New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the past year as you spend a special evening with friends and loved ones. Whether an elegant dinner or an evening filled with cocktails and dancing is more your speed, The Town Dish is here to run down our list of Philly spots to check out for New Year’s Eve:
a.kitchen
For the dining crowd, a.kitchen is offering up a special prix fixe meal on New Year’s Eve. For $75 per per person, with a $30 per person optional wine pairing, guests will enjoy two starters per person followed by a choice of one main entrée per person or a larger entrée for two guests to share. Starters include spiced cauliflower and white bean hummus; entrée selections feature grilled octopus, Country Time pork loin and Long Island duck. 135 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, (215) 825-7030
Aqimero
Aqimero will be offering a variety of prix fixe menus and champagne toasts along with live entertainment and a traditional midnight balloon drop. For the earlier crowd, a four-course prix fixe menu will be served from 5–8:30 p.m., with the last seating at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $80 per person with wine pairings available for an additional cost. The later seating at 9:30 p.m. will feature a six-course prix fixe menu and champagne toast for $150 per person, with wine pairings additional. 10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, (215) 523-8200
Bainbridge Street Barrel House
On New Year’s Eve, start the day off with brunch and bar service from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., or make plans to enjoy dinner and drinks until 2 a.m. A complimentary champagne toast at midnight will welcome in the New Year.
For those interested in New Year’s Day dining, Bainbridge Street Barrel House will be offering brunch from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., followed by dinner and bar service until midnight. 625-27 S. 6th St., Philadelphia, (267) 324-3553
Barclay Prime
Indulge in luxurious dining at Barclay Prime, where an à la carte menu will be served. Offerings will include lobster, truffles, foie gras and wagyu beef. Dinner specials and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight round out the festivities. 237 S. 18th St., Philadelphia, (215) 732-7560
Barbuzzo
Savor a $75, four-course prix fixe meal at Barbuzzo on New Year’s Eve. Course offerings will include campanelle, steak tartar crostino, braised short rib, winter squash tortelli and the decadent and ever-popular salted caramel budino. 110 S. 13th St., Philadelphia, (215) 546-9300
Baril
The team at Baril is offering a few different New Year’s Eve options, including a six-course prix fixe dinner at 7 pm. The cost is $100 per person if you choose to enjoy dinner followed by a three-hour open bar, plus tax and gratuity. If you just wish to indulge in dinner on its own, the cost is $75 per person, dinner only, plus tax and gratuity. For those who have other dinner plans and simply wish to ring in the New Year at Baril later in the evening, there is an open bar option from 10 p.m.–1 a.m. for $50 per person.
The following day, Baril will be presenting its New Year’s Day pig roast from noon–4 p.m., when you can grab a pig roast sandwich and Neshaminy Creek Ale for $10. 267 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, (267) 687-2608
Brauhaus Schmitz
Brauhaus Schmitz rings in 2017 with a New Year’s Eve Haus Party on South Street from 9 p.m.–1 a.m. with a grand buffet, open bar, champagne “Prost” at midnight, DJ and more. The cost is $95 per person, including tax and gratuity. Menu items include a prime rib carving station, chicken paprikash, crabmeat-stuffed flounder, baked ham with bourbon brown sugar glaze, parsley new potatoes and more. 718 South St., Philadelphia, (267) 909-8814
Bridget Foy’s
Bridget Foy’s will be offering a special holiday à la carte menu from 3–11 p.m. Enjoy dinner with a view of the Headhouse Christmas tree and don’t miss the fireworks at Penn’s Landing a short distance away, taking place at both 6 p.m. and midnight. Dishes include prime rib, glazed ham, seared swordfish, sticky toffee pudding, spiked hot cocoa and more. 200 South St., Philadelphia, (215) 922-1813
BRÜ Craft & Wurst
Enjoy New Year’s Eve in authentic German Bier Hall style at BRÜ Craft & Wurst from 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Highlights of the evening will include a five-hour premium open bar, live DJ performance, buffet-style hors d’oeuvres, complimentary champagne toast and more. Choose from general admission tickets for $79 or VIP tickets for $129 per person. Grab your tickets online. 1318 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, (215) 800-1079
Bud & Marilyn’s
Bud & Marilyn’s is inviting guests to enjoy its regular à la carte menu throughout the night with offerings such as crispy cheese curds, meatloaf, seasonal vegetables and salads, creative hot buttered buns, fried chicken and other delightful options. 13th and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, (215) 546-2220
Butcher Bar
Butcher Bar is offering its fun, shareable signature meats for $75 per person on the Holiday Trough Menu. Start off the meal with an individual French onion soup or Tuscan kale and pomegranate salad, and then embark on a family-style dining journey with dishes such as rotisserie chicken, house-made sausages, bone-in short ribs and more. Round it all off with decadent desserts.
