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Let these Houston bars and restaurants help you cheers to the New Year
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Where to Ring in New Year’s Eve in Houston

Toast to 2024 with menu specials, live music, and more

by Brittany Britto Garley Updated
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Let these Houston bars and restaurants help you cheers to the New Year
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by Brittany Britto Garley Updated

Capping off the Holiday season, New Year’s Eve serves as the grand finale of the year. Elaborate food and drink events predicate the ceremonious date. From lavish tasting menus and Champagne and caviar experiences to restaurants serving up their full menus with a side of live entertainment, there are a multitude of ways to ring in the new year. Here are various bars and restaurants to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Houston for varying tastes and budgets.

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Amrina

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Kick the night off early with a violinist performance, a six-course tasting menu, and a welcome champagne toast from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at this standout Indian restaurant in the Woodlands, or opt for a later celebration to see in the New Year from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reservations can be made on OpenTable for $100 per person.

3 Waterway Square Pl #100, The Woodlands, TX 77380
(936) 444-4150
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Home Run Dugout

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Head to this entertainment venue for baseball-fueled fun for the whole family. Book a batting cage to test your skills or chill out in the beer garden before the festivities begin with live music from Sol Flair from 8 p.m. to midnight and fireworks starting at 10 p.m. Reservations for bays are available starting on December 17.

1220 Grand West Blvd, Houston, Texas 77449
(833) 384-6881
(833) 384-6881

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Degust

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From December 28 to December 31, this magical bar will serve an eight-course Great Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve menu, with decadent dishes like brie-stuffed mushrooms and seared foie gras with Calvados apples, complimentary champagne, and ethereal cocktails. Diners can reserve one of two seatings per day at 5:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. for $225 per person.

7202 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
(281) 707-4623
(281) 707-4623

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Heights Bier Garten

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For a night of mystery, head to this Heights Bier Garten for a masquerade party for the books. Expect live DJs, a champagne toast, and a contest for the best mask.

1433 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008
(713) 862-4940
(713) 862-4940

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Heights & Co.

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Lead up to the New Year by the fireside at Heights and Co. From December 29 through New Year’s Eve, the local watering hole will host holiday cocktails, s’mores boards by the firepits. On December 29, catch happy hour from noon to 6 p.m., live jazz from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., a three-course meal for $60, and a holiday movie. On Saturday, December 30 and Sunday, December 31, enjoy the same multi-course brunch and holiday movie, or opt for an earlier celebration with its champagne brunch with $35 bottles of champagne from noon to 3 p.m. Catch a complimentary toast at midnight with a ball drop on the big screen.

1343 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008

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Julep

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Dance the night away at this James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar with bubbles, oysters, and a live DJ. Reserve a booth for up to 6 people for $850 and receive a bottle of champagne, a bottle of Blond cocktail, six signature cocktails and a seafood tower or Baller Board, plus party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

1919 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007
(936) 245-1986
(936) 245-1986

Andiron

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Houston’s live-fire steakhouse will invite diners for a five-course dining experience with sparkling wine and champagne to celebrate. For $175 per person, diners can experience Andiron’s wedge salad topped with smoked bacon and truffle vinaigrette or Viet-Cajun Crawfish bisque; duck or beet agnolotti, and main courses like a filet Rossini with grilled foie gras, a prime black angus rib-eye, or black cod.

3201 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019
(281) 974-1513
(281) 974-1513

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Post Houston

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For unbeatable views of fireworks, head to Post Houston’s Skylawn, a 5.5-acre rooftop park with panoramic views of Houston’s skyline, Its 21-and-up New Year’s Eve bash will offer sets from live DJs, drinks, and a midnight fireworks show. Score early bird tickets now for $50 or inquire about its VIP tables, which come with admission for eight people, two bottles of champagne, one bottle of liquor, and some of the best seats in the house.

