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MXSW guide to New Year’s Eve food & drink celebrations

🎉 New Year’s Eve in the Valley is packed with blowout dinners, rooftop parties, luxe cocktail experiences, and themed celebrations – and many of them sell out long before the ball drops.

If you’re plotting where to toast 2026, now’s the time to lock in a reservation. Here’s some of what’s on the menu this year.

(This listing will be updated as new events are announced.)

Phoenix

Platform 18 (Century Grand)
Ride into 2026 aboard a Prohibition-era train from 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The $149++ experience features champagne welcome, Mediterranean trio, punch intermezzo, martini or Old Fashioned pairing, featured NYE cocktails, and a midnight champagne toast with caviar bump. Only 36 seats.

Grey Hen (Century Grand)
A moody, apothecary-inspired NYE tasting from 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. For $129++, enjoy champagne welcome, Mediterranean trio, punch intermezzo, martini or Old Fashioned pairing, specialty cocktails, and a midnight champagne toast with caviar bump. Just 26 seats.

UnderTow (Century Grand)
Set sail on a tiki-themed NYE voyage from 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The $139++ experience includes tropical welcome cocktail, sushi flight, paired classics, spring roll and shrimp skewer, additional tiki pairings, and a midnight champagne toast with caviar bump. Limited to 44 seats.

Théa (The Global Ambassador)
Celebrate on the rooftop with a Mediterranean prix fixe and DJ. First seating 4-6 p.m., $150++; second seating 7-11 p.m., $225++. VIP couches available 8-11 p.m. with F&B minimum. A garden-party vibe, skyline views, and a chic countdown await.

Le Âme (The Global Ambassador)
An elegant NYE soirée with a refined French-leaning prix fixe. First seating 4-6 p.m., $185++; second seating 6:30-10:30 p.m., $250++. Guests can also inquire about a VIP private dining room for an elevated, intimate celebration.

Lobby Bar (The Global Ambassador)
Toast 2026 in a polished late-night lounge from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. with live music and an exclusive NYE menu. Cocktail tables and lounges (for 4-10 guests) require an F&B minimum, offering a stylish, sophisticated countdown setting.

The Pemberton
Ring in 2026 at Midnight at The Pemberton, a Gatsby-themed NYE gala from 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $99 GA includes lite bites (8-11 p.m.), party favors, and a midnight champagne toast. Upgrade to the $350 Gatsby VIP Package for two plus a Cambria Hotel overnight stay.

Persepshen
Celebrate sustainably with a one-night-only six-course NYE menu featuring ingredients introduced by the growers, brewers, and winemakers behind them. Expect dishes like black truffle Mediterranean salad and 90-day dry-aged Iberico pork ribs. $175 per guest, seating at 6 p.m., with a cocktail hour and parting gift included.

Sottise
Ring in 2026 with Sottise’s once-a-year four-course prix fixe New Year’s Eve dinner, offered indoors or outdoors. Choose from multiple dishes per course, with a tableside dessert by pastry chef Crystal Kass. $125 per person, prepaid reservations. Seatings from 5-9:30 p.m. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Beckett’s Table
Celebrate NYE with chef Justin Beckett’s three-course prix fixe for $109 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Choose from lobster bisque or burrata starters, mains like beef stroganoff ravioli or blackened bass, and elegant desserts. Regular menu not available.

Pedal Haus Brewery
Celebrate at Pedal Haus’s fourth annual NYE Rooftop Party from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. with DJ-driven dancing, drink specials, and a midnight champagne toast. General admission and VIP tables available.

Scottsdale

The Americano
Celebrate with a luxe four-course Italian-inspired NYE menu featuring premium add-ons like wine pairings, caviar, truffles, and raw bar specials. First seating $175++, second seating $225++ with extra appetizers, party favors, and live entertainment. An elegant, chef-driven way to welcome 2026 in style.

The REMI
Ring in 2026 from 9 p.m-2 a.m. with two parties: Kauboi: After Dark ($50) brings desert-meets-disco energy, champagne, and DJ beats; hotel guests enter free. Rooftop Altitude turns Allegra into a Pan Am-styled escape with skyline views and fireworks. GA starts at $75, with VIP tables available.

Sexy Roman
Ring in 2026 with a luxe multi-course Italian feast, roaming martini cart theatrics, and a DJ spinning 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Two seatings: $175 from 5-7:15 p.m. and $250 from 8-10:30 p.m. with midnight toast. Expect signature pastas, premium entrées, festive décor, and full-on indulgence.

Uchi
Celebrate with a one-night-only NYE omakase from 4p.m.-midnight. The James Beard-winning team serves an indulgent progression of crudo, nigiri, A5 ribeye, lobster maki, and more. $375 for two, with optional $80 beverage pairing. A polished, intimate way to toast 2026.

W Scottsdale
Step into a Bridgerton-style Renaissance Affair with lavish décor, live performers, DJs, and midnight fireworks. The 21+ celebration runs 9 p.m.-2 a.m.. Tickets start at $50; VIP tables available. Make it a staycation with a luxe room package including two event tickets and festive accessories.

