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New Year’s Eve Dining In Philadelphia

Raise your glass and celebrate the New Year at Philadelphia restaurants

Ring in the New Year at Philadelphia’s top restaurants with dinner specials, festive celebrations and Champagne toasts.

Join the decadent celebration with our guide to eating out for New Year’s Eve:

Center City East

Amis

You’ll be in the company of good friends and good food at Amis, open from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. this New Year’s Eve. (Pay as you go)

Barbuzzo is bringing in the new year with a four course menu including truffled polenta, grilled hanger steak with marrow butter and of course their cult favorite dessert, the famous salted caramel bundino. ($85 per person)

Brauhaus Schmitz

Enjoy a grand buffet at Brauhaus Schmitz, complete with a four hour top-shelf open bar and live entertainment. ($100 per person)

Chifa

Choose from one of two four-course tasting menus created by Chef Jose Garces and Chef de Cuisine Natalie Maronski from 5 p.m. until 12 midnight. Head to the bar for la carte service with dishes drawn from the tasting menus. ($60 or $75 per person)

Continental Mid-Town

Continental Mid-Town’s dramatic two story atrium, rooftop bar and patio are perfect for celebrating the New Year. DJ Ernesto will be supplying the music during the New Year’s Eve celebration featuring dinner specials and a champagne toast and balloon drop at 12 midnight. (Pay as you go)

El Vez

Forgo the champagne for a special tequila toast during the New Year’s Eve celebration at El Vez. Plus enjoy special menu items, drink specials and a DJ spinning in house. (Pay as you go)

Estia

Go Greek this New Year’s Eve at Estia, where you’ll enjoy a four-course menu with a complementary champagne toast at midnight, party favors and a life DJ and dancing until 2 a.m. ($85 per person)

The Farm and The Fisherman

Stuff yourself full this New Year’s Eve with a six-course dinner from The Farm & Fisherman at 5 p.m. ($80 per person) If that’s not enough to celebrate 2013, you can enjoy an equally delicious eight-course dinner at 8 p.m. ($105 per person)

The Farmers’ Cabinet

Celebrate the 2013 like it’s 1923 at the Farmer’s Cabinet’s Roaring 20s Gala, with special guests Drew Nugent and The Midnight Society, a free drink, passed hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight! ($20 in advance; $30 the day of the event)

Garces Trading Company

Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. until midnight. Guests can choose from two four-course tasting menus created by Chef Garces and Chef de Cuisine Gregg Ciprioni. Prices do not include beverages, tax or gratuity. The a la carte menu will not be offered. ($55 or $65 per person)

La Calaca Feliz

Mexican specialities like hiramasa ceviche, duck barbacoa tacos and black bass are all part of La Calaca Feliz’s two special four-course NYE menus. ($40 or $55 per person)

La Scala’s

Choose from LaScala’s traditional Italian favorites or several New Year’s Eve specials all night long.

Lolita

In addition to their excellent “bring your own tequila” margarita mixes, Lolita will be offering a special three-course menu featuring tuna tostadas, carne asada and tiramisu a la Mexicana. (5:30 p.m. $45; 7:45 p.m. $65 per person; 10 p.m. $75 per person)

Mercato

It keeps getting better all night long at Mercato, with a 3-course menu at 5 p.m. ($60 per person), a 4-course menu at 7 p.m. ($75 per person) and a 5-course menu at 9 p.m. with a complimentary champagne toast and party favors ($85 per person).

