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A Very Evanston Christmas and New Year's Eve
Still not sure how to celebrate Christmas or ring in the New Year? Evanston Patch has you covered with this rundown of what local bars and restaurants are up to this year.
While other suburbs in the Chicago region get sleepy and shutter most everything for Christmas and New Year's Eve, Evanston just can't stop partying. Our town has a number of options for the holidays, and we've put together a great list of those options below. Whether you're making plans to go out on New Years or forget to thaw that turkey on Christmas morning, we have the list of the best ways to celebrate locally.
Please note: in cases where reservations are suggested, it's best to book early - spots fill up fast this time of year. If in doubt, call to confirm holiday hours or packages, as things tend to change last minute.
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This popular Evanston pizzeria and venue has a great (and affordable) NYE party planned.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Closed both days.
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New Years Eve: Dining room reservations accepted for 4-9:30 p.m. $25 if you book for 4-5 p.m., going up to $35 if your reservations are 7:30 p.m. or later. Includes salad or small plate, pizza or entree, dessert or glass of Prosecco.
Pensiero is doing the holidays right this year with both Christmas Eve and NYE parties.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: On Christmas Eve a meal is prepared in honor of the traditional Italian celebration, the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24. $85 dollars per person, includes all four wines. Tax and gratuity are not included. Call to make reservations. Closed Christmas Day.
New Years Eve: Two New Years Eve seatings: The 6:00 p.m. seating will feature a five course menu for $65, and the 9:00 p.m. seating will feature a seven course menu for $99. Neither includes tax, tip or drinks. Live music and dancing from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Champagne toast at midnight! Call for reservations.
Campagnola offers a fixed price menu on NYE.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: Special menu, fixed price, two seatings. First seating features appetizer, entree, dessert for $60, and the second seating offers all of the above plus a special "taste" for $70. Call for reservations.
Jacky's NYE party is a fantastic way to taste a variety of menu items and have some champagne while you're at it.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Eve regular hours, closes 10 p.m.
New Years Eve: 4 course dinner from 5-11 p.m., $65 per person, glass of champagne included
Prairie Moon is throwing a NYE party with a DJ, dancing and no cover charge!
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Eve until 4 p.m.
New Years Eve: 9th annual NYE bash, regular menu with specials, surf and turf/champagne specials, dancing at 9 p.m., DJ, no cover. Call for reservations.
Live jazz and a widely ranged menu offering makes Pete Miller's an interesting NYE choice.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Eve until 8:30 p.m.
New Years Eve: Live jazz band, champagne toast, special menu TBD, tends to fill up quickly, starts at 9 p.m., fixed price menu will range from $30-$80
In the mood for Chinese or sushi? Koi is open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve with a special menu for kids and adults, as well as party favors.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Regular hours both days
New Years Eve: Countdown starting at 7:59 p.m., kids menu, $5 items, hats, party favors, call for reservations
If you plan on being out late, Tommy Nevin's may be the place to do it. The Irish pub will be open til 3 a.m. on NYE.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Closed both days
New Years Eve: Open til 3 a.m., drink and appetizer special TBD
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Eve until 10 p.m.
New Years Eve: Will be open, may have an event, some specials TBD
The following restaurants don't have holiday events this year, but in many cases have modified holiday hours.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Eve until 4 p.m.
New Years Eve: Regular hours until 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Regular hours on 24th, closed Christmas Day
New Years Eve: Regular hours, no specials
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Eve on 4:30-9 p.m.
New Years Eve: Regular hours, no specials
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Regular hours both days
New Years Eve: Regular hours, regular menu
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Eve until 3 p.m.
New Years Eve: Eve until 9 p.m.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Closed both days
New Years Eve: Open til 9:45 p.m.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Regular hours Christmas Eve, then closed through Jan. 3.