401 Franklin St, Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 999-2550
(713) 999-2550

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Z on23

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Make the final night of 2023 one to remember with a New Year’s Eve party with Zon23 with skyline views, cocktails, and electric beats. General admission is $25 at the door, but you can up the experience with the VIP package, which comes with private seating for up to eight people. unlimited food, and drinks flowing from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

1121 Walker Street, TX 77002
(346) 330-3446
(346) 330-3446

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Bandista

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For an immersive cocktail experience on the last night of 2023, look no further than this speakeasy-style bar in the Four Seasons Hotel. End the year with Bandista’s new cocktail menu — its first update since February 2022, plus party favor and a toast at midnight. Reservations are $50 per person.

1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
(713) 297-1340
(713) 297-1340

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Chapman And Kirby

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The EaDo bar is offering a night of 21-and-up entertainment, with live DJs, a 360-photo booth, and a laser show, plus hookah, cigars, and party favors to cement the night. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP.

2118 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77003
(713) 636-9615
(713) 636-9615

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

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Wine and dine at Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette’s River Oaks and Memorial locations, which will offer a special dinner from December 29 through New Year’s Eve. For $99 per person, enjoy a three-course dinner with a wine pairing with dishes like lobster bisque, roasted pear salads, lobster tail medallions or wagyu strip steaks, and a dark chocolate mousse with a glass of cabernet.

4224 San Felipe St (Mid Lane), Houston, TX 77027
(713) 622-1010
(713) 622-1010

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J-Bar-M Barbecue

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Welcome 2023 with an afternoon whole hog party at J-Bar-M. The East Downtown barbecue joint will dish out whole hog barbecue sandwiches on pretzel buns, with sides like black-eyed peas, collard greens, and a Maui Wowie sausage link, plus two Lone Star beers. The event will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a live performance by the Mighty Orq band. Only 100 tickets are available at $40 each, but some walk-ins will be available.

2201 Leeland Street, Houston, Texas 77003
(713) 534-1024
(713) 534-1024

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Marmo

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This Italian chophouse will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a live jazz trio and four-course prix fix menu, featuring wagyu carpaccio, wild mushroom risotto, tuna wellington featuring prosciutto and cacio e pepe hollandaise, a juicy wagyu New York Strip with eggplant purée porcini jus, and a dessert board for the table.  Dine earlier in the day for lunch or dinner for $145 per person, or opt for a later dinner for $175 to toast with champagne at midnight.

888 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
(832) 626-3400
(832) 626-3400

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Ojo de Agua

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New Year’s Eve celebrations begin at 11:30 a.m. at this River Oaks cafe, with a boozy brunch and a menu of breakfast and lunch favorites, including its colorful acai bowls and Ojo’s beloved chilaquiles, plus a live DJ and complimentary glasses of bubbly until 3:30 p.m. Celebrate with a spritz pitcher for five for $60.

4444 Westheimer Rd (D140), Houston, TX 77027
(281) 974-2400
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Barcelona Wine Bar

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Looking for plans that don’t require tickets or door charges, but still offers great wine and bites? Plan a paired wine or sherry-tasting dining experience at this Montrose wine bar to complement your tapas-filled table on New Year’s Eve, then enjoy a complimentary midnight toast.

1731 Westheimer Road, TX 77098
(713) 878-3355
(713) 878-3355

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Bari

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One of River Oak’s newest Italian restaurants celebrates a succesful 2023 with a black-tie masquerade party, starting with dinner at 7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. Bring your best mask and your dancing shoes. Bari plans to have additional entertainment and a festive champagne toast at midnight.

4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
(832) 415-9222
(832) 415-9222

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La Colombe d’Or hotel

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Party in Montrose at this chic hotel with cocktails, horse d’oeuvres, cigars and scotch, and a live DJ for $195 per person. If you need dinner plans — chef Jesus ‘JB’ Babaran will offer the Tonight and Tomorrow dining experience featuring tableside showstoppers, like a Chateaubriand and crepe Suzette. Enjoy diner alone for $125, or pair it with the party for $289 per person.

