As the year winds down, the city’s dining scene lights up as brightly as the fireworks over Navy Pier. Ring in 2026 with exciting New Year’s Eve events in Chicago, including glamorous parties, live music, and ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — broadcasting live from Chicago for the first time ever.
But before the confetti comes down, restaurants across the city are serving up their own showstoppers. Kick off your New Year’s Eve with an unforgettable dinner in Chicago, featuring curated tasting menus, seasonal specials, and champagne toasts from the city’s most noteworthy restaurants.
Restaurants open for New Year’s Eve in Chicago
Adalina: Look forward to a celebratory four‑course dinner paired with Perrier‑Jouët Champagne, then stay for Adalina After Dark — complete with a welcome cocktail, late‑night bites, themed decor, and a live DJ to keep the good vibes going.
Alinea: Celebrate with an immersive, multi‑sensory tasting menu that spotlights unexpected ingredients, tableside theatrics, and — for patrons with late-night NYE reservations — a midnight champagne toast.
Alpana: A globally inspired three‑course prix fixe dinner menu sets the stage at this Gold Coast restaurant, with your choice of an intimate dining room table or a cozy spot on the heated terrace.
Bistronomic: This Parisian bistro’s four‑course menu includes lavish dishes, such as wild duck pithivier with truffle sauce and the iconic Grand Marnier soufflé, plus expert-led wine selections.
Boka: Indulge in a special nine‑course tasting menu highlighting Hokkaido uni, foie gras, caviar, black truffle, Australian wagyu, and more — plus, take it up a notch with an optional reserve wine pairing.
Bronzeville Winery: This contemporary American destination in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood blends art, community, and cuisine into oner unforgettable dining experience.
Cabra: Take in sweeping West Loop views while enjoying a family‑style, Peruvian-inspired menu showcasing six courses by chef Stephanie Izard, with complimentary bubbles and live music to round out the evening.
Carnivale: Expect an open bar and irresistible dinner buffet inspired by Latin flavors, along with an all-night celebration with a live DJ, dazzling performers, and a midnight balloon drop that turns the space into the city’s most dynamic dance floor.
The Duplex: Known for its rotating menu, this Black-owned gem in Logan Square turns indulgence into art with a four‑course NYE feast of luxe starters, decadent mains, and sweet-tooth-approved desserts.
Esme: The Michelin-starred restaurant, famous for its artistic platings, is offering an exquisite tasting menu and an optional wine pairing.
Frontier: The four-hour Oxtails and Cocktails event features Caribbean-inspired bites and cocktails, in addition to tracks spun by a live DJ and a festive midnight toast.
HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen: Enjoy New Year’s Eve dinner at this Pilsen hot spot that combines traditional Vietnamese flavors and contemporary flair.
Geja’s Café: One of the city’s most romantic dining destinations is offering a three-course interactive fondue dinner, featuring beef tenderloin, Australian lobster tail, Gulf shrimp, and more.
Grill on 21: Ascend 21 stories at the LaSalle Hotel Chicago to experience four elegant courses — with choices ranging from lobster bisque to beef Wellington — live music, champagne at midnight, and breathtaking downtown views.
HIDE+SEEK: Spend New Year’s Eve with exclusive late‑night seating accompanied by a bottle of bubbly and caviar on arrival, à la carte dining, live music from DJ Capslock and saxophonist Oskar Sax, and a midnight champagne toast to close out 2025.
Kindling: Raise a glass to the year ahead with chef Jonathon Sawyer’s six‑course winter feast by the fireplace, starting with a welcome cocktail and unfolding into layered flavors and optional drink pairings designed to keep the evening warm and celebratory.
La Serre: Come to Fulton Market for a four‑course tasting of signature dishes inspired by French and Mediterranean cuisine, where fresh vegetables, seafood, and premium cuts of beef sizzle over a charcoal hearth.
Mirra: In Bucktown, this buzzy fusion spot is offering a four-course tasting menu for New Year’s Eve, featuring their signature South Asian and Mexican flavors.
Momotaro: Enter the Kaigi Room for an intimate nine‑course omakase, with chef Gene Kato and his team presenting pristine cold‑water fish, chef-selected nigiri, and soulful seasonal dishes, elevated by an optional five‑pour sake pairing.
Moody Tongue: This Michelin-starred brewery is offering diners two options for New Year’s: a casual meal at The Bar or an elevated ten-course tasting menu in The Dining Room.
Nisos Prime: From wagyu meatballs and steak frites to crave-worthy desserts like Basque cheesecake, the four‑course dinner at this Mediterranean steakhouse is your ticket to a deliciously satisfying New Year’s Eve.
NoMI: Overlooking The Magnificent Mile, the Park Hyatt’s on-site restaurant offers a NYE dinner of lobster pappardelle, wagyu prime rib, sushi galore, and more. And after dinner, enjoy live music, late‑night bites, and a champagne toast to keep the party buzzing past midnight.
North Pond: Nestled away in the scenic Lincoln Park neighborhood, this classic Chicago institution will be serving an exclusive six-course tasting menu for NYE revelers.
Prime & Provisions: Linger over an unforgettable four‑course tasting menu that unites timeless house classics with festive flair, setting the tone for a one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve.
Rose Mary: A family‑style four‑course dinner in Fulton Market brings together the warmth of Italian tradition and the zest of Croatian coastal cooking, with celebrity chef Joe Flamm leading the way.
Sifr: Head to this Michelin-recognized restaurant in River North for a five-course lineup that playfully melds Middle Eastern culinary traditions with a contemporary edge.
Staytion Market & Bar: Count down in style with a chef-curated NYE dinner menu, spirited cocktails by an in-house mixologist, and champagne specials that keep the fun flowing.
TZUCO: Chef Carlos Gaytán’s thoughtful tasting menu reimagines Mexico’s robust flavors with a modern sensibility. Optional wine and cocktail pairings are available.
Vela Bar y Cocina: Savor a prix fixe menu with a beverage included, featuring Mexican‑inspired favorites and one‑night‑only creations, all in the vibrant heart of River North.
Virtue: In Hyde Park, this award-winning restaurant will be serving up classic Southern American flavors in dishes like blackened catfish and buttered grits.
