Ring In the new year at these Portland restaurants.
Cheers to the end of 2021! Here’s a list of Portland restaurants open on New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2021.
Portland offers a host of New Year’s Eve events. Restaurants join in on the fun by pulling out all the stops to celebrate the end of the year. Find your ideal New Year’s Eve dining from this compiled list of tasty options.
Also, if you’re going out New Year’s Eve you can get a free Trimet ride starting at 8 p.m. No paying for parking or need for a designated driver!
I highly recommend making reservations. Click the restaurant links below to view the full New Year’s Eve menus and make reservations. Keep in mind hours may vary due to the holiday.
Portland Restaurants Open on New Year’s Eve
Brix Tavern
The Pearl district restaurant will be open 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve offering a four course dinner from 5-11 p.m. and limited bar menu from 11 p.m.-12:45 a.m. DJ Juma will be spinning top 40 hits from 9:30 p.m. to close, and a special Champagne toast will take place at midnight.
On New Year’s Day, the tavern is serving brunch from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Carlita’s
Join the NYE Fiesta at Carlita’s. On New Year’s Eve, the restaurant will be open 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. with ppecials on guava margaritas and Yucatan pork nachos all night long.
Chart House
Dine in with a special New Year’s Eve menu from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Denny’s
Open for regular hours on New Year’s Eve and Day. Check your nearest location before visiting.
Elmer’s
Most local Elmer’s locations are open on New Year’s Eve and Day. Check the hours at your nearest location.
Fogo de Chao
The Portland location will be serving meals from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
You can also opt for a holiday to-go packages for 4 people starting at $165. All orders require at least 24-hour notice. This holiday meal is available through January 2, 2022.
Jake’s Grill
On New Year’s Eve, the grill is featuring a pre fixe menu with prime rib, filet mignon and more from noon to 10 p.m.
McCormick & Schmick’s
On New Year’s Eve, The restaurant is featuring a pre fixe menu with filet mignon and lobster tail from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Morton’s Steakhouse
The downtown steakhouse is open from 4 p.m. to midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Pizza Kat
The West Burnside pizza place is open 4-8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and Day.
Radar
The Williams Ave restaurant is open 5-9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and open New Year’s Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch and 5 to 8 p.m. for dinner.
Rally Pizza
The Vancouver pizza place will be serving Roman-inspired specials from 12-8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Red Sauce Pizza
Pick up a pizza to go from this NE Fremont pizzeria. Red Sauce Pizza is open 4-9:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and Day.
Redwood
Redwood is open for brunch on New Year’s Eve and Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
The downtown location will be serving a special prix fixe meal including a starter, entrée, a personal side and dessert on New Year’s Eve from 3-9 p.m.
Shari’s
The diner is typically open on New Year’s Eve and Day. They serve ham and turkey holiday dinner plates starting at $14.99. Check for hours at your nearest location.
Urban Fondue
From 4-9 p.m. on December 31, enjoy a three course fondue experience and choose a tasty holiday cocktail.
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