3410 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-7999
(713) 524-7999

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1920’s Midnight in Paris at 13 Celsius

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At $250 per person, this ticketed, wine dinner will channel 1920’s Paris glam in a luxurious celebration. Chef Daniel Leal collaborates with chef Joe Apa for a five-course experience complete with wine decadent desserts and wines hand-picked by Adele Corrigan Wade. Champagne and cake, to celebrate the bar’s 17th year, will be served at the stroke of midnight.

3000 Caroline St (Anita), Houston, TX 77004
(713) 529-8466
(713) 529-8466

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Casino Night at Holman Draft Hall

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Do a little gambling as you ring in 2024 at this local watering hole. Choose between roulette, blackjack, and craps, or dancing to DJ Madsounds before welcoming in the New Year with a midnight toast. Doors open at 11 a.m. and space is first come, first serve.

820 Holman St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 533-9392
(713) 533-9392

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Doris Metropolitan

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Looking to get fancy for 2024? Head to this steakhouse for its black-tie celebration, where it’ll roll out the red carpet for its New Year’s Eve bash. Enjoy party favors, a live DJ, and a champagne saber at 11:30 p.m., plus a balloon drop and champagne-fueled New Year’s countdown.

2815 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, Texas 77098
(713) 485-0466
(713) 485-0466

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Street to Kitchen

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Ring in the New Year Bangkok-style with James Beard Award-winning Chef G and Street to Kitchen co-owner Graham Painter at one of Houston’s best Thai restaurants. The festivities include a five-course dinner with wine pairings and a bubbly toast to finish, for $170 per person.

3401 Harrisburg Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77003
(281) 501-3435
(281) 501-3435

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The Warwick

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The always party-ready Warwick will be closed on New Year's Day, but it’ll celebrate the coming of 2024 with New Year’s Eve brunch. complete with a brunch platter, and a three-course dinner experience at night that features a red carpet entrance, a 360-photo booth to document the experience, and more for $125.

5888 Westheimer Road, TX 77057
(713) 534-1545
(713) 534-1545

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Hidden Omakase

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With just two seatings at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Hidden Omakase chef Niki Vongthong serves a special New Year’s Eve dinner, paired with a glass of Veuve Clicquot and an extra toro tartare caviar course. Reservations can be made starting on December 22 through Resy for $200 per person.

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5353 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 496-2633
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Axelrad Beer Garden

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This Midtown bar has always been a popular destination for drinks and socializing, and New Year’s Eve will be no different. Bring in the New Year with a backyard bash, with DJ sets and free champagne toast at midnight.

1517 Alabama St (Almeda St), Houston, TX 77004
(713) 597-8800
(713) 597-8800

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Tony's

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This timeless Italian restaurant will offer two seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. for its four-course dinner (for $115 and $195, respectively) with fresh pasta and buttery seafood dishes like the pan-seared Dover sole, plus a live band and a complimentary toast and party favors at midnight. Caviar service and its foie gras cotton candy are optional.

3755 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 77046
(713) 622-6778
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Le Jardinier

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You will be hard-pressed to find a more Michelin-worthy New Year’s Eve meal in town than Le Jardinier’s multi-course tasting menu. Chef Felipe Botero offers a four-course menu for its 5 p.m. seating that includes chestnut ricotta agnolotti and poached main lobster for $165, and a six-course menu at 7:30 p.m. that features dry-aged rib-eye and an AOP gruyere cheese souffle with shaved black truffles for $295 per person.

5500 Main St Suite 122, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 714-3015
(713) 714-3015

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Eau Tour

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Start with Eau Tour’s New Year’s Eve brunch ($85 per person) or kick off the evening with a celebratory three-course dinner. Cozy up with starters like oyster stew with caviar, citrus salad, or French onion soup, before moving on to dishes like ravioli au dauphine, poached flounder with butter beans, parsley soubise, and mussels, and a decadent ending of profiteroles, mini yule logs, or la galette du Rois.

