Before you go out and booze it up, enjoy the last gastronomic gasp of 2009 with these special NYE menus.
New Year's Eve dining guide
Where to binge away the last supper of the year. 3...2...1...pig out!
December 17, 2008
New Year's Eve at STK
- STK - 26 Little W. 12th St. - Meatpacking District
Enjoy a five-hour premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the "Meatpacking District's Sexiest, Vamped-Up NYE Fete of the Year!"
New Year's Eve at the Russian Tea Room
- Russian Tea Room - 150 W. 57th St. - Midtown West
The iconic Russian Tea Room will offer two seatings for dinner on New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve at the Carlton Hotel
- The Carlton Hotel - 88 Madison Avenue - New York
New Year's Eve gets a chic sheen at this classy fete, featuring a six-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a live DJ and midnight champagne toast.
New Year's Eve in Times Square: All-Access Pass
Times Square - Broadway and 42nd St. - New YorkIt's the nation's most bombastic ball-drop! $325 gets you access to prime viewing space, plus entry into 10 venues around Times Square.
The End of an Era... The Final Hoorah at Tavern on the Green
- Tavern on the Green - Central Park at West 67th Street - New York
After 30 years in the biz, the iconic restaurant will be closing its doors with a "Farewell Party."
New Year's Eve at Bryant Park Grill
- Bryant Park Grill - 25 W 40th St. - Midtown West
Enjoy a six-hour open bar, midnight champagne toast, gourmet hors d'oeuvres until midnight, a dessert bar and Continental breakfast.
New Year's Eve at Amalia's
- Amalia - 204 West 55th Street - Midtown West
Swanky Amalia's wants to start your new year off on a most stylish foot.
Times Square New Years Eve at Divine Bar
- Divine Bar West - 236 W 54th St. - Midtown West
The wine and tapas lounge offers up a New Year's party near all the revelry in Times Square.
Dave & Buster's New Year's Eve Party
- Dave and Buster's - 234 W. 42nd St. - Midtown West
Come together to eat, drink (for five hours of open bar) and play at Dave & Buster's family-friendly party in Times Square.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise
- Chelsea Piers - 62 Chelsea Piers - Chelsea
This New York City Harbor cruise forgoes the cheesy New Year's gimmicks and opts instead for a night of live jazz and fine dining.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise
- Chelsea Piers - 62 Chelsea Piers - Chelsea
Hop on board Spirit Cruises New Year's Eve ship and sail into the the new year.
NYE at One: The Meatpacking District's Hottest Party
- One - One Little West 12th Street - New York
An outrageous New Year’s Eve extravaganza in the heart of the Meatpacking District.
Party Under the Ball at Ruby Tuesday
- Ruby Tuesday - 7 Times Square - Midtown West
Ruby Tuesday celebrates its first New Year's Party with a night of music, drinks and food, all steps away from the Times Square revelry and ball-drop.
New Year's Eve: Top Chef Style
- 24 Prince - 24 Prince St. - New York
Why watch the ball drop when you can spend New Year's Eve with Chef Nikki Cascone of Top Chef.
New Year's Eve at The Hotel on Rivington
The Hotel on Rivington - 107 Rivington St. - New YorkThe Hotel on Rivington goes all-out this New Year's, offering four different party spaces for party revelry and cheer, including a 2,000-squar-foot lobby and lounge, LEVANTeast restaurant, a private dining room and a triplex penthouse.
Downtown Countdown
- Metro 53 - 307 E 53rd St. - Midtown East
Hosted by Lindy Promotions, Metro 53 and Miller, tonight's Downtown Countdown New Years Eve includes a 5-hour top-shelf open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, a full dinner buffet, decorations, party favors, DJs and dancing until wee hours. Tickets are currently on sale at $109 for the regular party and $175 for VIP, increasing as the event nears (see website for current rate). For larger parties, a group rate is available by calling 301-652-7712.
Downtown Countdown NY
- Metro 53 - 307 E 53rd St. - Midtown East
Metro 53 has covered all the bases for New Year's with a five hour top-shelf open bar, gourmet dinner buffet and a DJ.
New Years Eve 2010 at Mad Dog & Beans
- Mad Dog and Beans - 83 Pearl St. - Financial District
$80 per person includes dinner and all you can drink!
New Year's Eve at Guastavino
- Guastavino Restaurant - 409 E. 59th St. - Midtown East
Style, glamour and incomparable panache at one of New York's architectural masterpiece. Fancy!
