Features New Years Holiday Homepage 60+ CT Restaurants To Celebrate New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day (2024 Edition) Hannah Goodman December 19, 2024 Every year has its ups and downs, its highs and lows, and 2024 was no different. Maybe it was your best year yet or maybe it kind of stunk and you’re looking forward to 2025. Either way, I hope you were able to eat great food and share yummy drinks over inspiring conversations with family, loved ones, or by yourself if that’s what you really wanted (alone time is okay!). So no matter the type of year you’ve had, it’s important we all go out with a bang, collectively. This list will provide you with the many New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day dinners, parties, brunches, and celebrations that our great state of Connecticut has to offer. The list is also broken down by county, so you have no choice but to throw some glitter on, dig out your 2024 glasses that you’re planning on turning into 2025 glasses somehow (you’re creative, you got this), and get yourself to a great restaurant or a rockin’ club. Do we love clubs 364 days out of the year? Maybe not, but on December 31st, we do! Happy New Year to my fellow CT brethren and here's to 2025! And don’t forget the advil…you’ll thank me later. Fairfield CountyWashington Prime - Norwalk https://washingtonprimect.com/Join Washington Prime for their annual Roaring 20's Prohibition New Year's Eve party. The evening kicks off at 7PM with a 3-course meal, including a choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert for each guest. Beautiful seafood, caviar, lamb, prime meats, and more are all part of the selection. The ticket price also includes a 5-hour open bar, dancing to a live swing band, and a champagne toast @ midnight. Price is $200 per ticket (includes tax and gratuity). Reservations are required and seating is limited, so call 203.857.1314 to book your spot now! Dress to impress in your best Roaring 20’s attire and don’t miss the hottest NYE ticket in town. The Benjamin - Ridgefield https://thebenjaminrestaurant.com/You’re invited to New Year’s Eve at the Benjamin, where you can wine and dine just like one of our most famous Founding Fathers did (hence the name, wink, wink). This newly-opened French-inspired American restaurant is hosting both an early evening and late night dinner seating for the holiday. The 3-course menu will be $135 per person and will include John Dory, caviar, truffles, foie gras, and more! Dinner will be served from 5pm to 9pm and reservations are required, so make them here! Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar - Stamford stamford.restaurantprime.comNEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER AT PRIME. Tuesday, December 31st. Pop, fizz, clink! Sparkle this New Year’s Eve from 4pm to 11pm with Prime’s 4-Course Prix Fixe Dinner featuring your favorite signature dishes and more — plus live entertainment featuring DJ Kaos Productions beginning at 10pm! The price per person will be $175 plus tax and gratuity. To make a reservation, or to learn more, please visit them online.Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar is nestled along the picturesque Long Island Sound, the restaurant’s tempered glass walls allow a full view of the water from nearly any seat in the house and stay open when the weather allows. Guests can explore their illuminated glass wine room, visible from both inside and outside the building, and with over 750 labels, the floor-to-ceiling enclosure has separate temperatures for white and red wines. In warmer weather, guests can sit outside with one of their signature cocktails watching the boats come in. Dinner is served on the deck or their outdoor cabana bar. Sunday Brunch is offered weekly from 12pm to 3pm, with catering options also available.Kawa Ni - Westport www.kawaniwestport.comKawa Ni will be open for lunch and dinner this New Year’s Eve! Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite before heading to your big holiday celebration or ringing in the New Year with them, Kawa Ni has got you covered. Highball happy hour will be available from 4-6pm. Sharing everything on the menu is encouraged, especially during this holiday season! Make your reservation online or give them a call. Kanpai! The Blind Rhino - Bridgeport, Norwalk www.theblindrhino.comOn New Year’s Eve, The Blind Rhino will host their 8th annual LIVE ball drop at both CT locations…yes, we mean an actual LIVE ball drop, the only restaurant in CT to take on and conquer such a feat! Black Rock will also have live music and South Norwalk will feature a live DJ, aka, DJ KC. Eat their infamous wings, drink the many beers they have on tap, and watch the ball drop (in person and on tv!) as you watch 2024 come to a close. Make your reservation online or call them at either location. Jacob’s Pickles - Norwalk www.jacobspickles.comJacob’s Pickles in South Norwalk is having a New Year’s Eve Bash filled with music, southern food, creative cocktails, and a party vibe that fills up one of the largest restaurant locations in Norwalk. Revelers will enjoy music by DJ Don Andres, dancing, photo booth memory creations, a massive southern food buffet, welcome cocktails, and a bubbly midnight toast from 8:30pm until 12:30am. Main Floor Seating is $95pp and Bar Area Seating is $75pp. Purchase tickets here.Allium Eatery - Westporthttps://alliumeatery.com/This New Year's Eve, Allium Eatery is offering a 5 course tasting menu. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time @ $125.00 per person (service charge, tax, and beverages not included). Their menu can be found on their IG. Please call 203.557.3060 for reservations (5:45pm & 8:00pm seatings at the tables and 6:15pm & 8:30pm at the bar). Aquila’s Nest Vineyard - Newtownwww.aquilasnestvineyards.comVoted Best Winery in CT 2023, Aquila’s will be hosting a NYE bash in their indoor tasting room and it’s open to all ages, so bring the fam! Indulge in their festive beverages, enjoy food from Nibbles n’ Noms Food Truck, and dance to live music presented by Frandango Band. Purchase tickets here. Artisan - Southport www.artisansouthport.comRing in the New Year at Artisan with an exclusive five course gala dinner and a live music celebration. They’ll be offering menu options like winter vegetable beignets, silver bells oysters, seared foie gras, ricotta gnocchi, crispy duck breast, and much more (plus a grand finale dessert)! Here is the full menu. Balducci’s - Greenwich, Westportwww.balduccis.comLet Balducci’s take care of your holiday catering this year, from party platters, dinner packages, and sushi platters, to sides, desserts, and flowers for the table – they’ve got it all! Place your order by calling 866.278.8866. Basso Restaurant & Wine Bar - Westportwww.bassobistrocafe.comPurchase your Basso NYE Bash Tickets, which include cotillon and an open bar from 9pm ‘til midnight. Enjoy their a la carte menu and Chef Renato specials along with funky R&B and Latin music to set the holiday vibes (food is not included in the ticket price). Purchase tickets here. The Cottage - Greenwich, Westportwww.thecottage.kitchenBoth The Cottage locations will offer an a la carte dinner menu until 10pm on New Year’s Eve. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made on OpenTable or through their website.Esh - Fairfieldwww.eshrestaurant.comFrom mezze to midnight, Esh is hosting their own New Year’s Eve party! They’ll have two seatings (5-6pm and 8-9:30pm) combined with a live DJ and a midnight toast. Make your reservation here. Fortina - Stamford www.fortinapizza.comFortina Stamford is going big this NYE. Enjoy drink specials, live music until 8pm, a free party shot for the first 50 guests (21+) with reservations after 9pm, a free champagne toast, plus complimentary cannolis and a raffle for a $200 Fortina gift card, the winner chosen after the ball drops! Visit their website to secure a table.La Plage at Longshore - Westportwww.laplagewestport.comLa Plage is offering an incredible New Year’s Eve by the sea, with great food and live music, presented by Jay Prince and Friends. They’ll feature an a la carte seating from 5-7pm, which will be followed up by their gala dinner (a five course tasting menu from 8:30 on…). Head to their website to see the full menu! L’escale - Greenwichwww.lescalerestaurant.comL’escale gives you plenty to celebrate this year with their pre-gala (a la carte menu) and gala seatings, with a five course prix fixe menu and an optional wine pairing. Accompanied by live music, dancing, and a champagne toast @ midnight, this isn’t one you’ll want to miss! Call 203.661.4600 to book your reservation (required). Moli - Greenwichwww.instagram.com/Ring in the New Year at Moli, whether you choose to join them for the early bird special (4:30-5:30pm) or you’re in the mood for a later dinner (6pm-til). Indulge in a curated four course prix fixe menu, with vegan and GF options available. They’ll also be hosting a massive party where you can drink and dance the night away. Dinner reservations and party tickets can be