Iron out those New Year’s Eve plans already! We have a shortlist of suggestions for where to wine and dine like it’s 2017 in Houston, Austin and San Antonio! Keep checking back here for more delicious destinations added by the day. 🙂
Houston:
Añejo
Offering a 4-course dinner for $55. For reservations, guests can call 713-963-9032.
B&B Butcher’s
Join B&B on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, for a fun, festive evening of delicious food, drinks, party favors, and (most importantly) live Motown music from 7pm-1am! There is no ticket fee or prix fixe menu, and guests can order off the regular dinner menu. Reservations are required!
Batanga
No cover, a bottle of bubbles on every table at midnight, countdown on the big screen, balloon drop.
Cuchara
“Fiesta de barrio”, their neighborhood party for New Year’s Eve. It’s a 4 course dinner with unlimited tacos; midnight toast with Mexican bubbles and favors, live music for dinner, DJ for party and two cocktails for $100 per person plus tax and gratuity. Adults only.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
Del Frisco’s Steak House in Houston will serve a limited a la carte menu for NYE.
Standout entrees include the NYE Feature:Â 8oz Filet Mignon & 8oz Lobster Tail; Additionally all steak entrees can be upgraded with indulgent toppings: Oscar Style with Lump Crab, Asparagus & Bearnaise; Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras; and Alaskan King Crab Truffle Butter.
Fielding’s Local Kitchen
Ring in 2017 with Lobster, Truffles and Champagne!
Indulge early in Chef Edel’s 3-course menu, or arrive fashionably late and enjoy the 4-course menu complete with midnight Champagne toast + mIgnardise, live music by Jimmy Hunter, party favors, and balloon drop.
Early seating 5-8 Three Courses | $59 per person
Late Seating 8-11pm Four Courses, live music by Jimmy Hunter, party favors, Midnight Champagne toast, balloon drop |Â $109 per person
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & SpaÂ
Three-Course Wine-Pairing Dinner, Concierge Level Amenities and In-Room Movie for a Quiet, Peaceful New Year’s Eve
Hide away this New Year’s at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa for a romantic three-course, wine-paring dinner in Olivette and in-room movie on the luxurious Concierge Level serving evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and continental breakfast. Package also includes a bottle of sparkling wine delivered to the room, valet parking, late check-out and a $50 gift certificate for Olivette or Manor House for a return visit within six months. $650 inclusive. For reservations call 713-680-2626.
Le Colonial
Chef Nicole Routhier of Le Colonial in River Oaks District is crafting a special three and four course menu to ring in the New Year. The restaurant will offer seatings at 4 pm, priced at $65 per person, and 8 pm for $125 per person. The first seating offers a three-course dinner and the second seating will feature a “gala” style, four-course dinner with a live band, party favors and a champagne toast. The upstairs lounge will be available for diners as well as party-goers who want to forgo dinner.
A $50 cover will be in effect after 9PM . For reservations, please call 713.629.4444.
Le Mistral
Bid adieu to 2016 with a decadent NYE dinner at Le Mistral in the Energy Corridor. Master Chef of France will be featuring a six-course dinner starting at 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Masraff’s
The full menu is available for your enjoyment with regular pricing and no special restrictions. To compliment the evening, choose from their list of vintage champagnes. Make it a memorable night for you and yours!
Seating begins at 5:00 PM. Please call (713) 355-1975.
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Peska Seafood + Culture
Countdown to 2017 begins at 9 p.m. with a New Year’s Eve party featuring DJ spinning and bubbly toast at midnight. A three-course dinner menu ($75) and a four-course menu ($95) will be available from 5-8 p.m.
The Westin At The Woodlands
Usher in 2017 with a night to remember well into the New Year. Begin your Westin getaway celebration with sips of champagne and dinner at celebrated, chef-driven CURRENT restaurant overlooking Waterway Square. Afterwards, step into the chicest party in The Woodlands with priority entrance to SideBar, and count down to midnight with a DJ, dancing, favors and a complimentary toast as the clock strikes 12.
Priced from $285 per room based on double occupancy.
