NEW ORLEANS (press release) – There are many bars and restaurants around the city that have announced New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Palm&Pine
Ring in the New Year at Palm&Pine on Tuesday, Dec. 31, with a six-course prix fixe menu for $125++ per person from 5:30 – 10:45 p.m. The decadent menu features Oysters on the Half Shell with hibiscus, Aji Amarillo mignonette, and schmaltz; Nixta Creole Pumpkin with chicken liver mousse, farro, and winter greens; Pulpo and Cangrejo Salpicón with braised octopus, LA crab, jackfruit, and blue corn tostada; Cast Iron Seared Scallops with uni, coconut creamed rice, and green chili nuoc mam; and Duck à la Satsuma with foie gras scallion pancake, bok choi, and BBQ oyster mushrooms. End on a sweet note with Taleggio Semifreddo with brown butter chocolate chip cookie streusel. Pescetarian and Vegetarian menus are also available with advance notice. Optional wine pairings and a full bar menu are also available. For the full menu and reservations, please visit Palm&Pine. Palm&Pine is located at 308 N Rampart St.
Osteria Lupo
NOLA’s favorite Northern Italian hotspot, Osteria Lupo, will offer a delectable family-style four-course New Year’s Eve tasting menu on Tuesday, Dec. 31, for $95 per person (excluding tax & gratuity). The first course (antipasti) is an Antipasti Plate — a selection of salumi, formaggi, and housemade antipasti. Pasta dishes include Angolotti Tartufo with black winter truffle ricotta and Grana Padano, and Lobster Risotto Milanese with saffron crema, seafood demi-glaze, and fine herbs. Third-course dishes include Veal Saltimbocca with lemon, caper, and sage, Milk Braised Rancho Gordo Beans with pickled raisin tapenade, and Insalata Mista with frisee, arugula, fennel, and local citrus. Dessert is the Chef’s Selection of Desserts. A suggested wine pairing is also available for an additional cost. Reservations can be made on Resy. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine St.
Costera
Gather your friends and family and head to Costera for a delicious New Year’s Eve tasting menu. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, the neighborhood restaurant will offer a festive four-course family-style tasting menu for $95 per person (excluding tax & gratuity). The first course includes Marinated Chanterelle and King Oyster Mushrooms, Baked LA Blue Crab and Fontina Dip with Lavash, and American Red Snapper Crudo with winter citrus and pistachio. The second course includes Crispy Pork Belly with spiced apple and fennel salad and Seared Jumbo Scallopwith sunchoke and parmesan. The third course features Braised Beef Short Ribs with pickled peppers and fresh herbs, Roasted Heirloom Carrot Salad with olive oil yogurt, and Creamy Parmesan Polenta with chili crisp. End the night with the Chef’s Selection of Dessert. Suggested wine pairings are also available. Reservations can be made on Resy. Costera is located at 4938 Prytania Street.
Compere Lapin
Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable dining experience at Compere Lapin. Chef Nina Compton’s exquisite four-course New Year’s Eve menu is priced at $150 per person (excluding tax & gratuity), with dietary accommodations available. Diners can enjoy amuse — Deviled Eggs with white truffle, a first course of Tuna Tartare with satsuma, aji amarillo, and yucca, and the second-course dish features the Short Rib with Maine lobster, calaloo, and black truffle jus. End your meal with a comforting Chocolate — coconut, lime, and cashew croquant. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Compere Lapin is located in the lobby at Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery at 535 Tchoupitoulas St.
BABs
This New Year’s Eve, BABs will offer a delicious four-course prix fixe menu. Priced at $125 per person (excluding tax & gratuity), the optional New Year’s Eve menu includes antipasti — Marinated Olives with peppers, tomatoes, collard green pesto, and grissini. The appetizer is Cotechino — lentils; entree dishes include White Truffle Risotto with shaved mushrooms and Barolo Braised Short Ribs with creamy polenta. End your meal with the Struffoli (honey balls) — a classic Italian dessert. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. BABs is located at 2900 Chartres St.
Alma Cafe
Fuel up for NYE on Dec. 31 at Alma Cafe from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The famed Honduran restaurant has you covered with a meal that is as vibrant and flavorful as the city itself. Visitors can indulge in signature dishes like Fritas Hondureñas — fried homemade flour tortillas with refried beans, homemade cream, and queso fresco; Baleada Sencilla — eggs, refried beans, homemade cream, queso fresco, and avocado served on a homemade flour tortilla; Bistec Encebollado with hand cut sirloin and caramelized onions served with black beans, and local jasmine rice infused with seasonal veggies; and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes — blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes with hoodoo liqueur syrup. Pair your meal with a selection of craft cocktails, coffee, mocktails, and wine. Alma Cafe is located at 800 Louisa St.
