Update: December 24, 2011: This page is no longer updated - check out our new events calendar for all NYE options here
Racking your brain for something to do this New Year's Eve? Various Houston restaurants have released their plans for the end of year party, and even options for the day after!
New Year's Eve Options:
Artista
800 Bagby, Suite 400 (in the Hobby Center)
713.278.4782
Bring in New Year's Eve with Houston Press' Best Latin Band, Walter Suhr and Mango Punch. The rate is $145 per person plus tax and includes a four course meal, three drink tickets plus a champagne toast, party favors, and prizes. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the live entertainment will start at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.
Churasscos
9705 Westheimer @ Gessner
713.952.1988
Celebrate New Year's Eve with Mary Frometa featuring Mary's band and DJ Kasanova. The rate is $75 per person plus tax and includes a three course meal, two drink tickets plus a champagne toast, party favors, and prizes. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the live entertainment will start at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.
RA Sushi CITYCENTRE
12860 Queensbury
713.331.2792
Roll into 2012 with a bang at RA Sushi CITYCENTRE’s New Year’s Eve Party. Enjoy local favorite, DJ Kaito, as he spins the latest hits and savor delicious New Year’s themed food and drink specials. 8PM until close. Start your night off with RA food specials, including the Tootsy Maki ($5), Crunchy Calamari ($5), Shishito Peppers ($5) and Crispy Spicy Shrimp ($8). Guests can also enjoy a variety of drink specials, such as the Midnight Kiss ($8), a dragonberry rum muddled with fresh berries, raspberry liqueur and fresh juices; the “RA”solution Cocktail ($8), Skyy Vodka mixed with Nigori Sake, strawberry purée, fresh citrus and a splash of cranberry; or the Sapporo/Sapporo Light and Sake ($6), a traditional sake with the option to add apple, mango, melon or raspberry flavor ($1).
The Tasting Room (TTR)
Both Houston locations (Uptown Park and CityCentre) will be bringing in 2012 with a bang! Come out for a night filled with delicious wine, delectable light bites from Chef Steve's team and dance the night away to the sounds of Sam Raad Trio! At midnight, they will bring in the new year without a balloon drop & a special Champagne toast for all! Tickets are $50 per person and available for purchase from your TTR server. Spots are limited, and you can purchase your tickets by clicking here.Ticket price includes 2 drink tickets, appetizers, and Champagne toast and does not include tax/tip. The party starts at 9:00 p.m. and ends at 1:00 a.m.
Hotel ICON – New Year’s Eve 2011
The jewel of downtown Houston, Hotel ICON started its life as one of the country’s most important financial institutions. As our landmark home enters its 100th year in 2012, Sage Hospitality and Autograph Collection honors this New Year’s milestone with a celebration of special significance. Bank on an evening you won’t forget in this turn-of-the-century gem and extend the party as we close out our 99th year with a second night stay – Friday or Sunday – for just $99 more, excluding tax. Our vault is open – what will you take?
NYE Package #1 (Room, Champagne, Flutes, Dinner, Brunch)
Diamonds and Pearls
Lavish your loved one with platinum festivities at Hotel ICON from New Year's Eve into New Year’s Day. Settle into luxurious accommodations in one of the world's best hotels. Break the ice out over sparkling wine delivered to your room with commemorative flutes. Indulge in a four-course dinner for two at LINE & LARIAT prepared by award-winning chef David Luna. Dance the night away with a short break to toast the midnight hour. Reminisce over the riches of the evening with brunch on January 1st.
Package pricing starts at $626, including valet parking and excluding room tax. Subject to availability. Non-refundable advance payment required at time of booking. Lobby party exclusive to Hotel ICON guests and LINE & LARIAT patrons.
NYE Package #2 (Room, Champagne, Flutes, Dinner)
Ruby Slippers
There’s no place like Hotel ICON on New Year’s Eve. Slide into something glamorous for an unforgettable evening of luxurious fun. Enjoy accommodations in one of the world’s best hotels, a four-course dinner for two in one of the city’s most beautiful restaurants and dancing until close. Your night of fantasy also includes complimentary valet parking, champagne and souvenir flutes delivered to your guestroom and a toast as the ball drops on a full house at midnight.
