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 2020
Cameron Mitchell NYE Happy Hours
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has decided to open a handful of restaurants earlier on NYE for special happy hours. The following stores will be open beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 31. See details here.
- Lincoln Social
- Avenue Dublin
- The Pearl Bridge Park
- The Pearl Short North
- Marcella’s Short North
Amato’s Woodfired Pizza of Mount Vernon
668 North Sandusky Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-2003
HOURS:
New Years Eve 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
New Years Day 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
MENU: Regular menu
Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
263 E. Whittier, Columbus, OH 43206
Barcelona is starting the count down at 12 noon, with celebrations every hour. The grand celebration will be at 6:00 pm, midnight in Spain. At the top of every hour (12:00 – 9:00 pm), we will be giving away one $500 Los Amigos Membership to one lucky reservation, seated in the previous hour.
HOURS: New Years Eve seatings noon – 8 p.m.
MENU: Regular menu
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
Barrel & Boar-Creekside
121 Mill St., Ste 130
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 471-8844
HOURS:
New Years Eve – 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Barrel & Boar – Newark
5 North 3rd St.
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 258-6017
HOURS: New Years Eve from 11am-8pm
Barrel & Boar – Westerville
8 N State St, Westerville, OH 43081
HOURS: New Years Eve from 11am-8pm
Barrel & Boar – Canal Winchester
8 N State St, Westerville, OH 43081
HOURS: New Years Eve from 11am-8pm
Benihana
8781 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
614.436.3705
HOURS:
New Years Eve from 11:00 am – 9 pm
New Years Day from 11:00 am – 9 pm
Bonefish Grill
(Dublin and Polaris)
HOURS: New Years Eve and New Years Day; last seating at 9 p.m. with reservations
Boston Market
Select locations open for dine-in and take-out on Christmas Day.
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, 11 am – 9 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 – 9 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
and
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
Columbus Fish Market
1245 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43235
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 11:30 am – 10 pm
New Years Day: Noon – 9 pm
The following list is from 2019; updates will be made shortly.
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 am
Champps Sports Bar Lennox
1827 Olentangy River Road, Ohio, 43212
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 11 am – 10 pm
New Years Day: 11 am – 10 pm
Cheesecake Factory Easton and Polaris
HOURS:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am – 3:45 pm (no reservations available after that)
New Year’s Day: Open, 11 am – 9 pm
SPECIAL: Buy a $25 gift card by 12/31 and a get a gift card for a free slice of cheesecake. Slice of Joy card redeemable on a future visit from 1/1/2021 – 3/31/2021 for one complimentary slice of cheesecake or layer cake.
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
New Years Day: Noon – 9 pm
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.
Del Mar SoCal Kitchen
705 North High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614.300.9500
HOURS: New Years Eve: Opens at 3 pm
Denny’s
Multiple locations
HOURS: Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day on New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Due Amici
67 E Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-9373
HOURS: New Years Eve from 11 am-9 pm
Eddie Merlot’s
1570 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS: New Years Eve: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
8760 Sancus Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43240
HOURS:
New Years Eve: seatings 11 am until 10:30 pm
New Years Day: 11 am until 10 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 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
New Years Day 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
G. Michael’s Bistro
595 South Third Street
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: New Years Eve: accepting reservations from 5 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Credit card deposit required.
The Guild House
Short North 614.280.9780
HOURS:
New Years Eve: Lunch & dinner service beginning at 3 p.m.
New Years Day: Open to room service at The Joseph Hotel
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.
Hollywood Casino OH Sports Bar & Grill
200 Georgesville Rd,
Columbus, OH 43228
HOURS:
New Years Eve 11 am to 9 pm
New Years Day 11 am – 9:30 pm
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
TO GO: Carry Out Bundles for groups of two or four. They are perfect to grab and go and ring in the new year. See menu here: New Year’s Eve Carryout Menu – Hudson 29 &