5117 Kelvin Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 492-2490
(713) 492-2490

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Cafe Rabelais

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Pop bottles of French wine and cheers to a wonderful 2024 with a five-course meal at one of Houston’s favorite French restaurants. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., this Rice Village restaurant will offer dishes like sauteed frog legs or octopus, wild mushroom bisque, and braised beef veal cheeks vol au vent in a Madeira brown sauce, plus an apple tart for two. Reserve your tickets for $87 per person.

2442 Times Blvd (btw Kelvin & Morningside), Houston, TX 77005
(713) 520-8841
(713) 520-8841

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Navy Blue

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Chef Aaron Bludorn’s seafood restaurant invites residents to raise their glasses in-house with a menu curated by Navy Blue’s executive chef Jerrod Zifchak to a soundtrack of a live DJ that starts at 9:30 p.m. and champagne.

 

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2445 Times Boulevard, TX 77005
(713) 347-7727
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Aya Sushi

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Countdown to the New Year with Aya Sushi’s Howdy 2024 Omakase, a compilation of the restaurant’s 21 favorite bites from 2023, for $175 per person. Be sure to check out Aya’s extensive sake collection. With more than 100 varieties by the bottle, you’re sure to find something to suitable to toast with.

5407 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 485-4272
(713) 485-4272

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Pier 6

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Pretend you’re in Studio 54 at this disco-themed extravaganza, which will roll out the red carpet and unveil a dancefloor where you can let loose to a live DJ. Expect a special holiday menu from chef Joe Cervantez, drink specials, and a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. No ticket required. Note: the kitchen closes at 9 p.m.

113 6th Street, San Leon, Texas 77539
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Amrina

3 Waterway Square Pl #100, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Kick the night off early with a violinist performance, a six-course tasting menu, and a welcome champagne toast from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at this standout Indian restaurant in the Woodlands, or opt for a later celebration to see in the New Year from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reservations can be made on OpenTable for $100 per person.

3 Waterway Square Pl #100, The Woodlands, TX 77380
(936) 444-4150
(936) 444-4150

Home Run Dugout

1220 Grand West Blvd, Houston, Texas 77449

Head to this entertainment venue for baseball-fueled fun for the whole family. Book a batting cage to test your skills or chill out in the beer garden before the festivities begin with live music from Sol Flair from 8 p.m. to midnight and fireworks starting at 10 p.m. Reservations for bays are available starting on December 17.

1220 Grand West Blvd, Houston, Texas 77449
(833) 384-6881
(833) 384-6881

Degust

7202 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055

From December 28 to December 31, this magical bar will serve an eight-course Great Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve menu, with decadent dishes like brie-stuffed mushrooms and seared foie gras with Calvados apples, complimentary champagne, and ethereal cocktails. Diners can reserve one of two seatings per day at 5:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. for $225 per person.

7202 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
(281) 707-4623
(281) 707-4623

Heights Bier Garten

1433 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008

For a night of mystery, head to this Heights Bier Garten for a masquerade party for the books. Expect live DJs, a champagne toast, and a contest for the best mask.

1433 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008
(713) 862-4940
(713) 862-4940

Heights & Co.

1343 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008

Lead up to the New Year by the fireside at Heights and Co. From December 29 through New Year’s Eve, the local watering hole will host holiday cocktails, s’mores boards by the firepits. On December 29, catch happy hour from noon to 6 p.m., live jazz from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., a three-course meal for $60, and a holiday movie. On Saturday, December 30 and Sunday, December 31, enjoy the same multi-course brunch and holiday movie, or opt for an earlier celebration with its champagne brunch with $35 bottles of champagne from noon to 3 p.m. Catch a complimentary toast at midnight with a ball drop on the big screen.

