40+ D-FW restaurants with New Year’s Eve and Day dining specials - The Dallas Morning News

The countdown to 2023 has begun.

North Texas spots are planning late-night parties and Champagne toasts on New Year’s Eve, and there are New Year’s Day brunches for those who prefer to skip the parties — or just want to keep the celebration going.

Most places recommend reservations.

Al Biernat’s

The Dallas steakhouse will ring in the new year with prime aged steaks and seafood on New Year’s Eve from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. During the last seating, the restaurant will pass out party hats, tiaras, noisemakers and complimentary glasses of Champagne. Dinner service will be available New Year’s Day from 5 to 9 p.m. 4217 Oak Lawn Ave. and 5251 Spring Valley Road, both in Dallas. albiernats.com.

Blue Mesa

A New Year’s Day brunch will feature a carving station with ginger chipotle glazed pork tenderloin, red chile glazed ham, smoked brisket and grilled salmon with fresh fruit salsa. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $30, which includes mimosas, Champagne, coffee and other beverages. $10 for children 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger. Locations in Addison, Fort Worth and Plano. bluemesagrill.com.

Carbone

A New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu includes jumbo stone crab claws, spicy rigatoni vodka, truffle tortellini, veal Parmesan, prawns diavolo and potatoes Louie. For dessert, there’s strawberry prida, lemon cheesecake and chocolate hazelnut terrine. Cost is $295 per person. Make reservations online. 1617 Hi Line Drive, Suite 395, Dallas. carbonedallas.com.

City Hall Bistro

The restaurant inside the Adolphus Hotel is offering a $90 prix fixe New Year’s Eve menu with winter squash bisque, halibut, sweet potato gnocchi, smoked prime rib and lava cake. On New Year’s Day, brunch will feature items like black-eyed pea hash with country ham and fried eggs. Call 214-651-3686 for reservations. 1321 Commerce St., Dallas. adolphus.com/restaurants-bars/city-hall-bistro.

Dakota’s Steakhouse

A lavish three-course meal on New Year’s Eve will feature options like king crab and bone marrow campanelle, cacio e pepe risotto, prime New York strip steak with pepperonata and king trumpet mushrooms, grilled lamb chops with sourdough bread stuffing, crispy sea bass with crab and lobster butter, or a porterhouse for two with aligot potatoes and grilled broccolini. Cost is $150 per person, with a $50 deposit required to secure a reservation. 600 N. Akard St., Dallas. dakotasrestaurant.com.

Dive Coastal Cuisine

Dive is offering holiday specials like mini potato latkes, bruschetta ciabatta crostini, charcuterie boards, herb-roasted chicken, seared beef tenderloin, whipped or whole sweet potatoes, holiday salad and whole Key lime pie. The regular menu is also available to go. Order for pickup 48 hours in advance. 3404 Rankin St., Dallas. divecoastal.com.

Dolce Riviera

A prix fixe New Year’s Eve menu is available for $95 per person, along with the regular menu. A celebratory New Year’s Day brunch will feature specialty cocktails. Reservations are recommended. 2950 N. Harwood St., Dallas. dolceriviera.com.

Eataly

The Italian emporium will host a New Year’s Eve party from 4 to 8 p.m., with a 5 p.m. toast to celebrate midnight in Italy. There will be more than a dozen hand-selected Italian wines, pasta prepared in a Parmigiano-Reggiano wheel, freshly shucked oysters and shrimp cocktail, artisanal cheeses and cured meats. Or head to Eataly’s restaurant, Terra, for a five-course dinner with handmade beef cheek agnolotti, grilled octopus, grilled lamb with braised lentils and mascarpone mashed potato. Seatings are at 5 p.m. for $99 or 8 p.m. for $129. At NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas. eataly.com/us_en.

Elephant East

Seatings for a New Year’s Eve dinner are at 6, 8 and 10 p.m., with a DJ beginning at 9 p.m. Cost is $85 per person, which includes party favors and Champagne. 2823 McKinnon St., Dallas. elephanteastdallas.com.

Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge

Ellie’s will host a New Year’s Eve dinner with items like porcini mushroom soup, prime rib-eye, prawn winter salad, crispy duck breast, parsnip and black truffle ricotta ravioli and a bruschetta board. Guests will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne. Prices vary. 1717 Leonard St., Dallas. elliesdallas.com.

Flying Saucer

The downtown Fort Worth beer emporium will host a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner with beer pairings and music from a DJ. The menu will feature a charcuterie board appetizer, strawberry spinach salad, prime rib with stout au jus, grilled asparagus and roasted Yukon potatoes. Cost is $85 per person. Nonalcoholic offerings are also available. 111 E. Third St., Fort Worth. beerknurd.com.

Four Seasons Resort Dallas at Las Colinas

A five-course dinner on New Year’s Eve will feature foie gras torchon, duck fat potato with egg custard and caviar, and squash mille-feuille. Main course options include dover sole topped with sauce au porc and green peppercorn or a 6-ounce prime Arrowhead Ranch filet with sauce bordelaise, both paired with broccolini. Dessert is chocolate raspberry baked Alaska and flambéed Grand Marnier. Cost is $155 per person and includes a glass of Champagne. Call 972-717-2420 for reservations for brunch and dinner. 4150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving. lawrestaurant.com.

Gorji

Diners can choose from a four-course Mediterranean menu with pan-seared scallops, braised escargot, smoked salmon salad, petite prime beef tenderloin, Australian sea bass with Texas shrimp, Colorado lamb with Texas quail, or a three-cheese spinach lasagna. Available Dec. 29-31. Cost is $159 per person. Call 972-503-7080 for reservations. 5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas. chefgorji.com

Happiest Hour

Doors will open Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. for brunch, and a New Year’s Eve party will begin at 9 p.m. with three rooms of dancing. General admission starts at $50 and includes a champagne toast. VIP tickets start at $100 and include access to the rooftop and side lawn. Bottle service is available. 2616 Olive St., Dallas. facebook.com/HappiestHourDAL.

Harwood Arms

The British pub will host a New Year’s Eve party with live music by Overdrive and a midnight toast. Reservations are not required. Admission is free. 2850 N. Harwood St., Suite 100, Dallas. harwoodarmsdallas.com.

The Henry

Party on the rooftop with local DJs, heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary Champagne for a midnight toast. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Hours are 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. 2301 N. Akard St., Dallas. thehenryrestaurant.com.

Legacy Hall

The Plano food hall will celebrate the new year with a disco party featuring the music of Hall & Oates, Prince, ‘80s classics and a live performance by the Rich Girls. Select restaurants will be open for late-night eats. Tickets start at $75. 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. legacyfoodhall.com

Le Meridien Dallas, the Stoneleigh

A five-course meal on New Year’s Eve will feature seared scallops, a pear and organic greens salad, grilled filet mignon with barbecue shrimp, chocolate stout cake and a bottle of Champagne Madame Zero. Cost is $125 per person or $200 per couple. Purchase tickets online. 2927 Maple Ave., Dallas. marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalml-le-meridien-dallas-the-stoneleigh/overview/.

Lonesome Dove

Chef Tim Love’s Fort Worth restaurant will offer a New Year’s Eve menu with items like cold smoked salmon crostini, carnitas tostada, kale salad, chicken chili verde, garlic stuffed tenderloin, blackened halibut and smoked pork tenderloin. Dessert is citrus Champagne cake. Cost is $110 per person. Make reservations online. 2406 N. Main St., Fort Worth. lonesomedovefortworth.com

Malai Kitchen

Feast on Thai chicken and waffles, Pandan waffle with curried fried chicken, and a Vietnamese street doughnut with coconut cream at a New Year’s Day brunch. Locations in Dallas, Fort Worth and Southlake. malaikitchen.com.