Package pricing starts at $557, excluding room tax, and is subject to availability. Non-refundable advance payment required at time of booking. Lobby party exclusive to Hotel ICON guests and LINE & LARIAT patrons.
NYE Package #3 (Room, Champagne, Flutes)
The Tiara
Show your special someone how much you care and crown your joint achievements this year. Enjoy luxurious accommodations for two in one of the world's best hotels. Savor champagne in commemorative flutes delivered to your room and dance the night away with your friends and followers to a top Houston DJ. Complimentary valet parking included.
Package pricing starts at $307, excluding room tax, and is subject to availability. Non-refundable advance payment required at time of booking. Lobby party exclusive to ICON Hotel guests and LINE & LARIAT patrons.
The Heist
Grab your partner in crime for a four-course dinner at LINE & LARIAT and ring in the New Year with a complimentary midnight champagne toast. Then dance the night away to one of the city’s best DJs until your 2 am getaway.
Dinner price per person is $115, excluding tax and gratuity. Special pricing for parties of Four or more of $105 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Lobby party exclusive to Hotel ICON guests and LINE & LARIAT patrons.
The Silver Dollar
Make your first dining experience in 2012 count with brunch at Hotel ICON’s newest addition: LINE & LARIAT restaurant.
Brunch price per person is a la carte, excluding tax and gratuity.
Hotel Sorella – New Year’s Eve 2011
There is no better place to ring in the New Year than CITYCENTRE on December 31 with an array of happenings slated by its many acclaimed restaurants and lounges. Beginning at 8:30 pm the excitement builds in the plaza with an exciting, interactive music and lighting set from DJ Kevin Friddell, capped off as the clock strikes 12 with a fantastic fireworks show.
CITYCENTRE’s luxe Hotel Sorella is proud to present three special packages for New Year’s Eve. Priced at $249 per couple, excluding tax and gratuities, the “Quite the Night” package includes overnight accommodations and access for two to the private New Year’s Eve party at Hotel Sorella’s posh Monnalisa bar, where guests will enjoy live music from the Norma Zenteno Band, a prime view of the plaza festivities, plus a balloon drop and champagne toast.
The “Believe in the Eve” package ups the ante with the addition of a special New Year’s Eve meal for two at the hotel’s award-winning Bistro Alex plus two glasses of champagne per person. The package is priced at $399 per couple for a 6 pm reservation and $479 for 9 pm seating, excluding tax and gratuity. Pianist Kirk Hale will also liven up Hotel Sorella’s Lobby Lounge from 8-11:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. For more information, please call reservations at 1.866.842.0100 or visit www.hotelsorella.com.
The Day After Options:
RA Sushi—HIGHLAND VILLAGE
3908 Westheimer
713.621.5800
For those who didn't give 2012 a proper welcome, RA Sushi Highland Village will wind back the clock with a New Year's Eve Remix party. On Sunday, January 1st, from 8PM until close—guests can indulge in lounge specials with select sushi, appetizers and tapas ranging from $2-$7 and drink specials starting at just $3. DJ Spinning until close. Come ring in 2012 right and see why New Year’s Eve Remix is more fun in the RA…no resolutions required! For additional information or to RSVP, please visit http://www.facebook.com/RAsushiHouston
FREEBIRDS SHEPHERD location
3745 Greenbriar
713.524.0621
For those party-happy people who took the festivities into the wee hours of the morning—FREEBIRDS Shepherd is hosting their 2nd Annual New Year's Day Hangover Brunch.
Doors open at 10am full menu, drink specials and brunch available from 10am –4pm
$2 regular mimosas, bloody mary's, draft beers and margaritas
Live Show, no cover with various artists through-out the day
Information provided by Studio Communications
