Restaurants open on New Years Eve and New Years Day in Columbus

Want to go out to eat on New Years Eve or New Years Day? There are plenty of restaurants open for New Years in Columbus. You’ll find that most restaurants are open for New Year’s Eve, but many require reservations are have special menus during dinner service.

New Years Eve is one of the busiest nights in the industry, so I’ve included some suggestions for celebrating the night. Many will book up by mid-December, and may require a reservation hold with a credit card for New Years Eve. We also have a list of over 30 New Years Eve Parties and Celebrations for all budgets – starting at FREE, and including a few family-friendly options!

I’d love to know which places are your favorite to dine on New Years Eve!

If you’re dining out, make sure to check to see if they have a gift card bonus offer! At many restaurants, you can buy a gift card (for a gift or yourself) and get a bonus gift card or other special. Check out our list of Gift Card Bonus Offers here!

Restaurants open on New Years Eve and/or New Years Day in Columbus 2021

(options in italics are being updated for 2021)

Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
263 E. Whittier, Columbus, OH 43206
HOURS: New Years Eve seatings 4pm – 11 p.m.
MENU: Regular menu

The Avenue
Grandview 614.485.9447
Dublin 614.591.9000
NEW YEARS EVE: Open 3 p.m. – late

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
1370 East Johnstown Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 855-9840
HOURS: New Years Eve from 3 pm-10 pm

Benihana
8781 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
614.436.3705
HOURS:
New Years Eve from 11:00 am – 11 pm
New Years Day from 11:00 am – 10 pm

Bob Evans
(various locations)
New Years Eve: Regular hours per location
New Years Day: Regular hours per location
TO-GO: Farmhouse Feasts options include Pot Roast, Turkey, and Ham and serve 8-10. Available through January 10.

Bonefish Grill
(Dublin and Polaris)
HOURS: New Years Eve and New Years Day; last seating at 10 p.m. with reservations

Boston Market
Select locations open for dine-in and take-out
HOURS:
New Years Eve and New Years Day, standard hours
MENU: Standard

BRAVO Cucina Italiana
2 locations: Lennox and Bethel/Hayden
HOURS:
New Years Eve, seatings between 11 am – 9:30 pm
New Years Day, 11 am – 10 pm

Brio Tuscan Grille
2 locations; 3993 Easton Station and 1500 Polaris Parkway
HOURS:
New Years Eve, 11 am – 10 pm
New Years Day, 11 am – 10 pm

Buca di Beppo
343 North Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215
614.621.3287
60 East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085
614.848.8466
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 11 am – 10 pm
New Years Day: 11 am – 10 pm
MENU: Standard, as well as Buca to Go

Budd Dairy Food Hall
1086 N 4th St,
Columbus, OH 43201
614.505.2630
New Years Eve Bubbly Bash: 12/31 from 11 am – 1 am 1/1. Bubbly packages, shot specials, and a specialty cocktail of the evening, plus a huge variety of food. Each chef partner will have a specialty item just for this evening. Dress up or dress down – all are welcome!

Cameron’s
2185 West Dublin-Granville Road
614.885.3663
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 3 pm

Cap City
Grandview/1299 Olentangy River Rd/614.291.3663
Gahanna/1301 Stoneridge Dr/614.478.9999
Dublin/6644 Riverside Dr, Dublin/614.889.7865
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 11:30 am – late

Columbus Fish Market
1245 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43235
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 11:30 am – 10 pm. Special feature Holiday Three-Course meal for $55, featuring 6 oz. Filet Mignon & Shrimp Scampi.
New Years Day: 11:30 am – 9 pm

Champps Sports Bar Lennox
1827 Olentangy River Road, Ohio, 43212
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 11 am – 12 am
New Years Day: 11 am – 12 am

Cheesecake Factory Easton and Polaris
HOURS:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am – 10 pm
New Year’s Day: Open, 11 am – 10 pm
SPECIAL: Receive a $15 Promo eCard with every $50 gift card purchased on our website and in restaurants through 12/31/21. Promo eCard must be redeemed from 1/1/22 – 3/31/22.

Chili’s
Various locations
HOURS: Most locations are open on New Year’s Eve and New Years Day
SPECIALS: Get a Merry Berry Rita for $5 in the month of December. Then head to Chili’s on New year’s Day for chips and salsa and wait for the unveiling of their January Drink of the Month.

Columbus Fish Market
40 Hutchinson Ave
1245 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43235
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 11:30 am – 10 pm. Offering a 3 course with filet mignon and lobster tail; $55/person
New Years Day: 11:30 am – 9 pm

Del Mar SoCal Kitchen
705 North High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614.300.9500
HOURS: New Years Eve: Opens at 3 pm
SPECIALS: Berry Smokin’ (Absolut Pear Elderflower, Solerno, Cranberry, Pomegranate) and Chilean Sea Bass (Sesame Sticky Rice, Ice Spinach, Pickled Mushrooms, Ginger Garlic Broth)

Denny’s
Multiple locations
HOURS: Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day on New Years Eve and New Years Day.

