Last Updated – 30th December 2025
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Restaurants Open on New Year’s Eve in Houston (NYE 2025) — Still figuring out where to dine before the countdown? New Year’s Eve is Houston’s biggest night out, and the best tables don’t stay available for long. Whether you’re planning an elevated dinner, a festive prix fixe, or a final indulgence before midnight, having verified hours for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, matters more than ever.
Below, you’ll find Houston-area restaurants confirmed to be open on New Year’s Eve, complete with published service times and direct links to where those hours are listed. Keep in mind that NYE schedules can vary by seating time, menu format, or reservation type—so booking early is strongly recommended.
Quick Summary – New Year’s Eve Dining in Houston (12/31/2025)
- Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2025
- Coverage: Houston, Heights, Katy, Pearland, Galveston
- Types: Fine dining, brunch, prix fixe, fast casual
- What’s included: All listings include verified hours and links
- Stay on top: Bookmark this for your NYE dinner plans!
Editor’s Note: We strive to keep listings up to date, but details are subject to change. Always verify with event organizers or participating locations before heading out.
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Check out our articles on Stores Open on New Year’s Eve in Houston, and Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in Houston!
Restaurants open on New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, 31st December, 2025) in Houston – Local Favorites
a’Bouzy
Dinner begins at 5 PM, with DJ Sound & Vision setting the tone at 7 PM. Choose from our regular menu or indulge in the 7-Course NYE Prix Fixe — $125 per person (reservation + credit card required). Enjoy Veuve Clicquot for $59 and festive NYE cocktails.
Amrina The Woodlands
New Year’s Eve at Amrina is designed as a thoughtfully paced prix-fixe experience, where each course builds upon the last and every choice is intentional. From the first bite to the final sip, the menu is crafted to showcase balance, technique, and indulgence, enhancing the significance of the night.
New Year’s Eve pricing begins at $150 per person, with limited premium seating available at $250 per person during the most in-demand hours of the evening. Both seatings sell out every year, so secure your table now via OpenTable and welcome 2026 with purpose and celebration!
Applebee’s
Open on New Year’s Eve, but hours vary by location
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
Make it a night to remember at B&B Butchers with a photo-worthy 2026 marquee moment with balloons, a Telmont midnight champagne toast, party favors, and a patio DJ setting the tone from 9 pm to midnight!
B.B Italia
Ring in 2026 with dinner & a Champagne toast!
B.B. Lemon
Open from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bari Ristorante
Open on New Year’s Eve: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Bloom & Bee
New Year’s Eve Dinner | December 31 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Brasserie Du Parc
Welcome the New Year at Brasserie du Parc with an evening dedicated to fine dining and celebration. On December 31, we invite you to join us from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM for a special New Year’s menu thoughtfully designed for the occasion.
Brennan’s of Houston
Ring in 2025 with Brennan’s of Houston! Join us for dinner and enjoy music from the roaming jazz band! The New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu is subject to change based on product availability.
Café Rabelais
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Café Rabelais on Tuesday, December 31 | $92 per person | Wine, tax & gratuity not included.
Caracol
¡Vispera de Año Nuevo! New Year’s Eve at Caracol on Wednesday, December 31, from 5 – 10 PM
Cleburne Cafeteria
Open on both New Year’s Eve, 11 am – 2 pm, and New Year’s Day 11 am – 8 pm.
CRU Food & Wine Bar
New Year’s Eve Dinner. 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood
For $109 per person (plus tax and gratuity), our guests will enjoy a chef-inspired progression of flavors. To accommodate your celebration plans, whether you are heading to a party afterward or looking for a late-night toast, we are offering four convenient seating times: 3 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, and 9 PM.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Wed, Dec 31, 2025: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Doris Metropolitan
Our annual New Year’s Eve Bash at Doris is just a few nights away. Our signature dinner service, a DJ, a dazzling balloon drop, and a champagne toast to welcome 2026 await.
Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine
Open on regular hours. No Happy Hour
Etoile Cuisine et Bar
Etoile will be open on New Year’s Eve from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fielding’s Local Kitchen & Bar
Ring in 2026 with us at Fielding’s Local and enjoy an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration! Indulge in our Prix Fixe Dinner from Chef Edel and celebratory craft cocktails from Luis Valbuena in the bar. We will have one menu this year with additional courses available to enhance your experience. As the clock strikes midnight, join us for a sparkling toast, festive party favors, and a dazzling balloon drop to welcome the New Year in style. Make your reservation today and celebrate the start of 2026 with exceptional flavors and unforgettable memories!
