Where can parents go for a grown-up New Year’s Eve dinner in Chicago?

From premium tasting menus to riverfront fireworks, here’s your guide to Chicago’s grandest end-of-year celebrations.

Chicago restaurants are setting the stage for unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebrations with exceptional tasting menus, celebratory toasts and late-night dining experiences. From family-style feasts to luxurious multi-course meals, these destinations offer memorable ways to close out the year in style. 

Girl and the Goat

  • Location: 809 W Randolph St., Chicago
  • Hours: 4:30-10:45 p.m. 
  • Phone: (312) 492-6262
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $150 per person prepaid; includes food and champagne

Girl and the Goat is offering a special New Year’s Eve menu that blends longtime favorite dishes with several new creations. The full beverage list will be available for à la carte purchase, with an optional wine pairing for an additional cost.  

Alla Vita

 

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  • Location: 564 W. Randolph St., Chicago 
  • Hours: 4:30-10:30 p.m. 
  • Phone: (312) 667-0104
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $150 per person prepaid; includes a four-course menu and a New Year’s toast

Alla Vita is showcasing a delightful New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a family-style four-course menu. The menu highlights ingredients including lobster, black truffle and Australian Wagyu. To complement the meal, the full cocktail menu and curated wine list will be available for à la carte purchase throughout the evening. 

Rose Mary

 

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  • Location: 932 W Fulton St., Chicago
  • Hours: 5-10:30 p.m. 
  • Phone: (872) 260-3921
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $125 per person, prepaid

Rosy Mary invites guests to celebrate with a four-course, family-style Italian and Croatian feast. To enhance the meal, special cocktails, beer and wine selections will be available for purchase. The dining experience is limited to two hours. 

Boka

 

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  • Location: 1729 N. Halsted St., Chicago
  • Hours: 5:30-10:30 p.m.
  • Phone: (312) 337-6070
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $295 per person, prepaid

Boka invites guests to enjoy a celebratory New Year’s Eve with a deluxe nine-course tasting menu. Guests have the option to further elevate the evening by opting for a reserve wine pairing at an additional $205 per person. 

Pizzeria Portofino 

  • Location: 317 N. Clark St., Chicago
  • Hours: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 
  • Phone: (312) 900-9018
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $150+ per person

Pizzeria Portofino is the perfect spot to spend New Year’s Eve. The experience features a festive package that includes appetizers, assorted pizzas, signature cocktails and a midnight toast. Adding to the celebration, guests will be able to enjoy a fireworks show on the Chicago River at midnight. 

Aba

 

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  • Location: 302 N. Green St., third floor, Chicago
  • Hours: 6:45 p.m.-1 a.m. 
  • Phone: (773) 645-1400
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $135.95 per person

Aba, known for its vibrant atmosphere, is an ideal place to celebrate New Year’s. The menu includes luxurious options, such as Canard-Duchêne, Osetra Caviar, labneh and chives. Additionally, diners have the option to enhance their experience by ordering Osetra Caviar service and accouterments as an à la carte special, available only while supplies last.

Peninsula Chicago

  • Location: 108 E. Superior St., Chicago 
  • Hours: 6:30 p.m.- 1 a.m. 
  • Phone: (312) 337-2888
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $325 per person; includes one glass of champagne 

The Peninsula Chicago is hosting a grand New Year’s Celebration, where guests can enjoy a five-course prix-fixe dinner. The upscale menu includes Ossetra caviar, ahi tuna carpaccio, foie gras, lobster ravioli, dover sole or beef short rib and a plated dessert. A wine pairing can be added for an additional $95 per person. 

BLVD Chicago

 

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  • Location: 817 W Lake St., Chicago 
  • Hours: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
  • Phone: (312) 526-3116
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $135 per person

BLVD Chicago is presenting a special New Year’s Eve dining experience that includes a three-course meal. The menu focuses on American dishes such as prime cut steaks and fresh seafood. Upgrades, special cocktails, beer and wine selections will be available for purchase. 

Sepia 

 

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  • Location: 123 N. Jefferson St., Chicago
  • Hours: 9:30-10:30 p.m. last seating
  • Phone: (312) 441-1920
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $195 per person

Sepia is welcoming guests for New Year’s Eve with an exquisite menu. The dinner features ingredients such as white truffles, caviar and lobster, alongside other special surprises. For those wishing to pair their meal, optional wine pairings are also available. 

Tre Dita 

  • Location: 401 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago
  • Hours: 9-10:30 p.m. last seating
  • Phone: (312) 725-1724
  • Reservation: Required
  • Price: $150+ per person

Tre Dita is celebrating New Year’s Eve with an experience that includes several unique additions and showcases a chef’s selection of antipasti and sweet treats. Guests will additionally receive a complimentary toast and a glass of champagne. A major highlight of this location is the opportunity to enjoy fireworks over Lake Michigan at midnight. Keep in mind that this restaurant only accepts reservations 14 days in advance.

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