Here’s a look at things to do for New Year’s Eve Washington DC 2021 and where to go for New Year’s Day Brunch Washington DC 2022.
New Year’s Eve 2021 is Friday, December 31.
New Year’s Day 2022 is Saturday, January 1.
Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own New Year’s Eve and Day celebration.
This list is updated as information becomes available. Restaurant offerings may have changed since the time when information was entered. Please confirm with the restaurant.
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This list is not exhaustive. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
New Year’s Eve Washington DC 2021 and Day Brunch 2022
Carmine’s
Family-style Italian restaurant Carmine’s is offering a Surf & Turf special on New Years’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
It includes a Porterhouse Steak and two-pound Lobster Oreganata.
Their full menu with favorites including Penne Alla Vodka, their famous Meatballs, and Chicken Parmigiana will also be available to order.
Available for take-out, delivery, or dine-in; reservations can be made by phone or online at carminesnyc.com
Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern is open for New Year’s Day brunch.
They are offering a NYE 4-course a la carte tasting menu. $195 per person. Reservations for 5:30 pm – 9:45 pm.
Teddy & The Bully Bar
Teddy & The Bully Bar is offering three dine in or to go packages offered on NYE.
3 course options include Beef Wellington at $60 per person, Alaskan Halibut at $50 per person and Truffle Chicken at $40 per person.
These packages include their savory corn bread, salad and dessert. Order deadline is December 29 at 4 pm.
Bistro L’Hermitage
Bistro L’Hermitage is offering a New Year’s Eve dinner featuring a 3 courses choice set menu.
There will be 3 seatings: 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm. Outdoor seating is available.
IMPERFECTO by Enrique Limardo
IMPERFECTO by Enrique Limardo will be offering two New Year’s Eve seatings, starting at 5:00pm and 8:30pm, and featuring dishes from their upcoming 2022 new menu. Pre-fix menu: $250/person
Donahue
Donahue is offering a NYE four course tasting menu for dinner prepared by Chef Maria Chacon. The price per person is $95 per person with optional wine pairings starting at $80 per person. Prices exclude tax and gratuity.
New Year’s Eve party tables are sold separately starting at 11pm.
Jônt
Jônt is offering a NYE Celebration. Menu includes an impressive wine pairing featuring some of the world’s greatest producers such as Krug and Dom Perignon.
- 5:30 Seating: $1395 per person
- 8:30 Seating: $1695 per person (including the midnight toast and Caviar)
Via Sophia
Via Sophia is offering a NYE 5-course menu priced at $90 per person.
Convivial
Convivial is taking reservations for New Year’s Day brunch.
Laporta’s Restaurant
Laporta’s Restaurant is offering an early three course dinner priced at $59.99 on December 31 from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
There will be live jazz by Satin doll Quartet from 8 pm – 1 am.
They are also offering a 3 course dinner later dinner seating priced at $99.99 priced at 7:00 pm -1 am.
They are offering an a la carte menu in the lounge from 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
Free Garage Parking overnight.
Cedar Knoll
Cedar Knoll (Alexandria) is offering a NYE prix-fixe menu priced at $85 per person.
Bistro Bis
Bistro Bis is open New Year’s Eve from 8 am – 9 pm and on New Year’s Day from 10 am – 2:45 pm.
dLeña
dLeña is offering a special NYE 5 course prix fixe for $140 per person (a la carte menu not available) and a bubbly toast at midnight. Live band playing from 9 pm – 2 am in sub-level mezcal lounge dLeña ROJA.
Kinship
Kinship is offering a New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu. Seatings at 6 pm ($150 deposit per person) and 9 pm ($200 deposit per person).
They are also offering a New Year’s Eve to go menu four course menu with a choice of entree. Available for pickup on December 31 from 4 pm – 5 pm.
- Artichoke Soup
- Lobster and Scallop Carbonara
- Sauteed Spanish Turbot or Kinship Rossini of Beef Rib Eye
- Valrhona Dark Chocolate Torte
Bellissimo Restaurant
Bellissimo Restaurant will be open on New Year’s Eve and will offer their special New Year’s Eve Holiday menu.
Rare Steakhouse – Washington DC
Rare Steakhouse – Washington DC is taking reservations on New Year’s Eve.
Dolan Uyghur – Washington DC
Dolan Uyghur – Washington DC is offering a New Year’s Eve special in Halal and distinctive Central Asian Style.
2941 Restaurant
2941 Restaurant (Falls Church, VA) is taking reservations on New Year’s Eve.
Bastille
Bastille (Alexandria, VA) is taking reservations on New Year’s Eve.
