Houston Restaurants Set to Make New Year’s Eve Dining an Experience to Remember
Amrina in The Woodlands: Ring in the new year at Woodlands hotspot, Amrina for their New Year’s Eve Jubilee! The festivities will feature two different seatings – 4 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. ($125) and 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. ($150) with an exclusive 6-course prix-fixe menu. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. and a midnight champagne toast will be included for the later seating. Wine pairings and caviar and wagyu add on options will also be available for both reservation times. Guests can book their spot Amrina’s NYE celebration at https://www.opentable.com/r/amrina-the-woodlands.
Andiron Grille & Patio on Allen Parkway: Andiron Grille & Patio will celebrate New Year’s Eve with festive specials alongside their recently revamped menu. The neighborhood hotspot will offer delicious small plates like Foie and Quince Profiteroles, Crab Rangoon, and cozy entrees featuring a Filet with lobster, crawfish, creole hollandaise, and grilled broccolini, and a Sweet Soy Lacquered Quail. Champagne specials will also be served by the bottle and glass for those looking to celebrate the holidays with a little bubbly.
Bari Ristorante: Step into the glitz, glam, and glitter of Bari Studio 54 this New Year’s Eve for the ultimate dinner & disco. Enjoy the Glamorous Décor & Disco Balls – A nod to the legendary Studio 54; Live DJ Beats Until 2 AM – Dance the night away in true disco fashion; Midnight Toast to 2025 – Raise your glass to a sparkling new year and Wear anything disco – sequins, fur, and everything fabulous. Special menu has been curated with 4 seatings for dinner available: 7pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm, and 10:00pm. Please see link here for New Years Eve Specials Menu. The regular menu will be available á la carte. RSVP TO [email protected] | RSVP TEXT: 832-916-0472 | RSVP CALL: 832-915-4222.
Georgia James: Midnight Masquerade with Georgia James on the Eve of New Years! Kick-off the start of the new year with a special New Years Eve Menu with 4 seatings for dinner available from 7pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm, and 10:00pm. Black tie glam and masks highly encouraged. Champagne toast at midnight, Live music upstairs in the GJ Lounge, and DJ playing tunes in the main dining room till 2am. Menu and invitation to come! To make reservations, RSVP to: Call 832-241-5088 | Text: 832-916-0472 | Email: [email protected]
Home Run Dugout in Katy: Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration at Home Run Dugout! That Mexican OT is headlining the night, joined by an incredible lineup of special guests, including Bizzy Bone, Sauce Walka, Drodi, Lil Bubba, Hog Booma, and DJ Cerfew. Doors open at 5 PM, and the show kicks off at 7 PM, leading up to a spectacular midnight fireworks display to welcome 2025 in style.
Hotel Lucine in Galveston: Hotel Lucine is hosting a festive evening to celebrate the New Year, beginning with a six-course pre-fixe dinner at The Fancy, followed by live performances by The Texas Gentlemen with special guest Kam Franklin of The Suffers. Curated by The Fancy’s Executive Chef Matt Sweeney, the menu will highlight locally-sourced ingredients through dishes like Black Truffle Arancini, charred cabbage, black eyed peas, pecorino. Reservations available on OpenTable HERE. Dinner is $125 per person with reservations available from 5 – 9:45 p.m. Wine pairing add-on available. Following dinner, Benji Ramsell will start the night with an acoustic set in The Den from 7 to 9 p.m., and The Texas Gentlemen ft. Kam Franklin will kick off at 9:45 p.m. in The Courtyard to take us into midnight. General admission is first come, first served, but VIP packages are available for those seeking premium seating and exclusive table service. VIP reservations include a reserved table, priority service, and a bottle of champagne for a midnight toast. Reservations can be made on OpenTable HERE. Tarot card reader Stephanie Jones of Authentically Esoteric will be on hand to offer a glimpse into your future.
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston: Enjoy a spectacular evening at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe| Houston, with champagne, live music, a balloon drop, fireworks, and more. The resort will serve a special New Year’s Day breakfast at License to Chill on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dine on a chef-curated three-course pre-fixe menu at License to Chill Bar & Café ($125+ per person). Seatings are available at 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10:15 p.m. Receive a complimentary bottle of champagne with your meal to ring in 2025.The resort will also offer a holiday menu at LandShark Bar & Grill. Dance the night away with “A Lost Shaker of Salt” at the Light Up the Lake Celebration in the Del Lago ballroom with live music, food, drinks, a fireworks show over the lake at 9:55 p.m., and a New Year’s Tiki toast at midnight. ($49.95 per person). Visit the website for more details.