Meddlesome Moth

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day brunch will feature a lobster waffle with Mornay sauce and blackberry sage jam; Berkshire pork hash; and fried chicken biscuits. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended. 1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. mothinthe.net.

Mercat Bistro

The European-inspired bistro will offer New Year’s Eve seatings at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. for a three-course prix fixe menu. Live music by Le Pompe Trio will begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $75 per person, which includes a glass of Champagne. 2501 N. Harwood St., Suite 225, Dallas. mercatbistro.com.

Meridian

The upscale spot with modern Brazilian fare will offer a New Year’s Eve menu with a Wagyu kibbeh cru, duck confit with red sorrel, rice grits risotto with country ham, dry-aged prime rib, and poached Spanish turbot. Dessert is gianduja chocolate with candied hazelnuts or coconut flan with passion fruit caramel. Cost is $130 per person, with $55 optional wine pairings. 5650 Village Glen Drive, Dallas. thevillagedallas.com/meridian.

97 West Kitchen & Bar

This spot inside Fort Worth’s Hotel Drover will host a four-course prix fixe New Year’s Eve meal with a jumbo lump crabcake, lobster bisque, roasted duck and butter cake. Cost is $125 per person. A $25 kids menu is available for children 12 and under. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are available through OpenTable. 200 Mule Alley, Fort Worth. 97westkitchenandbar.com.

Nusr-Et Steakhouse

Instagram chef Salt Bae’s steakhouse will be open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with its menu of high-end cuts, like Wagyu tomahawk and tenderloin, showcased, presented or cooked with great theatrical flair. Guests will receive complimentary glasses of Champagne on New Year’s Eve. Make reservations online. 1900 N. Pearl St., Dallas. live.nusr-et.com.tr/for-usa.

Postino WineCafe

The Deep Ellum spot will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a “Boujee Board & Bottle,” a bruschetta board and bottle of premium bubbles for $75. Guests are encouraged to get festive and dress in cocktail attire. The party is from 5 to 10 p.m. 2639 Main St., Suite 130, Dallas. postinowinecafe.com.

Princi Italia

A New Year’s Eve menu will feature chef specials and a la carte Italian options. Hours are 4 to 10:30 p.m. Make reservations online. 5959 Royal Lane, Dallas, and 3300 Dallas Parkway, Plano. princiitalia.com.

Rodeo Bar

A special limited-time burger, El Levanta Muertos, a Rodeo burger with bacon jam, fried jalapeño wheels and bacon, will be available on New Year’s Day. 1321 Commerce St., Dallas. adolphus.com/restaurants-bars/rodeo-bar.

Roots Southern Table

Chef Tiffany Derry’s restaurant will offer a six-course New Year’s Eve dinner paired with cocktails and wine. The restaurant will host three seatings between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., with each seating limited to 24 guests. Tickets are $250 per person and can be purchased online. 13050 Bee St., Farmers Branch. rootssoutherntable.com.

Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar

Guests can enjoy live music, a three-course prix fixe menu and a Champagne toast on New Year’s Eve. The regular menu is also available. Cost is $75 per person. A New Year’s Day brunch will feature live music and specialty cocktails. 2501 N. Harwood St., Suite 225, Dallas. saintanndallas.com.

SĒR Steak + Spirits

Check out the Dallas skyline and fireworks from the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole. The New Year’s Eve celebration will include chef-featured gourmet food stations, a dance floor and DJ and a premium bar. Hours are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Purchase tickets online. 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. sersteak.com.

Social Oak Wine & Whiskey Lounge

A Glitz and Glamour-themed New Year’s Eve party in Trophy Club features server-passed foods, a Champagne toast, and props like hats, glasses and noisemakers. General admission is $50; VIP tables with wine are available for four, eight or 10 people, for $400, $800 or $1,000, respectively. Reserve tickets online. 2230 State Highway 114, Suite 550, Trophy Club. socialoaklounge.com.

