Where to Eat on NYE 2016
Because your diet doesn’t start until Sunday
By Chelsea Lin December 26, 2016
This time of year, my inbox is flooded with news of cool events and fantastic holiday dinners. Here, a rundown of where you should be dining on the 31st (though make your reservations a.s.a.p.):
Scout PNW
Prix fixe dinner – $140; dinner plus two drinks at the Nest upstairs (and view of the fireworks) – $250.
Book here
Tutta Bella (South Lake Union)
Live music, dancing, view of the fireworks, plus complimentary prosecco toast at midnight – $30 per person to reserve table.
Book here
Ivar’s Salmon House
Dinner buffet, party favors, view of the fireworks, complimentary champagne toast at midnight – $85.
Call 206.632.0767 to book
Raccolto
Shareable apps for the table, choice of entree, choice of dessert – $70.
Call 206.397.3775 to book
Vendemmia
Shareable apps for the table, choice of entree, choice of dessert – $75.
Call 206.466.2533 to book
Miller’s Guild
Snacks, midnight toast, dance party in the Hotel Max lobby – $75 (discounted to $50 if you dine at Miller’s Guild that night).
Call 206.443.3663 to book
Eden Hill
Ten-course tasting menu – $100.
Call 206.708.6836 to book
RN74
Early seating tasting menu – $95; late seating tasting menu – $125.
Call 206.456.7474 to book
Tilth
Four-course prix fixe – $80, wine pairings $50 additional.
Call 206.633.0801 to book
Ethan Stowell Restaurants
Marine Hardware, Bramling Cross, Bar Cotto, Anchovies & Olives, How to Cook a Wolf, Mkt., Red Cow, Rione XIII, Staple & Fancy, Goldfinch Tavern and both Tavolatas have special menus.
Book here.
Volunteer Park Café
Single seating at 7 p.m. for a multi-course dinner – $95, $130 with wine.
Book here.
Heartwood Provisions
Five-course dinner available, or a la carte menu – $95, additional $95 for champagne pairings.
Book here.
Young American Ale House
Happy hour 4 to 10:30 p.m., with dishes starting at $4.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Four-course dinner – $69 from 3 to 5 p.m., $89 from 5 to 11 p.m.
Call 206.494.4442 to book.
Lark
Four-course meal of fancy treats – $120.
Call 206.323.5275 to book.
Porkchop and Co.
Five-course menu – $75, wine pairings additional $30.
Call 206.257.5761 to book.
Tarsan i Jane
Eleven-course tasting menu – $165.
Book here.
Bookstore Bar & Café
Six-course menu in the Library Bistro dining space – $175, $85 beverage pairing.
Call 206.340.6676 to book.
Sazerac
The last night of service!
Book here.
Brimmer & Heeltap
Multi-course meal – $90, $130 with wine pairings.
Book here.
Circadia
Gatsby-themed night with pecial menu – $100, additional $50 for beverage pairings.
Call 206.486.6428 to book.
That’s not it, surely… but it’ll give you a good place to start.
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