Officina – Wharf
Officina – Wharf is offering a 4 course prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve. Early seating from 5 pm – 7 pm is $95 per person.
Their second seating includes access to their Terrace with a DJ and Moet & Chandon Champagne toast at midnight. Priced at $195 and seatings available between 8 pm – 9 pm.
Officina Café – Downtown
Officina Café – Downtown is open New Year’s Eve from 11 am – 6:30 pm.
The Wells
The Wells gin classics and bar snacks will be offered along with special New Year’s cocktail list from their gin experts, and festive, decadent specials from Chef Kat. 10 pm and 10:30 pm reservations will include bubbles for cheersing in the New Year.
Fogo de Chao – Tyson
Fogo de Chao – Tyson is offering NYE specials.
Fogo de Chao – Bethesda
Fogo de Chao – Bethesda is offering NYE specials.
The Melting Pot – Arlington VA
The Melting Pot – Arlington VA is offering a regular menu from 2 pm – 3:45 pm and a prix-fixe 5 course menu for $80 per person at 4pm- 11pm on New Year’s Eve. Includes a champagne or cider toast & more. Reserve here.
Ristorante Piccolo
Ristorante Piccolo is offering a special 4-course Italian dinner and a strolling violinist on New Year’s Eve. Early seating reservations between 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm at $70 per person + tax/tip. Second Seating: choose a time between 6:30 pm-midnight at $90 per person +tax/tip.
Truluck’s – Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab – Washington, D.C.
Truluck’s – Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab – Washington, D.C. is offering a special four-course dinner with the classics you love along with special and rare items sourced for your enjoyment. The package is served in place of their standard dinner menu and is $225 per guest. See the menu here.
Al Dente
Al Dente is offering a family style Italian feast for $39.95 per person on New Year’s Eve.
Lincoln – DC
Lincoln – DC is offering a regular dining menu on New Year’s Eve that will dazzle your senses. Specials include Lobster, Prime Beef and a Vegetarian option. Party favors, balloons, ball drop & complimentary champagne toast at Midnight.
The Wharf
The Wharf is offering a special 3 course dinner menu from $45 – $80 per person on New Year’s Eve.
Dolce Vita
Dolce Vita is offering Special 4 Course Dinner, Prosecco toast and DJ on New Year’s Eve. Details can be found at www.dolcevitafairfax.com.
Kinship
Kinship is offering a New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu. Seatings at 6 pm and 9 pm.
They are also offering a New Year’s Eve to go menu four course menu with a choice of entree. Available for pickup on December 31 from 4 pm – 5 pm.
- Artichoke Soup
- Lobster and Scallop Carbonara
- Sauteed Spanish Turbot or Kinship Rossini of Beef Rib Eye
- Valrhona Dark Chocolate Torte
Village Brauhaus
Village Brauhaus (Alexandria) is offering New Year’s Eve Specials. Complimentary NYE toast at 6pm. Dinner ends at 7pm. Classy Pajama Party for NYE. Open bar, appetizer and dessert buffet.
The Melting Pot – Reston
The Melting Pot – Reston is offering a regular menu on New Year’s Eve from 2 pm- 3:45pm and a prix-fixe 5 course for $80 per person from 4 pm- 11 pm . Includes a champagne or cider toast & more. Reserve here.
The Melting Pot – Gaithersburg
The Melting Pot – Gaithersburg is offering a regular menu on New Year’s Eve at 2pm- 3:45pm and a prix-fixe 5 course menu for $80 per person from 4 pm- 11 pm. Includes a champagne or cider toast & more.
Chima Steakhouse – Tysons Corner
Chima Steakhouse – Tysons Corner (Vienna VA) is offering New Year’s Specials. $74.90 per person including complete rodizio, gourmet salad bar, fountain soda and select dessert. Tax and gratuity not included.
Métier
Métier is offering a special seven-course tasting menu offered in their dining room exclusively on New Year’s Eve. Seatings between 7 pm – 8 pm.
Seven Reasons
Seven Reasons is open for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Brunch.
Xiquet by Danny Lledó
Xiquet by Danny Lledó is taking reservations for December 31. Let Chef Danny Lledo guide you into the new year with a culinary journey of 14+ courses. The tantalizing and exciting menu will include some of the best products the world has to offer, from caviar and uni, to A5 wagyu and truffles.
The experience includes our excellent wine pairings which Chef Danny himself has expertly paired to each dish. For wine by the bottle preference please contact us directly.
First Seating – $600 per person (6pm – 7:30pm)
Second Seating – $700 per person (8:30pm – 9:30pm, includes champagne toast)
Reserve here.
Reverie
Come ring in the New Year with the Reverie team. They will be offering a prix-fixe NYE menu priced at $250 per person. Reservations between 6 pm – 8:30 pm on New Year’s Eve.
