Dining Guide | Your Guide to 2017 Phoenix New Years Eve Celebrations

Whether you are looking for an elegant affair, something more laid back or are looking to dance the night away the Valley is ready with a slew of ways to  ring in 2018. We’ve done the heavy lifting and put together a delicious list of 2017 Phoenix New Years Eve celebrations.

**All the prices noted below do not inlclude tax or gratuity

2017 Phoenix New Years Eve Celebrations

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
Where | 2 E. Jefferson St. | Phoenix | 85004
When | Sunday, December 31^st with the first seating at 6pm and the second at 9pm
Details | Settle in for a decadent five-course prix-fixe menu specially crafted by Executive Chef Sean Currid.
Cost | $90 for the first seating and $100 for the second
Call for Reservations | 602.258.0231

Coup Des Tartes
Where | 1725 E. Osborn Road | Phoenix | 85016
When | Sunday, December 31^st beginning at 7pm
Details | Spellbound Burlesque and Coup des Tartes present “The Champaigne Soirée,” a New Year’s Eve gala. Ring in the new year the right way with an intimate, immersive experience of extraordinary cuisine and performances throughout the evening!
The evening begins with a unique cocktail hour at 7pm complete with special champagne pours accompanied by delicious appetizers. Next, savor a special three-course prix fixe menu at 8pm while Spellbound Burlesque mesmerizes the crowd with their exciting entertainment. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne to cap off the evening and welcome in the new year!
Featuring the best in local burlesque, aerial and variety talent, The Champagne Soirée is sure to be an unforgettable evening of sensational performances and incredible food!
Cost | $125 per person and is available only to those 21 and over
Call for Reservations | 602.212.1082

Crudo
Where | 3603 EW. Indian School | Phoenix | 85018
When | Sunday, December 31st
Details | This New Year’s Eve, celebrate in style with a gourmet modern Italian feast at Crudo.  Plus, spend the whole evening ringing in the New Year at Bar Crudo.
This New Year’s Eve, Crudo will feature a variety of specials including Dungeness Crab with Garlic Butter and Noble Baguette; Martha’s Vineyard Scallop Crudo, onion conserva and caviar, and Two Wash Farms Hen Al Matton with spigarello and collatura.
Plus, Bar Crudo will be hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration as the perfect cap to a delicious meal at Crudo.  The Spend the Night at Crudo party will feature 1/2 off bottles of wine, Ramona special (a new canned wine from Master Somm Jordan Salcito), a midnight toast, plus small bites including caviar, burrata with truffles and a decadent crab special!  The Spend the Night at Crudo party in the Bar area will run from 9pm to close.
Cost | Varies based on selection
Call for Reservations | Not required, but you can call 602.358.8666 for more informatio

Culinary Dropout

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Where | 5632 N. 7th St. | Phoenix | 85014
When | Sunday, December 31^st
Details | With locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, Culinary Dropout is offering a special prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve for just $25 per person. Start your three-course menu with an appetizer like Smoked Salmon Toast or Sweet Potato Pierogies with crispy Brussels sprout, roasted cauliflower, mustard seed and arugula. Main entree choices range from famous fried chicken to rainbow trout. End your meal on a sweet note with an apple cobbler or chocolate s’mores pudding.
Price excludes beverage, tax and gratuity. For the full New Year’s Eve menu and to make a reservation visit www.culinarydropout.com.
Cost | $25 per person
Call for Reservations | 602.680.4040

District American Kitchen and Wine Bar
Where | 320 N. 3^rd St. | Phoenix | 85004
When | Sunday, December 31^st from 5pm until 10:30pm
Details | Welcome the New Year with dinner and live entertainment at District American Kitchen and Wine Bar. Enjoy a decadent three course meal paired with live entertainment from local musicians and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight for just $60 per person.
Menu selections include choice of sweet potato bisque or 3rd street market salad to start; entrée choices consist of oregonzola crusted beef ribeye, black cod & green posole, Arizona chicken & biscuits, or District surf & turf. Finish the evening with a delicious black and white cake, featuring raspberry dark chocolate ganache and raspberry coulis.
Cost | $60 per person
Call for Reservations | 602.817.5400