Hudson 29 Upper Arlington
1600 W. Lane Ave.
Upper Arlington, Ohio
614.487.0622
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 11:30 am
TO GO: Carry Out Bundles for groups of two or four. They are perfect to grab and go and ring in the new year. See menu here: New Year’s Eve Carryout Menu – Hudson 29
Huong Vietnamese Restaurant
1270 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. 614-825-0303
HOURS:
New Years Eve 11am-6:30pm
New Years Day 11am-6:30pm
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 Eve from 4-9 pm
New Years Day from 4-9 pm
J. Liu of Dublin and Worthington
50 W. Bridge Street
6880 North High Street
Dublin, OH 43017
HOURS: New Years Eve from 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Dublin, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. in Worthington
Katzinger’s Delicatessen & Catering
475 South Third Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614.228.7297
HOURS:
New Year’s Eve: 9:00AM-4:00PM
New Year’s Day: 9:00 AM-4:00PM
Katzinger’s Dublin
7160 Muirfield Dr,
Dublin, OH 43017
614.389.8444
HOURS:
New Year’s Eve: 10:30AM-8:00PM
New Year’s Day: 11AM – 4PM
The Keep – LeVeque Tower
50 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-0322
HOURS:
New Years Eve New Years Eve Dinner 3 course meal, $65 per person. Reservations are now FULL.
New Years Day New Years Day Brunch for dine-in, carryout, or delivery. $25 for 2-3 people, $50 for 4-5 people. Reservations still availbale for 7:45 am – noon.
Kitchen Social
8954 Lyra Dr. Columbus 614-505-8492
HOURS: New Years Eve 3 pm – 10 pm
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.
M
2 Miranova Place Suite 100
614.629.0000
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 3 pm
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 1 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 3:30 pm – 9 p.m.
New Years Day 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Melting Pot
4014 Townsfair Way, Easton Town Center
Columbus, Ohio 43219
HOURS:
New Years Eve: 4PM-9PM. NYE Packages only on December 31. Price starts at $80 per person for a 4 course meal + extras
New Years Day: 4PM-9PM
Mitchell’s Ocean Club
4002 Easton Station
Columbus, OH 43219
614.416.2582
HOURS:
New Years Eve: Opens at 3 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: 4 pm – 10 pm
New Years Day: 4:30 pm – 9 pm
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 pm
Molly Woo’s
1500 Polaris Parkway
614.985.9667
HOURS: open New Years Eve at 11:30 am – 9:45 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.
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 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
MENU: Chef Richard’s special Five-Course Dinner with two selections for each course! The New Year’s Eve Dinner is $125 per guest. This is the only menu served for the evening.
Rodizio Grill
125 W. Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
614.241.4400
HOURS:
New Years Eve 3 pm – 8:30 pm. Special premium holiday menu starting at 3:00pm. The menu will include Ribeye, Beef Tenderloin, Grilled and Seasoned Shrimp and a sneak preview of our Rodizio on Fire menu. $49.99 per person. Children ages 3-11 $24.99
New Years Day 4 pm – 8:30 pm
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
All locations
HOURS: New Years Eve 11 am – 8 pm Family New Year’s Eve
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 entrée. Offer available for dine-in only. Make your reservation: https://www.myrustybucket.com/
National Bloody Mary Day – Jan. 1
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern is preselling cocktail kits for New Year’s Eve and Day, which includes a kit for their delicious Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary Kits come in options of not spicy, spicy and stupid spicy, and they include three cocktails for $27. Pre-sale is from 12/26 – 12/29 for 12/31 pick-up. Orders can be placed online. 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 – 9:30 pm
New Years Day: 4 pm – 10 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 – 8:30 pm
New Years Day 12 pm – 8 pm
Spaghetti Warehouse
397 West Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS: New Year’s Eve: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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: New Years Eve and New Years Day opens at Noon
Tiger + Lily
19 E Gay St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614-928-9989
HOURS: New Years Eve, 11:30am- 9pm for dine in or carry out with regular menu.
Tiger + Lily Signature Ramen
Trattoria Roma
1447 Grandview Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212
614.488.2104
HOURS:
New Years Eve from 4 – 9 p.m.
New Years Day from 4 – 9 p.m.
Tucci’s
35 N. High Street
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-3466
HOURS:
New Years Eve from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
MENU: $90 per person; available for dine-in or carryout. Appetizer, Salad, Entree, and Dessert
Includes a glass of bubbles* (alcoholic or non) *Glass of bubbles for dine-in only.
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 our 25th annual three-course New Year’s Eve Dinner! A command performance by RPDR superstar Brooke Lynn Hytes and fierce hostesses Pattaya Hart [reigning Miss Gay America], Andora Tetee [MGA2019] and Reianna Ali! Choose one of two seating options (4p-6:30p or 7p-9:45p). We have opened up the tarped patio area with our amazing heaters at popular prices. The area is warm but bundle up and enjoy a private indoor-outdoor area. Book here
VASO
Rooftop of AC Dublin, 6540 Riverside Drive, Dublin, OH 43017 (614) 698-2525
HOURS: New Years Eve – Two (2) ticketed dinner seatings, the first from 5:00 P – 7:00 P and the second from 8:00 P – 10:00 P. Reserving your ticket grants you a pre-paid spending credit to use the night of. Igloos are sanitized in between
- SEATING 1: 5:00 P – 7:00 P. Doors Open at 4:30 P – Complimentary Cava Toast at 6:00 P (aligned with Midnight in Spain).
