developed by Executive Chef Carlos Garza plus live entertainment including acts such as a live band, tap dancers, DJ, Brazilian Samba Dancers, Aerialists and so much more. Tickets are on sale now through Tock. 

Cambria Hotel

Teatro ZinZanni invites patrons to a night of cirque, comedy and cabaret located on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel. Included in each NYE ticket will be a multi-course feast, plus a special post-aerial performance with Cassie Cutler, live music with the Teatro ZinZanni band leading up to midnight, a special NYE countdown hosted by comedian and magician Lucy Darling and post-midnight dancing until 1am. The New Year’s Eve show starts promptly at 8pm, with doors opening at 7pm. To purchase tickets today, please visit ZinZanni's website.

Kōmo 

Komo will be offering two NYE menus to choose from– a 6-course menu for $130 or an 8-course menu for $160 that includes options such as Sashimi, Tuna Tartare, Nigiri and more. Then, the party continues upstairs at Esco Chicago for a NYE Black Tie Ball beginning at 9pm. Tickets include access to rotating signature bites, a two-hour premium open bar, along with live entertainment by Gianni Blue and DJ Artz, a live Congo performance and so much more. Plus, each guest will be offered a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. Early bird ticket sales are now on sale for $120 before December 15. To purchase tickets, go to sevenrooms.com. Please note, all ticket holders must arrive before midnight to guarantee complimentary entry.

City Cruises Chicago

City Cruises is offering experiences such as a Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan overlooking the Navy Pier fireworks, and a Signature Lunch Cruise tour on Lake Michigan. City Cruises offers all-inclusive packages, chef-prepared menus, full bar options, and entertainment throughout. To book your upcoming NYE cruise, please visit their website.

Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook

Join the hotel on Sunday December 31st, 2023 at 9:00 PM in their Prairie ballroom for a night of music as two pianists battle it out on stage, playing favorite songs from various genres. From rock to pop, jazz to country. Pre-sale food is available. Cash Bar will be available on the night of the event.

Oaken Bistro + Bar

The Lake Forest restaurant will offer a 4 course prix fixe dinner prepared by Executive Chef Christian Alejandro. For the first course, diners will be offered an Iced Scallop Crudo Persian cucumber gazpacho, pickled lemon, and cucumber flower. Following this, an Herb Crusted Salmon Smoked trout brandade tortellini will be served with a mussel, bouillabaisse sauce. For the main entree, diners will be offered a Calotte de Boeuf Wilted green onion, cilantro mousseline, barbacoa jus, corn puree. To finish things off on a sweet note, a cured Egg Yolk Ice Cream with Cookie crumb, vanilla, shaved egg yolk and a Champagne Toast to 2024. For reservations please visit oakenbistro.com. 

Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

Thorn Restaurant & Lounge located in the Rose Hotel in Rosemont will be offering a New Year’s Eve a special Prix-Fixe Dinner Menu beginning at 3pm on December 31. Offered will be a three-course meal for $45 with choice of starters, along with choice of entrees including a Hanger Steak, Salmon, or Torchio, as well as a dessert option of either a Banana Fosters Sundae or Chai Peanut Butter Cheesecake. There will also be a complimentary glass of champagne for each patron. Those looking for a post NYE celebration, a New Year’s Day Brunch the following morning features endless mimosas and  bites. 

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant's $85 per person package (gratuity and tax are extra) includes a three-course meal, complete with appetizer, entrée and dessert and is served from 4pm-9:30pm. The variety of options created by Chef de Cuisine Oscar Montesinos include appetizer choices of Watercress Salad, House Smoked Salmon, Wood-Grilled Local Mushrooms 'En Mole Verde', Oysters Rockefeller, or Signature Lobster Bisque; main course items Faroe Islands Salmon, Sauteed Black Bass, Roasted Moulard Duck Breast, or an 8 oz. Prime Filet Mignon; and Dessert options Orange-Coconut Panna Cotta, Molten Chocolate Cake, or Profiteroles and house made Ice Cream.

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Photo courtesy of the Cambria Hotel

Ramsay's Kitchen Naperville

Diners can celebrate the arrival of 2024 at Ramsay's Kitchen Naperville on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The meal starts with a truffle risotto, made with crispy onions, parmesan and chives, with the option to add fresh shaved truffles. The entree course features a surf and turf dish consisting of seared wagyu, butter-poached lobster tail, champagne beurre blanc and Hackleback caviar. Dessert is a classic creme brûlée with fresh berries.

The prix fixe is $175 per person or $220 per person with wine pairing. Reservations can be made on their website.

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Photo courtesy of Ramsay's Kitchen Naperville

Ella Elli

Ella Elli will offer a six-course tasting menu prepared by Executive Chef Holly Willoughby. The menu is the restaurant’s annual celebration and compilation of dishes presented on past menus and special dinner. The cost is $120 per person with the option of wine pairings for each course. Reservations may be made online.

  • First
    • Raw bay scallop, coconut, passionfruit, celery, serrano, shiso
  • Second
    • Root vegetables, stracciatella, maple, smoked chilies
  • Pasta
    • Ricotta gnudi, local mushrooms. butter, black truffle
  • Fish
    • Black cod, miso, turnip, brussels
  • Main
    • Wagyu, potato, onions, black garlic
  • Dessert
    • Pavlova, macerated fruit, white chocolate

Gene & Georgetti

On December 31, the restaurant will feature Caviar Service and a Seafood Tower, Tagliatelle con Tartufo Nero, Holiday Prime Rib, and Peppermint Bark Gelato. 

Also offered is the traditional Tuscan dish, Cotechino & Lentils, prepared on New Year’s Eve to celebrate prosperity and luck for the New Year. The dish originated in the town of Modena in Emilia Romagna. The cotechino sausage is sliced into rounds, symbolizing coins and the wish for prosperity in the New Year. The lentils are for good luck, as the ancient Romans would give a bag of lentils as a gift of luck. Reservations can be made on TABLZ.

Spirit Elephant

Spirit Elephant in Winnetka (924 Green Bay Rd) will offer a New Year’s Eve special to ring in 2024. The special meal is $32 and includes the tender Filet Mignon (mushroom based) with Sauce Diane, a Loaded Twice-Baked Potato and Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce. The specials will be available Friday, December 29 through Sunday, December 31 for dinner. Reservations may be made online.

CSK Chicago

On Sunday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., CSK Chicago (1224 W Webster Ave) will host a New Year’s Eve party in its event space. The Lincoln Park spot will offer a build-your-own burger bar featuring its smash burger and a premium drink package which includes premium liquor and mixers, beer, wine and seltzers. A DJ will play tracks as guests ring in 2024. Tickets start at just $60 and may be purchased online. 