The Gladly
Where | 2201 E. Camelback Road | Phoenix | 85016
When | Sunday, December 31^st
Details | Equally as notable is the three-course New Year’s Eve tasting menu at The Gladly, where guests can warm up with first-course options ranging from kabocha squash soup to classic salads, among them The Gladly wedge and The Original Chopped. Diners can then make their choice from six different main-course offerings, among them veal meatloaf, Oaxacan chile short rib and parsley garlic chicken. Gladly diners, too, can enjoy a dessert duet, with this one boasting the likes of Black & Tan pudding and sticky toffee cake.
Cost | $60 per person
Call for Reservations | 602.759.8132

Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend at the Yard

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Where | 5632 N. 7^th St. | Phoenix | 85014
When | Sunday, December 31st
Details | Dive in to an amuse + three-course coastal-inspired menu at Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend for $55 per person excluding beverage, tax and gratuity.
Guests can also choose to add a Shellfish Supreme for +$30 and/or a wine pairing for $20.
For the full New Year’s Eve menu and to make a reservation visit www.littlecleos.com.
Cost | $55 per person
Call for Reservations | 602.680.4044

LUSTRE Rooftop Bar
Where | 2 E. Jefferson St. | Phoenix | 85004
When | Sunday, December 31^st starting at 8pm
Details | Ring in the new year under the stars with two dance floors and multiple bars setup at LUSTRE and inside the ballroom. There will be two DJ’s spinning as well as a photo booth to capture all the fun.
Cost | $40 before December 24^th and $50 after. VIP table reservations are also available.
Call for Reservations | 480.478.1738

The Market Restaurant + Bar by Jennifer’s
Where | 3603 E. Indian School Road | Phoenix | 85018
When | Sunday, December 31st
Details | Chef Jennifer Russo never disappoints with her exclusive holiday menus. Guest on NYE can enjoy an amuse of dicer scallop. First course options include shrimp bisque, wild mushroom risotto or a frisee salad. Entrée options include a Chateaubriand beef tenderloin, lamb chops Provence or a salmon en croute. Guests will end their dinner with a decadent baked Alaska.
Cost | $75 per person or $90 with 3-course wine pairings
Call for Reservations | 602.626.5050

MATCH Restaurant & Lounge
Where | 1110 N. Central Ave. | Phoenix | 85003
When | Sunday, December 31^st with seating beginning at 7pm
Details | MATCH will be featuring a special menu for NYE. Guests will begin their meal with a kale and quinoa salad. You’ll then be able to choose from braised short rib of beef, oven roasted rosemary-garlic chicken or crispy salmon with an orange red wine sauce for your entrée. A dessert of ‘chocolate resolution’ will complete the meal.
Cost | $65 per person
Call for Reservations | 602.875.8080

North Italia

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Where | 4925 N. 40th St. | Phoenix | 85018
When | Sunday, December 31^st
Details | If Italian cuisine is what you desire on New Year’s Eve, come by North Italia for its three-course menu. Start with a Chanterelle Mushroom Ragout or some Prosciutto Bruschetta and follow it up with the Grilled Branzino, Burrata Tortelloni or Red Wine Glazed Short Rib. However, nothing makes the night better than ending it with something sweet like Salted Caramel Budino, Ricotta Panna Cotta or a classic tiramisu. Indulge in this tasty prix fixe menu for $55 per person excluding beverage, tax and gratuity.
Cost | $55 per person
Call for Reservations | 602.324.5600