Tickets range from $150 for a table for 2 (with spending credit), and up to $750 for a private igloo experience for up to 8 (with $750 spending credit, with multiple options available in between for various sized groups. There’s also a Room Package available, which includes table for 2 with $150 spending credit, bottle of champagne, and one night stay at AC Hotel Columbus Dublin, Riverview Room for $400. - SEATING 2 8:00 P – 10:00 P. Doors Open at 7:30 P – Complimentary Cava Toast at 9:00 P
Tickets range from $250 for a table for 2 (with spending credit), and up to $1250 for a private igloo experience for up to 8 (with $1250 spending credit, with multiple options available in between for various sized groups. There are two Room Packages available, which includes table for 2 with spending credit, bottle of champagne, and one night stay at AC Hotel Columbus Dublin, from $500-$1000.
Vittoria
10241 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 791-8100
HOURS: New Years Eve; 4 pm – 9 pm
MENU: Special menu available
Z Cucina
Ristorante & Bar
1368 Grandview Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 486-9200
HOURS: New Years Eve 5 pm – 8 pm
Z Cucina di Spirito Dublin
6584 Riverside Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 916-9200
HOURS: New Years Eve Reservations accepted from 5 – 8 pm with credit card deposit.
To-go only options for 2020
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events CMPE 2U
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events now offers a variety of affordable menus for easy and convenient pick-up or delivery that is completely contactless. You don’t need to be hosting a big event any longer to utilize Cameron Mitchell Premier Events catering. The menus are perfect for any occasion including work luncheons and casual, socially distance get togethers. Menus include a fan experience pack to enjoy the big game, fireside kits, family meals and more.
Call 614.848.4700 or email cateringrequest@cameronmitchell.com to place your CMPE 2U order and arrange contact-free pick up or delivery! See options here!
Ocean Club at Easton
Offers holiday packages where you can pick up personalized platters to wow your family and friends for your small holiday gatherings. Choose from a mouthwatering shellfish platter or sushi platter, order a full-sized sheet cake of their famous five-layer carrot cake, and top it off by picking up a wine bundle or take-home cocktail kit.
For more information and pricing, visit https://www.ocean-prime.com/holiday-packages
If you know of other restaurants open, leave them in the comments!
Check out our list of New Years Eve Parties – at all price points!
Closed for 2020
Hollywood Casino Epic Buffet
200 Georgesville Rd,
Columbus, OH 43228
HOURS: NYE Buffet from 4PM-11PM. Indulge in our New Year’s Eve Seafood Buffet for just $29.99 with your mychoice® card. Add lobster for just $11.99 each, 2 crab clusters for $11.99 or 3 crab clusters for $16.99.
COST: $29.99 with a Marquee Rewards card. *Epic Buffet dine-in only. Does not include tax or gratuity.
Hollywood Casino Final Cut
200 Georgesville Rd,
Columbus, OH 43228
HOURS: 5PM-11PM. Enjoy our New Year’s Eve prix fixe dinner menu for $90 per person with your mychoice® card. Bar is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Regular menu not available. Final Cut dine-in only. Price does not include tax or gratuity.
COST: $29.99 with a Marquee Rewards card. *Epic Buffet dine-in only. Does not include tax or gratuity.
The Table
21 E. Fifth Avenue, Suite 101
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-4555
HOURS:
Closed for dine-in 2020
Watershed Kitchen + Bar
1145 Chesapeake Ave, Suite D
Columbus, OH 43212
614-357-1936
HOURS:
EVENT MENU:
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
215 N. 4th Street
Columbus, OH 43215
HOURS:
MENU:
Big Bang Columbus
401 N. Front St.
Suite 95
Columbus, Ohio 43215
HOURS: New Years Eve Roaring 20’s Party: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. VIP tables include cocktail reception from 6:30-8:30 pm, doors open at 8:30 pm for other ticket holders. The evening will continue with dueling pianos and more, including champagne toast.
The Boat House Restaurant
679 W Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215
614.469.0000
HOURS: New Years Eve from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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