10 Best Restaurants For NYE In DC

I know, I know, it’s not even Christmas. But these reservations fill up fast! Here are 10 of the best options for your New Year’s Eve feast before you go party the night away (more on that next week 😉).

Phillipe Chow:

This celebrity chef restaurant at The Wharf is offering a 16-course tasting menu. It includes all the classics like soup dumplings, candied walnut shrimp, and duck. ($175, The Wharf)

Opal:

Bring NYE dinner home with you. Opal’s pre-set menu includes Beef Wellington, duck confit, and banana foster. ($75, Chevy Chase)

Ilili:

This decadent Mediterranean restaurant is throwing a 1001 Nights celebration with belly dancers, champagne, and an array of mezze. ($215, The Wharf)

Hiraya:

Get a sneak peak at Hiraya’s new upstairs restaurant, set to open in late January, as you devour a seven-course tasting menu and a champagne toast at midnight. ($150, H Street NE)

Chang Chang:

Chang Chang is offering a dim sum brunch menu on New Year's Day with classics like bubble pancakes, steamed shrimp & pork dumplings, and dan dan noodles. ($35, Dupont)

Grazie Mille:

Grazie Nonna’s brand new spin-off bar is offering a six-course tasting menu with oysters, veal, and truffle risotto. Optional wine pairing and caviar service. ($120, Downtown)

Nina May:

Smoked leg of lamb, sticky toffee pudding, and other delicacies are awaiting pick up at Nina May for your NYE dinner table at home. ($75, Shaw)

Compass Rose:

Take a trip to Brazil with dishes like ceviche, khachapuri, and other sharable plates for the whole table. ($100, 14th Street NW)

Lutèce:

Lutèce’s six-course NYE seating is almost sold out. The menu is a secret, but the French restaurant is known for its decadent riffs on duck and inventive desserts. ($275, Georgetown)

Tail Up Goat:

This AdMo standby is putting the spotlight on the farmers, fishers, ranchers, and other local purveyors that supply their restaurant through a six-course special menu. ($130, Adams Morgan)