The following day, Butcher Bar will feature a brunch menu and a specialty brunch trough offering. 2034 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, (215) 563-MEAT
Devil’s Den
For those who appreciate an extensive craft beer list and like to keep things à la carte, the Devil’s Den is your place to spend New Year’s Eve. Festivities include party favors, a roaring wood-burning fireplace and complimentary craft beer or sparkling wine toast at midnight. 11th and Ellsworth, Philadelphia, (215) 339-0855
Fine Palate
Fine Palate is hosting a five-course prix fixe dinner on New Year’s Eve from 6–11 p.m. Enjoy complimentary champagne as you dine on courses including artichoke soup with black truffles, yellowtail toro tartar with caviar, black truffle risotto and Mediterranean blue lobster. (Fine Palate is one of the only restaurants on the East Coast sourcing this exotic rare blue lobster for New Year’s Eve.) Advance reservations are available for $95 per person. 231 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, (267) 318-7971
Finn McCool’s Ale House
Finn McCool’s hosts its annual New Year’s Eve Party with a five-hour premium open bar from 9 p.m.–2 a.m., buffet-style hors d’oeuvres, live DJ performance, live DJ countdown, complimentary champagne toast, table/bottle service options and access to the exclusive Room 12 Lounge for VIP ticketholders. Tickets are available for $59–$109 per person. 118 S. 12th St., Philadelphia, (215) 923-3090
Fork
Fork will serve a special $99 per person, four-course prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve.
For those seeking out brunch on New Year’s Day, Fork will offer its usual brunch service from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 306 Market St., Philadelphia, (215) 625-9425
High Street on Market
High Street on Market is offering a $65 prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve featuring three creative courses. Guests will be able to select four of their favorite items from the starter course section, two from the pasta course category and one delicious entrée. 308 Market St., Philadelphia, (215) 625-0988
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Chestnut Hill
A special menu will be offered at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Chestnut Hill on New Year’s Eve, including the featured Black Velvet cocktail—Pig Iron Porter on nitro poured with champagne. Be sure to try the Chestnut Hill location special, roasted shallot and potato bisque. Menu items will be available on an à la carte basis. 8400 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill, (215) 948-5600
Jamonera
Indulge in a $50 per person, four-course prix fixe meal at Jamonera on New Year’s Eve. Zesty holiday offerings will include grilled rabbit chorizo and shrimp, hanger steak, grilled calamari and more. Be sure to try the spiced apple bread pudding or churros and chocolate for dessert. 105 S. 13th St., Philadelphia, (215) 922-6061
Kensington Quarters
Philadelphia’s Kensington Quarters will be offering a special New Year’s Eve four-course menu from 5–11 p.m. for $75 per person. Dining guests can choose to order a beverage pairing with their holiday meal for $40 additional. 1310 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, (267) 314-5086
The Little Lion
The Little Lion will be presenting a four-course prix fixe champagne New Year’s Eve dinner. Specialty champagne cocktails will be paired with four courses for $75 per person, with dinner and evening bar service beginning at 4 p.m. Highlights of the meal will include a tri-color beet salad, ginger blueberry hibiscus cocktail, whole bronzino, grilled rib eye and more.
