Wind down 2023 with foie gras and caviar to pair with your bubbly–or savor a more relaxed family-friendly repast. Whatever your preference, check out these restaurants and resorts for the best New Year’s Eve dining in Phoenix and beyond.
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Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion
On New Year’s Eve at Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion, diners can choose from seatings at 5:30 p.m. and between 8 and 9:30 p.m. for an unmatched two- to three-hour tasting experience. Enjoy caviar, foie gras, wagyu, bubbly and surprises throughout the night. Later reservations will toast to 2024 with a view of the city.
Cost: $400 per person; optional $350 wine pairing available.
To book: Tock.
Talavera and Proof
Ring in 2024 in style with a four-course meal in Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Seatings are available from 5 to 9 p.m. For a casual celebration, Proof will feature celebratory menu items, festive décor and live music from 6 to 9 p.m., in a relaxed setting. All guests are invited to join the festivities in Onyx, featuring a DJ spinning tunes and a Champagne toast at midnight.
Cost: $250 per person, including a glass of Champagne (Talavera).
To book: www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale.
Anhelo
Anhelo in Phoenix is closing out 2023 with an exclusive tasting menu offered on Sunday, Dec. 31. The holiday dining experience kicks off at 10 p.m. and features caviar flan, foie gras, truffle risotto, dry-aged Sonoma duck and a wide range of other decadent dishes.
Cost: $500 per person (with wine pairings); $250 per person (without pairings).
To book: anhelorestaurant.com.
Call Her Martina
Old Town’s Call Her Martina’s hosts two seatings in honor of New Year’s Eve: 5 to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Each seating is accompanied by a decadent three-course, prix-fixe menu and a glass of wine. The latter seating also features a celebratory Champagne toast. Diners can also enjoy specials on Veuve Clicquot and more during this holiday dining experience.
Cost: $150 per person (5 to 9 p.m. seating); $185 per person (9 p.m. to 1 a.m. seating).
To book: callhermartina.com.
Toca Madera
During its two New Year’s Eve seating times (7 to 8:45 p.m. and 9 to 11:30 p.m.), Toca Madera in Scottsdale dishes up a variety of specialty plates and cocktails, like black pepper seared ahi and a porterhouse for two. Plus, diners can expect Toca Madera’s fan-favorite entertainment including fire dancers, live musicians, DJs and a complimentary midnight Champagne toast.
Cost: $150 per person minimum.
To book: www.sevenrooms.com.
T. Cook’s
On New Year’s Eve from 5 to 10 p.m., Royal Palms Resort and Spa invites friends and family to ring in 2024 during a celebratory dining experience at T. Cook’s. Choose between a prix-fixe menu or à la carte options featuring wagyu beef tartare with caviar and truffle; halibut with smoked potato croquette; roasted Cornish hen with pomme puree and brown butter jus; honey Moscato-poached pears; and much more.
Cost: $200 per person, and prepaid reservations are required.
To book: royalpalmshotel.com.
The Wine Collective of Scottsdale
The Wine Collective of Scottsdale hosts a Bubbles & Chocolate Pairing to bring an end to 2023. Available from Friday, Dec. 29, to Sunday, Dec. 31, this fun holiday pairing will include four sparkling wines each complemented by four locally made chocolates.
Cost: Tickets are $30 per person.
To book: www.the-wine-collective.com.
Carcara
Carcara at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is serving up a special menu for New Year’s Eve dining in Phoenix, available from 4 to 10 p.m., with dishes like grass-fed filet and Argentine red shrimp. Diners are also treated to a Champagne toast. After dinner, join &More by Sheraton in the hotel lobby for a night of celebration with a liqueur ice luge and Campo Viejo Champagne bar from 9 p.m. to midnight, a DJ from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and a complimentary Champagne toast followed by the midnight countdown.
Cost: $145 per person.
To book: www.carcararestaurant.com.
Ko’Sin
Ko’Sin at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a three-course prix-fixe menu, featuring mushroom bisque, sorghum-glazed pork tenderloin and espresso tiramisu. The holiday menu is available from 5 to 10 p.m.
To book: wildhorsepass.com/restaurants/kosin.
Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen
Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows dishes up a special four-course dinner from 8 to 10 p.m. in honor of the holiday. Menu highlights include beef carpaccio, a raw bar platter with chilled seafood, harvest salad endive, grilled duck breast and more.
Cost: $120 per person.
To book: OpenTable.
Postino
On Dec. 31 from 5 to 11 p.m., guests can head to Postino for Boujee Board & Bottle, featuring a board of bruschetta and a bottle of premium bubbles (Raventos, Blanc de Blanc Brut Cava) to ring in the new year. Guests are encouraged to dress to the nines for the holiday celebration.
Cost: $50; $40 for Wine Cult members.
To book: www.postinowinecafe.com.
Terra Tempe
Enjoy the final meal of the year at Terra Tempe at The Westin Tempe with a six-course, prix-fixe menu including grilled Spanish octopus; Arroz Negro with forbidden rice, Maine lobster, jumbo shrimp, mussels, calamari, crab, chorizo, Grana Padano and saffron aioli sauce; and New York strip. The holiday menu is served from 5 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $150 per adult; $65 per child ages 6 to 12.