Tujague’s
On Tuesday, Dec. 31, Tujague’s – the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans – will offer a delicious four-course prix fixe New Year’s Eve menu prepared by Executive Chef Meg Gray for $95 per person (plus tax & gratuity); reservations are available from 5 – 9:30 p.m. Guests can indulge in the first course of Mushroom Crêpe with goat cheese topped with truffles, mushrooms, and a balsamic drizzle, followed by Seafood Gumbo with Louisiana popcorn rice. Third-course options include Pan-Roasted Pompano with crab and potato croquette, citrus pearl sauce, choupique caviar, frisée and roasted citrus salad; Pork Shank with Hoppin’ John, Abita braised collard greens, and cornbread croutons; Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast with confit risotto, and balsamic honey glaze; or Filet Mignon — herb crusted filet, sour cream and chive duchess potatoes, and herb pan sauce. Dessert options include Gingerbread Blondie with eggnog créme anglaise and roasted apple compote or Chocolate Trifle with brownie pieces, chocolate pudding, cream cheese filling, and sweet cold foam. Want to catch the New Year’s Eve fireworks? The show begins at midnight and can be viewed from Tujague’s balcony. *Only guests with the last seating (9:30 p.m.) can stay to view the fireworks. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur St.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Raise a glass and get ready to sparkle as Virgin Hotels New Orleans bids farewell to 2024 in true New Orleans style! Perched high above the city on the 13th floor of the hotel, pick between two unforgettable experiences—Dreamboat, a swanky lounge with live music, or The Pool Club Rooftop, offering 360-degree views of the city and high-energy beats from a live DJ with Bubbles and Bling: A New Year’s Eve Celebration from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Dreamboat:
Step into Dreamboat for an intimate night of fizz, fun, and poppin’ memories, featuring the smooth sounds of Jelani Bauman and friends to keep you dancing into the new year. With an open bar, luxe sectional packages, and passed hors d’oeuvres, Dreamboat promises a glamorous celebration, complete with VIP sections for an extra special experience. For $199++, the experience includes:
- Access to BOTH NYE events on the 13th floor in Dreamboat + Rooftop
- Toast at Midnight
- Food is available from 8 – 11 p.m.
- Themed Photo-Ops
- Downtown views of New Orleans skyline for fireworks viewing
The Pool Club:
At The Pool Club Rooftop, sip on festive New Year’s Eve cocktails from Lead Bartender Heather Blanchard while you enjoy the sparkling New Orleans skyline. Celebrity DJ and artist Pellow Talk will spin beats to set the stage for a high-energy night of dancing and toasting under the stars from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. for $40++. The experience includes:
- Access to the 13th floor at The Pool Club Rooftop (ONLY) with a DJ performance by Pellow Talk.
- ONE Complimentary Welcome Cocktail
- Toast at Midnight
- Themed Photo-Ops
VIP sections are also available for purchase. For inquiries, please reach out to Jesse.Carr@virginhotels.com. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. Virgin Hotels New Orleans is located at 550 Baronne St.
King Brasserie
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot invites New Orleans to soar into 2025 with two extraordinary New Year’s Eve experiences that promise to delight food lovers, music fans and cocktail enthusiasts alike.
King Brasserie & Bar will offer a decadent four-course prix fixe menu priced at $110 per person, prepared by Executive Chef Samuel Peery and his stellar culinary team. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at kingbrasserieandbar.com and through OpenTable. The menu, which begins with Warm Sourdough Parker House Rolls with butter, tarragon and caviar for the table is included below.
Next door, Peacock Room welcomes everyone in for a night filled with timeless grooves and soulful classics with music and performances from Da Lovebirds, the stunning husband-and-wife duo of Robin Barnes and Pat Casey, DJ Pedro the Juice and DJ Nice Rack with special debut guest Abuelita. A $20 cover charge includes entry and a champagne toast to greet 2025 in style. A special a la carte food menu, along with Peacock Room’s fantastic selection of creative cocktails, will also be available. You can make reservations and secure your spot in advance online at peacockroomnola.com or through OpenTable.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 31
King Brasserie & Bar: 5-10 p.m.
Peacock Room: 4 p.m.-1 a.m.
*6-8 p.m. Da Lovebirds
*8-10 p.m. DJ Pedro the Juice
*10 p.m. – 1 a.m. DJ Nice Rack + Abuelita
Good Catch Thai Urban Bistro
New Year’s Eve at Good Catch Thai Urban Bistro. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, Executive Chef Aom Srisuk is excited to offer a six-course “Feed Me” Chef’s Tasting Menu for $75 (includes one cocktail or glass of wine) featuring authentic Thai cuisine infused with fresh Gulf seafood. In addition, all dinner guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival to celebrate the New Year. The restaurant’s regular menu will also be available.
