A List of Ten Local Spots to Ring in the New Year Around Cowtown
December 21,2023
See full Fort Worth Magazine article by FWTX Staff here.
Fort Worth boasts the three ingredients needed to successfully usher in a new year, food, drink, and some rug cutting for good measure. Check out our curated list to see where all the hubbub is taking place this year. But don’t sleep on making reservations, these venues are estimated to fill up quickly. So, get your party shoes out and prep for a post-Christmas celebration Cowtown style.
The Fitzgerald
Enjoy an unforgettable evening that features Vegas-style casino games, a live DJ, dancing, a photo booth, and of course the ever-popular Lindsey Smith will be on hand to make her famous balloon art. Guests can also enjoy a buffet prepared by chef Ben Merritt as well as access to an open bar and private VIP bar. Attendees will also have access to a champagne toast at midnight. Cost $75 for general admission or $175 for VIP access. Doors open at 8 p.m. | 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd #104 Fort Worth, TX 76116 | 817-349-9245 | eatatfitz.com
Quince
Take a trip back in time before leaping forward into a new year at Quince’s “Studio 54” themed disco party. Enjoy the sounds of celebrity DJ Steffi Burns while partaking in a five-course dinner that consists of beef tenderloin, lobster tail, and a baked Alaska. Admission is $150 per, which includes a Veuve Clicquot toast, however all other alcohol is extra. 1701 River Run suite 181, Fort Worth, TX 76107 | 682-3854-9073 | quincesma.com
Zoo Year’s Eve
That’s right folks, this play on words is actually a party for the kiddos. Parents can drop off their kids at the Fort Worth Zoo and head out to their own New Year’s Eve party on Sunday, December 31st starting at 6 p.m. Age ranges are from 6 to 12 years of age. The pickup time is 9 a.m. the following morning, which also includes a continental breakfast for the young attendees. Price range is $100 per child|1989 Colonial Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76110 | 817-759-7200 | fortworthzoo.org
Ring in the New Year in Sundance Square
The Sundance Square Plaza is the place to be this New Year’s Eve, which will feature musical performances, food, and beverage vendors, and of course, a countdown to usher in 2024. The party begins at 8 p.m. and will last until 1 a.m. Cost is free | Sundance Square, 420 Main St, Fort Worth | sundancesquare.com
Celebrate Noon’s Year’s Eve at the Museum of Science and History
Not a night owl? No problem, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has a New Year’s Eve event planned that is sure to appease the entire family; and it ends at 5 p.m. Attendees will enjoy craft-making while anticipating a fun confetti drop at noon in the museum’s atrium. This event is free with general admission or membership. The museum will also open earlier than normal at 10 a.m. This event is always packed, so purchase your tickets online to make sure you’ve got a spot. 1600 Gendy Street Fort Worth, TX 76107 | 817-255-9300 | fwmuseum.org
Clay Pigeon
Get your grub on at Clay Pigeon. This upscale Fort Worth eatery is offering a New Year’s Eve dinner, that features a four-course prix-fixe menu that boasts optional wine pairings that are sure to help you ring in the new year with class and sophistication. Attendees can choose from halibut meunière cauliflower, a filet mignon with peppercorn sauce, or grilled duck breast cherries as the mains, which all come with a selection of appetizers and desserts. The cost is $100 per person with an additional $50 if you choose a wine pairing. 2731 White Settlement Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | 817-882-8065 | claypigeonfd.com
97 West Kitchen and Bar
Usher in the new year at 97 West, which features a menu that includes wellington bites, arugula salad, and mains like Lobster Ravioli. Then indulge in some devil’s food cake for dessert. Kids also have a choice of either mac and cheese, chicken bites, or a 6 oz. ribeye. The price ranges from $135 for adults to $35 for kids 12 and under, free for kids under 5. Reservations are highly recommended. 200 Mule Alley Fort Worth, TX 76164 | 682-225-6497 | 97westkitchenandbar.com
Emelia’s
This new high-end eatery located inside of the newly opened Crescent hotel is a great place to start the new year, culinary-wise that is. Emelia’s will host a five-course prix-fixe menu that includes sunchoke soup with crème fraiche, truffle and chanterelle spaghetti, and venison with farro risotto. The Price is $165 per person with a $60 upcharge for an optional wine pairing. 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 | (817) 661-1855 | emeliasfortworth.com
Le Margot
Get your French cuisine on at this new spot created by restaurateur Felipe Armenta and Michelin Star recipient chef/partner Graham Elliot. This New Year’s Eve, Le Margot will offer a six-course dinner that includes oysters with champagne gelee, sturgeon caviar, foie gras, lobster risotto, beef Wellington with black truffles, and chocolate tarte with Chantilly cream and raspberry coulis. The price is $125 per person that includes an optional wine pairing for $75 more. 3150 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76109 | (817) 720-9060 | lemargottx.com
Toro Toro
Another spot located inside of a hotel has the goods this New Year’s Eve. Toro, Toro, the Latin steakhouse inside the Worthington Renaissance hotel is all set to serve a five-course New Year’s Eve dinner. However, there will only be two seating times, one at 5 p.m. and another at 8 p.m. Courses include grilled Caesar salad, tuna tartare, A5 Japanese Wagyu steak, with mains that include Argentinian Vacio Steak, Sear Pan Chilean Sea Bass, and Smoked Fideua. Desserts include a Guava Pannacota Sphere, or Buñuelos. The cost is $135 per person, with optional wine pairings available. 200 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102| (817) 975-9895 | torotorofortworth.com
Locations Mentioned: Sundance Square Plaza, Toro Toro