The metro Detroit dining scene has you covered when it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve right. From upscale seatings at The Whitney in Detroit to a 1920’s-themed event at Black Pearl in Ann Arbor, these local restaurants are offering plenty of ways to ring in 2023.
Andiamo
Andiamo is hosting a variety of New Year’s Eve events at all five locations. Enjoy food, craft cocktails, a champagne toast, and live entertainment as you ring in 2023. Andiamo Bloomfield, Fenton, Warren, and Livonia will host a champagne toast at midnight. Meanwhile, Andiamo Detroit is having a New Year’s Eve Bash in their Wintergarden. Other entertainment and food options vary by location. More details and pricing can be found at andiamoitalia.com.
Basan Detroit
This new Detroit restaurant is ringing in 2023 with a five-course prix fixe meal and drink pairings for $125 a person. The menu for this event will be announced closer to New Year’s Eve, and will be guided by Basan Detroit‘s culinary and bar team. Substitutions are unavailable during this event. Reservations can be made online. A similar event is also being held at Grey Ghost Detroit, which has the same owners. Basan Detroit, 2703 Park Ave., Detroit; 313-481-2703; basandetroit.com.
Besa
Situated on the ground floor of the Vinton Building, Besa is ringing in the new year with a special four-course menu. Start with your choice of roasted marrow of bones, a village salad or broiled oysters before indulging in a second course of fig and onion tortellini, chilled potato leek soup, or sea scallops. There’s also a third course with options including veal osso buck, roasted maitake mushroom, duck breast or prawn kabob, and, finally, dark chocolate cheesecake or cucumber lime sorbet for dessert. Dinner is $120 plus a 20 percent gratuity. Reservations are required. Besa, 600 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3000; besadetroit.com.
Black Pearl
Come dressed in your best roaring ’20s attire for a New Year’s Eve party themed to “The Great Gatsby.” The menu will feature dishes such as tuna tartare, calamari, filet mignon, Korean short rib, and much more. There will also be a best dressed contest, New Year’s Eve swag, music spun by DJ AO, and a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are required. Black Pearl, 302 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-0400; blackpearlannarbor.com.
Blue Llama Jazz Club
Say goodbye to 2022 with two dinner and a show events for New Year’s Eve. The festivities kick off with the early show at 6 p.m. featuring a performance by jazz vocalist, arranger, composer, and educator Olivia Van Goor. Tickets are $150 a person and include a three course tasting menu. The second event starts at 8:30 p.m. and features a performance by Brandon Rose & Soul Therapy along with a four course tasting menu. Tickets to the later event are $250 a person. Blue Llama Jazz Club, 314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor; 734-372-3200; bluellamaclub.com.
Brew Detroit
Enjoy half-off select pizzas and appetizers along with $3 pints. A sparkling wine toast to ring in 2023 will happen at midnight. New Year’s Day brunch follows on Sunday. Brew Detroit, 1401 Abbott St., Detroit; 313-344-7185; brewdetroit.com.
Café Cortina
This year’s New Year’s Eve menu at Café Cortina features antipasto, polis, Capesante, Brasato Di Manzo, and more artisan Italian cuisine. Each person is $125 per person, plus gratuity. Dessert choices can be added for an additional cost. Wine pairing options are available. Reservations required. Café Cortina, 30715 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills; 248-474-3033; cafecortina.com.
Eddie Merlot’s
The special dinner menu for New Year’s Eve includes prime-aged steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails. Eddie Merlot’s will kiss 2022 goodbye at midnight with a champagne toast. Eddie Merlot’s, 27000 Woodward Ave., Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills; 248-712-4095; eddiemerlots.com.
Forest Grill
Ring in 2023 with a luxurious five-course pre-fixe menu that includes dishes such as amuse bouche, seared foie gras, duck spoon lord, Short Rib Wellington, ricotta cannelloni, and your choice of dessert. Admission is $145 per guest, plus gratuity. Reservations are strongly recommended and full table participation is required. Forest Grill, 735 Forest Ave., Birmingham; 248-258-9400; forestbirmingham.com.