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Photo courtesy of Kira Anderson Photo for Gene & Georgetti

Eataly Chicago

Eataly Chicago is hosting a New Year’s Eve Taste-Around on December 31. From 2-3:30pm and 3:30-5pm, guests are invited to kick-start their New Year’s Eve celebrations Italian-style. Ticketed guests will be offered a 10+ tasting stations throughout Eataly Chicago’s marketplace with two glasses of regional Italian wine to pair. From housemade pasta with truffles to sweet panettone, the chefs are crafting premium Italian bites. Plus, they'll crack open a grand 12L bottle of Ferrari Trento DOC for everyone and offer sabering lessons using Mmmm… Enjoy Prosecco.

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Photo courtesy of Eataly

Indienne

On New Years Eve, early seatings are open from 5PM to 7:30PM and feature a $135 per person 5-course tasting menu with an optional +$70 per person wine pairing. Late seatings begin at 7:30PM and feature a $190 per person 7-course tasting menu with an optional +$110 per person wine pairing; late seatings also include a midnight champagne toast. Reserve via Tock. Indienne will be closed on New Years Day.

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Photo courtesy of Neil John Burger for Indienne

The Gwen

To ring in the New Year, The Gwen Chicago is hosting, “Glam Out at The Gwen” on December 31st from 10pm-1am at Upstairs at The Gwen where ticket holders will have access to an indoor lounge, a split of bubbles, and hors d'oeuvres. DJ Sandra Suave will also be spinning music all night long. Tickets are $50/guest with the option to upgrade to a split of champagne for $20 extra (+ 20% gratuity and tax.) Book via Tock.

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Flyer courtesy of The Gwen

Mercat a la Planxa

To ring in the New Year, Mercat will be offering another multi-course menu priced at $105 per person. Options include Black Truffle Croquetas, Pulpo with potato and black garlic, Sopa de Lentajas, Braised Lamb Shank with rioja and cous-cous, Scallops a la Planxa with saffron risotto and more. 

Chef Donald Young’s Duck Sel

Food lovers can experience exclusive ticketed dinners held in a secret location every weekend in December including a special New Year’s Eve dinner featuring bubbles, truffles and caviar. 

During this cross between a dinner party and a fine dining restaurant experience, up to 18 attendees will be offered seven or 15 courses of contemporary American cuisine, featuring seasonal ingredients and preservation and dry-aging techniques during these culinary journeys. The current menu showcases Young’s culinary curiosity and features Everything Spice Gougére with foie gras, pistachio and preserved rhubarb; “Quacko” Yaki with katsuobushi, mango habanero and special sauce; Duck & Waffles with maple, good butter and blueberries, Grand Marnier Soufflé with foie gras créme anglaise and black sesame seeds and more. Tickets are available now on Tock.

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Photo courtesy of Mimi Lie for Duck Sel

Pendry Chicago

Celebrate the new year 24 stories above the city at Chateau Carbide’s Winter Garden where guests can take shelter in one of the winter lodges and cozy up around personal fireplaces with absinthe-inspired cocktails and light bites. At the hotel lobby bar, Bar Pendry, guests can wait for midnight as they sip on craft cocktails with live music while lounging in plush leather seats around the double-sided fireplace. A complimentary Champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight.

Maple & Ash

Maple & Ash is throwing a Silks & Furs Bash filled with over-the-top touches to help guests start 2024 with a bang. Hosted in their courtyard patio, a towering ice luge flowing with booze and live music from DJ Zel will get the party started. An assortment of passed bites like mini steak sandwiches, warm brioche lobster rolls and caviar bumps will be available along with offerings from a sushi station complete with signature M&A rolls and raw bar items like shrimp cocktails and oysters. A dessert bar filled with espresso martini affogatos, cakes, macarons and candy will be available as well. Come dressed in your best as a fashion illustrator will be on-site sketching pictures of guests in their eveningwear and a tarot card reader will also be there to give guests a glimpse of their futures in the new year. Tickets start at $200 and are available on their website.

Venteux

The restaurant will be open for service from 7 am to 9 pm on New Year’s Eve, and they’re offfering an assortment of specials available one night only. Sip on bottomless Moet for $50/per person, with lemony Oysters Rockefeller, Wagyu Chateaubriand, and Poached Halibut with saffron sauce. The evening’s exclusive cocktail & dessert will be a bright Lemon Poppyseed Drop Martini and a Chocolate Rye. Make your reservation on OpenTable.

The Evie

On New Year’s Eve, offerings like the Warm Jumbo Lump Crab served with lobster bisque, Osetra Caviar and crispy brioche; Butter Poach Diver Scallops atop a Champagne risotto; and the Prime Filet Mignon, topped with black truffle butter and a red wine au jus. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or their website.

The Whistler

Bid 2023 farewell with an all-night party of music and artisanal cocktails at The Whistler. In the spirit of new beginnings, the part cocktail bar, part live music venue, and part art gallery is kicking off 2024 with one of their newest monthly parties, ALWAYS, an open format party celebrating music, photography, and dance featuring 1981 Tokyo and Ryan Moses. Dance the night away while sipping on a fresh lineup of cocktails curated just for the evening along with Whistler favorites from 2023. Tickets can be purchased on The Whistler's website and cost $65, which includes three drinks and guaranteed entry into the venue beginning at 9pm.

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Photo courtesy of Maple & Ash

ROOF on theWit

For New Year’s Eve, ROOF at theWit will be hosting a James Bond themed New Year’s Eve Party, “License to Party”, bringing in the year 2024. Black tie attire is suggested for DJ entertainment, dancers, and lots of champagne along with specialty F&B offerings from Chef Michael Taus, and a midnight balloon drop and Champagne toast with GH Mumm Champagne. Tickets can be purchased online via Evenbrite. 

  • Early Bird Tickets: $50
  • General Admission: $70
  • Lounge Tables: $75 per person
  • Gallery Tables: $125 per person
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Photo courtesy of ROOF on theWit

aliveOne

aliveOne in Lincoln Park will host their annual New Year’s Eve party ringing in 2024 with an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. The package includes a food buffet from The Gilty Pig, top-shelf liquors, beers, wines, seltzers, and house cocktails (shots are not included). Guests will be offered a champagne toast at midnight and a DJ all night. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/3h8pamuf.

