Kick off 2025 in style by leaving the cooking to the experts! Whether you’re looking to toast the New Year with a festive feast or recharge with a comforting meal the day after, we’ve curated a list of some of the best spots in the Alamo City to make your celebrations unforgettable. From indulgent multi-course dinners to laid-back brunches perfect for recovering from a night of revelry, these local favorites have something for everyone. Let the countdown to delicious memories begin!
Ambler Texas Kitchen & Cocktails
306 W Market St / 210.298.8040

Start the New Year off right with a New Year’s Day hangover brunch at Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails. Served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., you’ll have plenty of time to indulge in the brunch menu, along with a Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar with delights that include jumbo chilled shrimp, Texan jerky, olives, pickles, and more. There will also be live music. For reservations, click here.
Bistr09
6106 Broadway / 210.245.8156
Join Bistr09 for a French-inspired New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 31st. For reservations, click here.
Boudro’s
421 E Commerce/ 210.224.8484
From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Boudro’s Texas Bistro on the beautiful San Antonio River Walk will be serving their regular menu along with a special menu just for the day. For reservations, click here.
Cavalier
111 E Pecan St / InterContinental San Antonio River Walk / (726) 238-4660
Head to the InterContinental San Antonio River Walk for a festive New Year’s Eve celebration at their signature restaurant, Cavalier. The five-course menu includes a champagne toast. $200 per person, with an additional $50 or $75 for a wine package or a premium wine package. For reservations, click here.
Chicken N Pickle
5215 UTSA Blvd / 210.874.2120
Start the New Year off on the right foot with Chicken N Pickle! They’ll be hosting a pickleball tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Entry cost for each team is $50 and includes a mimosa. To book a spot, click here.
Clementine
2195 Northwest Military Hwy, Castle Hills / 210.503.5121
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Clementine with a special menu on December 31st. The multi-course meal will be more than enough to satiate your hunger. Priced at $135, the inspired menu offers something for everyone! For reservations and to view the full menu, click here.
Copa Wine Bar
19141 Stone Oak Pkwy / 210.495.2672
Book a spot at Copa Wine Bar from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a budget-friendly, prix-fixe, three-course dinner priced at just $30 per person. The regular menu will also be available for the evening. For reservations, call 210.495.2672.
Hotel Havana
1015 Navarro St / 210.222.2008
The Hotel Havana is hosting a celebratory meal to ring in the New Year on December 31st. A four-course meal prepared by Ocho’s chef Kirk includes a bone marrow appetizer, lobster and plantain bisque, prime rib and black-eyed pea brownie and Dulce de leche ice cream. $95 per person. For reservations, click here.
Isidore
221 Newell Ave / 210.756.7359
Ring in the New Year with a tasting menu at Isidore on December 31st. The special menu will be on offer starting at 5 p.m. for $140 per person with wine pairings for an additional $75 per person. The a la carte menu will be served at the bar. To reserve a seat, click here.
J-Prime Steakhouse
1401 N Loop 1604 W / 210.764.1604
Join J Prime Steakhouse on New Year’s Eve for a special prix-fixe menu. Doors open early at 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. For reservations, click here.
Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse
123 N. Loop Rd 1604 E. / 210.404.2221
Celebrate 2024 and ring in 2025 at Kirby’s Steakhouse with a four-course dinner on December 31st. The cost is $120 per person with the option to upgrade your package to include wine or cocktail pairings. For reservations and to view the full menu, click here.
Ladino
200 E Grayson St. 100 / 210.325.6007
Ladino is serving up a six-course Mediterranean menu on December 31st to ring in the New Year in style. The menu will be offered at $100 per person between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and at $125 per person from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant’s regular a la carte menu will also be available. For reservations, click here or call 210.325.6007.
Nicosi
221 Newell Ave / 210.759.0088
Nicosi dessert bar chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph is serving up a two-hour experience that combines the delectable desserts from Nicosi with memorable dishes from Canje, his Caribbean restaurant in Austin. Seatings are available at 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 10 p.m. for $180 per person. For reservations, click here.
Paesanos
111 W Crockett St / 210.227.2782
You can’t go wrong kicking off the new year at the legendary Paesanos on the River Walk. Guests will have three different three-course menu options that include iconic bites like the shrimp paesano or herb-crusted prime rib. There’s a vegan menu and children’s menu on offer too. Seating on New Year’s Eve begins at 11 a.m. and end at 8 p.m. You can also take the dinner barge cruise. Prices range from $30 to $75 per person. For the full menu, click here.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
15900 La Cantera Pkwy / 210.558.6161
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with two special offers at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille. Choose the standard three-course prix-fixe menu or choose the four-course rare & well done prix-fixe menu from 4 p.m. to close Tuesday, December 31st. For reservations, click here.
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