Fogo de Chão
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a complimentary sparkling toast for reservations after 10 pm.
Georgia James
New Year’s Eve | 4 pm – 2 am
The Grove Houston
It will be open on New Year’s Eve. Check with the restaurant for details about the menu or reservations.
Guard and Grace
NYE (12/31): Open 3 pm – 11 pm
Hamsa HTX
Open on NYE, reserve a table now!
Hearsay on The Strand
Open on NYE, reserve a table now!
Hugo’s
New Year’s Eve at Hugo’s, Open from 5 pm – 10 pm
Kona Grill
THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE, LET KONA GRILL BE PART OF THE CELEBRATION! Enjoy amazing live DJs, a complimentary midnight champagne toast, and of course, your favorite Kona Grill food.
La Griglia Restaurant
Open NEW YEAR’S EVE • 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Le Colonial
Join us this New Year’s Eve for an intimate evening of fine dining, and handcrafted cocktails, in an elegant ambiance, perfect for toasting to the year ahead.
Le Jardinier
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: Toast to an unforgettable New Year’s Eve – join us for refined culinary experiences at lunch (11:30 AM-1 PM) or dinner (first seating 5 – 7 PM and second seating 7:15-10:30 PM); elevate with wine pairings from $125.
Leo’s River Oaks
Ring in the new year with an evening designed for celebration.
Our New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu features elevated courses, luxurious ingredients, and the refined experience that defines dining at Leo’s.
Little’s Oyster Bar
We’re open on New Year’s Eve from 5 PM – 10 PM
Longhorn Steakhouse
We are open during normal business hours on all other holidays.
MAD Houston
New Year’s Eve | Wednesday, December 31st | Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year’s Eve! 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Maison Pucha Bistro
Maison Pucha Bistro is hosting a festive New Year’s Eve celebration to ring in 2026, offering Houston diners a lively, late-night experience. The evening features music by DJ Tito, with dancing and entertainment continuing until 2:00 a.m. Bar service will be available from 11:00 a.m. through closing.
Guests can choose between a specially curated prix-fixe menu or order from the restaurant’s regular à la carte offerings. The kitchen will remain open until 11:00 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged, though walk-ins will be accommodated when possible.
Mastro’s Steakhouse
Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Mastro’s way—exceptional flavors, live energy, and a toast-worthy ambiance. Enjoy our signature steaks and seafood, indulge in decadent favorites, and raise a glass to the year ahead. It’s a night designed for celebrating every last moment of the year in style.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Chateaubriand for Two season starts now. Enjoy this limited-time treat through New Year’s Eve.
Moxie’s Grill and Bar
Open on Dec 31, New Year’s Eve.
Nobu Houston
Ring in the New Year with Nobu’s exclusive six-course omakase featuring signature flavors and exclusive delicacies. Reserve your table now to toast to 2026 at Nobu.
Ouisie’s Table
Open for New Year’s Eve. We have an à la carte and a prix fixe menu.
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Close out 2025 with a meal to remember. All three of our locations will offer an exclusive prix fixe New Year’s Eve menu complete with an appetizer, salad, entrée, side, and dessert. Reservations are available now.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
New Year’s Eve: 4 PM – 11 PM
Phat Eatery
We are open for Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day! What can we say, we love celebrating with you.
Pier 6 Seafood
Step into the most lavish night of the year at Pier 6. The NYE Dinner starts at 5 PM.
Rainbow Lodge
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER: Wednesday, December 31 • reservations 5:00 – 10:00 pm | $99 PER PERSON • THREE COURSES
Roka Akor
4:30 pm – 11:00 pm | New Year’s Eve | Exclusive Tasting Menu – $135 per person
Tavola
A luminous Italian New Year’s Eve awaits. Festive dishes by Chefs Marco Incerti and Marcela Kamiyama, plus an optional Italian wine pairing (+$60). À la carte or alongside our signature menu.?
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Urbe Street Foods of Mexico
Wednesday, December 31 | 8 pm – midnight | Ring in the New Year at URBE’s New Year’s Eve Party
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
SAY GOODBYE TO 2025 & SAY HELLO TO 2026! Gather the family around our table and enjoy our Signature Menu & Chef’s Features!
Willie G’s
Open NEW YEAR’S EVE • 11 AM – 10 PM
Xochi
New Year’s Eve at Xochi | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 5 pm – 10 pm
Restaurants open on New Year’s Eve in Houston – Franchise Restaurants
Arby’s
Most locations will be open, some with limited hours. Check ahead with your local franchise.
