The final countdown to the end of 2024 is here, which means it’s time to figure out how you’re going to welcome 2025. Luckily there are plenty of options from family-style feasts you can share with friends, to decadent tasting menus with wine pairings, to packages complete with Champagne and caviar that can be enjoyed at home. For those who want to party until midnight, there are bashes with DJs, live music, open bars and views of the fireworks. However you want to celebrate, these 70 restaurants and bars will make this New Year’s Eve a night to remember.
The Loop and Near North Side
Adalina
The Adalina After Dark party ($200) includes a four-course dinner featuring a seafood platter, truffle Caesar salad, white pumpkin ravioli and pistachio tiramisu, plus a bottle of Champagne, music from DJ Madrid and passed bites to keep you dancing after the countdown. 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. 912 N. State St., 312-820-9000, adalinachicago.com
Bar Goa
Dance to Bollywood and EDM at a bash ($75) including three drink tickets, passed appetizers and a midnight Champagne toast. 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 116 W. Hubbard St., 312-900-0197, bargoachicago.com
Bar Sotto
An Italian disco-themed bash includes appetizers, prosecco, Champagne and cocktails ($120). 9:30 p.m. 71 W. Monroe St., 312-332-7475, barsotto-chicago.com
Benchmark
The Old Town sports bar offers a call drink package including heavy appetizers and a midnight toast ($150). 9 p.m. 1510 N. Wells St., 312-649-9640, benchmarkchicago.com
Bistronomic
The French restaurant shows off its most popular dinner specials of 2024 with a four-course menu ($120) including artichoke and foie gras salad, sea scallops with butternut squash puree and pineapple brioche bread pudding. 840 N. Wabash Ave., 312-944-8400, bistronomic.net
Chicago Winery
Celebrate with a $15 glass or $60 bottle of Blanc de Blancs along with specials offered in addition to the regular menu including black trumpet mushroom risotto, braised lamb shank for two, and surf and turf for four to six. Dinner reservations are available from 5:30-10:30 p.m. 739 N. Clark St., 312-763-3674, chiwinery.com
The Dearborn
The Loop restaurant offers specials including crab, uni and caviar ($35), poached turbot served with lobster and shrimp dumplings ($55) and A5 Kobe beef with foie gras and truffle slices ($69). Add wine pairings for $35. 4-11 p.m. 145 N. Dearborn St., 312-384-1242, thedearborntavern.com
Eataly
Start celebrating early by visiting 10 tasting stations ($65) throughout the marketplace serving wine, cocktails, black truffle risotto, salmon tartare and other Italian dishes. 5-6:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. 43 E. Ohio St., 312-521-8700, eataly.com
Grill on 21
The restaurant within The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection celebrates with a party ($100) featuring a top-shelf bar package, appetizers, dessert, live music and party favors. 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 208 S. LaSalle St., 312-634-0000, ext. 3, grillon21.com
I|O Godfrey
Take in the views from the fourth floor of The Godfrey Hotel Chicago at a bash including passed appetizers until 10 p.m. and a midnight Champagne toast. Tickets start at $71. 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 127 W. Huron St., 312- 374-1830, iogodfrey.com
Jaleo
A Spanish tasting menu ($95) includes gambas al ajillo, croquetas de pollo, patatas bravas and flan. 500 N. Clark St., 312-820-7771, jaleo.com
Kindling
Head to the Willis Tower for a four-course dinner from James Beard Award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer including wood-fired oysters, lobster bisque and seared scallops. $115, plus $50 for cocktail pairings or $65 for wine pairings. 202 S. Franklin St., 312-789-5992, kindlingchicago.com
Kinzie Chophouse
A festive spin on the restaurant’s eight-course Odyssey tasting menu includes oysters with caviar, Lobster Wellington, beef carpaccio and dry-aged ribeye. $150 plus $60 for wine pairings. 5-9 p.m. 400 N. Wells St., 312-822-0191, kinziechophouse.com
LondonHouse Chicago
The hotel’s rooftop lounge hosts a bash ($225) including a premium open bar, passed appetizers, DJs, party favors and a midnight Champagne toast. 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., 85 E. Wacker Drive, 312-357-1200, londonhousechicago.com
