For those seeking out New Year’s Eve options in Wilmington, Delaware, PA Eats is here with a slate of suggestions to make your journey into 2017 spectacular:
Catherine Rooney’s
Catherine Rooney’s is hosting an Irish American New Year’s Eve celebration from 6 p.m.–1 a.m. featuring two party options. For the early celebration crowd, there will be live Irish music from 6–9 p.m. by the Seven Rings Band and a complimentary Irish New Year’s toast. Reservations are recommended. The later crowd can enjoy a DJ dance party that starts after the band leaves the stage and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Best of all? No cover charge all night long! 1616 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, (302) 654-9700
Chelsea Tavern
Another Wilmington destination offering up multiple New Year’s Eve celebration options is Chelsea Tavern. For the full experience, guests can choose the Chelsea Package, which includes a four-course dinner menu, open bar from 8 p.m.–1 a.m., cocktail hour, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music with The Press and a champagne toast at midnight for $85 per person ($75 per person for groups of 6 or more). Reservations are required and seating is limited. For those who are interested in starting the party later in the evening, the Tavern Package offers an open bar from 10 p.m.–1 a.m., live music with The Press and a champagne toast at midnight for $40 per person. Last but not least, the Everyday Package is suitable for those who want to pop in anytime during the day or night from 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m. and enjoy a cash bar, à la carte menu and live music. 821 N. Market St., Wilmington, (302) 482-3333
Columbus Inn
The Columbus Inn will be offering an early four-course prix fixe dinner for reservations between 5–6 p.m. for $60 per person. Should you choose to enjoy your New Year’s Eve dinner a bit later, reservations are available for the same four-course dinner between 6–9:45 p.m. and include a complimentary champagne toast for $75 per person. 2216 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, (302) 571-1492
Domaine Hudson
Domaine Hudson will be opening up its doors starting at 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Dining guests may enjoy items from the à la carte menu or select the five-course prix fixe meal for $85 per person, $130 for the meal along with wine pairings. Some of the items on the prix fixe menu include seared Portuguese octopus, goat cheese agnolotti and dry-aged rib eye. The à la carte menu features seared Berkshire pork belly, charcuterie and cheese boards, tarragon poached Canadian lobster, aged Crescent Farms duck breast and more. Reserve your spot early as space fills up quickly. 1314 N. Washington St., Wilmington, (302) 655-9463
Green Room at the Hotel du Pont
Indulge in an elegant New Year’s Eve celebration at the Green Room at the Hotel du Pont. Guests will first enjoy an exquisite five-course meal followed by dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. Decadent menu offerings include lobster bisque, champagne-poached jumbo shrimp, Pekin duck breast, beef Wellington and more. Make your reservations today by contacting the Green Room directly. 11th and Market Streets, Wilmington, (302) 594-3154
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
The Brasserie Grille at the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana is serving up a delicious four-course prix fixe meal on New Year’s Eve. Plentiful selections include seared crab cake, roasted pear, figs and gorgonzola salad, grilled filet and shrimp, roasted marinated veal tenderloin and much more. The cost per person is dependent upon the main entrée selected. Secure your spot at the Brasserie Grille table by making your reservation today. 100 Continental Dr., Newark, (302) 454-1500
Iron Hill Wilmington
Enjoy a brew-filled New Year’s Eve at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Wilmington from 5–10 p.m. In addition to Iron Hill’s extensive collection of beers on tap, guests will enjoy a specialty à la carte menu, with dishes such as smoked shrimp chowder, pan-seared red snapper, spinach and herb polenta fries, chargrilled NY strip steak and other limited-time offerings. Make your reservations today online or by calling the restaurant. 620 Justison St., Wilmington, (302) 472-2739
La Fia
La Fia will be offering a four-course chef’s tour this New Year’s Eve. For $60 per person, holiday revelers will enjoy creative dishes such as roasted beets, pan-seared scallops, crispy fried crab and shrimp croquette, mushroom ravioli, duo of pork and more. Reserve your spot today for this culinary journey. 421 N. Market St., Wilmington, (302) 543-5574
Liquid Alchemy
Don’t forget that New Year’s Day offers up some great events, too. Head to Liquid Alchemy for a Pajama Party from 12:30–5 p.m., when party-goers will get to sip mead in their PJs and savor the tastes of the newest release, BLACK-302, a Hockessin blackberry, black currant and black raisin libation. Troops Food Truck will be joining the party, and a few surprises are also in the works (hint: it may be in the form of a special release glass!). 28 Brookside Dr., Wilmington, (302) 438-0252
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot is offering a fondue-filled New Year’s Eve with a special holiday prix fixe menu on December 31. Guests will enjoy four courses along with a glass of champagne and sparkling cider upon arrival and champagne midnight toast. The cost is $75 for adults for the four-course holiday meal. If you are enjoying New Year’s Eve dinner with the family, a special meal offering for kids 12 and under for $25 will also be available. 1601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, (302) 652-6358
Merchant Bar
Merchant Bar wants to make your New Year’s Eve perfect from start to finish and is offering a few different event packages to help you ring in 2017 in style. Choose from a dinner package, open bar option or combo package. DJ Zip will be providing the musical entertainment throughout the evening. Purchase your tickets online today and welcome in the New Year at the Merchant Bar. 426 N. Market St., Wilmington, (302) 543-5574
Olé Tapas Lounge
Ring in the New Year at Olé Tapas Lounge from 9 p.m.–1 a.m. and experience a Spanish-themed New Year’s Eve, complete with an unlimited Spanish tapas buffet, open bar with selected offerings, DJ and a photo booth. The cost is $69 per person, plus gratuity, and includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 1126 Capitol Tr., Newark, (302) 224-9378
Tonic Bar & Grille
Tonic Bar & Grille will be offering an evening filled with a premium open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, DJ entertainment and a midnight toast from 9:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Plus, guests will receive a free brunch voucher to use the next day or any Sunday before February 26, 2017. The cost is $60 per person when purchased in advance and $65 at the door on the day of the event. 111 W. 11th St., Wilmington, (302) 777-2040
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- Iron Hill beer photo: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
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