New Year's Eve: Latin Flair in the Heart of Times Square
- Havana Central Times Square - 151 W. 46th St. - Midtown West
Nothing says "New Years" quite like Times Square. Havana Central is capitalizing off the inevitable crowd with an exclusive New Year's Eve bash.
Ring in The New Year With a Smile (And Unibrow) at Crema
- Crema - 111 W. 17th St. - Chelsea
It’s a “Frida” farewell to 2009.
New Year's Eve Menu at Armani Ristorante
- Armani / Ristorante 5th Avenue - 717 Fifth Ave. - Midtown East
The last dinner of 2009 at this sleek eatery is on the pricey side—but your palate will be treated like royalty.
Celebrate el Año Nuevo at Mercadito
- Mercadito - 179 Ave. B - East Village
Tastings aplenty and mariachi music to llame en 2010.
Próspero Año Nuevo at Mercadito Cantina
- Mercadito Cantina - 172 Avenue B - East Village
Guacamole, tacos and more for your 2009 wrap-up.
New Year's Eve at Bondi Road and Sunburnt Cow
Gorge, gulp and ice luge your way into the New Year.
NYE at Eighty One
- Eighty One - 45 W. 81st St. - Upper West Side
Start your night here with a 3-course prix fixe or party later with a 4-course meal.
New Year's Eve 2009 at Spice Market
- Spice Market - 403 W. 13th St. - West Village
All sorts of Asian-inspired dishes (and a DJ too) wait for the last din of the year.
New Year’s Eve at Rouge Tomate
- Rouge Tomate - 10 E. 60th St. - New York
A sleek and health-conscious close to 2009.
Close 2009 at Marfa
- Marfa - 101 E. Second St. - East Village
Lots of saucy stuff served up with arts and tunes.
New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu at Beppe
- Beppe - 45 E. 22nd St. - Flatiron
Plenty of flavors make up this multi-course meal set to finish your dining year.
New Years Eve at A Voce
Two 4-course dinners are available at either the uptown or down.
Pampano's New Year's Eve Dinner
- Pampano - 209 E. 49th St. - Midtown East
A sextet of generally sea-faring supper items come your way for a year-end prix fixe.
New Year’s Eve at Maya
- Maya - 1191 First Ave. - Lenox Hill
Two chances to check out what Chef Richard Sandoval’s cooking for NYE.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Primehouse
- Primehouse New York - 381 Park Ave. S. - New York
All sorts of hearty dishes and champagnes by the glass are at the ready for your 2009 dinner finale.
Watch the Ball Drop at Blaue Gans
- Blaue Gans - 139 Duane St. - Tribeca
A little Austrian cuisine before saying “auf wiedersehen” to 2009.
Celebrating the New Year at SHO Shaun Hergatt
- SHO Shaun Hergatt - The Setai - 40 Broad St - Financial District
An upscale and fancy tasting feast comes in both quick and extended session.
NYE Brunch at Rock Center Café
- Rock Center Cafe - Rockefeller Center - 20 W 50th St. - Midtown West
The Rock's keeping everything familiar and friendly for your first brunch of the year.
New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner at La Lanterna
- La Lanterna Caffe - 129 MacDougal St - Greenwich Village
Looks to be a romantic beginning to 2010 via the lovely dining settings (and menu too).
Two New Year’s Eve Dinner Seatings at Piccola Cucina
- Piccola Cucina - 184 Prince St. - SoHo
Take on seven rounds then head out, or stick around until midnight with a 10-course meal.
Celebrating New Year’s Eve 2009 at Wildwood BBQ
- Wildwood Barbeque - 225 Park Ave. South - Gramercy
Giving us yankees a down-home NYE din menu of saucy dishes to choose from.
Giano’s New Year’s Eve Menu
- Giano - 126 E. Seventh St. - East Village
Two seatings for a 3-course din created to welcome in il Nuovo Anno.
New Year’s Eve at The Smith
- The Smith - 55 Third Ave. - East Village
Peace out 2009 with a 3-course din and open bar.
Celebrating New Year's at Chez Josephine
- Chez Josephine - 414 W. 42nd St. - Midtown West
A festive farewell to 2009, marked by music and popular, upscale entrées.
BONDST New Year's Eve Omakase
- Bond Street - 6 Bond St. - NoHo
A massive meal comes your way to say sayonara to 2009.
Matsuri Celebrates New Year's Eve
- Matsuri - 369 W. 16th St. - Chelsea
Japanese cuisine sided by wild traditional drumming set to welcome in 2010