Loft 22
The lounge above Ummo hosts a Dolce Vita bash ($181-$241) including a premium open bar, appetizers, a dessert station, a midnight Champagne toast, a photo booth, live music and DJ sets. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 22 W. Hubbard St., 312-374-8736, loft22chi.com
Mercadito
Celebrate with a four-course menu featuring pomegranate guacamole, filet mignon and churro bites ($65), plus party favors, a piñata drop and a midnight toast featuring a Mexican 75, the restaurant’s signature Champagne and tequila cocktail. 5 p.m. to midnight. 108 W. Kinzie St., 312-329-9555, mercaditorivernorth.com
Miss Ricky’s
The restaurant within Virgin Hotels Chicago offers a five-course dinner ($95) featuring yellowfin tuna crudo, king crab ravioli and dry-aged ribeye. 4-10 p.m. 203 N. Wabash Ave., 312-940-4777, virginhotels.com
Offshore Rooftop
Get a great view of the Navy Pier fireworks at the Glitz and Glam New Year’s Eve Soirée ($242) featuring a premium open bar, appetizers, a DJ and a midnight Champagne toast. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 1000 E. Grand Ave., 312-535-6660, offshorerooftop.com
Petit Pomeroy
The new River North restaurant gets decked out with an ice sculpture and balloons, serving a four-course dinner ($150) including wagyu beef carpaccio, bigeye tuna tartare nicoise, New York strip with potato au gratin and apple tarte tatin. Wine pairings are available for $45. 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 748 N. State St., 312-878-9966, petitpomeroy.com
Petterino’s
A four-course dinner includes crispy pork belly, truffle gnocchi and braised short rib cannelloni. $80, plus $32 for wine pairings. 150 N. Dearborn St., 312-422-0150, petterinos.com
Prime & Provisions
The steakhouse offers a four-course tasting menu ($135) including blue crab cake, clam chowder, filet mignon and banana cream pie. Upgrades include a seafood tower ($45), roasted wild mushrooms ($15) and wine pairings ($49). 222 N. LaSalle Blvd., 312-726-7777, primeandprovisions.com
Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar
Get a perfect view of the fireworks at a bash ($150) including a DJ and unlimited beer and wine. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 1 W. Wacker Drive, 312-795-3444, raisedbarchicago.com
RPM Seafood
A black-tie optional bash ($225) features passed appetizers, interactive food stations, a premium bar package, DJ sets and a midnight toast. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 317 N. Clark St., 312-900-9035, rpmrestaurants.com/rpm-seafood-chicago
Sepia
Have a four-course dinner from 5-7 p.m. before heading to a party or linger with a six-course meal served from 8 to 10 p.m. that includes a Champagne toast. $125-$175 plus $65-$95 for wine pairings. 123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920, sepiachicago.com/newyearseve
Siena Tavern
A five-course tasting menu ($95) includes Dungeness crab, chicory salad, rigatoni with vodka, New York strip and lemon tart plus a Champagne toast. 51 W. Kinzie St., 312-595-1322, sienatavern.com
Sifr
Enjoy a four-course tasting menu during a $75 early seating from 5-7:15 p.m. or a $95 late dinner from 7:30-10 p.m. that includes party favors and a midnight Champagne toast. The menu will feature butternut squash soup, mushroom tart and scallops with harissa and caviar. 660 N. Orleans St., 464-204-8711, sifrchicago.com
The Smith
A festive three-course meal ($75) includes black truffle arancini, duck frites and sticky toffee pudding. A Champagne toast and party favors are offered at midnight and you can start celebrating early with a $50 open bar package. 7 p.m. to midnight. 400 N. Clark St., 312-312-5100, thesmithrestaurant.com/holidays
State and Lake Chicago Tavern
A three-course dinner ($90) including lobster bisque, whitefish topped with blue crab and chocolate hazelnut torte with vanilla custard. 201 N. State St., 312-239-9400, stateandlakechicago.com
Storyville & Lulu’s Speakeasy
A masquerade ball ($70-$80) includes three drink tickets, passed appetizers, a Champagne toast and party favors. DJs spin house, disco and dance hits all night and you can head downstairs for karaoke. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 712 N. Clark St., 312-741-9786, storyvillechicago.com