The following day, head to The Little Lion starting at 10 a.m. for a holiday brunch buffet for $40 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under and free for kids 6 and under. The buffet brunch will run until 4 p.m. 243 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, (267) 273-0688
Little Nonna’s
Little Nonna’s will offer a $75 four-course prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve. Guests will enjoy featured dishes such as burrata from Puglia, wild mushroom crostino, Nonna’s meatballs, grilled filet of beef marsala and more. 1234 Locust St., Philadelphia, (215) 546-2100
Lolita
Reserve a spot at Lolita’s table on New Year’s Eve and experience a $50 four-course prix fixe meal featuring festive menu offerings such as roasted beet salad, wild mushroom empanaditas and carne asada à la Lolita, to name a few. 106 S. 13th St., Philadelphia, (215) 546-7100
London Grill
On New Year’s Eve, London Grill will offer its regular menu, plus special items such as prime rib, wild-caught shrimp and foie gras.
On January 1, New Year’s Day brunch will be served from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. with the restaurant’s signature Make-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar. 2301 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, (215) 978-4545
Marigold Kitchen
Want to welcome in the New Year with a tasting menu of epic proportions? Marigold Kitchen is offering a 16-course tasting menu on New Year’s Eve for $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The meal includes a complimentary sparkling cocktail. Seating is available from 4:30–10 p.m., and guests are welcome to sit as long as they like. Your table is yours for the evening! Make reservations and bring along your favorite libations for a one-of-a-kind experience. 501 S. 45th St., Philadelphia, (215) 222-3699
Nick’s Bar & Grille
Come to Nick’s Old City for food, drinks and good times before or after the 6 p.m. and midnight fireworks shows in Old City. Enjoy a champagne toast, noisemakers and more.
On New Year’s Day, the party continues with Joey Dog’s family recipe pork and sauerkraut as well as mimosas, Bloody Marys and cocktail specials from 11 a.m.–2 a.m. 16 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia, (215) 928-9411
Ocean Prime
Seafood and steak will fill your New Year’s Eve dining table at Ocean Prime on December 31. In addition to the extensive à la carte menu, guests can enjoy Champagne flights and specialty cocktails. 124 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, (215) 563-0163
Oyster House
Beginning at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Oyster House will be serving a four-course menu with decadent specialties such as fresh Maine lobster, caviar, oysters and more. A complimentary champagne toast will be offered at midnight. The cost is $65 per person. 1516 Sansom St., Philadelphia, (215) 567-7683
Plenty Café
Enjoy a European Alpine-themed prix fixe menu at Plenty Café’s newest location at Queen Village. The $45 three-course menu features traditional cold weather foods available throughout the Alpine region of Europe and includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Seating is available at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Reservations can be secured by contacting the restaurant. 705 S. 5th St., Philadelphia, (267) 758-6791
Russet
Russet BYOB will be offering a five-course prix fixe menu for $95 per person from 5:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. The menu features dishes such as Malpeque oysters, foie gras torchon, chestnut ravioli, mushroom tart and more. 1521 Spruce St., Philadelphia, (215) 546-1521
Saint Benjamin Brewing Company
Saint Benjamin Brewing Company will be releasing its annual New Year’s beer, Bonne Année—and on New Year’s Eve the taproom will pour a flight of the past three vintages, 2014, 2015 and 2016, to allow guests to sample the special attributes of each year’s brew. 1710 N. 5th St., Philadelphia
SkyGarten
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 51 floors in the sky at SkyGarten. View the fireworks from this gorgeous location and check out festivities in other cities on the room’s big screen TVs as a DJ leads the countdown to 2017. The $51 cover charge includes party favors, binoculars, charcuterie, a lavish dessert spread and one spiked hot chocolate, plus complimentary champagne toast at midnight. The full SkyGarten menu is available at 10 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is suggested due to limited availability.
