The year 2019 is nearly over and it’s time to send it off with tasteful food, drink and celebrations specials throughout Austin. Ring in the new year with a selection of pre-fixe menus and parties, ending the night with a glass of bubbly to celebrate the beginning of a new decade and a new year in 2020.
See our picks for the best spots in Austin to celebrate New Year’s Eve to close out 2019.
Olamaie will be offering a three-course pre-fixe menu for$125 to help celebrate the arrival of 2020. It will feature a menu of favorites with some special touches. Their a la carte menu will be unavailable that evening. Reservations can be made here: https://olamaieaustin.com/events
This New Year’s Eve, toast to 2020 with Perry’s three-course prix fixe dinner featuring favorites like the 8 oz. Filet Perry or the new, off-the-menu Lobster Truffle Risotto—for just $59.95 for reservations at 5:30 p.m. or earlier and $79.95 for reservations 5:45 p.m. and later. And join Perry’s for a champagne toast in Bar 79 at midnight to ring in the new year! Before the New Year enjoy Perry’s festive Perry Merry Mule for the merry price of $12. The Perry Merry Mule features fresh cut strawberries muddled with lime and cranberry juices shaken with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and served with a splash of ginger in a traditional copper mug.
Roaring New Year’s Eve Party at Roosevelt Room
Ring in 2020 with a decadent tribute to one of history’s greatest decades: The Roaring 20’s! The Roosevelt Room is back with its annual smash-hit New Year’s Eve party. Featuring a special, one-night-only cocktail menu of 1920s & pre-Prohibition era libations, the evening will also feature a curated menu of bubbly selections for toasting and revelry. DJ Phauxkis will fill the room with upbeat electro-swing throughout the evening and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve as well as the Ball Drop at Midnight will be live streamed onto The Roosevelt Room’s big screen projector. The required attire is semi-formal to formal, with vintage touches being a plus. Tickets in several different package options are available for purchase via Eventbrite. Email RooseveltRoomATX@gmail.com or call (512) 494-4094 with any questions or inquiries.
Chef Fermín Núñez has prepared a special tasting menu exclusively for Suerte’s New Year’s Eve Fiesta. Dinner includes a selection of botanas, five savory courses and dessert for $100 per person, with the option to add a $50 mixed beverage pairing. Reservations are open now on Resy with seatings at 5:30pm and 9:00pm.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at La Condesa
New Year’s Eve is falling on a Taco Tuesday and we’re calling that a sign. For some people, dining out on New Year’s Eve is just the pre-game, but at La Condesa, dinner is the whole enchilada. Join us NYE for complimentary bubbles and a special menu celebrating the flavors of Oaxaca.
For those looking to usher in the new year in a cozy, yet festive atmosphere over crave-worthy eats and drinks, North Italia, one of the most beloved neighborhood restaurants, is beckoning with a warm welcome and its new, limited-time three-course menu offered exclusively on New Year’s Eve. Revelers can enjoy never-before-seen items, including, Lobster Caprese, Blue Crab Risotto, Chocolate Ganache Tart.
East Austin Hotel
Ring in 2020 in style at The Upside, East Austin Hotel’s rooftop bar & lounge overlooking East Sixth Street. The free and open to the public New Year’s Eve party is sure to kick off 2020 with a bang – and a complimentary bubbles toast at midnight. The Upside will be decked out in golden décor and DJ Woke Bloke will be mixing and jamming from 9pm – 1am.
Uchi and Uchiko celebrate New Year’s Eve with special Omakase menus, designed for two people. Guests dining at midnight will be treated to a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. The special New Year’s Eve Uchi menu includes ($200 for two, tax + gratuity not included; $35 per person wine, sake or combination pairings also available). Reservations for Uchi and Uchiko can be made at 512.916.4808.
Join Hotel Granduca Austin to celebrate New Year’s Eve and enjoy an extravagant Five Course Prix Fix Dinner on December 31, 2019. Guests have the option of attending the first seating at 6:00 p.m., or the second seating at 9:30 p.m., which will have a champagne toast at midnight available. Priced at $125.00 per person, the five-course dinner menu includes Ham Hock Salad, Celeriac Soup, Cardamom French Toast, Red Stag Venison OR Pan-Seared Sea Bass, and Trio of Flour-less Chocolate Torte. In addition to dinner, optional wine pairings are available for purchase.
Meridian 98 at Sonesta Bee Cave
Sonesta Bee Cave Hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Meridian 98, will be open this holiday season including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and will be serving Texas-inspired comfort classics and festive cocktails. Meridian 98 will also be hosting its annual New Year’s Eve Celebration starting at 8 PM on December 31st. Guests can look forward to food and drink specials including festive cocktails, a live DJ, and a champagne toast at midnight.