In a city like New York, the last thing certain people want is to slave away in the kitchen on their day off. Well, guess what? You're in luck! There are plenty of other NYC residents who feel very much the same, and therefore there are a variety of restaurants open on New Year's Eve to welcome in 2015 - and serving a warm, hearty, and festive dinner (and beverages) that you crave in this blistering cold! Our New Year's Eve 2014/2015 dinner guide has exactly what you're looking for.
Would you prefer a quiet NYE, or a party to ring in 2015? Care for something fancy, or would you rather spend your evening at a casual spot? Manhattan has a ton to offer, so we did some homework and figured out some great options!
Check out our list of 10 restaurants in New York City (5 on the high end, and 5 to visit for a more affordable celebratory meal) serving New Year's Eve dinner on December 31, 2014!
1. Jean Georges (Midtown West)
Cuisine: French
What To Expect. "Beginning at 8:30pm, celebrate with a special $888 7-course menu, including Champagne toast at midnight, party favors & dancing. 3 course prix fixe menu available from 5-5:30."
2. Café Boulud (Upper East Side)
Cuisine: French
What To Expect: "Dinner 2 SEATINGS: Pre-Gala 5:30pm-7:00pm 3 courses $145, Gala 8:00pm-10:00pm 5 courses $450."
3. Colicchio & Sons - Main Dining Room (Meatpacking District)
Cuisine: American
What To Expect: "Ring in the New Year with Colicchio & Sons. First seating (5-6:30pm) $155 4-course Prix-fixe, Second seating (7:30-11pm) $220 5-course Prix-fixe with a sparkling wine toast."
4. Gotham Bar and Grill (Union Square)
Cuisine: Contemporary American
What To Expect: "FIRST SEATING: 5:00 - 7:00pm, 5 Course Tasting Menu for $130 per person, live music Duo- Vocalist and Guitarist."
5. Piora (West Village)
Cuisine: Contemporary American
What To Expect: "Please Join us on New Year's Eve for a special evening of Tasting Menus! New Years Eve 1st Seating - $175 (Wine pairing $75), New Years Eve 2nd Seating - $225 (Wine Pairing $95).
6. Almayass (Gramercy/Flatiron)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
What To Expect: "Join us for a festive Lebanese/Armenian New Year's Eve celebration! First seating (5PM to 630PM) $80, Second seating (8PM to 11PM) $120 including Champagne toast at midnight."
7. Salinas (Chelsea)
Cuisine: Spanish
What To Expect: "Come ring in the new year at Salinas! Chef Luis Bollo is featuring a four-course $95 tasting menu. Complimentary cava toast at midnight for reservations made 9:30PM or later."
8. Savore (SoHo)
Cuisine: Italian
What To Expect: "Celebrate NYE with us and music by DJ. We will serve 4 course dinner with the choice of appetizer, pasta, entree and dessert for $68/person. Our regular menu will be available."
9. Mezetto (Lower East Side)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
What To Expect: "Ring in the New Year with a Mediterranean inspired Four Course Prix-Fixe Menu! First seating (6:30PM) $60, Second seating (9:30PM) $75 including Champagne toast."
10. The Eddy (East Village)
Cuisine: Contemporary American
What To Expect: "For New Years Eve, we will be serving a special 5 Course Tasting Menu for $95 per person!"
TIP: If you find a restaurant you're particularly interested in, make a reservation ASAP via Open Table by clicking on the restaurant name above!
Happy New Year! We hope you start your 2015 off with a bang!