purchased through the link in their IG bio. OKO - Westport www.okokitchen.comCelebrate the New Year at OKO in Westport and enjoy an a la carte dinner menu from 5pm to 10pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made on OpenTable or through their website. Pier 131 - Shelton www.pier131.comPier 131 will be serving up their great menu and from 10pm until the ball drops at midnight, they’ll have a live DJ and complimentary champagne to ring in the New Year. Check out their website for more info! Tony’s at the J House - Greenwichwww.tonysatthejhouse.comTony’s at the J House is offering a deliciously curated New Year’s Eve menu with an early seating (5-6:30pm) and a late seating (8:30-10pm) at $100pp and $35 for children ages 12 & under. You’ll have your choice of app, entree, and dessert. Call for a reservation or make it online and check out their full holiday menu here. Townhouse - Greenwich www.townhousegreenwich.comJoin Townhouse for this year’s big holiday bash! A la carte reservations are available from 5pm to 7pm and Celebration Dinner reservations are available from 9 pm to 10 pm, which includes a four course meal, a DJ, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. Call them or message them here for reservations. The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s - Darienwww.watersedgeatgiovannis.comThe Water’s Edge is offering a complete New Year’s Eve dinner, which includes your choice of appetizer, a fresh garden salad, and your choice of entree, with festivities and dessert to follow. Dance in the New Year with a live DJ and a wonderful dinner! Full menu here.New Haven CountySaltbrick Prime - Branford www.saltbrickprimesteakhouse.comSend out 2024 in style with an elegant four-course prix fixe menu, featuring dishes like crispy polenta, baked brie, wagyu carpaccio, 30-day dry-aged ribeye, and lobster carbonara, with add-ons including black truffle and Golden Kaluga Caviar. At Saltbrick Prime, they are committed to sourcing the finest ingredients and unparalleled attention to detail with a menu that showcases the best in prime steaks and seafood, featuring beef dry-aged with our U.S. patented process. The cozy and upscale ambiance, impeccable service, and expertly crafted cocktails add to the overall experience, making Saltbrick Prime the top choice for an occasion as special as New Year's Eve. View the full menu and make your reservation here. Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ - New Haven https://bearsbbq.com/If you’re tryna get into some serious comfort food this New Year’s Eve, Bear’s Smokehouse should be right up your alley. They’ve got mouth watering apps, so much meat, plenty of sauces and gravies, sides, desserts, salads, breads, and some of it is even vegan and GF! Check out the full menu here, which also tells you exactly how you can place your order. Gioia - New Havenwww.gioianewhaven.comRing in the New Year with Gioia! Reserve a table downstairs and enjoy a four-course prix fixe dinner or head to the heated enclosed rooftop for a laid-back celebration with an a la carte menu and festive specials. Reservations are encouraged for the prix fixe dinner, while the rooftop will be first come, first served.Jazzy’s Cabaret - New Havenwww.jazzyscabaret.comNew Year’s Eve in Downtown New Haven is back and it’s all happening at Jazzy’s! Enjoy a three course dinner, party favors, live DJs, a Prince tribute band, and more. Head here to get your 2 for 1 tickets now! The Lost Flamingo @ Ordinary - New Havenwww.ordinarynewhaven.comThe Lost Flamingo will be hosting a Tiki Brunch on New Year’s Day at Wildcat Hamden beginning at 11am. The menu will consist of pan-Asian and Polynesian twists on brunch classics, along with a special cocktail menu for the day! Walk-ins welcome and reservations available online. New London CountyDavid Burke Prime - Mashantucket www.davidburkeprime.comDavid Burke Prime will ring in your 2025 with a meal to remember, featuring bacon-fried shrimp & oyster Rockefeller, roasted duck, a 365-day dry-aged Delmonico*, and a surf & turf with an 8oz. filet mignon and a 5 oz. lobster tail, featured on their special New Year's Eve & New Year's Day menu. Experience this award-winning American steakhouse's inviting atmosphere while feasting on meats handpicked and dry-aged in the restaurant’s in-house U.S. patented dry-aging room. Staying at Foxwoods for New Year's Eve? Prime will also be featuring a New Year's Day Brunch from 11am to 3pm, with a buffet spread that is sure to help you start the year right. View their menus online, where you can also make your reservation. Captain Daniel Packer Inne - Mysticwww.danielpacker.comThis cozy and historic Mystic location has been around for over two and a half centuries and this NYE, they’re offering several specials along with their regular menu. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, on them of course! Call 860.536.3555 to book your reservation. The Irons at Hilton Mystic - Mystic www.theironsmystic.comCelebrate the holiday in style at Hilton Mystic! Don't miss their unforgettable New Year's Eve Bash with Wicked Peach. Enjoy a night of live music, dancing, and festive cheer. Usher in the new year by booking your tickets here. Kensington’s at The Spa at Norwich Inn - Norwichwww.thespaatnorwichinn.comIn addition to their regular menu, which features locally sourced seafood and dry-aged steaks, they will have a New Year’s prix fixe dinner menu featuring butternut squash tortellini, Grilled Filet Mignon Oscar, grilled lobster tail, and more. Reserve your spot online or by calling 860.425.3630. Pearl - Mystic www.pearlmystic.comStep back into the elegance of the Art Deco era at Pearl, where ambiance meets exceptional craft cocktails and culinary delights. Explore their holiday menu on their website or IG and secure your spot for a special jazz brunch this New Year’s Day by reserving on Resy.com or by calling 860.415.9393. S & P Oyster - Mysticwww.sp-oyster.comGaze at the famous Mystic bridge and river and enjoy their New Year’s Eve 4-course dinner menu, featuring a pan-seared octopus taco, lobster bisque, veal osso buco ravioli, duck confit, surf & turf, and more. Call 860.536.2674 for reservations.The Shipwright’s Daughter - Mystic www.shipwrightsdaughter.comChef David Standridge is a 2024 James Beard Award winning chef, and lucky for us, his restaurant is hosting two dinner seating options this New Year’s Eve! The early bird seating includes a three course menu and the later seating includes a five course chef’s tasting menu & feast. Check their website for more details on menus and reservations. Litchfield CountyThe Grand Oak Villa - Oakville www.thegrandoakvilla.comThis New Years Eve, celebrate the start of 2025 at a beautiful venue, with high energy DJ entertainment by DJ Amor Decor, delicious food, and great company! The Grand Oak Villa has the evening covered with it all, even including a photo booth with props, a seafood display, and a premium open bar. Gather your friends and make your reservations for an unforgettable night! Full menu and group discounts available on their website, so check it out now! Materia Ristorante - Litchfield www.materiaristo.comThe Encore Winner of Litchfield County Restaurant of the Year at this year’s CRAZIES Awards! Celebrate 2025 this New Year's Eve with Materia and enjoy a wonderful dinner crafted by Chef David and his team. They offer fresh and seasonal Italian cuisine, distinctive wines, and European hospitality in a charming dining room. Every ingredient is carefully sourced and seasonally focused by their Chef, creating a divine meal that awaits your arrival. Your experience awaits! Buon Appetito! Full offerings can be seen on their website. Community Table - New Prestonwww.communitytablect.comIndulge in the holiday spirit at Community Table with their festive holiday menu, champagne toast @ midnight, NYE party favors, and local musician and composer, David Grausman on the piano (8-11pm). Reserve your spot here. Ore Hill & Swyft - Kentwww.orehillandswyft.comRing in 2025 at OHS with Chef Ryan Carbone, who is whipping up a six course tasting menu accompanied by a champagne toast, option wine pairings, and other drink specials. Guests can arrive at 6pm and dinner starts at 7pm. Don’t wait, purchase your tickets here!Hartford CountyAni’s Table - Rocky Hillwww,anistableandmarketplace.comAni’s Table is here to help you celebrate all the festivities that December has to offer, including New Year’s Eve! Check out their holiday menu on their website and place your takeout order by Sunday, December 29th. Artisan - West Hartfordwww.artisanwesthartford.comRing in the New Year at Artisan with an exclusive five course gala dinner and a live music celebration. They’ll be offering menu options like winter vegetable beignets, silver bells oysters, seared foie gras, ricotta gnocchi, crispy duck breast, and much more (plus a grand finale dessert)! Here is the full menu. Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ - Hartford, South Windsor, Windsor https://bearsbbq.com/If you’re tryna get into some serious comfort food this New Year’s Eve, Bear’s Smokehouse should be right up your alley. They’ve got mouth watering apps, so much meat, plenty of sauces and gravies, sides, desserts, salads, breads, and some of it is even vegan and GF! Check out the full menu here, which also tells you exactly how you can place your order. The Charles - Wethersfield www.thecharlesct.comThere are two seatings to choose from as you celebrate Casino Royale Style, either 4-6pm or 7pm-1am (both include an hour of cocktails + hors d’oeuvres + a 4-course prix fixe menu with specialty cocktails). The second seating includes a champagne toast at midnight. Open all weekend, end the year with a cozy lunch or dinner by the fire. Make reservations and purchase tickets online. Le Mazet - West Hartford www.eatlemazet.comLa Mazet is offering both New Year’s Eve dinner and New Year’s Day brunch, with two seatings available for both. These beautifully curated menus are simple, yet elegant and deserve your attention! Purchase your dinner or brunch (or both!) tickets online. Market Grille - Manchester www.marketgrillct.comThis year, Market Grille is hosting both a New Year’s Eve Dinner and a New Year’s Eve party. Reservations for dinner are available from 3pm to 10pm and include a 3-course holiday prix fixe menu (call 860.644.1011). The NYE party is from 8pm to 1am and will feature dinner, an open bar, and DJ Rob Guilmette. Millwright’s Restaurant and Tavern - Simsburywww.millwrightsrestaurant.comMillwright’s is offering both a three course (two seatings) and a 5 course (four seatings) prix fixe menu for New Year’s Eve. Choose from an array of delicious salads, soup, inspired apps, meat dishes that feature foie gras, fish, and exciting desserts. Book your NYE reservations here! The Russell - Hartford www.instagram.comThe Russell is toasting it up big time with their annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball! Doors open at 8pm and they’ll be featuring music by Baddasnipes and DJ Shane. Purchase your tickets here. Seasons Restaurant & Tap Room/Avon Old Farms Hotel - Avonwww.seasonsrestaurantavon.comThis year, Seasons Restaurant is offering a festive season-oriented holiday brunch on New Year’s Day from 11am-3pm. Reservations are required, so call 860.269.0240 to secure your spot! Union Kitchen - West Hartfordwww.unionkitchenct.comUnion Kitchen was nominated for 2023 & 2024 Restaurant of the Year by the Connecticut Restaurant Association and on New Year’s Eve, you’ll get a chance to taste why! They’re offering a four course prix fixe menu, starting with half a dozen local oysters & caviar, followed by your choice of firsts, seconds, mains, and desserts. Check out the full menu here.Middlesex CountyThe Griswold Inn - Essexwww.griswoldinn.comOne of the oldest continuously operated inns in the country, The Griswold Inn opened their doors in 1776 and are still around to tell the tale! They’re celebrating their 249th year with a three course dinner, which includes plenty of land and sea menu items. Check out the full menu here. Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Old Saybrook www.saybrook.comThis beautifully classic CT resort is kicking off 2025 with a New Year’s Eve Gala. Glamour & Glitz: A Rat Pack New Year’s Eve starts at 7pm and will feature music by The Locomotion Band, apps, a four course dinner, dessert, an open bar, and a midnight toast. Head to their website for more info and call 860.395.2000 to make your reservation. The Wharf Restaurant @ Madison Beach Hotel - Madisonwww.thewharfmadison.comCelebrate the holiday at Madison Beach Hotel's Wharf Restaurant. Enjoy New Year’s Eve with their holiday dinner menu and hit the Wharf Bar afterwards to ring in 2025! You can also celebrate New Year’s Day with an all you can eat Brunch by the Beach. Reservations are available online. Tolland CountyMonet’s Table - Tollandwww.monetscatering.comCelebrate New Year’s Eve dinner at Monet’s Table with seating options available from 4pm to 8:30pm. They’ll be serving hors d’oeuvres, a selection of apps, a salad with a freshly baked anadama roll with honey butter, and your choice of one of their five entrees. Dinner includes a bottle of Cabernet Franc. Call 860.875.7244 for reservations. Windham CountyStone Row Kitchen + Bar - Willimantic www.stonerowkb.comWinner of the 2023 Connecticut Restaurant Association Crazies Awards, Stone Row is serving up a great New Year’s Eve dinner in downtown Willimantic. Make your reservation online or call 860.423.4243 to claim your table on one of the most popping nights of the year!
