Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Events

Cafe Milano (1246 Wisconsin Ave NW) invites you to spend New Year’s Eve celebrating 50 years of James Bond! Featuring DJs, dancing and entertaining surprises. Cafe Milano is also offering a special holiday a la carte menu 5:30pm until 7:00pm and then a five-course prix fixe menu 8:30pm through the New Year. For reservation call 202.965.8990 x127.

Nick’s Riverside Grill and Tony & Joe’s (3000 K Street NW) are celebrating the triumphal return of their annual New Year’s Eve on the Potomac party! Nick’s and Tony & Joe’s boasts one of the premier locations in DC at the Washington Harbour on the Potomac, offering scenic views and the new skating rink winter wonderfland. Ring in the New Year with live entertainment from The Josh Burgess Band and local DJs, and enjoy a delicious buffet and open bar – all inclusive! Must be 21 to enter. Party starts at 9pm. Click here for tickets.

Ristorante Piccolo (1068 31st Street NW) invites you to a Venetian romantic, candlelit alternative to New Year’s Eve Bashes. There are bustling big parties everywhere celebrating New Year’s Eve, but if you want a romantic, candlelit alternative to New Year’s Eve, let Ristorante Piccolo transport you to one of the most romantic cities of the world. In addition to three roaring fireplaces and candlelit rooms, a strolling musician will be adding to the romance, and will leave you with a memorable New Year’s Eve! Click here for pricing, details and to make your reservation.

Martin’s Tavern (1264 Wisconsin Ave NW) will be featuring their regular dinner service until 11pm. Starting at 10pm, join them for their New Year’s festivities, including a champagne toast at midnight, hats, horns and noise makers. Dance to great music and enjoy a special limited menu after 11pm. $10 cover.

Bandolero (3124 M Street NW) invites you to dust off your cowboy boots and join the Bandolero team in ringing in the New Year at their Mexican Cowboy Countdown. Feast on hors d’ouevres and food stations featuring some of Isabella’s modern Mexican specialties including tuna taquitos and scuklin pig tacos. Drinks will be flowing all night long, and we’re pretty sure that after a couple of signature margaritas you’ll have no trouble finding your way to the dance floor. Tickets are $150 and include tax and gratuity. Click here for tickets and details.

L2 Lounge (3315 Cady’s Alley NW) is hosting “A Night at the Moulin Rouge” on New Year’s Eve to bid farewell to 2012 starting at 10pm. And breakfast starting at 12:30am. No entry fee for L2 Members; $50 per person for non-members. Table reservations available for L2 Members. For reservations and tickets RSVP, email NYE@L2lounge.com. 202.965.2001

Sequoia at Washington Harbour ( 3000 K St., NW) – come ring in the New Year at the Waterfront! Enjoy a five-course dinner menu, unlimited open bar, midnight champagne toast, live music by the Radio King Orchestra. Seating is from 6 – 11pm. Ticket packages starting at $65. 202.944.4200

Peacock Cafe (3251 Prospect Street NW) – Peacock Café will be serving two set dinners with a prix-fixed, four-course dinner menu on New Year’s Eve. The first dinner set will begin serving dinner at 5 p.m. at $50 per guest. The second dinner set will begin at 8 p.m. and is priced at $65 per guest. Both dinner sets will offer special pricing on champagne. For reservations, please call 202-625-2740. For more information, visit Peacockcafe.com

Bangkok Joe’s (3000 K Street NW) invites you to enjoy Executive Chef/Owner Aulie Bunyarataphan’s four-course prix fixe dinner menu. This New Year’s Eve special menu includes steamed lobster dumplings, grilled rack of lamb with Thai basil sauce, peppermint mocha mousse cake, and more. New Year’s Eve dinner will be served from 5-10:30pm. $55 per person. Reserve your table today at 202.333.4422, info@bangkokjoes.com.

Morton’s The Steakhouse (3251 Prospect Street NW) will be open New Year’s Eve from 5pm to midnight, offering their full a la carte menu. And on New Year’s Day, the bar opens at 5pm and the dining room will open at 5:30pm.

Filomena Ristorante (1063 Wisconsin Ave NW) will be offering their regular menu, plus some great chef specials. 10pm seating gets party favors, and baked Alaska and champagne for the midnight celebration.

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown (3100 South Street) is starting the New Year on a delicious note. Relax with friends and family over a leisurley a la carte brunch, Tuesday, January 1, 10:30am to 3pm.

Farmers Fishers Bakers (3000 K Street) – make your first meal of 2013 a good one — join Farmers Fishers Bakers for New Year’s Day brunch. Enjoy farm-fresh offerings ike breakfast tacos, cinnamon rolls, sushi, French toat, jambalaya, and more. Sip on boozy brunch cocktails like mimosas and cocktail bowls, or try the Bottomless Bloody Mary bar for a customizable brunch libation. Brunch will be served on Tuesday, January 1 from 10am – 2:30pm. Check out the full brunch menu and make a reservation online at FarmersFishersBakers.com. 202.298.8783

Sprinkles Cupcakes (3015 M Street) is featuring their Peace and 2013 box to ring in the New Year! And buy one get on free, limit one per person on January 2.