To book: OpenTable.
Tía Carmen
Savor a special three- or five-course dinner at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa’s signature dining destination, Tía Carmen. Seating for the three-course dinner starts at 5 p.m. while seating for the five-course dinner starts at 8 p.m.
Cost: $145 per person (5 p.m.); $195 per person (8 p.m.).
To book: www.tiacarmendesertridge.com.
Cala
New Year’s Eve guests of Cala in Scottsdale will relive the glitz and glamour of the iconic Copacabana club in 1940’s New York. Chefs Beau MacMillan and Peter McQuaid have crafted an a la carte menu to accompany Cala’s popular dishes, with options like Maine lobster risotto and duck and foie gras ravilo. Four different dining experiences are available: Happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m.; seating No. 1 (5:45 to 6:45 p.m.); seating No. 2 (8:45 to 9:15 p.m.); and a bar package that is available starting at 9:45 p.m. and includes dessert, hors d’oeuvre, a midnight Champagne toast and dancing.
Cost: Prices vary per option.
To book: www.calascottsdale.com.
Rusconi’s American Kitchen
For those looking for New Year Eve’s dining in Phoenix, Rusconi’s American Kitchen announces a three-course prix-fixe menu with options like roasted pork loin, rank of lamb, Florida grouper, lobster bisque and much more. Reservations start at 5 p.m.
Cost: $99 per person.
To book: rusconiskitchen.com.
Ocean Prime
Ocean Prime dishes up a Chilean sea bass special–served with colossal blue crab on top of shallot and parmesan gratin, asparagus, buttered leeks, lemon herb vin blanc and toasted garlic–in honor of the holiday. Chef-featured entrees, cocktails and desserts will also be presented in addition to the regular menu.
Cost: $70 (for sea bass special).
To book: ocean-prime.com.
Roaring Fork
Scottsdale’s Roaring Fork will be offering its annual Steak & Lobster specialty on Sunday, Dec. 31, from 4 to 9 p.m., in celebration of New Year’s Eve. Chef will be cooking up a specialty Steak & Lobster offering in addition to seasonal menu items available that evening only. Guests are welcomed by the rotisserie fire and the outdoor fireplace while indulging in signature menu items like the 8-oz. filet, 16-oz. prime rib, sugar-cured duck breast, cedar-plank salmon and much more.
To book: www.roaringfork.com.
Ling & Louie’s
Available from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31, Ling & Louie’s Cheers! New Year’s Menu highlights delicious seasonal items in a special three-course spread. Options include Bangkok duck, almond-crusted pork tenderloin, mocha mousse and a variety of other festive dishes.
To book: www.lingandlouies.com.
Thirsty Lion
All four Valley Thirsty Lion Gastropub locations will be offering a specialty menu for New Year’s Eve, including grilled filet mignon, scallops, seared shrimp and butternut squash linguine, wagyu beef burger and various other dishes and cocktails.
To book: www.thirstyliongastropub.com.
Phoenix City Grille
Phoenix City Grille is featuring exclusive specials on Sunday, Dec. 31: New England clam chowder, slow-smoked herb-crusted leg of lamb, Linz Heritage prime-grade salt-based prime rib and pesto-crusted sea bass. New Year’s Eve specials will be available beginning at 4 p.m.
To book: phoenixcitygrille.com.
elements
Savor a New Year’s Eve dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa’s elements restaurant. The evening commences with a Veuve Clicquot Champagne greeting followed by the curated menu consisting of smoke and grits, seared tataki, dumplings and steak with a choice of meat and sides. Lastly, complete the evening with individual split bottles of Moët Chandon Champagne for toasting and celebrating.
Cost: $300 per person.
To book: www.gurneysresorts.com.
The Scottsdale Resort & Spa
Close out 2023 in delicious style at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa with a three-course New Year’s Eve dinner, served from 5 to 9 p.m. Guests will also enjoy live music throughout the evening to bid farewell to the year.
Cost: $105 per person.
To book: OpenTable.
Cress on Oak Creek
The New Year’s Eve fête at Sedona’s Cress on Oak Creek will begin with a complimentary glass of bubbly and will be followed by an elegant five-course tasting menu. Dinner is from 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $225 per person with wine pairings for an additional $85.
To book: www.lauberge.com.
Ember
Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort presents “An Evening in Paris” from 5 to 10 p.m. The five-course French tasting menu includes a decadent array of dishes, like Rossini de Filet de Boeuf and Deconstruit d’Escargot, sided with live entertainment and a bubbly toast.
Cost: $195 per person.
To book: www.wekopacasinoresort.com/dining/ember.
CIELO
Locals and visitors alike are welcomed to CIELO at ADERO Scottsdale Resort for a four-course New Year’s Eve feast (including pan-seared Chilean sea bass as its main course). The menu is served from 4 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $95 per person.
To book: OpenTable.