McGillin’s Olde Ale House

The oldest New Year’s Eve celebration in Philadelphia kicks off with festive decorations, hats, beads and a complimentary champagne toast at 12 midnight. Enjoy New Year’s drink and food specials all night long. ($2 cover)

Morimoto

Ring in the New Year with a special Omakase menu at Morimoto, featuring the best in contemporary Japanese cuisine from 5 p.m. – 12 midnight. ($120 per person; optional deluxe wine pairing available for $45 per person)

Sampan

Treat yourself to Asian-fusion tapas courtesy of chef Michael Schulson for an exceptionally delicious New Year’s Eve. (Pay as you go)

Supper

Supper’s indulgent New Year’s Eve menu is perfect for celebrating. With crispy pork belly, lobster pot roast and a chocolate terrine, your 2013 will be off to a good start. (3 courses, $72.00 per person; 4 courses, $79.00 per person)

Talula’s Garden

Serving the best locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, Talula’s Garden is ringing in the New Year with a eight-course tasting menu featuring Maine oysters, charred quail with foie gras and more from 5 – 10 p.m. with a champagne toast at midgnight. ($100 per person; optional wine pairing for $60)

Vetri

Experience an unparalleled New Year’s Eve dinner at Vetri, where you’ll be treated to one of Chef Marc Vetri’s creative tasting menus complete with Franciacorta on arrival and champagne toast at midnight. ($195 per person; optional wine pairings $135 or $200 per person)

Center City West

10 Arts by Eric Ripert

Feast on a special four-course New Year’s Eve dinner at 10 Arts, complete with a live band, a midnight balloon drop and of course a champagne toast at midnight. ($175 per person)

Bistro St. Tropez

Choose from 6 different seatings from 6 – 9:30 p.m. and enjoy a special New Year’s Eve a la carte menu. (Pay as you go)

Chima

What better way is there to ring in 2013 than feasting on 15 different cuts of meats? Plus with a free glass of champagne to toast with, you can’t go wrong at Chima this year. ($59.50 per person)

El Rey and Ranstead Room

Make your reservation now for the New Year’s Eve parties at El Rey and Ranstead Room to enjoy their a la carte menu and a tequila or champagne toast at 12 midnight. (Pay as you go)

Il Pittore

Savor the flavors and feel of Italy without leaving the city with Il Pittore’s New Year’s celebration featuring specials, deluxe wine pairings and a champagne toast at midnight. (Pay as you go)

Oyster House

Head over to the Oyster House for a four-course meal including roasted oysters with caviar, seared scallop with parsnip-brown butter puree and grill filet mignon with warm mushroom and bacon salad. Toast to the New Year with complimentary champagne at 12 midnight. ($55 per person)

R2L

Boasting some of the best views of the city, R2L is hosting a New Year’s Eve Penthouse Party with special hors d’oeuvres by Chef Daniel Stern, live music, dancing and more. ($150 per person)

Village Whiskey

Village Whiskey will be open till 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, just long enough for you to welcome 2013 with a toast and a foie gras burger. (Pay as you go)

Old City

Amada

Chef Jose Garces and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Zensinger have created two four-course “La Mesa de Jose” tasting menus for New Year’s Eve with seatings available from 5 p.m. – 12 midnight. ($75 or $95 per person; optional $30 or $50 wine pairings)

Buddakan

Buddakan will be serving their regular Buddakan’s Asian-inspired menu with locally sourced ingredients, prepared using European and Asian techniques from 5 p.m. – 12 midnight along with various specials, a multi-course tasting menu (for parties of six or more) and a champagne toast at 12 midnight. (Pay as you go)

Continental Martini Bar

In addition to the modern cocktails at the Continental, enjoy dinner specials and a special sparkling wine menu. (Pay as you go)

Cuba Libre

Celebrate the New Year at Cuba Libre with a four-course Celebration Dinner at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. featuring classic dishes, non-alcoholic drinks, Latin floorshows, DJs and dancing all night long. ($89 per person)

Ela

Chefs Janson Cichonski and Chip Roman are hosting a pair of prix fixe menus at their new Queen Village hotspot Ela. Choose a three-course or four-course menu highlighting hyper-creative, hyper-seasonal dishes. ($60 or $75 per person; optional wine pairing available for $20 or $25 per person)

Fork

Catch the New Years Eve evening fireworks at Penn’s Landing before enjoying a sumptuous four-course dinner at Fork featuring poached lobster, house-made pasta, delicious hand-made desserts and more. ($85 per person)

Jones

Take a trip back to 1968 with Jones’ comfort food and nostalgic atmopshre as you celebrate with specials from 10 a.m. – 12 midnight.