Cala
Cala transforms into Cala Blanc, an all-white après-ski NYE party with DJs, roaming entertainment, tasting stations, and a midnight sparkler moment. Dinner reservations require a $30 deposit and $175 minimum; second seating (9-9:30 p.m.) includes full activations. GA ranges $45-$70, each with champagne and a sweet treat.

Citizen Public House
Chef Bernie Kantak rings in NYE with a three-course New American prix fixe for $80 from 4-11 p.m. Start with chowder, chopped salad, or burrata, then choose coffee-rubbed short ribs or halibut; upgrade to a 14-ounce ribeye for $20. Finish with blueberry bread pudding or chocolate cheesecake.

The Americano
Ring in 2026 at this bold Italian-inspired steakhouse with a lively NYE dinner from chefs Beau MacMillan and Peter McQuaid. Enjoy prime and Wagyu steaks, handmade pastas, cocktails, and a deep wine list. First seating 5:30-6:30 p.m.; second seating 8:30–9:30 p.m.. $125 per person.

The Italian Daughter
Ring in 2026 with a festive New Year’s Eve with a specialty Italian menu, live music from Stanley Serrano, a complimentary cannoli, and a midnight prosecco toast. A warm, lively spot for classic Italian dishes, great drinks, and an easygoing countdown.

J&G Steakhouse
Celebrate NYE with a four-course prix fixe from 5-11 p.m. featuring duck confit rolls, grass-fed ribeye, potato gratin, and sticky toffee pudding. $160++ per person, with a roaming champagne cart, live entertainment starting 8 p.m., plus a midnight toast and party favors.

The Phoenician Tavern
Ring in 2026 with a high-energy NYE at The Phoenician Tavern, featuring dueling pianos starting at 9:15 p.m. and live entertainment until 12:15 a.m. Enjoy extended bar hours and the regular menu of elevated pub fare like Kobe beef sliders, hanger steak, and fish & chips.

Marcellino Ristorante
Close out 2025 with Marcellino’s NYE Supper Club from 4-9 p.m., featuring an à la carte Italian fine-dining menu with antipasti, handmade pastas, and classic meat and seafood entrées. Live music by Monte Procopio begins at 6 p.m., setting an elegant, old-world tone for the evening.

Luna by Giada
Celebrate NYE with a one-night-only four-course dinner from 5-10 p.m. The menu features an amuse trio, house-made pastas like gnocchi or Dungeness crab raviolo, entrées including Dover sole, Australian Wagyu, or Maine lobster, and elegant desserts. Reservations are limited.

STK Steakhouse
Ring in NYE with high-energy vibe dining at STK, featuring premium steaks, seafood, and festive cocktails. The holiday menu highlights A5 Wagyu potstickers, king crab fondue, and a colossal lobster tail, plus seasonal sips like a holiday martini and spiked hot chocolate.

Chandler

Cuisine & Wine Bistro
Toast 2026 with a four-course NYE prix fixe from chef Fabrice for $105 per person (plus tax, drinks, and gratuity). Choose refined French classics like escargots, filet mignon, lobster Wellington, or duck à l’orange, then finish with elegant desserts. Ask the sommelier for champagne pairings and raise a glass to a Bonne Année.

George & Gather
Celebrate with a cozy, chef-driven four-course prix fixe for $70 (plus $40 wine pairings). Choose from seasonal starters, salads, entrées like salmon, short rib, or house pizzas, and indulgent desserts. Seatings 4-9 p.m.. A warm, elegant way to close out 2025.

The Brickyard Downtown
Toast NYE with a four-course New American dinner. Expect an amuse bouche, welcome punch, elegant starters, scallops, duck, or short rib ribolitta, and dessert. Dinner ranges $75-$95, depending on entree; optional cocktail pairing $50.

Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine
Toast 2026 with two four-course NYE experiences from chef Vikas Rana. Golden Hour seating 5-7 p.m. includes prosecco and two cocktails ($75, or $55 if booked by Dec. 20). Midnight Reserve after 8 p.m. features unlimited cocktails, in-house music, and a midnight prosecco toast ($85, or $65 early).

SanTan Brewing Co.
Keep it festive but unfussy at SanTan’s downtown Chandler pub with NYE dinner specials and a complimentary Espresso Martini toast at midnight. No prix fixe – order à la carte favorites like smoked prime rib or half roasted chicken with craft brews. Specials and reservations start at 5 p.m.

BlackSheep Wine Bar
Send off 2025 with “Last Bite,” a relaxed three-course NYE dinner from 6 p.m. ’til close. Choose soup or salad, Chicken Marsala or spaghetti pomodoro, and finish with affogato. $50 per person. Add a bottle of wine and toast your way into 2026.

Gilbert

UnderTow
Set sail on a tiki-themed NYE voyage from 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The $139++ experience includes tropical welcome cocktail, sushi flight, paired classics, spring roll and shrimp skewer, additional tiki pairings, and a midnight champagne toast with caviar bump. Limited to 44 seats.

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