All Too Well

All Too Well will offer a New Year’s Eve catering menu of gourmet Sandwiches, Dips and Spreads with a culinary twist utilizing chef/owner Mitchell Jamra’s background in Lebanese and Mexican cuisine. Orders must be placed ahead and pick up is available on Sunday, December 31 before 3 p.m. Orders can be placed by visiting https://tinyurl.com/5n7ecz73. The catering menu will include the following: 

  • A choice of any two sandwiches from the catering menu (feeds 10-12 guests) for $140. 
  • Dips & Spreads served with Pita Chips liked Whipped Feta ($10), Baba Ganoush ($25), Whipped Brie and Fig Jam ($45) and Stuffed Grape Leaves ($35)

Burger and Sushi House

Burger and Sushi House (B.A.S.H.) in Geneva will host a “Last Lunch of 2023” on New Year’s Eve. The restaurant will be open for lunch only from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and to help ring in 2024, B.A.S.H. will offer a 24-percent discount on all sushi and draft beer. Sushi highlights include the Crunchy Tuna with tuna, cream cheese, avocado, scallion, fried panko, BASH sauce, unagi sauce, and micro cilantro, Two River with shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, crab tempura, BASH sauce, unagi sauce and sweet chili sauce, and the Flower Child with sweet potato tempura, avocado, cucumber, vegan tuna, sesame ginger, and scallion. 

Central Park Bar

Avondale's Central Park Bar will offer an all-inclusive package from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring top-shelf liquors, beers, wines, seltzers, and house cocktails (shots are not included) along with a complimentary food buffet from The Gilty Pig, champagne toast at midnight and DJ spinning all night. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/4hhtuy6w.

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 top-shelf liquors, beers, wines, seltzers, and house cocktails, complimentary light bites and champagne toast at midnight (shots are not included). There will also be a DJ spinning music and a dance party in the newly renovated back room. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/586pd623.

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 top-shelf liquors, beers, wines, seltzers, and house cocktails (shots are not included). Guests will also be offered a champagne toast at midnight and a DJ spinning all night long. Estelle's menu will be available a la carte all night. Limited table reservations will be available. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/4sz7zh7e.

Remedy

Located at the border of Bucktown and Logan Square and just steps from the Western blue line stop, Remedy’s New Year’s Eve celebration will feature an all-inclusive package for $90 per person from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The package includes top-shelf liquors, beers, wines, seltzers, and house cocktails (shots are not included). A complimentary food buffet from Chiu Quon Bakery & Dim Sum will be available along with a champagne toast at midnight and DJ spinning all night. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/54jybvkz.

The Graystone Tavern

Football fans can catch all the big game action on New Year’s Eve at The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville. Graystone will broadcast the Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers game at 7:20 p.m. with sound on 9 TVs throughout the bar. Drink specials will include $5 Skol Bombs, $6 Surly drafts, $6 Sam Seasonal drafts, $20 Miller Lite buckets, $20 Coors Light buckets and $28 Truly Vodka Seltzer buckets.

Graystone Tavern offers a winterized beer garden with TVs, a full menu of pub food like wings, blackened chicken tacos, hummus, a honey butter chicken sandwich, a smash burger and more. For reservations, email events@graystonetavern.com

The Owl

Party-goers that ring in 2024 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 from The Gilty Pig. The Owl will host a champagne toast at midnight as well as DJ Esteban La Groue spinning all night. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/3cn2kkr2. 

Wake 'n Bacon

Wake ‘n Bacon will open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a New Year’s Eve brunch and dinner.

Served from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., brunch highlights include Spiced Maple Chicken ‘n Waffles with a bubble waffle and crispy chicken thighs garnished with pickled peppers and green onions served with spiced maple syrup, and the Maui Wowie with Hawaiian bread, Spam, Tajin-spiced grilled pineapples, chipotle mayo and scrambled eggs. Dinner is served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and highlights include the house-smoked South by Southeast Ribs with a special blend of bbq, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and gojuchang, and the Bombazo Pambazo Mexican-style sandwich filled with chorizo, potatoes, avocado, sour cream and pineapple pickled red onions, then served on a roll brushed with guajillo salsa and griddled. 

Guests can pair their meal with an array of local beers, mocktails and seasonal cocktails like the 63 BPM with Old Forester Bourbon, Bittermens Tepache, pineapple juice, spiced maple syrup and lemon juice, and the Dark Passion with Casa Magdalena Rum, Giffard Coconut, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Chinola Passion Fruit, lemon juice and Angostura bitters. For a relaxing add-on, all food and drink items can be infused with CBD to add a twist and enhance diners' experience. 

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Cindy's Rooftop

NYE & NYD brunch will be offered 10am-2pm. DJ Will Galvan will be setting the vibe with an open format from 9:45pm - 12:45am. As the clock ticks down to midnight, savor a complimentary champagne toast surrounded by the view of Navy Pier's fireworks from the terrace. Hats, tiaras, and noisemakers, will be provided to all patrons from 9pm onwards. The last seating extends to 10pm, and Cindy’s will be keeping the celebration alive until 1am, with the final call at 12:40am. 

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Photo courtesy of Chicago Athletic Association for Cindy's Rooftop

Lottie's Pub

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Lottie's Pub on Sunday, December 31 from 8 pm to 1 am with a five-hour package including a champagne toast, party favors, and a diverse menu of pizza, wings, sliders, and more. Tickets start at $85 for early birds, available on Lottie’s website, and are non-refundable. Large groups (25 or more) can reserve with each member purchasing a ticket and providing a guest list. Seating for smaller groups is first-come, first-served.

Ina Mae Tavern

  • Experience "Madame Tawdry's Burlesque Show" at Ina Mae Tavern's New Year's Eve event on Sunday, December 31st, from 8:00 pm to midnight. For $79/person, a four-hour call drink package, a midnight champagne toast, and passed apps featuring NOLA classics like po'boys and gumbo. The show, featuring Hot Tawdry, Ms. B LaRose, Freya West, and Ruby Spencer, starts at 10:00 pm. 
  • Celebrate New Year's Day on Monday, January 1 with Ina Mae’s New Year’s Day Brunch, beginning at 11 am. Live music from 12-3 pm and kick off the year with a bloody mary & mimosa spritz bar while indulging in Ina Mae’s brunch menu with options including shrimp & grits, fried chicken & pancakes, po’ boys, and more. Take advantage of special deals, including $30 High Noon buckets and $19 Ina's Elixir IV bags. Cure that hangover with a taste of NOLA for just $10 with the classic Yakamein. Reservations can be made by visiting Ina Mae Tavern’s website.

