2025 Best New Year's Eve Restaurants in Chicago Area

New Year's Eve Dining in Chicago

Send off the year in style with a memorable meal. GAYOT has rounded up restaurants open on New Year's Eve, and some may even offer special menus or other festivities. Check with each restaurant for details and be sure to make your New Year's Eve dinner reservations early.

Check out these Best New Year's Eve Restaurants in Chicago, presented in alphabetical order.

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
12/20
High-energy tapas bar serving killer pintxos and pitchers of strong sangría. See More

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Steakhouse, Brazilian, South American
Fogo de Chão
12/20
Gauchos carve meat tableside at this bustling churrascaria; one of many in the city and suburbs, it's also among the best. See More

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Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab
13/20
This always-bustling Miami seafood transplant has its specialties down to a science. See More

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Le Colonial
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French-Vietnamese boîte Le Colonial relocates to Oak Street. See More

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Mon Ami Gabi
13/20
French bistro that goes beyond the basics to deliver seafood and a butterscotch pot de crème. See More

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Next Restaurant
15/20
A globally inspired project from Alinea chef-restaurateur Grant Achatz. See More
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NoMI
No Rating
NoMI has a pared down menu and prices to match, but the restaurant’s elegant food and ambience endure. See More

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American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Ocean Prime
14/20
Glitzy modern American restaurant-lounge at LondonHouse. See More

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Osteria Via Stato
13/20
Try the antipasti, Italian cheeses and salumi in the bar for interesting nibbles at a good value. See More

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Pizzeria Portofino
14/20
Chicago riverfront eatery serves up hand-stretched pizzas and a view. See More

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