San Antonio:
Bakery Lorraine
Strawberry and Champagne macaroons will be sold in limited qualities to celebrate the New Year (6pk for $12 or 12pk for $20).
The restaurant will be open on New Year’s Eve for pick up from 7 am – 6 pm. Bakery Lorraine will also be open on New Year’s Day from 8 am – 8 pm.
Boudro’s Texas Bistro
Dine in; 11am – 12am
New Year’s Eve Special — Dinner Menu
Jazz, TXÂ
A special show on New Year”s Eve from 5 pm – 12 am, featuring Doc Watkins and his orchestra. All tickets will include a full dinner spread of prime rib, crab cakes, shrimp, parmesan risotto, and braised kale.
Early show bar seating is $150 per person, and $200 per person for reserved table seating. Late show bar seating is $150 per person, and $200 per person for reserved table seating.
Nao Latin Gastro Bar
Special New Year’s Eve four-course menu, which includes a glass of bubbly to ring in the New Year! Dinner will cost $70 per person, and guests can add a three-course wine pairing for $25 per person.
Dinner will be available on New Year’s Eve from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m., and reservations can be made by calling the restaurant (210-554-6484)Â or making reservations via OpenTable.
Paramour
On December 31, from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., Paramour will throw a party to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Ring in the New Year with unbeatable views of San Antonio’s downtown firework display and a midnight toast of Paramour’s custom-barreled tequila.
Univision will host the event and broadcast live network look-ins at Paramour, counting down until midnight. The night will feature a special beverage and food menu (catered by Chef John Russ and Chef Luis Colon), photo booth and custom party favors. There will also be live music.
Restaurant Gwendolyn
An exquisite 4-course dinner. Never skimping on inspiration, Chef Mike Sohocki has created each course to represent a famous explorer from the 1400’s to the 1600’s. Guests will also be able to indulge in Gwendolyn’s amazing caviar collection along with a complimentary Champagne toast.
Southerleigh
A special New Year’s Eve brunch from 10 am – 3 pm. Last reservation for dinner will at 5 pm. The restaurant will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Sukeban
Come celebrate and enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi along with a complimentary split of Mumm Champagne with your ticket purchase. In the mood for a cocktail? The bartenders will also be mixing up premium cocktails as you say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017.
With the party starting at 10 p.m. and the countdown beginning at 11:50 p.m., this is sure to be a night to remember!
Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar
This is ALWAYS a special spot to ring in the New Year! Cocktail Reception with delish hors d’oeuvres 7:45p to 8:30p. The beautiful three course dinner offers choices of pork belly croquettes, black winter truffle risotto and grilled beef tenderloin. But there’s so much more.
The cost is $100 per person + tax and gratuity. Reservations needed.
Austin:
Andiamo
New Year’s Eve Menu:Â $75 per person; or $100 with wine flight
Featured Wines: Pignoletto, Gavi Cortese, Chianti Poggio alla Luna, Prosecco
The Carillon Restaurant
New Year’s Eve Menu
5-course dinner with wine pairings available. Courses include appetizers, dessert, and choices of crab, ribeye, scallops, or elk. $105++ per person and wine pairings are $35 per person. Make a reservation 6-10pm.
Carmelo’s
New Year’s Eve Menu – Dinner
Ring in the new year with your favorites from our dinner menu, midnight toast and party favors!
Dine
5-course New Year’s Eve dinner; $75/guest, $125/guest with wine pairings.
The Driskill
Usher in the New Year at The Driskill featuring special celebrations in The Driskill Grill and The Driskill Bar.
Mongers Market
New Year’s Eve Oysters & Bubbles Celebration
New Year’s Day open for regular brunch
10:00 pm | $65 per person (includes 3 drink tickets) not inclusive of tax or gratuity. Champagne toast included. Limited seating available. Call 512-215-8972 or email to reserve your seat today.
TRIO
Seating available Saturday, December 31, 2016 from 5:00 to 11:00 pm. To make a reservation or for more details, please call (512) 685-8300 or book online at OpenTable.
FOUR COURSE MEAL $90 per person plus tax and gratuity
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