Frontier

  • Frontier's celebration will be held from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am on Sunday, December 31. A ranch-style dinner and drinks for $95/person, featuring five hours of premium liquor, passed apps, a whole pig, chicken, beef, sides, and more! Experience a midnight champagne toast, s'mores around the campfire, and receive complimentary Maker's Mark wax-dipped glasses. Purchase your tickets and learn more by visiting https://www.thefrontierchicago.com/. 
  • Frontier offers their New Year’s Day Brunch on Monday, January 1 at 12 pm. $39 tickets include one entree featuring options such as lamb belly empanadas, steak & eggs, strawberry French toast, fried chicken sandwich, and more. Tickets also include a pastry and Brunch Punch. In addition, $15 bottles of rosé or bubbly will be offered. Reservations can be made by visiting Frontier’s website. 

Tanta

  • Tanta will have two exclusive New Year's Eve culinary experiences. The 6-course prix-fixe menu, available from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at $85 per person, offers a blend of land and sea dishes with locally sourced and native Peruvian ingredients, including vegetarian options.
    • For a premium celebration, choose the 7-course prix-fixe menu from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm at $120 per person. This experience includes a champagne toast and a curated selection of Peruvian-inspired dishes, with vegetarian options available.
  • Tanta will also present a New Year's Day Recovery Brunch on Monday, January 1, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Indulge in a buffet-style feast featuring appetizers like cebiche, nigiri, empanadas, and anticuchos, alongside desserts such as lucuma brownies and picarones. Guests will also be served a plated entree selected from a curated menu, with options ranging from chicharon to salmon nikkei. 
    • Tickets for this experience are $70 for adults and $35 for kids aged 12 and under. To make reservations and to view the full brunch menu, please visit Tanta’s website.  

Homeslice

Attendees can join the festivities kicking off at 9:00 pm, with the availability of general admission tickets including a pizza feast, drink package, champagne toast, midnight countdown, and a selection of extra surprises. Dive into the tailored tiered packages specifically crafted for groups of four to thirty, featuring pricing options catering to the chosen package.

Those planning to attend can secure a spot and obtain additional information on their website or by contacting Nick.K@GreenCurtainEvents.com. 

Paradise Park

Doors open at 9:00 pm, offering general admission tickets with a pizza buffet, drink package, champagne, midnight countdown, and more. Tailored tiered packages are available for groups of four to twelve, with prices varying based on the chosen package. For details and reservations, visit their website or contact Nick.K@GreenCurtainEvents.com

Happy Camper

Both the Old Town and Wrigleyville locations will open their doors at 9:00 pm offering general admission tickets which include a pizza buffet, drink package, champagne, midnight countdown, and more. Tailored tiered packages for groups of four to twenty provide options for every party size. Prices vary based on the selected package. 

Secure your spot - whether it's for table reservations, group accommodations, or event inquiries - by purchasing online or contacting Nick.K@GreenCurtainEvents.com. 

Sushi | Bar Chicago

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Sushi | Bar with two exclusive Omakase dining specials. The 5:00 and 7:15 pm seatings are 17 course meals priced at $325 per person and include a champagne welcome toast, select bites with truffles and caviar, and a choice of sake or wine pairings. The 9:30 pm seating is a 23 course meal priced at $425 and includes a champagne welcome toast, select bites with truffles and caviar, and a choice of sake or wine pairings; this dining option runs through midnight and ends with another champagne toast to ring in the new year.

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Morgan's on Fulton

Morgan’s on Fulton is hosting a 24’ Karat-Gold Themed party from 9pm to 1am in their indoor, heated, and glass-enclosed rooftop with views of the city.

Upon arrival, guests will be greeted with a golden sparkling cocktail. The night includes an open bar and passed appetizers for an all-inclusive price of $99. A dress code of gold-themed attire is encouraged. Event is 21+.

Avli on The Park

Avli on The Park is offering an all-inclusive culinary and drink experience to ring in 2024 beginning at 8pm. The night will feature music, drinks, entertainment, and a chef-driven buffet-style dinner with Greek spreads, salads, proteins, pasta, and dessert.

As the clock strikes midnight, there will be a complimentary champagne toast to embrace the coming year. Event is 21+. Tickets can be purchased on Tock starting at $115.

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Truluck's Rosemont

Diners can choose their items from Truluck's Rosemont's regular menu including dishes such as the Florida Stone Crab Claws, Miso-Glazed Sea Bass, served alongside crab fried rice and a chilled cucumber slaw. Other selections include the Sesame Seared Tuna, Prime King Crab, and South African Lobster Tails, among others. The restaurant will be closed New Year's Day.

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Headquarters Beercade

Tickets for New Year's Eve at Headquarters Beercade start at $10 and include express entry before 10:30pm, appetizers from 8-9pm, free gameplay, a champagne toast at Midnight, and live DJ & countdown. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite. 

Drink packages and bottle service are available to purchase. Standard drink packages with unlimited beer, wine, and well drinks are available from 9pm - 1am. Table Reservations with Bottle are available starting at $300 and include a table with 4 chairs, and your choice of Tito's, Jameson, Evan Williams, Don Julio, Hangar One, or Gran Centenario, plus mixers. To purchase, please visit https://www.universe.com/events/hq-river-north-new-years-eve-2024-drink-packages-tickets-G739ND. 

Time Out Market Chicago

There will be a New Year's Eve Party hosted by Chicago-Scene.com at Time Out Market Chicago celebrating with more than 1500 guests. The NYE event is longest-running NYE party in Chicago, back for its 23rd year. Party "Vegas Style" with DJs spinning House, Hip Hop, & Top 40 Music all night. Plus, Tony's Rooftop VIP Bar will be playing a mix of Latin and Throwbacks.

The event features:

  • Open premium bar all night on all 3 floors
  • Dinner from your choice of 18 curated eateries
  • Huge dance floors
  • Entertainment by Chicago DJs Sye Young & DJ Jem
  • Party favors
  • Midnight Champagne toast with a huge balloon drop

Tickets are on sale now starting at $149 with 3 different options: GA, VIP, and VIP Tables with Bottle Service. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.chicago-scene.com/. 

Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink

Chef Kristofer Lohraff has created three dishes that include:

  • Oysters Rockefeller - West Coast (3 for $18): Maitre'd Butter, Chili Oil Breadcrumb, Spinach, and Micro Sorrel
  • Squid Ink Agnolotti ($21): Lump Crab, Truffle White Cheddar, Sage, Citrus-Miso Butter, Spiced Phyllo Tangle, and Pepita-Sunflower Crunch
  • Prime Rib ($49): Peppercorn Crust, Brandy Mushroom Cream, Sour Cream Mash, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Eden

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Eden's Grand Tasting Menu, a 5-course dining experience featuring farm-to-table seasonal fare. The Grand Tasting Menu for $145 per person or the Vegan Grand Tasting Menu for $95 per person. Non-alcoholic and mixed beverage pairing add-ons are available as well. For more information including the full menu and reservations, please visit https://edeninchicago.com/menus/#new-years-eve-tasting-menu-menu.

Bar Siena West Loop

At Bar Siena West Loop (832 W Randolph St), guests can choose from New Year's Eve specials including Potato Croquette, Truffle Mushroom Tagliatelle or Braised Short Rib. For drinks, special features include the Chocolate Orange Espresso and the Penicillin 12 cocktail, along with the bubbly Combier Bubbles. Reservations can be made on their website. 

Siena Tavern

Siena Tavern (51 W Kinzie St, Chicago) will have a 3-course tasting menu for $95 per person, with an optional wine pairing to enhance your dining experience. The evening starts with a selection of Burrata, Coccoli, or Wagyu Beef Meatball, followed by a range of pasta dishes including Rigatoni, Orecchiette, and Gnocchi. The intermezzo features a Grapefruit Rosemary Sorbetto. For the main course, choices include Broiled Salmon, Chicken Diavolo, Braised Short Rib, and an optional Filet Mignon. To elevate the meal, options for Black or White Truffle, special sides, and pizzas are available. The evening culminates with a choice of Tiramisu Profiteroles or Cheesecake. Reservations can be made on their website. 

Siena Tavern North Shore

At Bar Siena North Shore, the New Year's Eve menu features a selection of dishes including Potato Croquette, Diver Scallops, Truffle Mushroom Pappardelle, and Braised Short Rib. The dining experience is enhanced with drink specials like the Chocolate Orange Espresso, The Bold Fashioned, and the Ginger Paloma. Reservations can be made on their website.

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila 

Guests will be offered a 3 hour premium open bar included with their ticket purchase from 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. and a toast to the New Year with a complimentary Don Julio 1942 shot at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila in the West Loop. Live music will be provided by the Las Vegas based DJ Scene. Priced at $125 per person, with table reservation options available from $1,000 to $2,000, the party will be held from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. 

The Bodega Taqueria y Tequila in River North is offering all patrons a complimentary Don Julio 1942 shot to celebrate the New Year  from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reservations can be made on Eventbrite.

The M Room

On Dec. 31, diners can select an eight-course tasting menu priced at $155 per person. For an enhanced experience, a curated beverage pairing is available for an additional $95. The evening starts with an Oyster with Yuzu Tonic Granita and Ossetra Caviar followed by Toro Sashimi, Seared Scallop, Roasted Sea Bass, and Roasted Lamb Cutlet. The culinary journey culminates with a Black Forest Mousse Cake. This New Year's Eve offering at The M Room requires reservations, with a two-person minimum and limited availability. Tickets are available for purchase on their website and an à la carte menu is also on offer. 

Bronzeville Winery

On December 31st, guests can join Bronzeville Winery in celebrating the New Year and a night toasting to the Black Renaissance, inspired by the neighborhood of Bronzeville and the Great Gatsby with a “sprinkle” of Beyonce. 

Dinner, priced at $125 per person, will feature a 4-course meal from Chef LaMar Moore that will be accompanied by live musical performances. Dinner reservations begin at 5 p.m. through 10 p.m.  

Then, at 10 p.m. the Black Renaissance NYE Countdown Celebration begins. Those who attended dinner are able to attend for free, otherwise tickets are $75 per person. Each event ticket will allow for guests to receive Passed Appetizers, a Champagne Toast and Party Favors. This standing room only event will feature live DJ entertainment as guests count down to 2024.

 Tickets for the Black Renaissance NYE dinner and countdown celebration can be found on Tock.

Costera Cocina Tulum

Costera Cocina Tulum is set to offer a New Year's Eve celebration with a 4-course prix fixe menu, priced at $95 per duo. Diners can choose from a selection of appetizers including a Salsa Trio and Short Rib Quesadilla, the second course offering choices like Peruvian Ceviche and Tuna Tartare, the main course options such as Pork Shank Pibil and Salmon a La Veracruzana, and desserts like Tangerine Flan or Coconut Sorbet. Additionally, Costera extends a $100 general admission ticket for bar entry beginning at 9 p.m., with a live DJ set to start at 10:30 p.m. alongside performances by dancers adorned with LED lights, a complimentary margarita shooter toast at midnight. Bottle service tables are also available for booking. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.

Nisos Prime, The Lounge and Prime Bar

Nisos Prime's New Year’s Eve special features two dining options:

  • A 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu: Priced at $150 with an optional wine pairing for $60. Choose one dish from each course, featuring selections like Giant Meatball, Wagyu Carpaccio, Crab Ravioli, and Chocolate Cake.

  • A 5-Course Chef's Tasting Menu: A one-night-only special at $200, with wine pairings ranging from $75 to a premium $150 option. This menu includes exquisite dishes such as U8 Scallop with Seaweed and Calabrian Foam, Squid Ink Tagliatelle, and Snake River Farms Strip Steak.

Both options include a complimentary champagne toast at midnight to celebrate the New Year. Tickets are available on OpenTable.

Located on the second level of Nisos Prime, the hidden cocktail lounge, The Lounge, is set to host a New Year's Eve bash, 8 p.m. - 3 a.m., with a live DJ, and exclusive $150 drink package, featuring passed bites from 8 to 11 p.m.., cash bar offering drinks after 11 p.m., and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. A bottle service for groups of 4 and 6 is available. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.

Prime Bar, Nisos Prime’s eatery: The venue will maintain its regular dinner offerings, enhanced by three special dishes crafted exclusively for the evening: a meatball board accompanied by polenta and fresh sourdough, bucatini cacio e pepe elevated with white truffle, and an extravagant surf and turf with a 32oz dry-aged porterhouse steak, half a lobster, and truffle hollandaise sauce, and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Reservations can be made on their website.

