As 2024 draws near, it’s time to start thinking about how to ring in the new year. It’s never a bad idea to treat yourself to a fun night out, complete with good food and drinks. There will be lots of options, too, as Chicago’s best restaurants are preparing to go all out for the holiday. Whether it’s a special tasting menu at a Michelin-starred spot or an early dinner before heading to a New Year's Eve party, make the last day of the year one to remember. You can Netflix and chill the other 364 days of the year, so get dressed to the nines and enjoy a nice meal before the clock strikes midnight with our guide to the best restaurants in Chicago serving New Year’s Eve dinner. Don’t sleep on making reservations—they’re bound to book up quickly.
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Boka Restaurant Group’s Michelin-starred flagship will make your New Year’s Eve memorable with a nine-course experience. Indulge in foie gras, caviar, Nantucket Bay scallops, grilled lobster and black truffle cavatelli, and much more. For those seeking an earlier soiree before heading out on the town, Boka’s bar will provide an interlude of luxurious snacks, paired with exquisite Champagne, from 4:30-6:30pm.
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Join chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark for an evening of Korean soul food at their Avondale restaurant. Guests can order off the a la carte menu or opt for a special chef’s menu ($75 per person) featuring oysters, Italian beef kimbop, seafood haemul pajeon, beef short rib kalbi jjim, spicy ddukbokki and more. Complimentary toasts will be provided for those dining at 11pm or later.
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Michelin-starred Esmé ushers in the new year with luxury and artistry. Dinner will include live melodies by Peter Jericho and his band, as well as a live art performance from Raspy Rivera. The first seating begins at 5pm and is priced at $295 per person, while the second seating kicks off at 8pm and is $350 per person (inclusive of Champagne toast and live music).
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Enjoy an evening celebrating the new year and toasting to the Black Renaissance at Bronzeville Winery. Diners will be treated to a four-course meal ($125 per person)–including dishes like diver scallops, 45 day-aged filet and butter cake—accompanied by live musical performances. Afterwards, stick around for a NYE countdown party (free to attend for dinner guests) starting at 10pm, featuring passed appetizers, a Champagne toast, party favors and a live DJ.
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Top Chef winner Joe Flamm is putting together a memorable four-course meal, served family-style, for $135 per person.
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New West Town restaurant and bar is offering a four-course tasting menu—with seatings at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm—for $85 per person. You'll be able to trry dishes like sweet potato baba ghanoush, beef cheeks with white BBQ soubise, tomahawk ribeye, apple cider donuts and more. Starting at 10pm, guests can make reservations for after-dinner celebrations, which include a welcome cocktail and sparkling toast for $30 per person. A la carte snacks and a full bar will also be available.
Sepia will offer two ways to celebrate the new year. Those with after-dinner plans can choose the abbreviated menu ($110), available from 5-7pm, while guests looking for a more opulent experience can book a later seating ($160) for extra courses and a Champagne toast.
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The elegant Spanish-inspired steakhouse will ring in the new year with rare Champagne pours, live music and a five-course menu of the most luxurious, seasonal ingredients. Sparkling croque em bouche towers will be presented to each table when the clock strikes midnight. Guests are encouraged to wear their best glittering gold party attire or a black tie. Tickets are $275 per person.
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The recently opened Mediterranean steakhouse presents guests with a four-course prix fixe menu ($150 per person plus optional wine pairings for $60) or a five-course chef’s tasting menu ($200 per person; wine pairings range from $75-$150). Both options include a complimentary Champagne toast.
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Stephanie Izard’s popular hotspot is offering a prix fixe menu that boasts both classic dishes and new creations. The experience is $125 per person and includes a bubbly toast.
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José Andrés’ stylish steakhouse is going all out for the occasion with a lavish tasting menu ($250 per person). Enjoy selections like jamon iberico, cotton candy foie gras, beef tartare and caviar, scallop sashimi, croquetas de pollo with truffle, washugyu striploin, lobster thermidor and more. Bazaar Meat will also feature Champagne specials from December 29-31, with discounts of 40-45% while supplies last and rare bottles by the glass.
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If you’re looking for a romantic spot to spend New Year’s Eve, Geja’s Cafe has you covered. Enjoy a three-course dinner featuring cheese fondue, house salad, entree fondue and dessert fondue. There are three seatings: 4pm for $100 person (includes glass of Louis Pommery Brut Sparkling), 6:30pm for $125 per person (includes a glass of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne) and 9:30pm for $140 per person (includes one bottle of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne per couple).
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The city’s first Persian fine dining restaurant will offer two seatings on New Year’s Eve and a specially crafted menu that includes caviar, shashlik (lamb chop) and nan khamei (profiteroles). The experience starts at $125 per person.
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There are few places better to watch the midnight fireworks display than from Cindy’s rooftop terrace. The restaurant will offer its regular dinner menu alongside specials like crispy whole branzino, caviar and turtle cheesecake drop. Guests will also get party favors, such as hats, tiaras, and noisemakers, starting at 9pm.
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Head to the X Pot for a unique New Year’s Eve dinner in the restaurant’s 5D Spectrum Dining Room. The transformative space provides an immersive sensory adventure through state-of-the-art technology. In addition to the interactive experience, the X Pot also specializes in all-you-can-eat yakiniku—traditional Japanese barbecue—and hot pot.
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End the year on a high note with sashimi, tuna tartare, nigiri and more at West Loop’s Kōmo Chicago, where you can choose between a six-course menu for $130 and an eight-course menu for $160.
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Say hello to 2024 with a four-course, Southern Italian feast. Dishes will include chestnut gnocchi, lobster campanelle, 45-day dry-aged bistecca and burnt honey lacquered duck. The menu is priced at $115 per person, with optional wine pairings an additional $45.
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4 Star Restaurant Group’s chic Lakeview concept will offer a six-course tasting menu that celebrates past favorites. Dishes include ricotta gnudi, miso black cod, wagyu, pavlova and more. The price is $120 per person.
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