El Segundo
698 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
614.965.6660
HOURS: New Years Eve: Opens at 3 pm

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
8760 Sancus Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS:
New Years Eve: seatings 11 am until 11 pm
New Years Day: 11 am until 11 pm
MENU: Seasonal Features and regular menu; dine in or to-go

Forno Short North
721 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
HOURS:
New Years Eve 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
New Years Day 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

The Guild House
Short North 614.280.9780
HOURS:
New Years Eve: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner service beginning at 7 a.m.
New Years Day: Open to room service at The Joseph Hotel
SPECIALS: Pomegranate Spiced Vodka Paloma (Ginger Infused High Bank Vodka, Spicy Pomegranate, Sparkling), Lobster Pasta (House-made Ricotta Gnocchi, Lobster, Asparagus, Arugula, Parmesan) and Bison Steak (Rosemary and Pink Peppercorn Crusted Bison, Gruyere Whipped Yukon Potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower, Meyer Lemon, Bacon Hollandaise)

Hollywood Casino OH Sports Bar & Grill
200 Georgesville Rd,
Columbus, OH 43228
New Years Eve Hours:
H Lounge: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m., Live music | 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Final Cut: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. (main room), 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. (bar). Reservations required. $25 credit card hold at time of reservation
o.h. Sports Bar: 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
NYE Food Court (located in Buffet):
Take 2 | 12 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Zen | 12 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Mikey’s Late Night Slice: 5:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Sunset Smoking and Gaming Patio: 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. Live music | 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Hudson 29 New Albany
260 Market Street Suite D
New Albany, Ohio
614.859.2900
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 11:30 am for dine in
SPECIAL: Midnight Kiss (Watershed Guild Series Gin, Blackberry, Thyme Infusion, Fresh Lemon, Cava Float) and Crab Crusted Center Cut Filet (Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Marinated Campari Tomatoes and Feta)

Hudson 29 Upper Arlington
1600 W. Lane Ave.
Upper Arlington, Ohio
614.487.0622
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 11:30 am
SPECIAL: Midnight Kiss (Watershed Guild Series Gin, Blackberry, Thyme Infusion, Fresh Lemon, Cava Float) and Crab Crusted Center Cut Filet (Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Marinated Campari Tomatoes and Feta)

Huong Vietnamese Restaurant
1270 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. 614-825-0303
HOURS:
New Years Day 11am-7pm
MENU: Regular menu; carryout available

IHOP
multiple locations
HOURS: New Years Eve and New Years Day – Open all day (24-hours restaurants will keep to schedule, hours may vary at other locations).
SPECIALS: SPECIALS: Seasonal pancakes available. Also offering Holiday Family Feasts. IHoppy Hour features $3-$5 menu items from 2 pm – 10 pm everyday.

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood
1 E Campus View Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235 (614) 840-9090
HOURS:
New Years Day from 4-8 pm

J. Liu of Dublin and Worthington
50 W. Bridge Street
6880 North High Street
Dublin, OH 43017
HOURS: New Years Eve from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. in Dublin, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. in Worthington

Katzinger’s Delicatessen & Catering
475 South Third Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614.228.7297
HOURS:
New Year’s Eve: 10AM-4PM
New Year’s Day: 10AM-4PM

Katzinger’s Dublin
7160 Muirfield Dr,
Dublin, OH 43017
614.389.8444
HOURS:
New Year’s Eve: 10AM-4PM
New Year’s Day: 10AM-4PM

The Keep – LeVeque Tower
50 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-0322
HOURS:
New Years Eve 5 pm – 11 pm New Years Eve Dinner. Lounge open 4 pm – 1 am.

Lemongrass Fusion Bistro
641 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-1414
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.
New Years Day: 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Lincoln Social
711 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
614.300.9494
New Years Eve: 2 p.m. – 1 a.m.
SPECIALS: Black Manhattan (Old Forester, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Fig) and Blanco (Champagne, White Chocolate, Citrus)

Marcella’s Polaris
1319 Polaris Parkway
614.844.6500
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 4 pm

Marcella’s Short North
615 North High Street
614.223.2100
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 3 pm

Martini Modern Italian
445 North High Street
614.224.8259
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 3 pm

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
3965 New Bond Street
Columbus, OH 43219
HOURS:
New Years Eve 11:30 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. Holiday Prix Fixe menu starts at $50 featuring Center Cut Filet Mignon, 7oz. West Australian Lobster Tail and more!
New Years Day 11:30 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Melting Pot
4014 Townsfair Way, Easton Town Center
Columbus, Ohio 43219
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 12PM-9:30PM. NYE Packages only on December 31. Price starts at $85 per person for a 4 course meal + extras
New Years Day: 12PM-9PM

Mitchell’s Ocean Club
4002 Easton Station
Columbus, OH 43219
614.416.2582
New Years Eve: 5pm – 10 pm
New Years Day: closed
TO GO: Family-style dinners are available to-go. Details here.

