Arlington Heights and Palatine: New Year's Eve Options

Arlington Heights

 Carlos and Carlos 

Reservations starting at 5 p.m., offering regular dinner menu selections. A DJ and dancing starts at 9:30 p.m. with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Call 847-259-2600. http://carlosandcarloschicago.com/

Atlantis Banquets 

The ‘A Night in Vienna’ themed, includes a strolling violinist, seven course dinner, open bar, concert by the Viennese Symphony of Chicago, dancing, champagne toast, party favors and sweet/fruit table. Call 847-693-1119.  http://www.atlantisbanquets.com/new-years-eve.php

Clementi’s 

Dinner or dinner/alcohol packages available as The Fair Lanes perform hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Late night packages also available. Starting at 8:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Call 847-253-3544. http://clementirestaurant.com/

Big Shot Piano Lounge and Restaurant

Packages available including reserved table, dinner, premium open bar (4.5 hours), dessert, champagne toast and party favors. Piano players throughout the night including sing-alongs, requests and dancing. Call 847-670-6890.  http://www.bigshotpianolounge.com/

The Palm Court 

Open for regular dinner service, with seatings from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. with piano player accompaniment. Call 847-870-7770. www.​palmcourt.​net/

**FAMILY-FRIENDLY OPTIONS**

Almost New Year's Eve Party

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library hosts a celebration for kids 4-6, including crafts, games and a special toast. Call 847-392-0100 or vist www.ahml.info. 

Thrown Elements Pottery

Bring the kids for an early night of New Year's resolution projects, kid-friendly champagne toast and more all done by 8 p.m. for parents who have evening plans. Call 847-818-1313. http://www.thrownelementspottery.com/

Palatine

Smith Street Station 

Entertainment by the Rick Embach Duo, top shelf bar package, gourmet appetizers, champagne toast and party favors. Call 847-358-0724.  http://www.smithstreetstation.com/

Durty Nellie’s 

Entertainment by Talking Heads tribute band This Must be the Band.  Includes general admission and VIP packages. Call 847-358-9150 for ticket information. www.durtynellies.com

Gianni’s Café Serving lobster tails, fish specials, Surf & Turf in addition to signature dishes. Three seatings; 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Call 847-991-1416. www.gianniscafe.com

Emmett’s Tavern & Brewing Co.

Three different dinner specials to choose from including beef wellington, filet and lobster tail and twin lobster tails. Call 847-359-1533.  www.emmettsalehouse.com

Alley 64 

Packages include two-hour open bar and prime rib buffet. Free champagne toast at midnight.  Call 847-934-6408 to reserve your spot. www.alley64palatine.com/

Other family and kid-friendly ideas for New Year's Eve celebrations. 

If you are an owner or employee of a restaurant, bar, lounge or other venue that will be having a New Year's Eve celebration, OR, if you know of a place that throws a great party and it isn't listed here, email melanie.santostefano@patch.com and we'll add it in!