New Year’s Eve is quickly approaching—next month, *gasp*. If you’re still figuring out your plans, why not kick off the celebration with a delicious meal? Starting 2025 with an indelible spread can be a wonderful send-off, and many Chicago restaurants offer enticing specials. From prix-fixe menus to lively music experiences, there’s something for everyone and every budget! Here are our favorite places for a New Year’s Eve dinner in Chicago that will be served this year!
Mercadito
On December 31st, Mercadito is hosting a spectacular New Year’s Eve dinner in Chicago! From 3 PM to midnight, join them for an evening of elevated dining, festive cocktails, and a lively atmosphere as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025. Mercadito will be beautifully decorated for the holidays, and guests will receive complimentary party favors, including hats, noisemakers, and more.
Indulge in an exclusive four-course menu, including an Amuse Bouche, botana, Platos Fuertes, and Dessert. As part of their dining experience, every guest will also receive a Mexican 75, a festive blend of champagne and tequila.
Price: $65 per person
Address: 108 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Make reservations at Mercadito here
Prime & Provisions
This esteemed steakhouse in Chicago will have one of the best New Year’s Eve dinners in Chicago with an extravagant prix fixe menu featuring classic favorites. Enjoy four courses: Lump Blue Crab Cakes, Wedge Salad, and Filet Mignon. Luxurious add-ons like King Crab Legs, Shellfish Towers, Surf and Turf, and Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye are also available.
Price: $95 per person with the option to add a beverage pairing for $49
Address: 222 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60601
Make reservations at Prime & Provisions here.
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar will be having a Good Luck New Year’s Eve Dinner in Chicago from 4 PM to 11 PM. The 5-course Tasting Menu is designed around foods that inspire good luck and focus on intentions for the new year. Guests are encouraged to eat with abandon and intention, celebrating all the triumphs of 2024.
Price: $100 per person
Address: 2700 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Make reservations at Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar here
Medi Kitchen & Cocktail
Join Medi Kitchen & Cocktail for an exclusive ticketed event featuring a five-course, family-style tasting menu with wine pairing options. First, you’ll enjoy a mini borek bite, bourbon-smoked caviar, a tuna tartare tartlet with etrog that, and a “foie”lafel croquette with mango amba and pistachio butter.
Next, indulge in a luxurious spread featuring Hermiz Hummus, Baba Ganoush, and Jajik, accompanied by seasonal items such as house-made pickles, preserves, and fresh vegetables.
For the third course, choose between a Lebanese pearl couscous stew with seared scallops, sunchoke, and green zhoug or smoked and roasted seasonal mushrooms with eggplant and green olive tapenade. Next, you’ll get to savor truffle risotto, choosing between wagyu kebab with caramelized onions and black truffle demi or butter-poached lobster with baby turnips and preserved lemon beurre blanc. Last but not least is the dessert— a Middle Eastern tiramisu with flavors of Arabic coffee, passionfruit, and hazelnut.
Price: $150 per person or $225 per person with wine pairings.
Address: 2138 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Make reservations at Medi Kitchen & Cocktail here
Cindy’s
Dine at one of Chicago’s most spectacular rooftops for a New Year’s Eve dinner. Before the Navy Pier fireworks wow you, you’ll get to select one of Cindy’s New Year specials, including a 12 oz Prime Rib with garlic potato purée and roasted root vegetables, Caviar served with blinis, house potato chips, crème fraiche, chives, and smoked salmon, and the Banana Foster Cheesecake, featuring bruléed banana cheesecake, rum ice cream, salted caramel, and butter pecan streusel.
Address: 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Make reservations at Cindy’s here
Kinzie Chophouse
Kinzie Chophouse is a legendary spot known for its classic steakhouse menu with artful influences from Greece and the Mediterranean. On New Year’s Eve, Kinzie Chophouse will offer its annual Festive Odyssey tasting menu featuring eight delectable courses, perfect for a celebratory meal. The Festive Odyssey menu will be available from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Price: $150 per person
Address: 400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
Make reservations at Kinzie Chophouse here
Geja’s Cafe
Join Geja Cafe for a New Year’s Eve dinner in Chicago. Whether you’re looking for a romantic way to ring in the new year or celebrating with friends and family, with three dinner seatings starting at 4 PM, Geja’s is perfect for a cozy New Year and a fun, festive, fondue dining experience.
Address: 340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Make reservations at Geja’s Cafe here
La Serre
La Serre is one of Chicago’s most acclaimed new restaurants for 2024, offering some of the city’s finest French cuisine in the beautiful Fulton Market district. One of the best New Year’s Eve dinners in Chicago, La Serre will feature a four-course prix fixe menu that highlights elegant coastal French dishes. Standout items on the menu include Roasted Escargot, French Onion Fondue, Hand-Cut Filet Mignon, Gnocchi à la Truffe, and more.
Price: $125 per person
Address: 307 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Make reservations at La Serre here.
Fioretta
Fioretta is an upscale Italian-American steakhouse located in Fulton Market. It offers a four-course prix fixe menu that showcases luxurious options such as Shrimp Scampi, Crab Bisque, Ribatoni alla Vodka, and Hand-Cut Filet Mignon. Opulent add-ons like shellfish towers, caviar service, Lobster divolo, and a 24 oz dry-aged bone-in ribeye are also available. The prix fixe menu has an optional beverage pairing for an additional $49.
Price: $135 per person
Address: 318 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607
Make reservations at Fioretta here.
LYRA
This Mykonian escape in Fulton Market features exquisite upscale Greek cuisine. It will offer a four-course prix fixe menu highlighting the Mediterranean coast’s luxury, including dishes like Charred Octopus, Maine Lobster Linguini, Charcoal-Grilled Lamb Chops, and Wagyu Beef Souvlaki. As part of the celebration, guests will enjoy a champagne toast at midnight.
Price: $125 per person
Address: 905 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Make reservations at LYRA here.
Siena Tavern
Chef Fabio Viviani will present a delightful range of Italian dishes in their five-course prix fixe New Year’s Eve menu. Offerings include Arancini, Dungeness Crab, Linguine with Prawns, stunning Halibut, Short Ribs, and more. There’s something Italian for everyone, making it a fantastic way to ring in the new year in Chicago.
Price: $95 per person
Address: 51 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Make reservations at Siena Tavern here.