Mitchell’s Steakhouse Downtown
45 North Third Street
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 11:30 am – 10 pm
New Years Day: 4:30 pm – 9 pm
MENU: Holiday 3-course dinner available for $65, featuring tenderloin duet with choice of Salad, Side, and Dessert. Available for dine-in or to-go from December 31.

Mitchell’s Steakhouse Polaris
1408 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 4 pm – 10 pm
New Years Day: 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Molly Woo’s
1500 Polaris Parkway
614.985.9667
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 11:30 am – late

Panera Bread: Panera Bread is typically open for business on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Stop in for mitten cookies or warm soups.
SPECIAL: Buy a $50 gift card by 12/31, get a $10 bonus card.

The Pearl
641 North High Street, Columbus. 614.227.0151
88 N. High Street, Dublin. 614.695.6255
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 1 pm

The Refectory
1092 Bethel Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43220
614-451-9774 – reservations recommended
HOURS: New Years Eve – seatings 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
MENU: Chef Richard’s special Five-Course Dinner with two selections for each course! The New Year’s Eve Dinner is $135 per guest. This is the only menu served for the evening.

Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
All locations
HOURS: New Years Eve Regular hours
Make a reservation for a safe and convenient experience this New Year’s Eve! On December 31, kids eat for free at Rusty Bucket with the purchase of an adult entrée. Offer available for dine-in only. Make your reservation: https://www.myrustybucket.com/
Closed on New Years Day

Ruth Chris Steak House
511 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 927-5663
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 3 pm – 10 pm
New Years Day: 3 pm – 9 pm

Smith and Wollensky
4145 The Strand West at Easton Town Center
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 416-2400 – reservations highly recommended
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 11:30 am – 10:30 pm
New Years Day 11:30 am – 10:30 pm

Subway: Open on New year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (hours may be adjusted), but locations in Walmart stores follow Walmart store hours.

Sunny Street Cafe Dublin, Avery Road Restaurant
Kroger Shopping Center 7042 Hospital Dr., Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 389-3640
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 6:30 am – 2:30 pm
New Years Day: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

Texas de Brazil
4040 Easton Station
Suite E 105
Columbus, OH 43219
HOURS: Open New Years Eve and New Years Day

Trattoria Roma
1447 Grandview Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212
614.488.2104
HOURS:
New Years Eve from 4 – 9 p.m.

Tucci’s
35 N. High Street
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-3466
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 10 AM – 3 PM – Brunch, 3 PM – 11 PM – Dinner

Union Cafe
782 N High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: New Years Eve and New Years Day; 11 am – 10 pm
NYE 3 course meal and Show: UNION CAFÉ presents the annual three-course New Year’s Eve Dinner! Book here

Vittoria
10241 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 791-8100
HOURS: New Years Eve; 4 pm – 9 pm
MENU: Special menu available

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
215 N. 4th Street
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: NYE Menu served 3p – 11p in the Taproom; bar open until 1 am

Z Cucina
Ristorante & Bar
1368 Grandview Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 486-9200
HOURS: New Years Eve 5 pm – 9 pm

Z Cucina di Spirito Dublin
6584 Riverside Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 916-9200
HOURS: New Years Eve Reservations accepted from 5 – 9 pm with credit card deposit.

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Craftsman Kitchen & Terrace at Cherry Valley Hotel
2299 Cherry Valley Rd. SE, Newark, Ohio 43055
740-788-1200
HOURS: Pickup between 6, 7, 8 or 9 pm.
TO-GO ONLY MENU: New Years Eve at home. Serves 2 – $89, Serves 4-6 – $179. Hors d ‘Oeuvres, Salad, Sides, choice of Entree, and a sweet treat. This menu looks amazing – see it here. Signature cocktails, wine, and beer available.

Hadleys Bar + Kitchen
260 S. 4th St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614.222.3022
HOURS:
New Years Eve: Closed
New Years Day: Dine-in, 10 am – 10 pm. Brunch from 10 am – 3 pm. Also offering Brunch to-go options, which include meals for 2-4, 4-6, or 6-8 people, plus mimosa kits! Order by Dec 30.

Kitchen Social
8954 Lyra Dr. Columbus 614-505-8492
HOURS: New Years Eve 3 pm – 10 pm

Nicola Restaurant and Bar
4740 Reed Rd.
Columbus, OH 43220
614.459.7000 reservations by phone only
HOURS:
New Years Eve 4 p .m. – 9 p.m.