Old Town Pour House

Old Town Pour House invites everyone to ring in the New Year with a touch of  Hollywood glamour. Priced at $55 per person, this New Year's Eve bash will feature music, passed hors d’oeuvres, midnight champagne toast, and a photo booth for capturing memories from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Premium beverages will be available on a pay-as-you-go basis, bottles of champagne served with a sparkler will be available for $20.24. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Lure Fishbar

Lure Fishbar is set to host a special New Year's Eve dining experience, featuring a selection of gourmet dishes. Patrons can choose from the menu such as seared Nantucket bay scallops with American caviar and lemon crème, the lure raw bar tasting, and the lure surf & turf with filet mignon and king crab, and dessert options like the chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream and caramel popcorn. Reservations can be made on their website.

VIOLI

This New Year’s Eve, VIOLI is offering a 4-course tasting menu featuring appetizers like spanakopita or grilled octopus, followed by choices like grilled halloumi or horiatiki salad, 3rd course including beef tenderloin souvlaki, grilled lamb chops, or Maine lobster linguini, and delicious desserts like porto kalopita or walnut & banana cake. Priced at $95 per person, the evening will be set to the backdrop of a live DJ. Reservations can be made on their website.

Prime & Provisions

Prime and Provisions will offer an exclusive three-course menu featuring an array of dishes including the house-flared thick-cut bacon, lump blue crab cake, broiled wild salmon, petite-cut filet mignon along with an assortment of side dishes. dessert offerings include banana cream pie, chocolate caramel cake, and tres leche cake. Priced at $125 per person, with an optional Sommelier Wine Pairing available for an additional $75. Reservations can be made on their website.

Kinzie Chophouse

This year, they are offering a tasting menu experience to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The Festive Odyssey Tasting Menu, an iteration of their recently launched Sunday-only Odyssey Tasting Menu, is priced at $150 per person (with the option to add on a wine pairing for $60), The Festive Odyssey Tasting Menu features steak and seafood preparations, festive seasonal flavors, and much more. 

Reservations for New Year’s Eve are available on their website. Reservations begin at 5 p.m., with the final reservation time at 11 p.m.

Geja's Cafe

Geja's will feature three special dinner seatings on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Reservations are available for 4:00 P.M., 6:30 P.M. and 9:30 P.M. All guests celebrating the holiday at Geja's Cafe will be offered a three-course fondue dinner which includes:

  • 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 entree fondue. Served with assorted vegetables and eight gourmet dipping sauces.
  • Geja’s Belgian Chocolate fondue flamed tableside and served with marshmallows for  roasting and other treats for dipping.

The 4:00 PM seating is $100 per person and includes a glass of Louis Pommery Brut Sparkling. The 6:30 PM seating is $125 per person and includes a glass of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne. The 9:30 PM seating is $140 per person and includes a 1/2 bottle Pommery Brut Royal Champagne (1 bottle per couple) with party favors galore for the countdown to midnight. Reservations go live on December 4th and can be made on their website.

City Works Eatery & Pour House

City Works Eatery & Pour House in Vernon Hills & Schaumburg is hosting its signature Rock n Roll brunch on January 1. This special Monday brunch features customizable mimosa flights and includes classic brunch favorites 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. 

Fioretta

This New Year’s Eve Fioretta is set to feature a special three-course tasting menu featuring a selection of offerings including meatballs, shrimp scampi, burrata with cherry tomatoes, traditional Italian wedding soup, macaroni alla vodka, hand cut filet mignon, and toasted monkfish, and a choice of desserts like olive oil cake, lemon meringue pie, tiramisu, and assorted sorbetti. Priced at $125 per person, with the option to add a Sommelier Wine Pairing for $75. Reservations available from 4 - 11 p.m. and can be made on their website.

The Penthouse at Fioretta

The Penthouse at Fioretta offers a 3-course tasting menu. Priced at $125 per person with an optional sommelier wine pairing at $75 per person. Reservations are available from  4 - 11 p.m. and can be made on Fioretta's website.

LYRA

On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, LYRA offers a 3-course tasting menu and a live DJ. Priced at $125 per person with an optional sommelier wine pairing at $55 per person. Reservations are available on LYRA's website.

Bandit

Located on Bandit's Second Floor, the event will offer an opportunity to relive the magic of prom night with live entertainment, a midnight countdown, and more from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m  Tickets and table reservations are available on Bandit's website.

Barrio & Bodega

Barrio & Bodega is hosting its Ultimate NYE Party on Dec. 31, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. General Admission ticket holders will have access to an open bar featuring cocktails, select beer, wine, and prosecco, along with passed appetizers and desserts. The event will feature live DJs and musicians to set the festive mood, and guests will be treated to a midnight prosecco toast and countdown. The New Year’s Eve swag and decor will add to the celebratory atmosphere. Table packages for groups are available in both Barrio and Bodega. Tickets can be purchased on Barrio's website.

LondonHouse Chicago

LondonHouse Chicago is set to host its LH 21 New Year's Eve celebration on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event, featuring a special guest in the 21st-floor lounge and dancing on the Etoile terrace, offers sweeping views of the city's annual fireworks. Tickets, ranging from $200 to $2,100 per person, include a 4-hour premium bar, music from Chicago's top DJs, passed hors d'oeuvres, a photo booth, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 8:00 PM, with the event beginning at 8:30 PM. Tickets are available for purchase via Tock.

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago 

Prepare for a countdown to the New Year, complete with a toast at midnight. Tickets for the event offer a range of options. General admission starts at $40 per person, with various premium choices available, an Indoor Lounge Table at $750 or Main Room Small Booth at $1,500. For a more spacious experience, the Premium Large Booth is available for $2,000 or the South Truss Private Room available for $5,000. Private igloos range from $750 to $1,000. Doors open at 8:00 p.m., tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

The Bassment

The Bassment hosts a night of music, dancing, and festive fun will take place on Sunday, December 31, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests can take advantage of the 'Early Bird' special: the first 20 tickets are available for $125. Regular ticket prices are $150 until Dec. 18, increasing to $200 thereafter. For an extra special experience, VIP options include private seating, bottle service, and a dedicated server, priced at $1,500 for groups up to 15, $2,000 for groups up to 20, and $2,500 for larger groups. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

The Hampton Social

Welcome the first day of the New Year with entrees and complimentary rosé at the New Year's Day brunch, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., featuring seasonal flavors while toasting to new beginnings with a selection of sparkling rosés. 

George Trois

On NYE, guests can reserve their spot (via Tock) among the 14-seat dining room and George Trois’ seasonal Holiday Celebration menu (which is running 11/24-1/31 at George Trois). 

Aboyer

From 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., reservations (via OpenTable) are available for Lachowicz’s celebratory three-course prix fixe menu ($145 per person). 

