Thirteen food and beverage events for New Year's Eve and Day in OKC (and Atoka)

Fireworks go off as the ball rises during Arts Council OKC's New Year's Eve celebration, Opening Night 2023, in Bicentennial Park in downtown Oklahoma City, Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Fireworks go off as the ball rises during Arts Council OKC's New Year's Eve celebration, Opening Night 2023, in Bicentennial Park in downtown Oklahoma City, Saturday, December 31, 2022.

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Planning a night out for New Year's Eve? In years past, there was the option of attending Opening Night, with that event no longer on the table it's best to make early reservations and get your plans on the books now.

Here are 12 events at restaurants and bars across Oklahoma City and one in Atoka that you can enjoy on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

1. NYE Dinner at Ludivine, 320 NW 10 Street

Join Ludivine for its final dinner service before the restaurant closes its doors for good. More details are pending and will be added when released by the restaurant. To make reservations, visit https://www.ludivineokc.com/.

Price: TBD - check back for updates

Time: TBD - check back for updates

Age restrictions: None

2. NYE at Parlor, 11 NE 6 Street

Parlor will host a ticketed party with DJs up and downstairs, New Year's Eve swag and access to restaurants. VIP tickets ($55) include three drink tickets with select drink menu options including beer, wine and cocktails, plus Champagne toast. Purchase tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-party-at-parlor-tickets-761801628177.

Price: $30-55

Time: 7 p.m.

Age restrictions: 21 and up

Vast, in the Devon Tower will be transformed to feature a Casino Royale theme for its New Year's Eve festivities.
Vast, in the Devon Tower will be transformed to feature a Casino Royale theme for its New Year's Eve festivities.

3. Casino Royale NYE at Vast, 333 W Sheridan Ave. - 49th Floor

Enjoy a night of casino games, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar with a Bond-themed pop-up, live music and DJ sets, dancing, a photobooth, raffles and more. Dress code for this event is upscale business — collared shirt or blazers are required for gentlemen. Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vast-casino-royale-a-new-years-eve-of-elegance-and-excitement-tickets-761430297517.

Price: General admission $155. Table for 8 (includes two bottles of Champagne) $1,240.

Time: 8:30 p.m. to midnight

Age restrictions: 21 and up

4. Gatsby's House NYE party at the Skirvin, 1 Park Ave.

An event hosted by VIP Nightlife, the Skirvin will be the backdrop for a night of "upscale" entertainment including top DJs, prepaid drinks, party favors and more. VIP tickets also include light passed appetizers from 9 to 11 p.m. Flapper, Roaring 20s, and Zoot Suits are encouraged, otherwise, semi-formal and/or cocktail attire required. Purchase tickets at https://vipnightlife.com/events/2024-oklahoma-city-new-years-eve-party-gatsbys-house/.

Price: Tickets start at $105

Time: 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Age restrictions: 21 and up

5. NYE Prix Fixe final dinner service at Osteria, 6430 Avondale Drive

Osteria Nichols Hills Plaza’s last night will go out with a bang, not a whimper: On Sunday, Dec. 31, customers can bid farewell with a special prix fixe chef’s dinner. More details are expected from the restaurant in the near future and will be added as they are released. To make reservations for the Last Big Night of 2023, visit https://resy.com/cities/okc/osteria-okc.

Price: TBD - check back for updates

Time: Multiple seating times available

Age restrictions: None

6. NYE at The Jones Assembly, 901 W Sheridan Ave.

The night will feature a concert with My So Called Band and DJ trio Bump, plus a midnight Champagne toast. Booth tickets feature the New Year’s Eve dinner menu featuring menu favorites and festive items a la carte and general admission tickets, can access food at the concert walk-up window until 11 p.m. Tickets do not include the cost of food. Purchase tickets at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/52356167/the-jones-assembly-nye-party-with-my-so-called-band-bump-worldwide-oklahoma-city-the-jones-assembly.

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Price: General admission $55, mezzanine $85. Booth tickets are sold out, however a waitlist is available by emailing hannah@thejonesassembly.com.