1343 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008

Julep

1919 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007

Dance the night away at this James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar with bubbles, oysters, and a live DJ. Reserve a booth for up to 6 people for $850 and receive a bottle of champagne, a bottle of Blond cocktail, six signature cocktails and a seafood tower or Baller Board, plus party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

1919 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007
(936) 245-1986
(936) 245-1986

Andiron

3201 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019

Houston’s live-fire steakhouse will invite diners for a five-course dining experience with sparkling wine and champagne to celebrate. For $175 per person, diners can experience Andiron’s wedge salad topped with smoked bacon and truffle vinaigrette or Viet-Cajun Crawfish bisque; duck or beet agnolotti, and main courses like a filet Rossini with grilled foie gras, a prime black angus rib-eye, or black cod.

3201 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019
(281) 974-1513
(281) 974-1513

Post Houston

401 Franklin St, Houston, Texas 77002

For unbeatable views of fireworks, head to Post Houston’s Skylawn, a 5.5-acre rooftop park with panoramic views of Houston’s skyline, Its 21-and-up New Year’s Eve bash will offer sets from live DJs, drinks, and a midnight fireworks show. Score early bird tickets now for $50 or inquire about its VIP tables, which come with admission for eight people, two bottles of champagne, one bottle of liquor, and some of the best seats in the house.

401 Franklin St, Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 999-2550
(713) 999-2550

Z on23

1121 Walker Street, TX 77002

Make the final night of 2023 one to remember with a New Year’s Eve party with Zon23 with skyline views, cocktails, and electric beats. General admission is $25 at the door, but you can up the experience with the VIP package, which comes with private seating for up to eight people. unlimited food, and drinks flowing from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

1121 Walker Street, TX 77002
(346) 330-3446
(346) 330-3446

Bandista

1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010

For an immersive cocktail experience on the last night of 2023, look no further than this speakeasy-style bar in the Four Seasons Hotel. End the year with Bandista’s new cocktail menu — its first update since February 2022, plus party favor and a toast at midnight. Reservations are $50 per person.

1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
(713) 297-1340
(713) 297-1340

Chapman And Kirby

2118 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77003

The EaDo bar is offering a night of 21-and-up entertainment, with live DJs, a 360-photo booth, and a laser show, plus hookah, cigars, and party favors to cement the night. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP.

2118 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77003
(713) 636-9615
(713) 636-9615

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

4224 San Felipe St (Mid Lane), Houston, TX 77027

Wine and dine at Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette’s River Oaks and Memorial locations, which will offer a special dinner from December 29 through New Year’s Eve. For $99 per person, enjoy a three-course dinner with a wine pairing with dishes like lobster bisque, roasted pear salads, lobster tail medallions or wagyu strip steaks, and a dark chocolate mousse with a glass of cabernet.

4224 San Felipe St (Mid Lane), Houston, TX 77027
(713) 622-1010
(713) 622-1010

J-Bar-M Barbecue

2201 Leeland Street, Houston, Texas 77003

Welcome 2023 with an afternoon whole hog party at J-Bar-M. The East Downtown barbecue joint will dish out whole hog barbecue sandwiches on pretzel buns, with sides like black-eyed peas, collard greens, and a Maui Wowie sausage link, plus two Lone Star beers. The event will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a live performance by the Mighty Orq band. Only 100 tickets are available at $40 each, but some walk-ins will be available.

2201 Leeland Street, Houston, Texas 77003
(713) 534-1024
(713) 534-1024

Marmo

888 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

This Italian chophouse will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a live jazz trio and four-course prix fix menu, featuring wagyu carpaccio, wild mushroom risotto, tuna wellington featuring prosciutto and cacio e pepe hollandaise, a juicy wagyu New York Strip with eggplant purée porcini jus, and a dessert board for the table.  Dine earlier in the day for lunch or dinner for $145 per person, or opt for a later dinner for $175 to toast with champagne at midnight.

