This year has passed in a flash. With 2026 days away, restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth have prepared festive menus and surprises for diners looking for a place to ring in the new year.
Saying goodbye to the year can involve more than a midnight toast — some North Texas restaurants are taking it as an opportunity to celebrate exceptional flavors, create a festive atmosphere and develop special menus crafted just for New Year’s Eve.
Whether you’re looking for a quiet evening or a lively party, D-FW restaurants offer a range of memorable options.
Explore this list, organized alphabetically, to find your perfect celebration.
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97 West Kitchen & Bar in Fort Worth
The restaurant, in the Fort Worth Stockyards, will serve a four-course dinner menu featuring hors d’oeuvres, starters, mains such as Carpetbagger steak or beef Wellington, and desserts. Service will be available from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31 for $145 per adult and $35 per kid 5 to 12 years old. Kids under 5 eat for free.
97 West Kitchen & Bar is inside Hotel Drover, 200 Mule Alley Drive, Fort Worth. 97westkitchenandbar.com.
III Forks in Addison and Frisco
The steakhouse will serve its regular menu plus a New Year’s Eve Surf and Turf special, which features an 8-ounce filet paired with a 6-ounce lobster tail for $110. Dinner hours will be 4 to 11 p.m.
III Forks is at 5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 800, Addison, and 1303 Legacy Dr., Frisco. 3forks.com.
Al Biernat’s in Oak Lawn and North Dallas
The steakhouse will offer its classic dinner menu at both locations. The Oak Lawn location will feature a DJ beginning at 10 p.m., and guests at the final seating will receive festive celebration props. A complimentary Champagne toast at midnight will welcome the new year, with the celebration continuing until 2 a.m.
Al Biernat’s is at 4217 Oak Lawn Ave. and 5251 Spring Valley Road, Dallas. albiernats.com.
Avra Dallas in Uptown Dallas
Avra Dallas offers a three-course prix fixe New Year’s Eve menu for $185 per person, including shared table sides and a selection of classic desserts. Early seatings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. feature an à la carte menu, while the prix fixe seating begins at 9:30 p.m. Dallas’ DJ Steffi Burns performs starting at 9 p.m.
Avra Dallas is at 300 Crescent Ct., Dallas. theavragroup.com.
Inside Avra Dallas, a fancy, new Greek restaurant in Uptown, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 in Dallas.
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B&B Butchers in Fort Worth
B&B Butchers’ New Year’s Eve celebration includes a Telmont Champagne toast at midnight.
B&B Butchers Fort Worth is at 5212 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth. bbbutchers.com.
Blue Mesa Grill
Blue Mesa Grill will host its annual New Year’s Day buffet brunch Jan. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features beef tenderloin chimichurri, ginger chipotle-glazed ham, smoked brisket, red chile salmon and Blue Mesa’s signature Adobe Pie (a take on tamales). The admission price is $45 for adults and $15 for children.
Blue Mesa Grill has locations in Addison, Fort Worth and Plano. bluemesagrill.com.
Blue Mesa Grill will host its annual New Year s Day buffet brunch Jan. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Courtesy of Blue Mesa Grill / Courtesy of Blue Mesa Grill
Café Momentum in downtown Dallas
Café Momentum will host the Mimosas With Meaning brunch to celebrate the New Year on Saturday, Jan. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Between courses, diners can join Cafe Momentum’s interns in setting intentions and goals for 2026.
Café Momentum is at 1510 Pacific Ave., Dallas. cafemomentum.org.
Carbone in Design District
At Carbone, the service will feature an à la carte dinner from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. The menu will feature Italian-American classics, such as the Rosewood 50-day, dry-aged cowboy ribeye and lobster ravioli.
Carbone is at 1617 Hi Line Dr., Dallas. carbonedallas.com.
Carbone Vino in Design District
Carbone Vino, the wine-focused sibling of Carbone, will serve an a la carte dinner from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. Among the dishes are pizzas and pastas, steaks and other Italian-American dishes, all of which are complemented by a wine selection featuring hundreds of different options.
Carbone Vino is at 1617 Hi Line Dr., Dallas. carbonevino.com.