Baskins Robbins
Westheimer Road location to have reduced hours. We called to find out!
Benihana
We called a couple of locations. They are open. Please confirm the location near you.
Burger King
Most locations are expected to be open, but hours may vary.
Chick-fil-A®
U.S. Chick-fil-A® restaurants are open on New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve (unless the holiday falls on a Sunday), although they may have limited operating hours.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, operating during their regular hours
Denny’s
Indirect sources inform us that Denny’s will stay open 24/7 through the holidays, as it usually is throughout the year.
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ hours vary by location, but most are open on New Year’s Eve.
Five Guys
Most Houston locations are open with varying hours.
Hooters
Open on New Year’s Eve: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm & New Year’s Day: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
IHOP
Yes, IHOP is open on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but hours will vary by location.
Jersey Mike’s
Most locations are open, some with reduced hours.
Joe’s Crab Shack
Kickstart the New Year with Joe’s and reel in some of our latest season favorites.
KFC
Most locations will be open, but check ahead with your nearest location.
McDonald’s
Hours vary by location. Some places might be open till 4 AM. Check with your local outlet.
Panda Express
Most locations will be open with hours varying according to location.
Papa John’s
Most locations should be open till midnight, but confirm the hours with your local outlet.
Pizza Hut
Most locations should be open, but hours will vary by location.
Quiznos
Most outlets should be open; hours vary by store.
Sonic Drive-In
Most locations are open at regular hours.
Subway
Subway restaurant hours vary by location. Please contact your local restaurant for specific holiday hours.
Starbucks
Starbucks store hours vary by location.
Taco Bell
It’s not New Year’s Eve without a Doritos Loco Taco! Taco Bell locations are open on New Year’s Eve and Day, but hours vary with locations.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is open on New Year’s Eve, and some locations offer special events
Wendy’s
Wendy’s locations’ hours vary by location.
Restaurants open on New Year’s Eve in Houston – Galveston Restaurants Open on December 31, 2025
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar
We’re open on New Year’s Eve: 11 AM – 9 PM & New Year’s Day: 11 AM – 9 PM
The Fancy at Hotel Lucine
Ring in the new year the Lucine way, where dinner at The Fancy leads to a night that refuses to call it early. After a coastal-meets-celebration kind of supper, head to the Pergola for Kam Franklin’s set, a midnight countdown, and a champagne toast in the Courtyard.
MarMo Cafe & Lounge
Kiss 2025 goodbye, the fun way. NYE at MarMo — cocktails flowing, DJ Alchemy spinning, and a midnight “cheers” on us. Dec 31 • 7 PM • No cover
Vida Agave
We are open on NYE and New Year’s Day
Restaurants open on New Year’s Eve in Houston – Heights Restaurants Open on 12/31/2025
Better Luck Tomorrow
Open from 2 pm – 12 midnight
Bungalow Heights
NYE / NYD at Bungalow Heights – Out with the old, IN with the party. NYE: No cover. Free entry. Music all night + a champagne toast at midnight. Dance it out, sip something bubbly, and ring in the New Year the right way. Wake up (or crawl back) for NYD: Doors open at 11 AM
Cedar Creek Bar & Grill
New Year’s Eve: 11 am – 12 am & New Year’s Day Brunch: 10 am – 2 pm + regular hours
Flip ‘n Patties
We’re open on New Year’s Eve from 11 am – 5 pm and closed on NYD.
Grotto Restaurant
NEW YEAR’S EVE • 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Palm Restaurant
Wed, Dec 31, 2025: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Restaurants open on New Year’s Eve in Houston – Katy Restaurants Open on 31st December, 2025
Astor’s Table
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 3-Course NYE Dinner — $75 Per Person. Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Crafted Kitchen and Taps
New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31st | Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year’s Eve! 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Landry’s Seafood House
Join Us For Our New Year’s Celebration! Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Lozano’s Mexican-Latin Cocina
New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31st – Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year’s Eve! 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Red Lobster
We already called, and they confirmed they’re open on NYE.
Tandoori Grill
New Year’s Eve: Wednesday, December 31st | Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year’s Eve! 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Thaicoon Restaurant and Pub
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, December 31st | Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year’s Eve! 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Restaurants open on New Year’s Eve in Houston – Pearland Restaurants
7Spice
Open on New Year’s Eve 11 am – 10 pm & New Year’s Day 12 pm – 10 pm
Szechuan Spice
Happy Holidays – Bring some heat to your holiday plans. Open on Christmas and New Year’s.
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