Mac’s Tavern

Co-founded by part of the Always Sunny in Philadelphia crew, Mac’s Tavern is keeping it simple for New Year’s with drink specials, complimentary snacks and finger foods and prizes all night long. ($25 per person – includes one free drink),

Moshulu

You’ll have a spectacular view of the fireworks as you dine aboard the Moshulu during a special New Year’s Eve celebration with a four-course prix fixe menu from 3:30 – 7 p.m. or a later seating from 7:15 – 10:30 p.m. ($100 or $150 per person)

Ristorante Panorama

Ristorante Panorama at the Penn’s View Hotel will be opening at 4 p.m. for dinner prior to the New Year’s fireworks show at 6 p.m. From 8:30 – 9:30 p.m., enjoy a special four-course meal and complementary sparkling toast at 12 midnight at Panorama, not to mention a spectacular view of the fireworks on the Delaware Waterfront. Seatings are available from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. ($85 per person)

Zahav

Chef Michael Solomonov is offering his traditional tasting menus: Ta’yim ($39 per person) and Mesibah ($48 per person), with additional supplemental dishes available. An optional Wine Flight ($35 per person) will also be available to toast to 2013.

Rittenhouse

20 Manning Grill

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at this neighborhood favorite with a special four-course menu to start 2013 off right. ($65 per person)

Alma de Cuba

From 5 p.m. – 12 midnight, Alma de Cuba will be their serving regular Latin American-inspired a la carte menu and specials, New Year’s Eve cocktails with champagne toast at midnight plus DJ Brendan Bring’em will spin in the lounge. (Pay as you go)

Barclay Prime

Celebrate at Barclay Prime, as Executive Chef Stephen Wambach offers more than just steakhouse fare. New Year’s Eve dinner will be served from 5 – 11 p.m. featuring the regular a la carte menu with specials, deluxe wine pairings and a champagne toast at 12 midnight.

Butcher and Singer

Celebrate at Barclay Prime, as Executive Chef Stephen Wambach offers more than just steakhouse fare from their a la carte menu with specials, deluxe wine pairings and a champagne toast at 12 midnight. (Pay as you go)

The Dandelion

Inspired by the U.K.‘s great gastropubs, celebrate all day long in the cozy comfort of The Dandelion with New Year’s Eve specials during breakfast, brunch, tea and dinner from 8 a.m. – 12 midnight. Enjoy specials, special beers, New Year’s Eve cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight.

Il Pittore

Savor the flavors and feel of Italy without leaving the city with Il Pittore’s New Year’s celebration featuring specials, deluxe wine pairings and a champagne toast at midnight.

Parc

Philly’s own a Parisian-inspired brasserie in Rittenhouse Square will be offering their normal a la carte menu and various specials, including a champagne toast at 12 midnight.

Pumpkin

This seasonal Rittenhouse byo is the perfect place for an intimate New Year’s celebration, with a delectable four-course menu in honor of 2013. ($60 per person)

Rouge

Welcome 2013 right on Rittenhouse square with a table at Rouge. Choose from items on their a la carte menu at their 6 p.m. seating or their 8 p.m. seating. (Pay as you go)

Russet

Bring your own bubbly to Russet and celebrate with their festive four-course menu. ($68 per person)

Tinto

Guests can choose from one of two tasting menus created by Chef Garces and Chef de Cuisine Anthony Scuderi. ($70 or $90 per person; optional wine pairings available for $40 or $55)

Vernick

Vernick will be serving their a la carte menu with a few special editions in celebration of 2013. (Pay as you go)

South Philadelphia

Federal Donuts

Try to get your hands on some of the delectable donuts or fried chicken while supplies last (not long) before heading out for New Year’s Eve.

