Whether you're looking for a place to eat before heading to your New Year's Eve party, or just want to enjoy a nice dinner out, here's a list of restaurants you can count on being open. You'll find plenty of fast-food spots to visit, but many sit-down restaurants are also open, some with special NYE dinner options. In the end, if you decide to stay home, we have recipes for New Year's Eve drinks and appetizers. Cheers!
Bob Evans
Hours may vary by location, but Bob Evans restaurants will be open on New Year's Eve.
Bonefish Grill
Get your seafood fix at Bonefish Grill.
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Boston Market
Boston Market will be open, but hours may vary by restaurant.
Buffalo Wild Wings
If you're in the mood for football and a side of wings, you're in luck because many Buffalo Wild Wings locations will be open on New Year's Eve. Hours may vary, so check here first.
Burger King
Before you run to grab a Big Mac, make sure to check your local Burger King's hours, as they will vary by location.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Ring in the new year with a big bowl of pasta at Carrabba's.
Chipotle
Get your burrito fix at Chipotle locations in the U.S. and Canada. Restaurants will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Treat yourself to steak and wine at Fleming's this year.
Fogo de Chão
Locations will be offering two different packages for NYE, the NYE Dinner Package and NYE Bar Cocktail Party.
Morton's The Steakhouse
Many Morton's locations will be open, but check for your local restaurant here because some will be closed.
Outback Steakhouse
Bloomin' Onion, anyone? Outback Steakhouse will be open on New Year's Eve.
Popeyes
Hours will vary by location, so check with your local Popeyes first.
Wendy's
Most locations will be open, but you can use the location finder for more info on your local Wendy's.
Allison Arnold is the Associate SEO Editor at Delish, where she writes about kitchen gadgets and food and culture. She likes exercising almost as much as eating, and has a thorough Google Maps ranking system for her favorite restaurants and bars. You can find her spewing hot takes on the food world and planning her next trip, all with multiple cans of seltzer open at a time.