888 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
(832) 626-3400
(832) 626-3400

Ojo de Agua

4444 Westheimer Rd (D140), Houston, TX 77027

New Year’s Eve celebrations begin at 11:30 a.m. at this River Oaks cafe, with a boozy brunch and a menu of breakfast and lunch favorites, including its colorful acai bowls and Ojo’s beloved chilaquiles, plus a live DJ and complimentary glasses of bubbly until 3:30 p.m. Celebrate with a spritz pitcher for five for $60.

4444 Westheimer Rd (D140), Houston, TX 77027
(281) 974-2400
(281) 974-2400

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Barcelona Wine Bar

1731 Westheimer Road, TX 77098

Looking for plans that don’t require tickets or door charges, but still offers great wine and bites? Plan a paired wine or sherry-tasting dining experience at this Montrose wine bar to complement your tapas-filled table on New Year’s Eve, then enjoy a complimentary midnight toast.

1731 Westheimer Road, TX 77098
(713) 878-3355
(713) 878-3355

Bari

4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027

One of River Oak’s newest Italian restaurants celebrates a succesful 2023 with a black-tie masquerade party, starting with dinner at 7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. Bring your best mask and your dancing shoes. Bari plans to have additional entertainment and a festive champagne toast at midnight.

4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
(832) 415-9222
(832) 415-9222

La Colombe d’Or hotel

3410 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006

Party in Montrose at this chic hotel with cocktails, horse d’oeuvres, cigars and scotch, and a live DJ for $195 per person. If you need dinner plans — chef Jesus ‘JB’ Babaran will offer the Tonight and Tomorrow dining experience featuring tableside showstoppers, like a Chateaubriand and crepe Suzette. Enjoy diner alone for $125, or pair it with the party for $289 per person.

3410 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-7999
(713) 524-7999

1920’s Midnight in Paris at 13 Celsius

3000 Caroline St (Anita), Houston, TX 77004

At $250 per person, this ticketed, wine dinner will channel 1920’s Paris glam in a luxurious celebration. Chef Daniel Leal collaborates with chef Joe Apa for a five-course experience complete with wine decadent desserts and wines hand-picked by Adele Corrigan Wade. Champagne and cake, to celebrate the bar’s 17th year, will be served at the stroke of midnight.

3000 Caroline St (Anita), Houston, TX 77004
(713) 529-8466
(713) 529-8466

Casino Night at Holman Draft Hall

820 Holman St, Houston, TX 77002

Do a little gambling as you ring in 2024 at this local watering hole. Choose between roulette, blackjack, and craps, or dancing to DJ Madsounds before welcoming in the New Year with a midnight toast. Doors open at 11 a.m. and space is first come, first serve.

820 Holman St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 533-9392
(713) 533-9392

Doris Metropolitan

2815 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, Texas 77098

Looking to get fancy for 2024? Head to this steakhouse for its black-tie celebration, where it’ll roll out the red carpet for its New Year’s Eve bash. Enjoy party favors, a live DJ, and a champagne saber at 11:30 p.m., plus a balloon drop and champagne-fueled New Year’s countdown.

2815 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, Texas 77098
(713) 485-0466
(713) 485-0466

Street to Kitchen

3401 Harrisburg Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77003

Ring in the New Year Bangkok-style with James Beard Award-winning Chef G and Street to Kitchen co-owner Graham Painter at one of Houston’s best Thai restaurants. The festivities include a five-course dinner with wine pairings and a bubbly toast to finish, for $170 per person.

3401 Harrisburg Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77003
(281) 501-3435
(281) 501-3435

The Warwick

5888 Westheimer Road, TX 77057

The always party-ready Warwick will be closed on New Year's Day, but it’ll celebrate the coming of 2024 with New Year’s Eve brunch. complete with a brunch platter, and a three-course dinner experience at night that features a red carpet entrance, a 360-photo booth to document the experience, and more for $125.