Sloane’s Corner

Toast the new year with a three-course dinner Dec. 31 featuring options like Wagyu beef tartare with black truffles, sea urchin risotto with Maine lobster and creme fraiche, scallops topped with a caper gremolata, and Long Island duck breast with a confit croquette. Cost is $95, which includes a glass of Champagne. A New Year’s Day brunch will follow with breakfast pastries, deviled eggs with caviar, smoked salmon bagel bites and black-eyed pea hush puppies. Cost is $38 per person. 2001 Ross Ave., Suite 125, Dallas. sloanescorner.com.

SusieCakes

Get your New Year’s Eve desserts, cupcake decoration kits, mimosa cupcakes and Champagne cupcakes. Treats are available Dec. 28-31. Locations in Dallas and Fort Worth. susiecakes.com.

Tacodeli

The taco chain is offering spiked horchata and chile en nogada. The spiked horchata is available dine-in or to go in a 16-ounce or 64-ounce container. Both specials are available through Dec. 31. Locations in Dallas and Plano. tacodeli.com.

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall

Ring in the new year at this live music hall in the Fort Worth Stockyards with tequila and Champagne tastings, dinner and dancing. New Year’s Eve dinner features a raw and cold bar with shrimp, crab legs, oysters and sushi, a salad bar, a carving station, a mashed potato bar and a dessert station. Tickets are $195 per person. 122 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth. tannahills.com.

Te Deseo

Party in style with dancing and drinks on New Year’s Eve at the rooftop bar. The regular dinner menu will be served at 5 p.m., and a $95 prix fixe menu will be offered at 7 and 9 p.m. seatings. Rooftop access is $75. VIP bottle service is available to those feeling extra fancy. Make reservations online. 2700 Olive St., Dallas. tedeseo.com.

Ten50 BBQ

Get family-style smoked meats, sides by the gallon and house-made desserts to go. Order online by Dec. 28, or email catering@ten50bbq.com. Allow 72 hours for all orders. 1050 N. Central Expressway, Richardson. ten50bbq.com.

TJ’s Seafood Market

A holiday menu will include platters of shrimp, smoked salmon, lobster and oysters; gumbo; cioppino; and ceviche. Order online by Dec. 29 for pickup on Dec. 30. 6025 Royal Lane and 4212 Oak Lawn, both in Dallas. tjsseafood.com.

Urban Crust

A New Year’s Eve celebration will include a DJ and a complimentary Champagne toast, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is free. 1006 E. 15th St., Plano. urbancrust.com.

Urban Rio

A DJ will perform on New Year’s Eve from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with select spirits available for $4. Admission is free. 1000 14th St., Suite 1000, Plano. urbanrio.com.

Urban Seafood Co.

A New Year’s Eve party will feature live music from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with special offerings from Tito’s and Calirosa Tequila, as well as a complimentary Champagne toast. Admission is free. 1104 14th St., Plano. urbanseafoodcompany.com.

Villa Azur

Inspired by the South of France, Villa Azur inside Dallas’ W Hotel will offer a New Year’s Eve dinner menu with Wagyu beef, Akaushi beef rib-eye steaks, seafood towers, caviar, pȃtes a la meule, pasta served tableside in a wheel of Parmesan cheese, and flambéed cognac. 2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas. villaazurdallas.com.

The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort and Spa

The Frisco hotel is hosting a family-friendly ball from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve with dinner, dancing and a viewing of Cinderella. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite princess costumes or outfits. Tickets are $40 per person. Email Jennie.Strahan@stonebriarhotels.com to purchase tickets. 1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco. The Westin.

Yardbird

Known for upscale Southern comfort food, Yardbird will be open for brunch daily from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. The menu features lemon meringue pie pancakes, chicken and waffles, and shrimp and grits. Make reservations online. 2121 N. Pearl St., Dallas. runchickenrun.com.