Before midnight on January 1st, grab a delicious meal before the New Year’s Eve festivities begin. Many restaurants open on New Year’s Eve offer New Year’s Eve specials, champagne toasts, and even live music.
Most offers vary by location, so call or make a reservation ahead of time to confirm a spot. Check out the best New Year’s Eve food deals below and ring in the new year with full and happy bellies.
Best New Year’s Eve Restaurant Specials
bar louis: This year, Bar Louie is offering a late-night celebration that includes appetizers, four drink tickets, a champagne toast and donut holes. These deals and the restaurant’s New Year’s Eve hours vary by location, so check your location.
Dave and Busters: New Year’s events will be held in various locations. Check out your nearest Dave & Buster’s location for more information. Most offer the best New Year’s celebrations, complete with food for the whole family, unlimited game play, and entertainment throughout the evening. You can purchase tickets now.
Eddie Merlo’s: At midnight, enjoy a dinner menu featuring prime-aged steak, fresh seafood, and champagne toast. Make a reservation in advance.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood: The fine-dining restaurant offers dinner or “celebrate with us” options on New Year’s Eve. Eddie V’s is already taking reservations, so book today to secure your spot.
hard rock cafe: Some places are hosting celebrations on New Year’s Eve with food, DJs, live bands and fireworks. Find your location for more information.
Kona Grill: Kona Grill will open on New Year’s Eve and will feature regular menu items plus specials such as spicy yellowtail sushi tacos, prime rib, parmesan crusted sole, and warm molten lava cake. Reserve your table today!
McCormick and Schmicks: On Lunar New Year’s Day, a regular dinner menu and a chef’s holiday special are provided. The menu offers a choice of starters, main dishes and desserts. Be sure to make a reservation to secure your spot!
blast furnace: Celebrate 2025 with delicious fondue and bubbly drinks. New Year’s Eve food specials vary by location, but most Melting Pot locations are open on New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve specials include a four-course holiday fondue meal.
STK Steakhouse: Enjoy the New Year countdown with STK Steakhouse. Special food offerings will include New Year’s Eve Wagyu steaks, a holiday toast menu, midnight champagne toasts, and a live DJ. You can also celebrate the New Year with happy hour at the bar, open all day on January 1st.
Restaurants open on Lunar New Year
Benina: Japanese steakhouses are open on New Year’s Eve. We recommend making a reservation through OpenTable.
bob evans: If you’re looking to cook at home, Bob Evans will be serving up his regular menu on New Year’s Eve.
Bonefish Grill: Fill your stomach with seafood on New Year’s Day. The restaurant chain opens on New Year’s Eve and serves seasonal favorites like Old Fashioned Cedar Plank Salmon, Filet Thermidor, and Winter White Cosmo.
Bravo Italian Cuisine: Welcome the new year with Bravo! They will be open on New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year and will be serving up fan favorites.
Brio Italian Grill: Open regularly on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Brio Italian Grille will be serving Italian style in the New Year with signature dishes, cocktails and wine.
Buca di Bepo: Celebrate the New Year with your group with family-friendly Italian cuisine. Most places are open on New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year.
Cheesecake Factory: Most places are open on Lunar New Year and Lunar New Year holidays.
chili: Most restaurants will be open on Lunar New Year’s Day this year.
Chipotle: Most Chipotle restaurants will be open with reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year. Call your local restaurant to check hours of operation.
dennis: All Denny’s stores are open 24 hours a day, all holiday season!
Pogo de Chao: Joining the ranks of New Year’s Eve restaurants, Fogo de Chão is also open on New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year. We recommend that you reserve your seat in advance.
Hooters: Most Hooters stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and will resume regular business on Lunar New Year’s Day.
IHOP: We need pancakes to celebrate 2025! Stop by your local IHOP during regular business hours on New Year’s Eve or Lunar New Year.
Morton’s The Steakhouse: Morton’s celebrates both New Year’s Day and Lunar New Year with a standard menu. Reservation is required.
Outback Steakhouse: Outback is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but will serve its regular menu, including a few seasonal specials, on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
panera bread: Most places are open on Lunar New Year’s Day. Please check with your local restaurant to confirm.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Enjoy a meal at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on New Year’s Eve. Make a reservation to secure a table.
Waffle House:Open! Most are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including New Year’s Day and Eve. Check with your local restaurant to confirm.
New Year’s Eve Drive-Thru and Pizza Place
Not everyone likes to dress up and spend the night on the town on New Year’s Eve. It’s okay though! Several drive-thrus and pizzerias are opening this year to help you ring in the New Year at home.
Domino’s Pizza: Domino’s is now open so you can start the year with delicious pizza!
Dunkin: Most places are open on Lunar New Year and New Year’s Day, but check first. Just download the app and it’s super easy to use!
Hadith: Holiday business hours are determined by the franchise owner, but most are open on Lunar New Year’s Day and Eve.
jimmy johns: Do you need something very fast? Try Jimmy John’s. Most stores will be open on New Year’s Eve, but some will close earlier than usual.
Krispy Kreme: What better way to ring in the New Year than with fresh donuts from Krispy Kreme?! Krispy Kreme will be open on Lunar New Year and the day itself, but check your local store for details.
mcdonalds: Welcome the New Year under the Golden Arches. Although most McDonald’s restaurants are franchises, many are open on New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year. Double check before heading out to be sure.
papa johns: Celebrate the New Year with a slice of Papa John’s pizza or cure your hangover with pizza the next day. Papa John’s is open both days, but closes early on New Year’s Eve.
Popeyes: Most branches are open and ready to serve you. Check out local restaurants to be sure.
Starbucks: On Lunar New Year’s Day, go to Starbucks and drink coffee. Operating hours vary by location.
subway: You can receive your favorite footlong serve even during the holidays! Most places are open on New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year. Please contact your nearest subway station to check operating times.
taco bell: Most Taco Bells are open on New Year’s Eve, but hours may be limited depending on your location. All branches will be open as usual on Lunar New Year’s Day.
Wendy’s: Most Wendy’s stores will be open on New Year’s Eve but will close early. Download the app to check your local time.
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