Good Catch is located at 828 Gravier St.
Vessel NOLA
Come celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 at Vessel NOLA in a historic 1914 church in Mid-City just 10 minutes from The French Quarter. Executive Chef Willie Cooper is offering his gourmet five-course menu at $125.00 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). A complementary glass of sparkling wine will introduce the chef’s special dinner selections. First course: amuse bouche of bacon-wrapped oysters over fried green tomato, warm bacon jam, and feta cheese. Second course: Brussels sprouts salad with shaved parmesan and sherry vinaigrette. Third course: black eyed pea and cornbread soup. Fourth course: choice of Trout Carolyn (sauteed trout topped with shrimp and crab meuniere, broccolini and Lyonnaise potatoes) or Osso Bucco (slow-braised, bone-in veal shank, lemon risotto, carrots & celery). Fifth course: choice of blueberry bread pudding or Kahlua chocolate mousse cake with Luxardo cherries.
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 4-11 p.m. Make reservations (indoor and outdoor) at //vesselnola.com/reservations. 3835 Iberville St., New Orleans 70119.
Bourbon Vieux
Ring in 2025 on the largest covered balcony on Bourbon Street overlooking America’s wildest New Year’s Eve block party. Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration at its Bourbon Vieux venue. The festivities begin at 9 p.m. and include an open bar and a gourmet buffet featuring New Orleans-style appetizers, a pasta station, and a carving station with smoked brisket and stuffed pork loin. A Louisiana classics station includes BBQ shrimp, red beans and rice, jambalaya, and gumbo. Desserts include bread pudding and assorted miniature desserts. Guests will enjoy a champagne toast at midnight.
Purchase $200 tickets at BourbonVieux.com. Must be 21+ to enter. 501 Bourbon St.
Pontchartrain Hotel
Celebrate New Year’s Eve high above the vibrant streets of New Orleans at Hot Tin. Enjoy live music by the trumpet player and vocalist John Michael Bradford, and beats by DJ PJ from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A cover charge of $55 applies, and reservations will not be taken (early arrival is recommended, as this is a first-come-first-served event).
Jack Rose will be open for dinner only from 5-10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, offering a four-course, prix-fixe menu (wine pairings available for an additional cost). Reservations are available at jackroserestaurant.com/reservations.
Bayou Bar will be open on New Year’s Eve beginning at 11 a.m., with some of the city’s favorite jazz musicians taking the stage at 9:30 p.m. Reservations are available for $50 per person at 9 p.m. on Open Table, guaranteeing table seating. Walk-ins will be welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Saffron
Saffron will continue its annual tradition of a themed New Year’s Eve dinner with a special Indo-Euro celebration, where Chefs Arvinder and Ashwin will blend classic European dishes with authentic flavors of India throughout a five-course meal. Highlights include Curried Mussels Velouté with saffron risotto and Masala Beef Wellington, plus imaginative cocktails by Colin Williams and an optional wine pairing ($65) curated by sommelier Taylor Adams. Reservations ($125) can be made HERE.
Cochon Butcher
According to Southern folklore, if you eat cabbage, pork, and black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day you are guaranteed good luck throughout the year! Cochon Butcher can help keep the New Year’s Day tradition with bacon braised cabbage, smothered pork, and black-eyed peas for good fortune, prosperity, and wealth.
Order at www.cochonbutcher.com
New Year’s Day Package 2025:
- Feeds approximately 4 guests.
- Ready to be reheated (not served hot).
- Pork for Prosperity: 2 lb onion-braised pork shoulder.
- Black-Eyed Peas for Luck: 1 quart tasso-braised black-eyed peas.
- Greens for Wealth: 1 quart braised cabbage. Meal is pre-cooked and ready to reheat.
$75.00
Pickup available on Tuesday, Dec. 31, or Wednesday, Jan. 1, from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Tacos del Cartel
Step into 2025 with Tacos del Cartel.
Date: December 31, 2024
Time: 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Location: Tacos del Cartel – 1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113
Price: $120 per person, plus taxes
- A Luxurious 5-Course Dinner – A culinary masterpiece crafted by Michelin-appointed Chef Atzin Santos, blending exquisite flavors with impeccable presentation.
- A Champagne Toast
- Live Music – Captivating performances to set the perfect mood for an unforgettable night
Tickets are non-refundable. For inquiries, please contact us at info@tacosdelcartel.com.