5888 Westheimer Road, TX 77057
(713) 534-1545
(713) 534-1545

Hidden Omakase

5353 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77056

With just two seatings at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Hidden Omakase chef Niki Vongthong serves a special New Year’s Eve dinner, paired with a glass of Veuve Clicquot and an extra toro tartare caviar course. Reservations can be made starting on December 22 through Resy for $200 per person.

5353 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 496-2633
(713) 496-2633

Axelrad Beer Garden

1517 Alabama St (Almeda St), Houston, TX 77004

This Midtown bar has always been a popular destination for drinks and socializing, and New Year’s Eve will be no different. Bring in the New Year with a backyard bash, with DJ sets and free champagne toast at midnight.

1517 Alabama St (Almeda St), Houston, TX 77004
(713) 597-8800
(713) 597-8800

Tony's

3755 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 77046

This timeless Italian restaurant will offer two seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. for its four-course dinner (for $115 and $195, respectively) with fresh pasta and buttery seafood dishes like the pan-seared Dover sole, plus a live band and a complimentary toast and party favors at midnight. Caviar service and its foie gras cotton candy are optional.

3755 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 77046
(713) 622-6778
(713) 622-6778

Le Jardinier

5500 Main St Suite 122, Houston, TX 77004

You will be hard-pressed to find a more Michelin-worthy New Year’s Eve meal in town than Le Jardinier’s multi-course tasting menu. Chef Felipe Botero offers a four-course menu for its 5 p.m. seating that includes chestnut ricotta agnolotti and poached main lobster for $165, and a six-course menu at 7:30 p.m. that features dry-aged rib-eye and an AOP gruyere cheese souffle with shaved black truffles for $295 per person.

5500 Main St Suite 122, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 714-3015
(713) 714-3015

Eau Tour

5117 Kelvin Dr, Houston, TX 77005

Start with Eau Tour’s New Year’s Eve brunch ($85 per person) or kick off the evening with a celebratory three-course dinner. Cozy up with starters like oyster stew with caviar, citrus salad, or French onion soup, before moving on to dishes like ravioli au dauphine, poached flounder with butter beans, parsley soubise, and mussels, and a decadent ending of profiteroles, mini yule logs, or la galette du Rois.

5117 Kelvin Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 492-2490
(713) 492-2490

Cafe Rabelais

2442 Times Blvd (btw Kelvin & Morningside), Houston, TX 77005

Pop bottles of French wine and cheers to a wonderful 2024 with a five-course meal at one of Houston’s favorite French restaurants. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., this Rice Village restaurant will offer dishes like sauteed frog legs or octopus, wild mushroom bisque, and braised beef veal cheeks vol au vent in a Madeira brown sauce, plus an apple tart for two. Reserve your tickets for $87 per person.

2442 Times Blvd (btw Kelvin & Morningside), Houston, TX 77005
(713) 520-8841
(713) 520-8841

Navy Blue

2445 Times Boulevard, TX 77005

Chef Aaron Bludorn’s seafood restaurant invites residents to raise their glasses in-house with a menu curated by Navy Blue’s executive chef Jerrod Zifchak to a soundtrack of a live DJ that starts at 9:30 p.m. and champagne.

 

2445 Times Boulevard, TX 77005
(713) 347-7727
(713) 347-7727

Aya Sushi

5407 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401

Countdown to the New Year with Aya Sushi’s Howdy 2024 Omakase, a compilation of the restaurant’s 21 favorite bites from 2023, for $175 per person. Be sure to check out Aya’s extensive sake collection. With more than 100 varieties by the bottle, you’re sure to find something to suitable to toast with.

5407 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 485-4272
(713) 485-4272

Pier 6

113 6th Street, San Leon, Texas 77539

Pretend you’re in Studio 54 at this disco-themed extravaganza, which will roll out the red carpet and unveil a dancefloor where you can let loose to a live DJ. Expect a special holiday menu from chef Joe Cervantez, drink specials, and a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. No ticket required. Note: the kitchen closes at 9 p.m.

113 6th Street, San Leon, Texas 77539

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