Tanta
A seven-course dinner ($110) includes grilled veal sweetbreads, lamb chop with cilantro sauce, miso and sesame-glazed short rib and a Champagne toast. 118 W. Grand Ave., 312-222-9700, tantachicago.com/nye
Torali
The restaurant within The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago offers a $270 five-course dinner from 5-11 p.m. featuring king crab with saffron aioli, duck leg with risotto and wagyu with heirloom carrots. The hotel is also kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with sushi, a dessert bar, bottomless Champagne and a view of the Navy Pier fireworks for $295. 160 E. Pearson St., 312-573-5160, toralichicago.com
Travelle at the Langham
A Roaring ‘20s-themed bash includes carving stations, seafood, dim sum, sushi and a chocolate fountain ($170-$350) with music from DJ Adrie Maire. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-7705, travellechicago.com
Tzuco
A three-course menu ($120) from chef Carlos Gaytan includes kobe tartare, halibut bouillabaisse and sweet cornbread with saffron ice cream. 720 N. State St., 312-374-8995, tzuco.com
North Side & Northwest Side
aliveOne
The Lincoln Park bar’s annual New Year’s Eve party ($132) includes a buffet from The Gilty Pig food truck, house cocktails, beer, wine, seltzers and a midnight Champagne toast. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2683 N. Halsted St., 773-348-9800, aliveone.com
Avenue Tap & Kitchen
Celebrate at a bash ($70) with premium cocktails, a dinner buffet, party favors, a DJ and a midnight Champagne toast. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 3407 N. Paulina Ave., 773-871-1200, avenuetapchicago.com/nye-2024
Bar Roma
Specials offered in addition to the regular menu include seafood ravioli ($32), pan-seared jumbo scallops with golden saffron potatoes ($34), black lentil soup with ham ($10) and flourless chocolate cake with pistachio sauce ($11). 4-10 p.m. 5101 N. Clark St., 773-942-7572, barromachicago.com
Barcocina
A Carnival-themed bash ($90-$100) includes unlimited beer, house margaritas, specialty cocktails, premium liquor and Champagne. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2901 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-687-9949, barcocinachicago.com
The Butcher’s Tap
Enjoy a cash bar or opt for a $56-$62 package including call cocktails, house wine, Champagne and domestic drafts from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a pizza buffet from 10 p.m. to midnight. 3553 N. Southport Ave., 773-325-0123, thebutcherstap.com
Daisies
The beloved Logan Square restaurant celebrates with a three-course dinner ($75) including beet tartare, lamb braised with red wine and flourless chocolate cake. 2375 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-9443, daisieschicago.com
Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville
Start your night with a dinner buffet from 9:30 to 11 p.m., then keep the party going until 1:30 a.m. with an open bar package. The bash ($89) also features a DJ, party favors and giveaways. 3518 N. Clark St., 773-248-0002, moescantina.com/new-years-eve
Mordecai
Toast to the new year with a trio of vintage cocktails and bubbles at midnight accompanied by snacks from chef Djibrill Webb ($125). 8:30 p.m. 3632 N. Clark St., 773-269-5410, mordecaichicago.com
West Side & Near West Side
Alla Vita
A family-style, four-course dinner ($150) from chef Lee Wolen includes black truffles, lobster and Australian wagyu. 564 W. Randolph St., 312-667-0104, allavitachicago.com
Bar La Rue
The new Fulton Market spot hosts a bash ($125) featuring passed appetizers and desserts, select beer, well cocktails, wine, prosecco and a DJ. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 820 W. Fulton Market, 312-533-4607, barlarue.com/event/new-years-eve
BLVD Steakhouse
A three-course dinner ($135) features steak tartare, salmon with smoked trout roe and sticky toffee pudding, with luxury upgrades including grilled king crab leg ($32) and a seafood tower ($185). Dine after 8:15 p.m. and you’ll receive party favors and a midnight Champagne toast. 817 W. Lake St., 312-526-3116, blvdchicago.com
Boqueria
