Celebrate the start of 2025 with unforgettable moments in the Garden State! New Jersey has something for everyone this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, whether you’re looking to dance the night away, savor an unforgettable dinner, or watch fireworks light up the sky. From lively parties to elegant dining experiences, there’s no shortage of exciting events to ring in the new year with style. Here’s your guide to the best places and events across New Jersey to help you welcome the new year.
Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse, Point Pleasant Beach
Ring in 2025 with style at Sinner’s Steakhouse in Point Pleasant Beach. Enjoy a delicious dinner, complemented by complimentary champagne with dessert and festive New Year’s Eve party favors. Reservations are required for dinner, so be sure to book your spot in advance. The restaurant will be open until 1 a.m., providing the perfect setting to celebrate the new year.
Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse
20 Inlet Drive
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
848-232-1672
Northridge Restaurant, The Woolverton Inn, Stockton
Before ringing in 2025, locals and visitors to the area can enjoy a cozy, celebratory New Year’s Eve pre-fixe meal at the newly opened Northridge Restaurant located at The Woolverton Inn in Stockton, NJ. Available from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, for $80 per person, the rustic three-course menu has been curated by Executive Chef Lance Knowling. The menu features luxurious dishes featuring local Delaware River Valley ingredients.
To start, diners can choose from dishes like a warming Yukon potato soup (complete with Maine lobster and caviar for a sophisticated holiday twist), chicory salad or spiced winter vegetables. For the main course, indulge in winter favorites such as herb-crusted lamb, pan-seared bronzino, dry-aged ribeye steak, sage-basted sea scallops or even Mary’s eggplant-stuffed pepper with herbed rice: a special family recipe from Northridge’s owner, Mary Passalacqua. For dessert, dive into a rich, warm, red velvet cake, chocolate mousse, or seasonal fruit plate.
Woolverton Inn
6 Woolverton Road
Stockton, NJ
609-397-0802
Blu on the Hudson, Weehawken
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Blu on the Hudson, located in Weehawken, NJ. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and a festive lineup to ring in 2025. Blu will offer two dinner seatings featuring an exclusive three-course prix-fixe menu, curated by Executive Chef Juan Carlos “JC” Ortega.
- Seating 1: Available between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., $95 per person.
- Seating 2: From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $125 per person and includes the option to stay for the Ball Drop Celebration for an additional $175 per person.
Highlights of the prix-fixe menu include indulgent appetizers like oysters and kaluga caviar with champagne gelee, elegant entrees such as an 8oz filet mignon or truffle-ricotta agnolotti, and decadent desserts like pistachio cheesecake with blueberry compote.
For those who want to skip dinner and go straight to the party, the Ball Drop Celebration begins at 9:30 p.m., for $250 per person. This spectacular event features a grand cocktail reception, premium open bar, hand-passed gourmet bites, live performances, a DJ, a champagne toast, and a stunning fireworks display over Midtown Manhattan. With its luxurious offerings and unbeatable atmosphere, Blu on the Hudson promises an unforgettable way to welcome the new year. Reservations for dinner and the Ball Drop Celebration can be made online. Blu will also be open on New Year’s Day from 3 p.m to 9 p.m. serving its regular menu.
Blu on the Hudson
1200 Harbor Blvd
Weehawken Township, NJ
201-636-1200
Byrd, Hoboken
Ring in 2025 at Byrd Restaurant in Hoboken, NJ, with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a special prix-fixe menu and a complimentary champagne toast. Guests can choose between the following seatings:
- 2-course menu: Available from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $55 per person (plus tax and tip)
- 4-course menu starting at 8 p.m. for $95 per person (plus tax and tip).
With its festive atmosphere and delectable dishes, Byrd Restaurant promises a celebratory dining experience to welcome the new year in style.
Byrd Restaurant
800 Jackson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-526-4033
The Hudson Rose, Nutley
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Hudson Rose with two exciting options to ring in 2025.
- The Harlow Lounge: Enjoy a lively DJ and dance floor, premium open bar, snack buffet, and passed appetizers. General admission is $110 and VIP admission is $150. VIP admission includes a reserved table, plated appetizers, and a bottle of champagne. Partygoers will also receive party favors and a midnight champagne toast.
- The Main Dining Room: This elegant four-course prix-fixe menu is $95 per person, and features champagne specials, caviar bumps, and a delicious lineup of dishes. The menu includes oysters “casino,” halibut en croute, and champagne pear tartlet.
The Hudson Rose
238 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ
973-542-2005
Congress Hall, Cape May
Ring in the new year at Congress Hall’s dazzling Glitter Ball, a black-tie-optional event in the Grand Ballroom. Guests can dance the night away to live music, enjoy champagne from the open bar, and savor a delicious dinner featuring dishes like caprese salad and surf-and-turf. The Glitter Ball runs from 7:30 p.m. to midnight on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $230 for guests 21 and over and $85 for those under 21. Make it a night to remember with the Glitter Ball package, which includes deluxe overnight accommodations, welcome party favors, tickets for two to the Glitter Ball, New Year’s Day breakfast at the Blue Pig Tavern, and a recovery kit for two.
