Here’s to saying goodbye to 2024 and welcoming a new year. Here are ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve Atlanta 2024 and New Year’s Day 2025 in Atlanta including events and special offerings by restaurants and local businesses.
New Year’s Eve is Tuesday, December 31 and New Year’s Day is Wednesday, January 1.
New Year’s Eve Atlanta 2024 and Day Brunch 2025
This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Aria
Aria in Atlanta is offering a three-course prix-fixe New Year’s Eve dinner from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM for $98 per person. Guests can expect an elevated dining experience with thoughtfully curated options. The restaurant will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Chido & Padre’s
Chido & Padre’s in Atlanta is offering a lively New Year’s Eve celebration with a classic menu featuring chef specials such as lobster fajitas. The evening includes a DJ, Champagne toast, and party favours. Reservations are available until 9:45 PM. On New Year’s Day, the restaurant reopens at 4 PM.
Gypsy Kitchen
Gypsy Kitchen in Atlanta invites guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a classic dinner menu featuring Spanish dishes like seafood paella and grilled lamb chops. The evening includes a DJ, party favours, and a midnight balloon drop. Reservations are available until 9:45 PM. On New Year’s Day, the restaurant opens at 4 PM.
Nan Thai Buckhead
Nan Thai Fine Buckhead offers a refined New Year’s Eve experience with a limited à la carte menu and an optional chef’s tasting menu. Known for its elegant ambiance and Thai cuisine, the restaurant provides a sophisticated setting for the occasion. Reservations can be made online.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill in Atlanta is serving New Year’s Eve specials, including a six-ounce filet mignon paired with poached lobster tail and pan-seared scallops with lobster bisque risotto. Festive cocktails like peppermint martinis and cinnamon-spiced drinks are also available. On New Year’s Day, the restaurant reopens at 12 PM for lunch and dinner. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
The Southern Gentleman
The Southern Gentleman in Atlanta offers a four-course prix-fixe New Year’s Eve menu priced at $95 per person. Menu highlights include filet mignon with truffle potato purée and lemon butter scallops with red pepper beurre fondue. On New Year’s Day, brunch is served from 12 PM to 7 PM, featuring a traditional good-luck plate with black-eyed peas, pork, and collard greens. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Buena Vida Tapas Bar
Buena Vida Tapas Bar in Atlanta is hosting an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration from 10 PM to 1 AM. The event includes an all-inclusive open bar, a curated Spanish tapas buffet by Chef Jaime Guzman, and live music. Tickets start at $95 and can be purchased online. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.
Your 3rd Spot
Your 3rd Spot in Atlanta offers a six-course Taste & Explore prix-fixe menu for $52 per person on New Year’s Eve. Menu highlights include coconut-crusted mahi-mahi, grilled huli huli chicken, and pineapple upside-down cake. The celebration includes Polynesian cocktails, live entertainment, a DJ, a midnight balloon drop, and premium seating options for VIP guests. Reservations are required.
Chichería Mexican Kitchen
Chichería Mexican Kitchen in Atlanta is hosting its Escondido New Year’s Eve event from 10 PM to 2 AM. The evening features free entry with a secret password, a live DJ, and a signature cocktail menu inspired by Baja California. Guests can RSVP online to receive the password.
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in Atlanta offers a $95 three-course prix-fixe New Year’s Eve dinner, including a complimentary glass of Champagne. Entrees feature dishes like orange duck breast with jalapeño cornbread and seared scallops with Brussels sprouts. On New Year’s Day, brunch is served from 12 PM to 3 PM, with dinner beginning at 5 PM. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Ocean & Acre
Ocean & Acre in Atlanta presents a surf-and-turf New Year’s Eve celebration with a classic menu and chef-curated specials, including grilled beef filet with lobster tail and creamy potato purée. On New Year’s Day, brunch is available from 12 PM to 3 PM, followed by dinner starting at 4 PM. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
The Woodall
The Woodall in Atlanta is offering a special four-course prix-fixe New Year’s Eve menu for $80 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Menu highlights include French onion soup, Far East Caesar salad, pappardelle with braised lamb sugo, center-cut filet with sautéed garlic, cauliflower and potato purée, salmon with roasted broccoli, jumbo asparagus, Parmesan, Green Goddess dressing, and Baileys butter cake. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern in Atlanta is hosting a Rockin’ New Year’s Eve party with live entertainment. Guests can enjoy the regular menu alongside a surf and turf special, drink flight specials, party favours, and a Champagne toast at midnight. Reservations can be made at hobnobatlanta.com.
Marlow’s Tavern
Marlow’s Tavern in Atlanta will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, serving their regular menu. Guests can also enjoy a special offer of two glasses of Domaine Ste. Michelle brut paired with any appetizer for $25. Reservations can be made online.
Ray’s Restaurants
Ray’s Restaurants—including Ray’s on the River, Ray’s at Killer Creek, and Ray’s in the City—will serve a prix-fixe New Year’s Eve menu for $115 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, from 4 PM to 12 AM. The prix-fixe menu features jumbo shrimp cocktail, Ray’s salad, Charleston she-crab soup, Faroe Island salmon Oscar, porcini-rubbed bone-in ribeye, pan-seared seabass, surf and turf with an eight-ounce filet and seven-ounce cold-water lobster tail, and warm lemon butter cake with blueberry compote and vanilla ice cream.
A limited à la carte menu will also be available from 4 PM to 7 PM, including New Orleans BBQ shrimp, jumbo lump crab cakes, steakhouse wedge salad, horseradish-crusted black grouper, filet mignon, twin seven-ounce lobster tails, grilled jumbo asparagus, and signature lobster mac and cheese. Reservations can be made online.
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