Ring in the New Year the right way! Spend NYE with a fabulous dinner at any one of the following spots ready for the glitz and glam in South Texas. Fine dining and late night festivities go hand-in-hand as we count down until the Ball drops on 2016!
If you’re favorite restaurant isn’t on here – let us know! Comment below if they’re open on New Year’s Eve and/or New Year’s Day. 🙂
Houston:
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd Dr.
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 521-2239
Backstreet Cafe is offering a four-course menu for $74 per person + beverages, tax and gratuity. Everyone’s in on the complimentary sparkling cocktail toast at midnight with live music by Bob Chadwick. Full bar and award-winning wine list. Reservations recommended!
Brennan’s Of Houston
3300 Smith St.
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 522-9711
On Thursday, December 31 (5:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.), guests will enjoy a complimentary lagniappe of Hoppin’ John & Caviar, alongside holiday offerings.
New Year’s Eve 2015
Caracol
2200 Post Oak Blvd #160
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 622-9996
Vispera de Año Nuevo – New Year’s Eve at Caracol will be a special celebration! A special four-course menu will be offered for $85 per person plus beverage, tax and gratuity. Award-winning wine and cocktail lists. RSVP!
The Houstonian
111 N Post Oak Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 680-2626
New Year’s Eve @ The Houstonian
Hugo’s
1600 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-7744
Vispera de Año Nuevo – New Year’s Eve menu – a four-course menu plus live music by Viento and a champagne toast at midnight. Cost is $72 per person + beverage, tax and gratuity.
New Year’s Day “Return to Life” Brunch Buffet ~ El Buffet que te Vuelve a la Vida, served 11 am to 3 pm on New Year’s Day, is $31 per person / $12 per child (not including beverages, tax and gratuity). Full bar and award-winning wine list.
Kata Robata
3600 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-8858
Sushi and sake lovers…Kata Robata will be open regular hours (11:30 am – 3 pm for lunch, and 5 – 10:30 pm for dinner) on New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Day, the restaurant will open at 5 pm for dinner service.
Masraff’s
1753 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 355-1975
Open for dinner (5pm) – regular dining. Last reservation at 10!
Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar
1985 Welch St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 533-0200
Mockingbird will be open New Year’s Eve with a five-course prix fix menu for $125 per person, optional sommelier’s wine pairings for $100 additional. Food will be offered 9 pm to midnight with ‘Party Favors’ & a Midnight Champagne Toast. Closed New Year’s Day.
Ouisie’s Table
3939 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 528-2264
Triniti
2815 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 527-9090
Celebrate the New Year with delicious food and choice wines at Triniti. Choose from an early or later seating, each with a different holiday menu, which can be viewed here.
5:30 – 8pm 6-course dinner
$110 per person
8:30 – 11pm 10-course dinner & Champagne Toast
$195 per person
San Antonio:
Boiler House
312 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 354-4644
In addition to its normal menu, Boiler House will offer a special four-course menu on New Year’s Eve from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. for $75 per person, with optional wine pairing choices at $35 or $55 per person.
Boudro’s Texas Bistro
421 E Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-8484
Open 11 am to 12 am – call for reservations. Cost is $85/person for 3-course prix fixe menu ( Sea Scallops / Grilled Beef Tenderloin / Apple Tart Tatin) with wine pairings. Regular dinner menu will also be available.
Cured
306 Pearl Parkway, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 314-3929
Open its regular hours with a full menu on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
The Esquire Tavern
155 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-2521
New Year’s Eve Bash with drink specials and the Tom Cat String Band playing all night! Champagne toast at midnight and NO COVER! Open 11:30 am to 2 am; Kitchen closes at 1 am.
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-7555
A 3-course dinner (plus appetizers and champagne). Seating until 10 pm – $75/person or $100/person with wine pairings!
The Granary ‘Cue & Brew
602 Avenue A
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 228-0124
A three-course set menu on New Year’s Eve for $50 per person with multiple options for each course! Reservations are recommended but walk-ins will be accepted with the last seating at 9:45 pm. Complimentary glass of champagne for each guest – $50 pp(+t&t).
Nao Latin Gastro Bar
312 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 554-6484
TWO prix fixe menu options for NYE at NAO!
From 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the normal menu, in addition to a three course dinner of Trio Latino of Arepa Venezolana, Patacones Colombiano, Anticucho Peruano; choice of Grilled Beef Sirloin, Fillet of Gulf Fish, or Roasted Whole Pumpkin; and Cazuelita de Chocolate and Caramelized Plantains. This menu will cost $45 per person without wine pairings or $55 per person with wine paired for two courses.
From 9:00 pm to close, Nao Latin Gastro Bar will add another course of Butternut Squash Soup and include a champagne toast. This menu will be offered at $55 per person with no wine pairing or $80 for wine pairings with each course.
SMOKE: The Restaurant
700 E Sonterra Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 474-0175
Come get over the New Years Eve Hangover at Smoke The Restaurant! Live DJ, great brunch and of course the San Antonio Favorite, MENUDO! Reservations and Walk-Ins are welcome.
Southerleigh
136 E Grayson St
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 455-5701
Open New Year’s Eve from 11 am to 1 am with a five-course prix fixe menu for $75 per person. Open early on New Year’s Day, beginning at 10:30 am.
Supper at Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson St
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 448-8351
Supper will offer breakfast from 7:00 am to 10:00 am, lunch from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, and dinner from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on New Year’s Eve.
Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar
207 N Presa
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-2900
Zinc Bistro & Bar is hosting a cocktail reception with butler-passed appetizers followed by a delicious New Year’s Eve dinner with wine pairings.
Reception is 7:45 – 8:30 pm; Dinner is 8:30 pm in their private Wine Cellar! See the FULL MENU. $100/person.
Austin:
Carmelo’s
504 E 5th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-7497
Seatings: 5pm, 7pm, 9pm, 10:30pm and thereafter
Parkside
301 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-9898
4 course prix fixe menu / $75 per guest
Searsucker
415 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 394-8000
Kick off 2016 with a special menu for New Year’s Eve at Searsucker Austin! A 4-course prix-fixe dinner menu for $80/person. Reservations are highly recommended.
Trace at W Austin
W Austin, 200 Lavaca St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 542-3660
Experience TRACE for dinner with a special New Year’s Eve menu ($115/person). Afterwards, you can enter their Living Room party for just $25 per person.
VOX Table
1100 S Lamar Blvd #2140
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 375-4869
New Year’s Eve Tasting Dinner
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