Casa Brasa in University Park
Guests at Casa Brasa can order a three-course prix fixe menu. The dining room transitions throughout the night into a more celebratory environment with live music and a DJ. The menu during seating before 7 p.m. is $150, and after 7 p.m., it is $225. At midnight, expect a Champagne toast.
Casa Brasa is at 8111 Preston Road, Dallas. thecasabrasa.com.
We’ll use one word to describe the interior of Casa Brasa in Dallas: sexy. The restaurant opened Oct. 27, 2025. //press photo//
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Centro on the Square in McKinney
Centro on the Square offers a four-course, prix-fixe menu for $75 per person. It begins with a first course of either yellowtail crudo or butternut squash soup, followed by a second course of either beet salad or a classic Caesar salad. For the third course, choose from braised short rib, Chilean sea bass or lemon ricotta agnolotti del plin, and end the night with a decadent chocolate mousse for dessert. At midnight, guests will enjoy a complimentary Champagne toast.
Centro on the Square is at 112 E. Louisiana St., McKinney. centrotx.com.
Commons Club in the Design District
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas offers Gulf Coast-inspired dishes for New Year’s Eve. Choose from the à la carte menu or a four-course, prix-fixe dinner with a Champagne toast for $95 per guest. Dinner is available from 5 to 11 p.m.; the bar is open until 12:30 a.m. DJ Melissa Meaow provides vinyl-driven beats.
On New Year’s Day, Commons Club features a Recovery Brunch until 2 p.m., with $7 mimosas and $10 bloody Marys.
Commons Club is at 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas. virginhotels.com/dallas/eat-drink.
Virgin Hotels Dallas will have a disco ball to celebrate the New Year. For dinner, Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas will offer upscale Gulf Coast inspired dishes, toast with sparkling champagne, and an evening of music with DJ Melissa Meaow.
Courtesy of Virgin Hotels Dallas / Courtesy of Virgin Hotels Dallas
Crown Block in downtown Dallas
Crown Block at Reunion Tower will host two New Year’s Eve dinner seatings. The restaurant serves a prix-fixe dinner for $250 for diners who reserve a sunset seating for 5 or 5:30 p.m., or $350 for dining at 8 or 8:30 p.m. Additionally, the venue hosts its Crown Room NYE Ball 2026, which will feature gourmet food stations, cocktails, a DJ and dancing for $335.
Crown Block is inside Reunion Tower, at 300 Reunion Blvd. East, Dallas. crownblockdallas.com.
CRÚ Wine Bar and Bistro in Fort Worth
CRÚ Wine Bar and Bistro will offer a three-course New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu for $75 per person. It will include a lobster bisque amuse-bouche with Robiola crostini, followed by a selection of refined starters, entrées and desserts.
CRÚ Wine Bar & Bistro is at 5188 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth. cruwinebar.com.
Dee Lincoln Prime and Havana Dee’s in Frisco
The steakhouse will offer a bone-in halibut porterhouse, finished tableside with caviar beurre blanc, a chef’s cut 64-ounce Australian Wagyu BMS 9+ Tomahawk and an ultra-rare 1-ounce Pure Beluga Caviar service.
At Havana Dee’s, guests can have a five-course NYE dinner with seatings at 8:30 and 9 p.m. The cost is $395 per person, and a caviar course add-on is available for an additional $200.
Dee Lincoln Prime is at 6670 Winning Dr., Frisco. deelincolnprime.com.
Dodie’s Cajun Diner in Rockwall
Dodie’s will serve a choice of crabcake or chargrilled oysters as appetizers, a selection of salads, entrees of almond-crusted salmon, chicken caprese or Jambalaya pasta, and dessert. Three exclusive seatings will be available on Dec. 31 at 5, 7, and 9 p.m., priced at $25.99.
On New Year’s Day, the diner serves brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with $4 mimosas, tequila sunrises and bloody marys.
Dodie’s Cajun Diner is at 2067 Summer Lee Dr., Rockwall. dodiesattheharbor.com.
Dolce Riviera in Uptown Dallas
This Italian restaurant will have a three-course, prix-fixe menu for $95 that includes pan-roasted branzino, osso bucco, chicken saltimbocca and Texas rib-eye. Dinner hours will be from 5 to midnight, and those who want to greet 2026 at Dolce Riviera can enjoy the countdown and a Champagne toast.
Dolce Riviera is at 2950 N. Harwood St., Dallas. dolceriviera.com.