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Little Goat Diner

Little Goat Diner will offer brunch on New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day and guests can choose from the Chili Crunch Chicken & Dumplings or Fat Elvis Waffles or have a hair of the dog with LGD’s Bloody Mary or the “Grown Up Cold Brew” with homemade bourbon sweet cream. 

Duck Duck Goat

Duck Duck Goat will have a family-style menu progressing from dim sum to dishes. This experience is $95 per person and includes food and a bubbly toast - tax and gratuity are an additional charge. Cocktails, wine, and beer will be available a la carte. 

Girl & The Goat

Girl & the Goat is celebrating with a prix fixe menu featuring some of their time-honored classics - as well as new options. This experience is $125 per person and includes food and a bubbly toast - tax and gratuity are an additional charge. The full beverage menu will be available for a la carte purchase. Reserve the evening on OpenTable.

Cabra

Cabra's prix fixe menu experience is $95 per person and includes food and a bubbly toast - tax and gratuity are an additional charge. The full beverage menu will be available for a la carte purchase, along with some optional food add-ons. Reserve your dinner via OpenTable.

The Izakaya at Momotaro

The NYE party at Izakaya at Momotaro features chef-activated food stations (think sushi hand rolls) specially curated party cocktails (zero-proof also available), and a sparkling sake toast at midnight to welcome in 2024. Plus, DJ Stryfe will be spinning beats all the way to midnight and beyond. 

$120 tickets grant you access to the entire event, and includes three drinks, access to food stations and party favors from 6pm to 1am.

*Please note that seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Spirit-free drinks will also be available upon request.

Alla Vita

A family-style four-course menu featuring both classics and specials made just for the evening. Your table will choose 2-3 items per course to share in the communal spirit of the occasion. Priced at $150 per person, the experience includes a celebratory midnight toast of Alla Vita’s Private Label Prosecco. The full fall cocktail menu and robust wine list will also be available for purchase throughout the night. Please note, reservations are available at 4:30pm, 7pm and 9:30pm. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Boka

New Years at Boka will feature a nine-course dining experience beginning with a drop of tuna, foie and caviar, Nantucket Bay scallops, grilled lobster, black truffle cavatelli, and two dessert courses. For those seeking an earlier soirée before a New Year’s Eve on the town, head to the Boka bar from 4:30-6:30pm for an interlude of snacks–foie gras, caviar, and more–paired with champagne. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Lazy Bird

Lazy Bird will have hand-crafted cocktails and rhythmic live music. Tables are available to reserve via OpenTable in two hour windows and include a complimentary charcuterie board for the group and glass of bubbles for each guest. 

Itoko

Chef Gene Kato and team are ringing in the new year with a dinner experience featuring one-night-only dishes topped with caviar. A selection of caviar from Rare Tea Cellars, available both on its own and as an accompaniment to signature dishes like the TTCD Tuna Toro and ‘Jewel Bako’ chef selection of fresh fish. Specially priced glasses of Krug will also be available. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

GT Prime

Chef Guiseppe Tentori and team will be extending service hours, allowing more time to enjoy GT Prime’s a la carte menu of steaks, sides and handcrafted cocktails. Guests will be greeted with a toast, plus festive party favors to start the celebrations right at the table. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

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Photo courtesy of Boka Restaurant Group for Alla Vita

Hilton Chicago Michigan Avenue

ChicagoNYE.com and 103.5 Kiss FM are teaming up to host a NYE SOIREE that features 7 party areas, 12 party acts, top shelf cocktails, a variety of hors d'oeuvres, specialized martinis, champagne, live casino gambling, celebrity DJs, live video mixing, midnight confetti storm, table service, and much more. ChicagoNYE.com includes a complimentary pre-party and post party in the admission price. Early bird special of only $125. 

Congress Plaza Hotel

The New Year's Eve Ball will host celebrity DJs that play throughout the multiple Congress Plaza Hotel ballrooms in addition to multiple bars and buffets. Early ticket prices $89 GA & $109 for VIP.  VIP Table options are also available. Discounted hotel rooms for only $149/night. 

The Palmer House Hilton

An All Inclusive package with multiple party areas, top shelf cocktails, champagne, a variety of hors d'oeuvres, specialized drinks, and more. Catch Chicago cover bands and DJs entertaining the party with live music as the clock counts down to the New Year. Get discounted rates on the hotel rooms starting at $189/night. Early Bird tickets starting at $125 for General Admission and $155 for VIP. 

The Swissotel Chicago Hotel

Get your tickets for Swissotel's Ballroom Blitz featuring multiple ballrooms of entertainment, top shelf cocktails, a variety of hors d'oeuvres, pasta bar, custom martinis, premium champagne, online raffles benefiting a good cause, celebrity DJs, live video mixing, midnight confetti storm, table service, and much more. They are including a complimentary pre-party and post party in the ticket price.  Discounted hotel rooms at only $199/night! Early bird special of only $109 GA & $129 VIP. 

The W Chicago City Center

The W's party will have guests hopping from room to room with multiple party areas. Enjoy the evening with an All-inclusive package featuring top shelf drinks, buffets, champagne, party favors, midnight celebrations, and more. Take an elevator home with discounted hotel rooms at $169/night.  Early Bird Tix at $125 GA & $145 VIP. 

The JW Marriott Chicago

ChicagoNewYearsParty.com will ring in 2024 by unveiling the premiere of a New Year’s Eve event at the JW Marriott Chicago featuring multiple ballrooms of entertainment, top shelf cocktails, a variety of hors d'oeuvres, pasta bar, custom martinis, premium champagne, online raffles benefiting a good cause, celebrity DJs, live cover band, live video mixing, midnight confetti storm, table service, and much more. They are including a complimentary pre-party and post party in the ticket price. Early bird special of only $119. 

Morgan Manufacturing

Morgan Manufacturing will host a Great Gatsby's New Year's Eve Prohibition theme party, where gents are encouraged to show up in suspenders, striped suits and fedoras, while ladies can sport drop waist dresses, gloves and seamed stockings. While the event is inspired by the Prohibition era, the drinks will be flowing at this late-night soireé. A night of drinks, dancing, grub, and a midnight champagne toast await you.

The Hard Rock Café

ChicagoNYEinfo.com presents Rock 'Til The Drop at Hard Rock Cafe. This Chicago New Year’s Eve celebration will have you partying with live DJs, drinks and cheers to the end of the year. This party includes two floors of entertainment, top shelf cocktails, appetizer buffet, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, desserts and sweets, premium champagne, bottle service, live DJ entertainment + more. Included in the ticket price is a free pre party and post party. Nearby discounted hotel rooms at $189/night. 