The Fulton Market restaurant offers a tapas feast including Jamon Iberico, fried artichokes with citrus aioli and honey-glazed black cod. The dinner is $75 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and $95 from 8:30-10:30 p.m., with the option to add unlimited wine, beer and sangria to the late seating for $40. 807 W. Fulton Market, 312-257-3177, boqueriarestaurant.com
Botanero
A DJ spins Latin beats all night at a bash ($65) including a premium open bar, party favors and a Champagne toast. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 1413 N. Ashland Ave., 773-770-3605, botanerochicago.com/nye
Carnivale
The restaurant’s Copa Carnivale cabaret show features live music, samba dancers and an aerialist. A $75-per-person minimum food-and-drink spend is required in addition to the ticket price ($75-$95). 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. 702 W. Fulton Market, 312-850-5005, carnivalechicago.com
The Dawson
The River West restaurant offers a four-course dinner including ricotta toast, Caesar salad with black truffle dressing and foraged mushroom risotto, plus bubbles to toast. $95, plus $45 for wine pairings. 730 W. Grand Ave., 312-243-8955, the-dawson.com/nye
Duck Duck Goat
Pick up a ready-to-eat dinner for two from 5-7:15 p.m. including potstickers, pickled cucumber salad, veggie fried rice and braised pork belly for $92. You can also go out for a $100 per person family-style meal that includes a Champagne toast. 857 W. Fulton Market, 312-902-3825, duckduckgoatchicago.com
Fioretta
The Italian American steakhouse offers a four-course dinner from 4-11 p.m. featuring shrimp scampi, crab bisque, filet mignon and tiramisu for $135. Add-ons include wine pairings ($49), caviar ($85), Maine lobster tail ($35) and mascarpone whipped potatoes ($15). A party in the Penthouse rooftop space from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. includes an open bar, appetizers, a DJ and a midnight prosecco toast for $150. 318 N. Sangamon St., 312-897-5011, fiorettasteak.com
Gioia
The Italian restaurant serves a four-course menu ($110) featuring a glass of prosecco, pasta fagioli, squid ink spaghetti with lobster and Amarena cherry gelato. 1133 W. Randolph St., 773-672-8955, gioiachicago.com
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
Foods believed to inspire good luck serve as the center of a five-course tasting menu including uni shooters, New York strip loin with truffle mashed potatoes and pineapple upside-down cake for $75, with beverage pairings available for an extra $55. The dinner is served from 4-11 p.m. or you can pick up a $500 meal for four including caviar, Champagne, espresso martinis and wood-grilled beef tenderloin with slider rolls and truffle scalloped potatoes. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. Dec. 29 for pickup from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2700 W. Chicago Ave., 773-661-9577, heritage-chicago.com/heritage-holiday
il Carciofo
Chef Joe Flamm’s new Roman-inspired restaurant offers a family-style feast ($150) including gnocco fritto with prosciutto, tortellini in broth and trout with apples and black truffle. 1045 W. Fulton St., 872-274-5862, ilcarciofochicago.com
Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
Snack on po’boys, gumbo and other New Orleans fare while taking advantage of a call drink package from 8 p.m. to midnight ($85), and a burlesque show starting at 10 p.m. Finish the party with a Champagne toast. 1415 N. Wood St., 773-360-8320, inamaetavern.com
Izakaya at Momotaro
Celebrate the new year and the lounge’s 10th anniversary with food stations and live taiko drumming. Tickets ($125) include two drinks and a sparkling sake toast at midnight. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 820 W. Lake St., 312-733-4818, momotarochicago.com/izakaya
Komo and Esco
Executive chef Macku Chan offers a $135 six-course menu including pumpkin soup, sea bass and nigiri. A party kicks off at 9 p.m. at Esco, the cocktail lounge on the second floor, where a $100-$120 ticket gets you passed appetizers, a three-hour premium drink package and a midnight Champagne toast. The bash features music from DJ Mauricio. 738 W. Randolph St., 312-465-2250, komochicago.com
La Serre