Time: Doors at 7 p.m.

Age restrictions: 21 and up

A Reba's Place sign is pictured in Atoka, Okla., Thursday, Jan.26, 2023.
A Reba's Place sign is pictured in Atoka, Okla., Thursday, Jan.26, 2023.

7. New Year's Eve at Reba's Place, 301 E Court Street in Atoka

Looking to get a little "Fancy" for New Year's Eve? Reba's Place is hosting a roaring 20s themed New Year's Eve party complete with access to food and fun across multiple levels, drinks, a spacious dance floor and a live jazz band. Come dressed in your swankiest 1920s attire. Email groups@rebasplace.com to reserve your space.

Price: $99

Time: 8 p.m.

Age restrictions: None

8. New Year's Eve at Grey Sweater, 100 NE 4 Street

Feast on a personalized tasting menu brought to you by Oklahoma's 2023 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef: Southwest. You'll enjoy flowing bubbly and surprises crafted by Chef Andrew Black. Visit https://www.greysweaterokc.com/eventsandtickets/p/new-years-eve-celebration to purchase your tickets.

Price: $450 per person

Time: 5 p.m. to midnight

Age restrictions: None

9. Crawl 'Til The Ball Falls: Oklahoma City NYE Bar Crawl

Just want to bar hop on New Year's Eve? Try this bar crawl with stops at Revolutions, The Blok, Pretty Please Social Room and Whiskey Chicks. Enjoy drink specials, music and dancing and watching the ball drop on tv at some of the city's best bars, while avoiding cover charges. Get tickets at https://feverup.com/m/144260.

Price: $20

Time: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Age restrictions: 21 and up

10. NYE Dinner at FLINT, 15 N Robinson Ave.

FLINT inside the Colcord Hotel will feature a decadent New Year's Eve dinner featuring dishes like lobster bisque, oysters, charcuterie boards, herb-crusted lamb lollipops, surf and turf, crème brulee, red berries and chocolate, and more. Meals include a champagne toast at midnight. Make reservations online at https://www.flintokc.com/.

Price: Varies based on order

Time: Multiple seatings available

Age restrictions: None

Interior dining areas of Ramsay’s Kitchen in Oklahoma City.
Interior dining areas of Ramsay’s Kitchen in Oklahoma City.

10. NYE Prix Fixe at Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen, 1336 W Memorial Road

Ring in the new year with a three-course prix fixe menu featuring truffle risotto, surf and turf - seared wagyu, butter-poached lobster, champagne beurre blanc and hackleback caviar - and creme brulee with fresh berries. Make reservations at online at https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/.

Price: $175 per person; $220 with wine pairing

Time: Dinner seatings available from 5 to 10 p.m.

Age restrictions: None

11. NYE and New Year's Day at The Melting Pot, 4 E Sheridan Ave.

The Melting Pot will feature a five-course set menu called the Ultimate 5-Course Experience, rounded out with NYE party favors and a Champagne toast. The restaurant will also offer the meal all day on New Year's Day in case you want to wait and celebrate during daytime hours. For more information or to make a reservation, visit meltingpot.com. Minimum seating of two required for reservation.

Price: $99 per person for Celebration entrée, $107 per person for Ultimate Celebration entrée

Time: Multiple seatings available

Age restrictions: None

Whiskey Cake Brunch
Whiskey Cake Brunch

12. New Year's Day brunch at Whiskey Cake, 1845 Northwest Expressway

If you need a place to recover after partaking in New Year's Eve activities, perhaps stopping by Whiskey Cake for their New Year's Day brunch is the right call. The restaurant has extended weekend brunch to include New Year's Day this year, because frankly, Monday brunch is the best way to kick off 2024. Make a reservation at https://whiskeycake.com/locations/oklahoma-city-ok/.

Price: Varies based on order

Time: Multiple seatings available

Age restrictions: None

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Where to celebrate New Year's Eve with food and drink in OKC

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