Congress Hall
200 Congress Place
Cape May, NJ
609-884-8421
The Virginia Hotel & Cottages, Cape May
Step into an evening of elegance at the Virginia Hotel, where guests will enjoy cocktails, fine dining, shimmering holiday décor, and a midnight countdown topped with a champagne toast. Executive Chef Jason Hanin has crafted a spectacular four-course prix-fixe dinner menu exclusively for the occasion. After the celebration, guests can retreat to luxurious accommodations to continue the festivities. The New Year’s Eve overnight stay package includes welcome cocktails for two in the Ebbitt Room Lounge, New Year’s Eve dinner, a complimentary continental breakfast delivered to their room, a recovery kit for two, and complimentary valet parking.
Virginia Hotel & Cottages
25 Jackson Street
Cape May, NJ
609-884-5700
Beach Plum Farm, Cape May
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Beach Plum Farm with a magical multicourse, farm-to-table dinner starting at 6 p.m. Dine under the enchanting twinkling lights of the farm’s beautiful hoop house and enjoy a menu featuring heritage pork and freshly harvested produce and herbs, designed to delight your senses. The cozy yet elegant setting provides the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed yet luxurious evening with loved ones. This event is exclusively for guests 21 and older, with tickets priced at $162 per person.
Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens Street
West Cape May, NJ
609-459-0121
Orchard Park by David Burke at the Chateau Grande Hotel, East Brunswick
Ring in the New Year at Orchard Park by David Burke at the Chateau Grande Hotel, in East Brunswick, NJ. Guests can choose from two seatings on New Year’s Eve:
1. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Enjoy a 3-course, prixe-fixe menu for $98++ per person.
2. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Enjoy a 3-course, prixe-fixe menu alongside a lively NYE party with a live DJ, photo booth, party favors, and a champagne toast, all for $155++ per person.
And they can choose from two New Year’s Day options as well:
- Brunch from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Dinner from 4–7 p.m., with an à la carte menu and holiday specials to start the year off right.
Orchard Park by David Burke
670 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ
732-554-5714
Red Horse by David Burke at Bernards Inn, Bernardsville
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Red Horse by David Burke at the Bernards Inn. Guests can choose from two seatings:
- 5 to 7:30 p.m., featuring an à la carte menu with holiday specials.
- A Prix-Fixe Holiday Menu for $135++ in the restaurant and bar/lounge, complete with a champagne midnight toast. After dinner, enjoy live entertainment with the “You May Be Right” Billy Joel Tribute Band or a DJ in The Bernie.
For a larger celebration, join the NYE Party in the Fenwick Ballroom from 8:30 p.m. to midnight, featuring an upscale dinner buffet, live music by the Billy Joel Tribute Band, party favors, a champagne midnight toast, and dancing for $95++.
On New Year’s Day, the festivities continue with regular dinner hours starting at 4 p.m., offering an à la carte menu and holiday specials.
Red Horse by David Burke – Bernards Inn
27 Mine Brk Road
Bernardsville, NJ
908-766-0002
DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke, Sea Bright
For a memorable New Year’s Eve dining experience, head to DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke in Sea Bright, NJ. From 4 p.m. until midnight, guests can enjoy a special prix-fixe menu for $110++ per person. The restaurant will be closed on New Year’s Day.
DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke
1485 Ocean Ave
Sea Bright, NJ
732-530-9760
Red Horse by David Burke, Rumson
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Red Horse by David Burke in Rumson, NJ, where guests can enjoy a special prix-fixe dinner with a glass of champagne for $120++. This exclusive dining experience is the perfect way to ring in 2025. On New Year’s Day, the restaurant will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., offering an à la carte dinner menu with holiday specials.
Red Horse by David Burke
6 Ridge Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
732-576-3400
THE GOAT by David Burke, Union Beach
Ring in the New Year at THE GOAT by David Burke in Union Beach, where you can choose from two exciting dining experiences.
- In the main dining room, bar, and lounge, enjoy an à la carte dinner with specials from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., complete with a countdown and champagne toast.
- For a more festive vibe, head to the Chandelier Room for a NYE Dinner Party, starting at 8:30 p.m. This event includes an upscale dinner buffet, dessert buffet, party favors, and a champagne toast for $75++.
On New Year’s Day, indulge in a brunch à la carte with holiday specials from 1noo to 3:30 p.m., followed by a dinner à la carte menu with more holiday specials from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
THE GOAT by David Burke
1411 NJ-36
Union Beach, NJ
732-264-5222