Anita Dee Yacht Charters

ChicagoCruiseEvents.com is hosting a roster of various cruises throughout the entire New Year's Eve Weekend - 6 different options. Sip cocktails, while viewing the Chicago skyline. Includes live DJs and dancing. 

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Photo courtesy of Anita Dee Yacht Charters

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 

The Four Season’s Mile High Cocktail Club is throwing a New Year’s Eve soiree that includes a 4-cocktail package alongside elevated canapés and sweets from chef Richie Farina, live music by DJ Jeliah, and a champagne toast at midnight. The cost is $225 per ticket, not inclusive of tax + gratuity.

Adorn Bar & Restaurant

Chef Richie will offer a dining experience with bespoke adornments like Alba White Truffle or caviar alongside curated wine pairings. Guests will be offered live music and special festive moments throughout the experience. Offering includes a 5 or 7 course tasting menu with the option for wine pairings from Sommelier Owen Huzar.

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Photo courtesy of Adorn Bar & Restaurant

The Loyalist

Chef John Shields plans to ring in the New Year with a special tasting menu on December 31. Courses on the menu include: 

  1. Caviar Canapé

  2. A Lobster & Avocado Cocktail 

  3. French Onion Soup with Black Truffles

  4. Your choice of Trout a la Grenobloise or a Prime Steak

  5. Baked Alaska

Seats are limited and booking is available now via Tock.

Jook Sing

Jook Sing is throwing an End of the Year Party on December 30th at 9:00 pm with DJ RTST, giveaways, a feast of Southeast Asian dishes, and cocktails.

Untitled Supper Club

Untitled Supper Club puts history in motion on New Year’s Eve as they transform into the perfumed parlors of the Everleigh Club, inspired by the brothel which operated in Chicago’s Levee district from 1900-1911.

The club will tell the story of debauchery and corruption, but also the story of sisterhood and unerring devotion through variety and burlesque shows curated by Franky Everleigh. Tickets to NYE with Untitled come with a premium open bar package from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., four hours of food offerings, four rooms of performance and DJs spinning throughout the night. 

Tickets are available now via OpenTable, and full table inquiries could be found by emailing aalwine@atomichg.com. 

The Smith

The Smith Chicago will offer an à la carte menu from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, featuring dishes such as Red Wine Braised Short Rib, Spicy Salmon Tartare, Oyster Platters, and more. Additionally, diners can choose a special three-course prix fixe menu from 7:30 pm to midnight, priced at $75 per person, including a champagne toast and party favors at midnight. The menu highlights include burrata, butternut squash schnitzel, brick-pressed chicken, tiramisu layer cake, and more.

Extend the celebration into New Year's Day with brunch at The Smith Chicago. An array of brunch offerings, ranging from Churro Waffles and Vanilla Bean French Toast to Avocado Toast, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and their signature Mac & Cheese.

Reservations can be made on their website. 

Kindling

This year, Kindling is hosting a ticketed New Year’s Eve extravaganza – with each ticket including high-end appetizers, a premium drink package, champagne, house wines, midnight countdown, premier table service access and more. Doors open at 9am and tickets are available.

Anelya

Chef Johnny and Anelya will serve their regular menu on NYE, but have added a complimentary pour of Horseradish Vodka Infusion, OR Amuse Proxies —  a non-alcoholic sparkling-rose alternative, which is a collaboration between Chefs Beverly Kim, Johnny and Proxies. Chef Johnny will also have new Zakuski specials, as well as offer Plov, which is a large format dish fit for bigger groups. Reserve via OpenTable.

Parachute

Chef Beverly and Parachute have developed a special a la carte Chef’s Menu for their end-of-the-year bash. The menu is packed with Korean soul food like Parachute’s Seafood Haemul Pajeon, Beef Short Rib Kalbi Jjim and Spicy Ddukbokki. The menu also features a Half-dozen Oysters, Italian Beef Kimbop and desserts like a Pineapple Butter Mochi and S’more’s Patbingsu. The menu is $75 per person, and all dishes come served family style for two people. Parachute will do a complimentary toast for later diners at 11 p.m. Reserve via OpenTable.

LG's Bar & Kitchen

LG's Bar & Kitchen is hosting an NYE Extravaganza, including specialty cocktails, live DJs, party favors, and champagne toast at midnight. General admission tickets are $30, which includes guaranteed entry (must be before 10pm) and 2 Complimentary Drinks. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Bazaar Meat and Bar Mar

Bazaar Meat will feature a special New Year’s Eve tasting menu at $250/per person. Selections include Jamon Iberico, Cotton Candy Foie Gras, Beef Tartare & Caviar, Scallop Sashimi, Croquetas de Pollo with truffle, Crab Salad, Washugyu Striploin, Lobster Thermidor, and a selection of Patisserie. Bar Mar will offer their full menu with specials including Uni Cone, Lobster Croqueta with Smoked Trout, Crab Salad, and Scallop Ceviche. The two restaurants will also be featuring Champagne specials. From December 29-31 they will feature discounted champagnes on the wine list by 40-45% while supplies last. They will also feature some rare champagnes by the glass for those three days from the cellar.

Jaleo and Pigtail by Jose Andres

This New Year’s Eve, Jaleo and speakeasy Pigtail will offer a special ‘mashup’ tasting menu for $125 per person. Each wave will feature bites from each concept, paired with cocktails and wine selections from each as well. Within 5 courses, diners will get to experience 14 bites and dishes from the two concepts, including Oysters Escabeche, Crab Croqueta, Jose's Taco of Jamon Iberico and Caviar, Mollete con panceta, Arroz Cremoso de Setas, and Chicharron con chocolate. 

Sepia

Ring in 2024 at Sepia with a special tasting menu designed by Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman and Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle. For those with after-dinner plans, choose the abbreviated menu, available from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join Sepia from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM to enjoy extra courses and a champagne toast. Round out your experience with optional wine pairings, selected by Wine Director Alex Ring. First Seating: $110 per person Second Seating: $160 per person. Reservations can be made at OpenTable.

Proxi

Ring in the new year at Proxi with a special four-course family-style meal. First and second courses will be followed by a selection of entrees, and finally shared desserts created by Pastry Chef Erin Kobler. Priced at $90.00 per person, reservations can be made at OpenTable

Esmé

Featuring live music and a live art performance, the first seating begins at 5:00pm and is $295 per person, and the second seating begins at 8:00pm and is $350 per person (inclusive of a champagne toast and live music).  Book a reservation on Tock. 

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