Dolce Riviera, an Italian restaurant in Dallas’ Harwood District, is decked out for the holidays.
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Drake’s Hollywood in Dallas
The Old-Hollywood-inspired steakhouse will offer three seating times at 5, 7, and 9:30 p.m., featuring a prix-fixe menu. The first two seatings are priced at $150 and the third one is $200 per guest, and includes a celebratory champagne toast.
Drake’s Hollywood is at 5007 W Lovers Ln, Dallas. drakeshollywood.com.
Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen in Frisco
This restaurant will have two seatings, including a special Great Gatsby–inspired fête. For the first seating, between 5 and 6:30 p.m., diners can enjoy a three-course menu for $55. The second seating, offered exclusively to 30 guests, will happen from 9 to 10 p.m. for $175. It will evolve to a Great Gatsby–themed celebration with a live four-piece Gatsby jazz band from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen is located at 8763 7th St, Frisco. elainesck.com.
Evelyn in Design District
The steakhouse will offer two five-course dining experiences, with two seatings. The first is from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. for those who want to dine before celebrating elsewhere. Those dining at 8:30 p.m. or later can enjoy an experience that includes dinner, live entertainment and a late night celebration, featuring a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. It is $225.
Evelyn is at 1201 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas. evelyndallastx.com.
Evelyn Dallas will offer two five-course dining experiences, with two seatings: from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. for those who want to dine before celebrating elsewhere
Courtesy of Evelyn Dallas / Courtesy of Evelyn Dallas
Fearing’s in Uptown Dallas
The restaurant, within the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, will offer a five-course meal prepared by chef Dean Fearing. Dishes include mesquite-grilled Australian lamb chops and prime beef tenderloin “Wellington.” The $220 meal includes a choice of tiramisu or passion fruit pavlova.
Fearing’s is inside the Ritz-Carlton Dallas at 2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas. fearingsrestaurant.com.
Georgie in Knox District
At Georgie, guests can enjoy a prix-fixe menu for $175 that includes bluefin tuna tartare, foie gras and truffle marbré, and wild striped bass, with optional enhancements including caviar, wood-grilled lobster and freshly shaved truffles. The evening concludes with desserts like a warm riz au lait or a citrus-kissed pavlova.
Georgie is at 4514 Travis St., Suite 132, Dallas. georgiedallas.com.
Hampton House in downtown Dallas
This restaurant will have an inaugural NYE Party from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Guests can experience a live DJ, dancing, specialty cocktails, and a midnight toast. An open bar will be available after midnight. Early bird tickets are $79, and VIP table experiences start at $600.
Hampton House is at 1520 Main St, Dallas. hamptonhousedallas.com.
Happiest Hour in Victory Park
The bar will host a countdown party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with a live DJ mixing tunes, a buffet with bites and snacks, and a complimentary Champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Tickets are $50 per person.
Happiest Hour is at 2616 Olive St., Dallas. happiesthourdallas.com.
The Happiest Hour will host a countdown party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with a live DJ mixing tunes.
Robert Underwood IV / Courtesy of The Happiest Hour
KĀI in Legacy West
This restaurant will offer its regular menu of omakase, and for those arriving after 9 p.m., KĀI will feature a six-course omakase menu for $150. All guests can join in a midnight bubble toast to ring in 2026.
KĀI is at 7301 Windrose Ave., C200, Plano. kailegacywest.com.
Knife Italian Steak in Irving
In addition to its full dinner menu, Knife Italian Steak will offer a selection of à la carte specials, including a Caviar flight featuring three premium selections: Antonius 6 Star Oscietra, Paramount Hackleback, and Royal Baerii. Additional offerings include Filet of Turbot with Champagne and a 240-Day Dry-Aged 44 Farms Ribeye. Hours of operation will be from 5 to 10 p.m.
Knife Italian Steak is at 4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. knifeitalian.com.
In addition to its full dinner menu, Knife Italian Steak will offer a selection of à la carte specials.
Courtesy of Knife Italian Steak
Knife Steakhouse Plano
The restaurant will be open during its regular service hours, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to the full menu, chef John Tesar will serve a special New Year’s Eve offering featuring an entrée flight of dry-aged meats, as well as festive martini and champagne flights.