Le Jardinier at MFAH: Celebrate New Year’s Eve in elegance at Le Jardinier, the Michelin-starred French fine-dining restaurant by The Bastion Collection, nestled within Houston’s iconic Museum of Fine Arts. Executive chef Felipe Botero invites guests to indulge in an unforgettable culinary experience, offering two seating options tailored for the occasion. The first seating (5–6:30 p.m.) features a four-course menu priced at $175 per person, with highlights such as Chestnut Ricotta Agnolotti and your choice of Poached Maine Lobster or American Wagyu Beef Bavette. For an elevated celebration, opt for the second seating (7:30 p.m. onwards), where a luxurious six-course menu priced at $295 per person awaits, including decadent dishes like an AOP Gruyère Cheese Soufflé and Dry-Aged Ribeye. Both seatings include celebratory add-ons, such as caviar service and rare wine pairings, and conclude with Marron Glacé Mont-Blanc for dessert. Reservations for both seating options are available via Resy and OpenTable.
Marmo on Westheimer: Ring in the New Year with Marmo, the neighborhood Italian chophouse in Montrose Collective! The buzzy restaurant from the Atlas Restaurant Group will be offering two seatings for a special New Years Eve Four Course Prix Fixed Dinner. The dinner with optional wine pairing add-on will have an early seating ($129) from 5:30-8 p.m. and late seating ($159) from 8:30-11 p.m. What’s New Years without something bubbly? Not only will there be a champagne toast at midnight (for the late seating), but those who book a patio table will receive a complimentary bottle of bubbles.
Ouisie’s Table: Beginning at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, the River Oaks restaurant will have its dining rooms open for revelers, all overseen by the holiday presence of the 66-year-old red dress named Miss Ruby reigning from the wall. Reservations are required with the option of dining early and leaving early for more revelry or just a sensible bedtime. Seating times will be spaced on a first-call, first-choice basis beginning at 4 p.m. with the last seating time at 10 p.m. For feasting, Ouisie’s is offering an extensive ala carte menu, featuring a number of regular favorites as well as an equal number of holiday specials. Ouisie’s Table is located at 3939 San Felipe. For information and reservations visit www.Ouisiestable.com or call 713-528-2264.
Tavola: Celebrate with a festive four-course prix fixe menu for $105 per person, featuring dishes like Cinderella Scallops, Uovo en Raviolo, and Beef Wellington with porcini mushrooms, paired with holiday cocktails and curated wine pairings. As the night unfolds, Tavola’s glamorous Loggia transforms into a lively dance floor with a DJ spinning throughout the evening. At midnight, partake in an Italian countdown tradition with complimentary champagne, grapes symbolizing prosperity, and a live pasta cooking demonstration on the patio serving freshly made Cacio e Pepe to all guests. Tavola will be open from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with limited food service after 10 p.m. Reservations are available via OpenTable or by phone. Photo credit: Michael Anthony
Toca Madera Houston: Enjoy mouthwatering bites, a complimentary glass of champagne for toast at midnight, and get swept away by mesmerizing live entertainment including fire dancers and a live guitarist roaming the restaurant, setting the soundtrack for the perfect New Year’s Eve celebration. Standard menu will be offered, along with NYE specials including: Surf & Turf Imperial Wagyu Filet, a charred 8oz Filet, salsa macha, Baja jumbo prawns, black garlic mojo de ajo, avocado truffle crema and the 24-Karat Crispy Taco Trio featuring A5 Wagyu, Maine lobster, and spicy tuna, topped with caviar and a gold leaf. Table Seating Times are 6pm – 8pm (no minimum), 8pm – 10pm ($165/pp minimum) and 10pm – 12am ($250/pp minimum). Go to www.tocamadera.com to reserve. Photo courtesy of Toca Madera Houston
Turner’s Cut: Indulge in an opulent New Year’s Eve at Turner’s Cut with a four-course, pre-fixe menu for $295 per person. Start the evening off with your choice of a Foie Terrine, King Crab, or Wild Mushroom Tart, followed by Lobster Ravioli, Pan Seared Scallops, or Agnolotti. Enjoy an entree of American Wagyu Tenderloin, Halibut, Lamb Chops, or White Wine Truffle Risotto and finish off the night with a delectable dessert choice of Gateau Marjolaine, Crème Fraiche Cheesecake, or Cran-Apple Tarte-Tatin, while toasting to 2025 in style. Photo credit: Kirsten Gilliam
Zanti Cucina Italiana River Oaks: Celebrate New Years Eve in style this year at Zanti River Oaks! Choose between the Early Seating ($85 per person), offering a four-course prix-fixe menu and a relaxed atmosphere or go all-out with the Late Seating ($140 per person), featuring a festive four-course meal, champagne toast, party favors, and live entertainment from a DJ and violinist. Early seating is available from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, while late seating begins at 9:00 PM for a lively celebration. Looking for something more casual? Enjoy the Bar Option with a reduced à la carte menu. Reservations required. Photo courtesy of Zanti River Oaks
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