Sbraga

What’s better on New Year’s Eve than bubbly? That’s whyTop Chef Kevin Sbraga is serving a four-course menu with champagne pairings from across the world. Happy New Year’s! ($125 per person)

The Mildred

The Mildred will be serving a sumptuous five-course tasting menu featuring cannelloni of crab, whole salt-baked fish and chocolate delice. Choose from the early seating ( 6:30 p.m.) or the late seating (9:00 p.m.). ($75 per person)

Village Belle

Get a spectacular view of the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Penn’s Landing and a delicious four-course meal at Village Belle featuring lobster bisque, braised short ribs and cheesecake spring rolls with raspberry sauce. Choose from two seatings: 5 p.m. ($75 per person) and 8:30 p.m. ($125 per person).

West Philadelphia

City Tap House

City Tap House will be adding several special dishes to their menu New Year’s Eve along with an all-inclusive open bar package available from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. featuring more than 60 beers, wines and spirits with a champagne toast at 12 midnight ($65 per person).

Distrito

Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. until midnight. Guests can choose a $50 or $75 four-course Tasting Menu created by Chef Garces and Chef de Cuisine Maria Schmidt with an optional $25 specialty cocktail pairing. Prices do not include tax or gratuity. A la carte service will be offered at the bar only, with dishes drawn from the tasting menus.

JG Domestic

Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. until midnight. Guests can choose a $65 or $85 four-course Tasting Menu created by Chef Jose Garces and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Sabin. Prices do not include beverages, tax or gratuity. A la carte service will be offered at the bar only, with dishes drawn from the tasting menus.

Pod

Enjoy specials in the modern, hip atmosphere of Pod from 5 – 11 p.m. with a champagne toast at midnight.

North Philadelphia/Fairmount

Alla Spina

Enjoy Italian tapas and sip champagne-like beers and $6 Prosecco from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Alla Spina. (Pay as you go)

Fountain Restaurant

Fountain will be hosting a fabulous New Year’s Eve gala. Enjoy a caviar and champagne reception before dinner service begins at the Fountain Restaurant and Swann Lounge, then party all night long with live music and entertainment. ($300 per person; optional wine pairings $120 per person)

Frankford Hall

The traditional open-air beer garden Frankford Hall is welcoming 2013 with a festive party featuring a performance from the Ja Ja Jas, a schnapps toast at 12 midnight and happy hour pricing all night. (Pay as you go)

Fette Sau

Frankford Hall’s newest neighbor, BBQ haven Fette Sau, will be joining the celebration with live bluegrass music from The Old Fashioneds and no cover.

London Grill

London Grill will be serving a special four-course prix fixe menu from 7:30 – 10 p.m. with a complimentary champagne toast at 12 midnight. Come back on January 1, 2013 for a special “Hangover” menu and the popular Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar. ($45 per person)

Osteria

Dine on homemade pasta, thin-crust pizza and wood grilled meats at Osteria this New Year’s Eve. Open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Pay as you go)

Route 6

Route 6 will be showcasing their seasonal, coastal town-inspired menu along with specials, a lobster extravaganza menu and a champagne toast at 12 midnight. (Pay as you go)

Countryside

Blackfish

Blackfish in Chestnut Hill will be serving a special four-course menu with a complimentary glass of champagne. ($75 per person)

Citron and Rose

Chef Michael Solomonov’s newest restaurant Citron and Rose celebrates the cuisine of European Jews and will be celebrating New Year’s Eve from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. with their a la carte menu. (Pay as you go)

La Cantina Feliz

La Cantina Feliz is celebrating 2013 with a special four-course menu including tuna ceviche, duck tacos and a petit filet. ($45 per person; option $20 beverage pairing)

Paramour

Paramour in the Wayne Hotel will be offering a special, five-course New Year’s Eve menu from 5 – 11 p.m. featuring Kumamoto oysters and caviar, butter poached lobster, grilled beef tenderloin and more. ($125 per person; optional wine pairing available fore $50 per person)