Knife Steakhouse Plano is at 6121 W. Park Blvd RS9, Plano. knifesteakhouse.com.
La Parisienne in Addison and Frisco
La Parisienne French Bistro will offer a $90 per person, three-course meal that features menu highlights such as chicken francaise, bouillabaisse and beef bourguignon, along with dessert, with a choice of crème brûlée or triple chocolate mousse. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne and a macaron gift box.
On New Year’s Day, La Parisienne hosts brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with $5 mimosas.
La Parisienne has locations in Addison and Frisco. parisienneusa.com.
Lyla in Uptown Dallas
Beginning at 7 p.m., guests will enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu showcasing Lyla’s coastal Italian cuisine, followed by a midnight champagne toast and a late-night DJ set.
Lyla is at 3309 McKinney Ave, Dallas. lylarestaurant.com.
Mercat Bistro in Uptown Dallas
The restaurant will have a three-course prix-fixe menu featuring French-inspired dishes such as lobster thermidor “tourte,” beef bourguignon, black cod en papillote or bavette steak frites. The cost is $95. At midnight, enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne to welcome in the New Year.
Mercat Bistro is at 2501 N. Harwood St., Suite 225, Dallas. mercatbistro.com.
Meridian will offer its full à la carte dinner menu plus a chef-curated tasting menu.
Courtesy of Meridian
Meridian in The Village
The restaurant will offer its full à la carte dinner menu plus a chef-curated tasting menu for $185. Dishes include venison tartare, king crab with caviar, and warm laminated brioche. Seasonal dishes follow, such as Hokkaido scallop crudo, housemade duck cappelletti, and cobia with saffron congee, to be followed by a 40-day-aged ribeye and a caramel namelaka dessert. Hours of operation will be from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Meridian is at 5650 Village Glen Dr, Dallas. meridiantherestaurant.com.
Mirador in downtown Dallas
The restaurant atop boutique Forty Five Ten will have a five-course New Year’s Eve Chef’s Dinner from 6:30 to 10 p.m. For $165, guests can enjoy dishes such as truffle tot, beef tartare, caviar capellini and chicken paillard. Guests may enhance their experience with a wine pairing, available in two tiers at $85 or $145 per guest.
Mirador is at 1608 Elm St., Dallas. mirador-dallas.com.
Mirador, in Downtown Dallas, will have a five-course New Year s Eve Chef s Dinner.
Courtesy of Mirador / Courtesy of Mirador
Monarch and Kessaku in downtown Dallas
Monarch and Kessaku will celebrate the New Year with a two-part event. The experience begins with a New Year’s Eve prix fixe dinner at Monarch, from 5 to 10 p.m., featuring a contemporary Italian multi-course menu, wood-fired and designed for sharing for $275 per guest. Then, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., the celebration transforms into the Fire & Ice Fantasy Ball taking place over the Monarch Mezzanine and Kessaku, for $350 per person or $225 for those attending from dinner.
Monarch is at 1401 Elm St, 49th floor, while Kessaku is at the 50th floor. monarchrestaurants.com and kessakurestaurants.com.
Nobu Dallas in Uptown Dallas
This establishment will serve a six-course omakase on New Year’s Eve. Other highlights include a sashimi tasting and Japanese A5 Wagyu steak with umeshu foie gras and sancho soy. The cost is $225, and the à la carte menu will also be available.
Nobu Dallas is at 400 Crescent Court, Dallas. noburestaurants.com.
To celebrate the new year, Nobu Dallas will serve a six-course omakase.
Courtesy of Nobu Dallas / Courtesy of Nobu Dallas
Nuri Steakhouse in Uptown Dallas
The restaurant will offer a prix-fixe menu, available for early seatings from 5 to 7:45 p.m. at $175 per person, or for late seatings from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at $225 per person, which will include a Moet split.
Nuri Steakhouse 2401 Cedar Springs Rd, Suite 120, Dallas. nuristeakhouse.com.
Perry’s Steakhouse
The restaurant will have two prix-fixe menus for New Year’s Eve dinner: the Standard Prix Fixe menu, for $99 before 5:30 p.m. and $109 5:45 and later, featuring Cedar-plank fired redfish, Pecan-smoked New York strip, or Caramelized prime rib, among other options; and the Rare and Well Done Prix Fixe menu with options like Chateaubriand three ways, Surf and Turf, or Prime New York Strip for $149.