Celebrating with kids? Families with children and those wishing to catch the early fireworks should hit up SkyGarten’s Kiddie Countdown for $20.17 per person, which includes virgin hot chocolate and binoculars for all. 1717 Arch St., Philadelphia, (215) 557-7887
Sofitel Liberté Lounge
Liberté Lounge offers a special New Year’s Eve dining experience with a three-course menu featuring duck six-ways, filet and oxtail, octopus crudo and a champagne toast at midnight for $75 per person. 120 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, (215) 569-8300
Square 1682
Ring in the new year at Square 1682 with a DJ spinning after 10 p.m. and complimentary champagne at midnight following a festive prix fixe dinner service from Chef Bobby Surdam. A limited à la carte menu will be available at the bar.
On New Year’s Day, guests are invited to come as they are for Square 1682’s annual Walk of Shame Brunch, which will be served all day with specials on raw juice dirty detox cocktails. 121 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, (215) 563-5008
Taproom on 19th
Taproom on 19th rings in the New Year with a free champagne toast at midnight, $3 Chesterfields and $2.50 Miller High Lifes/Lites. In addition, the chef will offer New Year’s Eve menu specials sure to please.
On New Year’s Day, celebrate 2017 with brunch from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The kitchen and bar will remain open during regular hours all day. Game day specials include half-price wings, $2.50 Miller High Lifes and Lites. 2400 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, (267) 687-7817
The Twisted Tail
For those seeking out a sexier version of New Year’s Eve fun, the Burlesque and Blues New Year’s Eve Party at The Twisted Tail is where you need to be. Live music from the Mikey Junior Band will start at 9 p.m., and burlesque performers will entertain the crowd throughout the evening. An $85 four-course prix fixe dinner includes admission to the show and a champagne toast at midnight. If you wish to skip the meal and head right into the nighttime escapades, general admission tickets can be purchased for $20. You can also opt for a higher-level ticket option for $125 per person, which guarantees a table with the total $125 redeemable in food and beverage. Tickets can be purchased online. An earlier three-course dinner will also be served. 509 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia, (215) 558-2471
Tredici
Tredici will be serving a five-course prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve for $85 per person, with optional wine pairing for $50 per person. À la carte options will also be offered throughout the evening. Three seatings are available until closing at 11 p.m.
New Year’s Day lunch and dinner will be served on January 1. 13th and Sansom Streets, Philadelphia, (267) 928-2092
Tria
All locations of Tria will be open during normal business hours on New Year’s Eve. The Top 10 Wines of 2016 will be poured at all cafes with an à la carte menu available all day and night. Tria Taproom will host a beer dinner with Tired Hands.
On New Year’s Day, brunch will be held at Tria Taproom and Tria Café Fitler Square starting at 11 a.m. Multiple locations.
U-Bahn
Join other revelers at the Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade Party at U-Bahn. Escape underground, deep below the streets of Midtown Village, for U–Bahn’s black-tie masquerade party from 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Enjoy five hours of premium open bar, live music and DJ, hors d’oeuvres and more. Tickets are $85 for general admission and $129 for VIP entry, which includes table service, upgraded beverages and other perks. Dress to impress, but tux not required. 1320 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, (215) 800-1079
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer will be open during normal hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Festive dinner specials will be offered on December 31, including Nantucket Bay scallops with black truffle butter, Atlantic cod with eggplant and olive puttanesca, flourless chocolate torte and more. 1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, (215) 963-2788
BRU exterior photo: BRU
U-Bahn masquerade photo: U-Bahn
Fine Palate Mediterranean blue lobster photo: Fine Palate
SkyGarten photo: SkyGarten
Champagne bottles photo: SplitShire
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