There’s no better way to end the year than a lavish meal and some bubbly with your friends or your boo before an evening of celebration. These Queen City restaurants have whipped up special New Year’s Eve menus that will have your mouth watering. Most specials include multiple-course, prix fixe menus which include drink pairings or complimentary champagne with meal. Make sure to make your reservations soon as these restaurants will book up quickly for the special evening.
Salazar 1401 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine Salazar will offer two five-course dinners with menus for omnivores and vegetarians. $90 per person / $120 with wine pairing. Photo via Facebook.com/Salazar Photo: Facebook.com/Salazar
A Tavola Bar + Trattoria 1220 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine / 7022 Miami Ave., Madeira A Tavola’s NYE dinner includes a three-course prix fixe menu with seatings at 4 and 7 p.m. Guests can choose from dishes like arancini, asparagus salad, cheese ravioli with Wagyu beef ragu, 9-inch fig jam pizza, gelato dessert and more. $45 per person with $20 optional wine pairing. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Galla Park 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks Restaurant will offer dinner package which includes appetizer, salad, entree, side, dessert, glass of champagne and admission to the evening nightclub event. $65 per person. Photo via Facebook.com/GallaPark
Aster 8 E. Fourth St., Downtown Aster is celebrating their one year anniversary with a special NYE dinner featuring a five-course tasting menu by executive chef Kroner. Dinner will include wine pairings and will cost $100 per person. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Ché 1342 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine Che will offer two different NYE dinners — the “full plate” option ($70 per couple) includes: your choice of La Marca Prosecco or Alamos Malbec; two prosciutto, boursin asparagus empanadas; 5 oz. skirt steak, 7 oz. beef tip skewer, 1 chorizo; and an apple crisp tres leches for dessert. “Half plate” option ($40 for individual) includes: your choice of La Marca Prosecco or Alamos Malbec; one prosciutto, boursin asparagus empanada; 3 oz. skirt steak, 4 oz. beef tip skewer, half chorizo; and an apple crisp tres leches for dessert. Reservations are encouraged but not necessary. Please call the restaurant for reservations: 513-345-8838. Photo via Facebook.com/CheCincinnati
Primavista 810 Matson Place, East Price Hill Along with a beautiful view, this restaurant is offering a three-course dinner including options like walnut ravioli, roasted beef tenderloin and tiramisu. $68 per person. Photo provided by restaurant
Fifty West NYE Beer Dinner 7668 Wooster Pike, Mariemont The brewpub will offer a private, four-course dinner with beer pairings. The dinner will be led by executive chef John Tomain and brewmaster Scott Lafollette. Tickets are $60 per person. Photo: Scott Dittgen
The Melting Pot 11023 Montgomery Road, Blue Ash The restaurant will offer a gourmet five-course set menu along with a champagne toast. $99.95-$134.95 per couple, depending on reservation time. Photo via Facebook.com/themeltingpotrestaurants
Via Vite 520 Vine St., Downtown The restaurant will offer a prix fixe limited menu for $95 per person. Photo via Facebook.com/ViaVite
Boca 114 E. Sixth St., Downtown Offering a prix fixe four-course dinner featuring a selection of classic dishes: three savory courses and a dessert. Reservations must be prepaid for parties of 2-8. $99 per person. Photo via Facebook.com/BocaRestaurant
New Year’s Eve Carnival at Netherlands Plaza 35 W. Fifth St., Downtown This South American and Caribbean-inspired carnival event will feature a dinner buffet feast, live Latin music and dancing, dessert, midnight toast and more for $175 per person. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit ArtWorks. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Brown Dog Cafe Summit Park, 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash Restaurant will offer a prix fixe five-course ( 4-6 p.m. $50 per person/ 6-9 p.m. $65 per person, +$30 drink package per person) featuring menu options such as blue corn arepas, fried goat cheese and roasted beet salad, petit filet Oscar and more. Photo via Facebook.com/BrownDogCafe
The Butcher and Barrel 700 Race St., Downtown Dinner special will include a four-course prix fixe limited menu including dessert for $50 per person. Photo via Facebook.com/ButcherandBarrel
BB Riverboats NYE Dinner Cruise 101 Riverboat Row, Newport The dinner cruise will offer a three-entree buffet, entertainment, midnight champagne toast, party favors and a late-night snack buffet. Photo via Facebook.com/BBRiverBoats
Parkers Blue Ash Tavern 1200 Cooper Road, Blue Ash Parkers will offer a special limited menu. Photo via Facebook.com/ParkersBlueAsh
Cozy’s Cafe and Pub 6440 Cincinnati Dayton Road, Liberty Township The dinner will include two different seating times (5-6 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.) with costs ranging from $75-$85 per person depending on time slot. Cozy’s will offer a four-course dinner menu with steak, seafood and vegetarian options as well as a wine pairing for an additional $25 per person. Photo via Facebook.com/CozysCafeandPub
Alfio’s Buon Cibo 2724 Erie Ave., Hyde Park Alfio’s will offer a five-course dinner with dish options for $60 per person. Photo via Facebook.com/AlfiosBuonCibo Facebook.com/AlfiosBuonCibo