Del Mar
Del Mar is offering a four-course Chef’s Tasting menu on NYE, or guests can curate their own experience by choosing four courses from the evening’s selections. Choose from indoor, outdoor or igloo seating.
Sfoglina Van Ness
Sfoglina Van Ness is offering a 4-course celebratory NYE dinner or a la carte dinner menu from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm this New Year’s Eve. Reserve for indoor or outdoor. They are also open for New Year’s Day brunch.
Fiola Mare
Fiola Mare is offering a 4-course New Year’s Eve tasting menu curated by Chef Anton for $ 350 per person. Seating is between 5:00 and 10:00 PM and includes a complimentary glass of Champagne at the start of the meal. There will also be live music after 8:00pm and a champagne toast at midnight. They are also offering New Year’s Day brunch.
Fiola
Fiola is offering their Truffle Tasting Menu or Harvest Menu on NYE, both inclusive of a champagne toast and available for $295 per person.
L’Auberge Chez Francois
L’Auberge Chez Francois (Great Falls) is offering a 7 course experience feature celebratory Chateaubriand for two, Classic Coquilles , Saint-Jacques delectable Beef Wellington, sumptuous Saumon Soufflé, Tartatre de thon, and other Chef Jacques curated Holiday Cuisine. Price ranging from $127.00 to $144.00 per person.
Jacques’ Brasserie at L’Auberge Chez Francois is taking reservations for December 31. Seatings at 1:30 pm-3:00 pm and 5:00 pm-6:00 pm.
Sfoglina Rosslyn
Sfoglina Rosslyn is offering a 4-course celebratory dinner or a la carte dinner menu from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm this New Year’s Eve.
Lutèce
Lutèce is offering New Year’s Eve dinner. $125 per person for the early seating. $150 per person for the late seating.
Bresca
Bresca is a offering 6-course tasting menu featuring some of Bresca’s most beloved dishes on New Year’s Eve. Priced at $225 per person. You can reserve for their dining room or the Bresca Winter Lodge.
Masseria
Join them at Masseria for their NYE celebration enjoying a 6 course tasting menu featuring Caviar, Foienoli, Dry Aged Beef, Turbot and Truffle. First seating is $225 per person.
Second seating will also include a glass of 2006 Dom Perignon Rose to Toast the New Year in. All reservations will include a Masseria Take Away gift to enjoy at home. Priced at $350 per person.
MITA
MITA is offering a New Year’s Eve at home (TO-GO). $85 per person. Pickup on December 30.
MAIN
Vegetable Pot pie
Maitake- celery root – Gravy
SIDES
Wild rice mix
Golden raisins – pickled almonds
Mashed potato gratin
crispy sunchokes
Brussel sprouts casserole
kabocha squash – figs
Stuffing casserole
brioche- cranberry-pearl onions
DESSERT
Apple Strudel
Immigrant Food
Immigrant Food is open for New Year’s Day brunch.
Cork Wine Bar & Market
Cork Wine Bar & Market is taking lunch takeaway preorders for December 31.
Colada Shop-14th st
Colada Shop-14th st is taking reservations for December 31 until 8:30 pm.
RPM Italian – DC
RPM Italian – DC is taking reservations for December 31 from 12 pm – 9: 45 pm.
Duplex Diner
Duplex Diner is taking reservations for December 31 from 6 pm – 11 pm.
Baan Siam
Baan Siam is taking reservations for December 31 from 11:30 am – 9:30 pm.
Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier
Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier is taking reservations for December 31 from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
Brasserie Liberté
Ring in the New Year at Brasserie Liberté for a 3 course pre-fixe menu for $74.95.
Fogo de Chao – Washington DC
Fogo de Chao – Washington DC is offering NYE specials.
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap (Alexandria) is taking reservations for NYE.
Lapis
Lapis is taking reservations for December 31 from 11 am – 9:30 pm.
BOURBON STEAK DC
BOURBON STEAK DC is taking reservations for December 31 for their New Year’s Eve Chalet.
An evolution of the popular “ice bubbles” that graced the patio in previous years, the new chalet suites are each inspired by an iconic Four Seasons ski resort. Custom made wooden chalets await the merriment of guests for cocktails or dining.
Each chalet reservation is for 2 hours. There is a food and beverage minimum of $1,500 per reservation and a room rental of $500. The room rental is paid when making the reservation and is non refundable unless canceled 48 hours in advance.
The Berliner
The Berliner is taking reservations for December 31 from 2 pm – 10 pm.
Dirty Habit
Dirty Habit is taking reservations for December 31.
Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar
Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar is taking reservations for December 31 from 11:30 am – 8:45 pm.
Slate Wine Bar
Slate Wine Bar is offering a specially curated 4 Course Prix Fixe Menu, with plenty of extras, by Michelin Star Chef Danny Lledo. Priced at $95 per person. Reservations from 6:15 pm – 9:15 pm.
Kitsuen Bar
Kitsuen Bar is taking reservations for December 31 from 5 pm – 11 pm.
FIG & OLIVE DC
From 4 pm-7 pm on New Year’s Eve, FIG & OLIVE DC is offeringa la carte dining featuring your favorites and NYE specials. After 8pm, join them for themannual White & Gold tasting dinner to ring in the New Year. Chef Allegretti takes us on a five-course tasting around the French Riviera finishing with a Champagne Toast at Midnight. Reserve here.
Crazy Aunt Helen’s
Crazy Aunt Helen’s is taking reservations for December 31.
Chop Shop Taco
Chop Shop Taco (Alexandria) is open New Year’s Eve from 4 pm – 8 pm and New Year’s Day from 12 pm – 8:30 pm.
Daru
Daru is taking reservations for December 31 from 11:30 am – 8:45 pm.
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar – Washington D.C.
Celebrate 2022 Peruvian style and welcome the New Year with exquisite Peruvian cuisine. Featuring a 4-course prix fixe menu, complimentary toast at midnight for $80, and enjoy 25% off selected sparkling wines to start the New Year’s dinner. Reservations here.
Sfoglina Van Ness
Sfoglina Van Ness is taking reservations for December 31. Ring in the New Year Italian style with your friends and family at Sfoglina Pasta House this year. Enjoy Prosecco with your 4-course celebratory dinner or their a la carte dinner menu from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm this New Year’s Eve.
Obelisk
Obelisk is taking reservations for New Year’s Eve from 5 pm – 8:30 pm.
Upper West Side Cafe
Upper West Side Cafe is taking reservations for New Year’s Eve from 12 pm – 7:30 pm.
The Pig
The Pig is taking reservations for New Year’s Eve.
No Goodbyes
No Goodbyes is hosting a New Year’s Eve party from 9 pm – 1 am featuring Passed Hors d’ oeuvres, champagne toast, live entertainment.
Meze Restaurant
Meze Restaurant is offering a 4 course prix-fixe menu priced at $50 per person and their regular menu too. There will be party favors ,DJ, and midnight champagne.
Flight Wine Bar
Flight Wine Bar will be serving a delicious 4-course dinner with an optional wine pairing that includes Champagne. $60 for the 4-course dinner and $55 for the optional Wine Pairing (plus a 20% service charge and 10% DC sales tax).
Matchbox
New Year’s Eve reservations start at 10 pm and are required to guarantee a table during the midnight toast. Their$185 pre fixe menu for two includes:
- a four-course meal
- party favors
- live music + dancing
- raffle prizes like gift cards, Beats head phones, and a chef’s dinner for two
- Tiamo prosecco toast at midnight
Station 4
Station 4 is offering a luxurious 3-course New Year’s Eve dinner filled with fanciful starters such as Caviar Crostini and succulent entrees curated from around the globe ending with a sweet note with a choice of signature dessert or Champagne Toast. Priced at $85 per person.
They are also offering New Year with Bottomless Brunch on January 1 for $38 per person.
Figleaf Bar & Lounge
Figleaf Bar & Lounge at Hotel Zena is hosting a spectacular masquerade dance party on New Year’s Eve. Hosted in partnership with Gloria Ferrer, dance the night away with a DJ spinning the hottest tunes, sip and savor with their open bar, and cheers to 2022 with a countdown and balloon drop.
Gerrard Street Kitchen
Gerrard Street Kitchen is offering a 5-course prix-fixe New Year’s Eve dinner priced at $89 per person.
Zaytinya
Zaytinya is offering a New Year’s Eve prix-fixe menu at $95 per person.
Modena
Modena is offering a New Year’s Eve 4-course prix-fixe menu at $95 per person.
Oyamel
Oyamel is offering a New Year’s Eve 4-course prix-fixe menu at $95 per person.
Alhambra
Count down to the glorious New Year with a luxurious prix-fixe dinner in Alhambra restaurant.
Enjoy two exquisite options for a three course dinner. 6pm seating $95 per person. 9pm seating $165 per person. includes one ticket to their New Year’s Eve St. Regis Soiree. Pricing exclusive of tax & gratuity.
Elizabeth’s Gone Raw
Elizabeth’s Gone Raw is offering a plant-based prix-fixe menu priced at $185 per person. Wine pairing is an additional $125 per person.