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Where | 7677 N. 16th St. | Phoenix | 85020
When | Sunday, December 31st from 6pm until 11pm
Details | Celebrate the coming of the New Year with Pointe HIlton Squaw Peak Resort. Attendees will enjoy a buffet dinner, champange (or sparkling cider) toast, crafts, games for the whole family, dancing, photo stations and more. The buffet will feature items like herb roasted chicken breast, carved New York strip loin, achiote citrus and miso glazed salmon, vegetables and a variety of salads and fresh baked rolls. There will also be a kids station complete with mac n’ cheese, chicken tenders, mini corn dogs, grilled cheese, tater tots and a ton of sweet treats. Party guests will receive a special room rate so you can take the elevator home!
Cost | $68 for adults and $29 for guests aged 10 and under
Call for Reservations | 602.906.3840

Pomelo at the Orchard
Where | 7100 N. 12^th Street | Phoenix | 85020
When | Sunday, December 31^st
Details | Pomelo at the Orchard is hosting a delicious Prix-fixe dinner that will help you ring in the new year right! The prix-fixe dinner includes a welcome glass of champagne, roasted butternut salad, seared salmon paired with Craggy Range sauvignon blanc, rack of New Zealand lamb paired with Milbrandt merlot, and a death by chocolate trio cake for dessert. Guests can also get 10% off all bottles of champagne & wine. The restaurant will be open until 1am.
Cost | $55 per person
Call for Reservations | 602.633.2600

Royal Palms Royal Wonderland Party
Where | 5200 E. Camelback Road | Phoenix | 85018
When | Sunday, December 31^st from 9pm until 12:30am
Details | Welcome 2018 in style with the first annual Royal Wonderland Party. The private, intimate celebration will be held in the Estrella Ballroom and each ticket includes buffet stations with unlimited food including Mediterranean tacos and a seafood bar. There will also be a live band playing all night, floating fire pits, cigar rolling demonstrations, a photo booth and a champagne toast with party favors and a balloon drop at midnight.
Cost | $95 per person
Call for Reservations | You can get your tickets online now.

Rusconi’s American Kitchen

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Where | 10637 N. Tatum Blvd. | Phoenix | 85028
When | Sunday, December 31^st beginning at 5pm
Details | Rusconi’s will feature a special three-course menu starting with your choice of warm goat cheese salad, Rusconi’s Caesar salad, roasted cauliflower soup, lobster bisque, red wine braised beef short ribs, blue crab and shrimp cake or fennel smoke salmon and semolina pancakes. Entrée choices include roasted natural pork tenderloin with cider glaze, pan roasted Florida grouper, garlic and herb crusted rack of lamb, grilled tenderloin of beef or open faced Key West shrimp ravioli. Dessert options allow diners to choose from a salted caramel and Ghirardelli chocolate chip cheesecake, espresso and banana budino or Nixon Square Meyer lemon brulee.
Cost | $64 per person
Call for Reservations | 480.483.0009

Sandbar Mexican Grill
Where | 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. | Phoenix | 85050
When | Sunday, December 31^st beginning at 9pm
Details | Travel back in time when the likes of Sinatra, Dino, and more were taking over Las Vegas with Sandbar Mexican Grill.  Both Sandbar Mexican Grill will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a classic Vegas style celebration, New Year’s Eve at the Sands, featuring $5 glass of champagne all day and mini Dos XX toast at midnight.
Cost | Varies based on selections
Call for Reservations | Not required you can call 480.585.5900 for more information

T.Cook’s
Where | 5200 E. Camelback Road | Phoenix | 85018
When | Sunday, December 31^st between 5pm and 10pm
Details | Set the stage for a memorable evening and say goodbye to 2017 with dinner at T. Cook’s and a custom, multi-course menu. There will also be live music in the restaurant’s adjoining Mix Up Bar. The first seating will include a three-course dinner taking place between 5pm and 6:30pm. The second seating includes a five-course dinner taking place between 7:30pm and 10pm.
Cost | $95 per person for the first seating and $150 per person for the second seating. Special room rates are available as well using the promo code NYE17
Call for Reservations | 602.808.0766

Do you already have plans for NYE? Will you be heading out to any of these 2017 Phoenix New Years Eve celebrations? We hope that you have a happy and safe holiday!

Psst – If you’re looking for celebrations in Scottsdale or the East Valley, we’ve got those too!