Loading...
You are here:  Home  >  Living  >  Events  >  Current Article

Local New Year’s Eve dining and drinking options

By   /  December 26, 2013  /  No Comments

    Print       Email

By David Pruitt, special to The Metro Independent

If you have not yet made New Year’s Eve plans, and want to enjoy food or drink in the area, below is a mini-guide.

NewYearsEveDining

If you are looking to treat yourself to some fine dining before making those New Year’s resolutions, you had better make your reservations now.

Porter’s Steakhouse

They will be offering a limited menu with an emphasis on seafood. You can browse their menu as well as make reservations on their website.

Location: 1000 Eastport Drive, Collinsville

Contact: (618) 345-2400 – porterscollinsville.com

New Year’s Eve Hours: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Fazzi’s Bar and Grill

They will be offering specials on their prime rib, roasted chicken and lamb. Make reservations as early as possible.

Location:  1813 Vandalia St., Collinsville

Contact: (618) 656-0281 – fazzis.com

New Year’s Eve Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Andria’s Steak House

This O’Fallon institution is not deviating from its normal menu for the holiday. It is, however, opening an hour earlier than usual. Only a few reservations remain, mostly for early and late diners.

Location: 6805 Old Collinsville Road, O’Fallon

Contact: (618) 632-4866 – andrias.com

New Year’s Eve Hours: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Andria’s Countryside Restaurant

If you want your last meal of 2013 to be a cut of Ninam Ranch Certified Angus Beef, then you better make your reservations in a hurry. The few remaining reservations are for early and late diners.

Location: 7415 IL 143, Edwardsville

Contact: (618)656-0281 – andriascountryside.com

New Year’s Eve Hours: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

1818 Chop House

If you currently do not have reservations for the Chop House – you are out of luck. They are all booked.

Location: 210 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville

Contact: (618) 344-5440 – 1818chophouse.com

New Year’s Eve Hours: 5 p.m. – close

Cleveland-Heath

Cleveland-Heath will take customers on a first come, first served basis. They are not accepting reservations. You can access their full menu and New Year’s specials on their website.

Location: 106 N. Main St., Edwardsville

Contact: (618)307-4830 – clevelandheath.com

New Year’s Eve Hours: Dining 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and bar until 12:45 a.m.

Boogie’s Restaurant and Sports Bar

In addition to Boogie’s regular menu, they will be offering a $45 couples special, featuring steak and champagne. Reservations are still available.

Location: 2082 Vadalabene Dr., Maryville

Contact: (618) 288-2898 – boogiesrestaurant.com

New Year’s Eve Hours: Dining: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.  Bar: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Drinking

If you want your New Year’s Eve to be more about fine drinks than fine dining, you may consider some of the following.

Double Tree and Wild Country

These two have teamed up to offer a room, shuttle bus and party favorites for $99. The special will include a room and two tickets to Wild Country (additional tickets can be purchased at Wild Country for $15 each).  Party goers will be provided a personal bottle of champagne for the midnight balloon drop. In addition, you can try your luck on the mechanical bull and enjoy the live music provided by Rockin Horse. Shuttle buses will run between Double Tree and Wild Country from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Location: Double Tree: 1000 Eastport Plaza, Collinsville. Wild Country: 17 Gateway Dr. Collinsville

Contact: (618) 345-2800 – doubletree3.hilton.com or (618)346-6775 – wildcountrynightclub.com

New Year’s Eve Hours: 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Friday’s South

Friday’s South will have regular Tuesday night specials.

Location: 106 E. Main, Collinsville

Contact: (618) 223-1017

New Year’s Eve Hours: 11 a.m. until at least 1 a.m. If the crowd is lively, they won’t shut the doors until 3 a.m.

Johnny’s Side Bar

Johnny’s will have drink specials all night, two bands and a D.J.

Location: 109 E Main St, Collinsville

Contact: (618) 343-4409

New Year’s Eve Hours: 4 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Bomber’s Fifth Quarter

The Fifth Quarter will not be open for New Year’s Eve.  The uptown bar will be closed from Sunday, Dec.  29 through Jan. 2.

Location: 118 E. Main St., Collinsville

Contact: (618) 346-6659

New Year’s Eve Hours: CLOSED

Bobby’s at Buffalo Park

Bobby’s will not be offering food for New Year’s Eve, but spirits will be available.

Location: 2822 North Center St., Maryville

Contact: (618) 288-2200

New Year’s Eve Hours: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

    Print       Email
  • Published: 10 years ago on December 26, 2013
  • By:
  • Last Modified: December 27, 2013 @ 2:42 am
  • Filed Under: Events, Living

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.