Joe Muer Seafood
Joe Muer’s is celebrating New Year’s Eve in Detroit and Bloomfield Hills. Enjoy the restaurant’s seafood, aged meats, and sushi along with live entertainment. A celebratory Champagne toast will take place at midnight. Guests are encouraged to call in advance to make reservations. Joe Muer Seafood – Detroit Riverfront, 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 1404, Detroit; 313-567-6837; Joe Muer Seafood – Bloomfield Hills, 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609; joemuer.com.
Luciano’s Italian Restaurant
New Year’s Eve starts early at Luciano’s with a special menu and seatings beginning at 3 p.m. Later in the evening, they host their annual NYE party, which features a special five-course menu that includes everything from shrimp cocktail and Caesar salad to rigatoni palomino, chicken picante, rib eye ai ferri. Plus, live music. Luciano’s Italian Restaurant, 39091 Garfield Road, Clinton Township; 586-263-6540; lucianositaliancuisine.com.
Oak & Reel
Hour Detroit’s 2022 Restaurant of the Year is ringing in the New Year with a menu that features some of the restaurant’s staple dishes as well as some holiday specials. Choose from three-courses for $105 a person, or four-courses and a sparking toast for $140 a person. The á la carte menu will not be available during the event. Reservations are required. Oak & Reel, 2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-270-9600; oakandreel.com.
San Morello
San Morello is offering two seating times for their New Year’s Eve celebration. The first seating will feature the eatery’s á la care menu alongside celebratory specials. The second seating will offer a four-course prix fixe menu that includes wagyu beef tartare crostini, lobster risotto, ravioli al novo, lamb shank, slow-cooked prime rib, and much more. Plus, a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations strongly suggested. San Morello inside Shinola Hot, 1400 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-209-4700; sanmorello.com.
Symposia
Choose from a menu that includes an 8 oz prime filet, Maine lobster, crab oscar, and foie gras. The evening will also include your choice of champagne or wine. Reservations are encouraged. Symposia, 1000 Brush St., Detroit; 313-962-9355; symposiadetroit.com.
The Apparatus Room
The Apparatus Room at the Detroit Foundation Hotel is offering two seatings for a prix-fixe meal in celebration of New Year’s Eve. The first seating is at 5 p.m. and features a five-course menu of canapés, celery root and apple, poached halibut and more. Tickets are $100. The second seating is $140 and features two additional courses and menu additions including Siberian caviar, and manchego cheesecake. All diners will get a complimentary glass of Lallier champagne. The Apparatus Room, 250 W. Larned St., Detroit; 313-800-5500; detroitfoundationhotel.com.
The Peterboro
Head to Detroit’s Historic Chinatown to celebrate both the New Year and the reopening of this community staple. Tickets for the event are $100 a person and include one Red Dragon welcome shot, two drink tickets, and a small plate buffet. Guests will also enjoy music played by Crate Digga, NYE party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. The Peterboro, 420 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-833-1111; thepeterboro.com.
The Royce
The Royce is inviting its guests to bid adieu to 2022 at the restaurant’s annual New Year’s Eve Party. An open bar will be available, as well as light snacks and a champagne toast at midnight. To top it all off, a charity raffle will be held to support a local non-profit that’s yet to be determined. Tickets are $85. The Royce Detroit, 76 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-481-2160; theroycedetroit.com.
The Whitney
Detroit’s most iconic mansion is serving up a four-course menu to ring in the New Year along with a champagne toast at midnight. The Ghostbar will be open all evening and available exclusively to dining guests. Reservations and a $10 deposit are required. The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-832-5700; thewhitney.com.
Three Blind Mice Irish Pub
The 2023 New Year’s Eve Bash will feature music spun by a live DJ, shot samples and a champagne toast at midnight. Their menu features Irish-inspired grub including beer-battered fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, rueben egg rolls, and more. Three Blind Mice Irish Pub, 101 N. Main St. Mount Clemens; 586-961-6371; threeblindmiceririshpub.com.
This post was originally published in 2019 and has been updated for 2022.
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