Perry’s Steakhouse has locations in Frisco, Grapevine, and the Park District in Dallas. perryssteakhouse.com.
Saint Ann in Uptown Dallas
This restaurant will serve a three-course, prix-fixe menu for $75 per guest. The menu will feature dishes such as prime filet steak frites, a chicken-fried braised short rib, roasted chicken and pan-roasted salmon. Dinner hours will be from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Saint Ann is at 2501 N. Harwood St., Suite 225, Dallas. saintanndallas.com.
Saint Ann will serve a three-course, prix fixe menu for $75 per person.
Courtesy of Saint Ann
Sanjh in Irving
The Indian restaurant will have its buffet available from 7 p.m. for $100, featuring dishes like tandoori lamb chops and pumpkin crostini, herb-roasted turkey or maple-glazed ham. The restaurant will also feature a champagne toast at midnight.
Sanjh is at 5250 N O’Connor Blvd Suite 146, Irving. sanjhrestaurant.com.
Stillwell’s in Uptown Dallas
The steakhouse will have à la carte service along with a classic beef Wellington with potato puree, roasted carrots and truffle bordelaise. In addition to classic cuts, Stillwell’s menu offers locally raised Akaushi beef and Wagyu options.
Stillwell’s is inside Hotel Swexan at 2575 McKinnon St., Dallas. stillwellsdallas.com.
STK Steakhouse in Uptown Dallas
At STK Steakhouse, diners can have A5 Japanese Wagyu potstickers served with sweet soy-ginger sauce and sesame, the rich king crab fondue, or the colossal lobster tail with garlic-chili butter, drawn butter, grilled lemon, and mac and cheese. There are also seasonal cocktails like a holiday martini, toasted marshmallow old-fashioned or spiked hot chocolate.
STK Steakhouse is at 2000 McKinney Ave., Dallas. stksteakhouse.com/venues/dallas.
Te Deseo in Uptown Dallas
On Dec. 31, this Latin American eatery will serve a three-course, prix-fixe meal for $85. Dishes include charred octopus, crispy pork sopes, lomo with jalapeño sauce, snapper, pollo a la brasa and crispy duck carnitas. There will be a midnight toast to welcome the New Year. Guests who attend the dinner will have access only to the dining room, as a separate ticket is required for the Havana Nights New Year’s Eve Party. The countdown party is from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets, which are $90 if pre-ordered and $100 at the door, include general admission access to La Terraza, the Social Bar and Catalina with food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres, available until 11:30 p.m. There’s also a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
Te Deseo is at 2700 Olive St., Dallas. tedeseo.com.
The Devonshire Club in Dallas
This lounge will open at 3 p.m., but beginning at 10 p.m., it will transition into a New Year’s Eve celebration venue, offering table packages for couples or groups starting at $300 and all-night celebrations. There will be limited walk-in availability throughout the night.
The Devonshire Club is at 5757 W Lovers Lane, Suite 101, Dallas. thedevonshireclub.com.
The Devonshire Club will become a New Year’s Eve festive place, with table packages for couples or groups.
Courtesy of The Devonshire Club
The Mexican in the Design District
This restaurant will feature a five-course, pre-fixe menu with flavors from Northern Mexico for $175 per person. The wine pairing is $75 per person.
The Mexican is at 1401 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas. themexican.com.
The Reserve in Dallas
At The Reserve, there will be three seating options for New Year’s Eve dinner, at 5:30, 7:30, and 10 p.m. The menu includes options like caviar & blini, lobster bisque, filet mignon, or roasted cauliflower “steak” for $135 on the first two seatings, while the final seating has a price of $175, including a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
The Reserve is located at 5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas. thereserveatthehighland.com.
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse in downtown Dallas
This restaurant will offer a Texas Hill Country-themed, three-course menu for New Year’s Eve from 5 to 11 p.m. The menu will include appetizers such as chicken-fried quail and duck tamale, and entrées such as filet mignon with roasted bone marrow, among others. For dessert, diners can pick dulce de leche cheesecake or chocolate torte. The cost is $125 per person.
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse is at 702 Ross Ave., Dallas. yoranchsteakhouse.com.