The new Fulton Market French restaurant offers a four-course menu ($125) including tuna crudo, crispy leek and eggplant fritters, gnocchi with shaved black truffle and warm apple bread pudding. Add-ons include a seafood tower ($45) and charred maitake mushrooms ($15). 307 N. Green St., 312-500-1128, dinelaserre.com/event/new-years-eve
Lemon
The West Town cocktail bar offers passed appetizers, cheese and charcuterie, a Champagne toast and music from Tommy O’Rourke and Family Junket ($30). Add on two specialty cocktails for $25 or opt for a $125 package that includes all of the above plus cocktails, bubbly, well spirits, beer and wine. 7 p.m. 1600 W. Grand Ave., lemonchicago.net
The Loyalist
Chef John Shields offers a four-course meal ($195) featuring uni toast, spinach gnudi, American wagyu and baked Alaska. 177 N. Ada St., 773-913-3773, smythandtheloyalist.com
Lyra
A four-course Greek menu ($125) includes charred octopus, halloumi souvlaki, Maine lobster linguine, a chocolate tart and a midnight Champagne toast. Add coal-roasted mushrooms for $15 or wine pairings for $55. 905 W. Fulton Market, 312-660-7722, lyrarestaurant.com/event/new-years-eve
Nisos Prime
A $125 four-course dinner offered from 5-10 p.m. includes shrimp cocktail, rigatoni cacio e pepe, steak frites and chocolate cake. You can also celebrate in the lounge starting at 8 p.m. with passed appetizers, a DJ and bubbles at midnight and either a cash bar ($50) or drink package ($100). 802 W. Randolph St., 312-800-8582, nisosprime.com
Proxi
A four-course meal with shared starters and dessert ($110) from chef Andrew Zimmerman and pastry chef Erin Kobler includes duck dumplings, grilled tiger prawns, dry-aged New York strip and brown-sugar pavlova. 5-10:30 p.m. 565 W. Randolph St., 312-466-1950, proxichicago.com
Revolver
Dress to impress for a bash at the speakeasy-style bar featuring drinks from Remy Martin, bar snacks, music from DJs Bank$ and Toure, and a midnight Champagne toast for $90. You can also skip the open bar and just attend for $40. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., 1270 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-360-7491, revolverchicago.com
The Robey
Move between the Wicker Park hotel’s three venues, each of which will offer open bars and bites ($155). 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 2018 W. North Ave., 872-315-3050, therobey.com
Rose Mary
Set aside two hours for a four-course dinner ($135) from chef Joe Flamm including tuna crudo, ricotta rotolo and a 24-oz. bone-in dry aged steak. Wine flights and a special list of sparkling wines are available for purchase. 932 W. Fulton Market, 872-260-3921, rosemarychicago.com/event/new-years-eve
South Side & Near South Side
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
The South Loop spot offers an indulgent three-course meal ($95) including lobster bisque, filet mignon and molten chocolate cake. 4-9:30 p.m. 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401, chicagofirehouse.com
The Duck Inn
The Bridgeport restaurant offers a tasting menu ($174) including venison tartare, duck l’orange, A5 wagyu ribeye and a midnight Champagne toast. Wine and cocktail pairings and a caviar course are available as add-ons. 2701 S. Eleanor St., 312-724-8811, theduckinnchicago.com
Suburban and multiple locations
Aboyer
Book a spot for a three-course dinner including Oysters Rockefeller, coq au vin with herb spaetzle and chocolate mousse gâteau. $95 from 4-6 p.m. or $105 from 6:30-9 p.m. 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, 847-441-3100, georgetroisgroup.com
Easy Street Pizza & Beer Garden
All three of the bar’s locations are offering a package ($40-$60) including premium cocktails, a dinner buffet, party favors and a midnight Champagne toast. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Multiple locations, easystreetpizzachicago.com/nye
LAGO by Fabio Viviani
A four-course dinner ($150) features jumbo lump crab cakes, truffled gnocchi, Chilean sea bass with a Champagne and caviar reduction, and mascarpone pistachio cake. 350 N. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, 224-286-3567, lagolakezurich.com
Thorn Restaurant & Lounge
The restaurant within the Rose Hotel serves a three-course meal ($45) including squash soup, hanger steak, maple bourbon creme brulee and a glass of Champagne. 5200 Pearl St., Rosemont, 847-260-4774, thornrestaurant.com
Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer.
