Haven’t made plans yet for New Year’s Eve? Looking for last-minute reservations or tickets? Want to know where to eat and where to ring in 2023 with some live entertainment? Check out our comprehensive list of restaurants, bars, music venues and clubs where you can ring in the new year in style.
DINING
$3 DEWEY’S
- TAKEOUT
- DINE IN – New Year’s Eve 11:30 am- 1:00 am and New Year’s Day Brunch 9:00 am- 1:00 am
241 Commercial St., Portland, Me
BAO BAO DUMPLING HOUSE
- DINE-IN – Reservations are available from 4:30pm- 8:30pm. Offering a 6-course meal with oysters, duck liver mousse, lobster potstickers, aged beef yimi and more.
- BOOK HERE.
133 Spring St., Portland, Me
BECKY’S DINER
- TAKEOUT
- DINE IN – New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
390 Commercial St., Portland, Me
BLUE SPOON
89 Congress St., Portland, Me
BROKEN ARROW
- DINE IN – A fabulous 5-course menu at $150++ per person available in their dining room or at their bar. Choose between wine, cocktail, or mocktail pairings.
- BOOK HERE.
545 Congress St., Portland, ME
CENTRAL PROVISIONS
- DINE -IN – After two years without, Central Provisions is will be hosting their annual Chef’s Tasting Dinner – a five course tasting menu will be available 5pm and 8:30pm. Tickets will be sold as pairs for $300. Expect caviar, champagne, exceptional hospitality, and great company.
- BOOK HERE.
414 Fore St., Portland, ME
COCKTAIL MARY
- TAKEOUT – Offering pre-orders of champagne at a discount. Includes bottles of brut rose, Jean Vessel Brut Magnum, Jean Vessel half bottles and more.
- ORDER here.
DOCK FORE
- TAKEOUT
- DINE – IN – An Old Port staple for over 40 years, Dock Fore will be open New Year’s Eve slinging $3.95 mimosas, $1.95 Bud Light and Rolling Rock pints with food specials like lobster and crab rolls, meatloaf sandwiches, as well as their regular menu. Open at noon, drink specials until 7pm, and food specials until 8pm. Celebrate the New Year and cheer on your favorite NFL team as they’ll be playing over 6 games through the day. No reservations – first come, first serve.
336 Fore St., Portland, ME
EVO KITCHEN + BAR
- DINE IN – Starting at 5PM up until last seating at 10:30 PM, they will be serving a six course tasting menu with optional wine pairings (seasonal and reserve). This menu will have both vegetarian and gluten free options.
- BOOK HERE.
443 Fore St., Portland, ME
FULL TURN
- DINE-IN – Open 4 PM -8PM.
- TAKEOUT – Offering a few options for large format take-out. More details coming soon.
91 Anderson St., Portland, ME
HELM OYSTER BAR & BISTRO
- DINE-IN – Offering a 4-course prix-fixe menu for $80 per guest with supplemental raw bar selections. A wine pairing will be offered for $45 per guest. Expect caviar, Champagne, good tunes, and decadence.
- BOOK HERE.
60 Thames St., Portland, ME
THE HONEY PAW
- DINE – IN – Offering a Dim Sum menu along with some of their classic menu items.
- BOOK HERE.
78 Middle St., Portland, ME
HUNT & ALPINE
- DINE IN – Indoor seating available from 12 PM -9:45 PM. No cover, no minimum.
- Book HERE.
75 Market St., Portland, ME
ISA
- DINE IN – Prix-fixe 4-course menu at $95 per person. Optional wine pairings also available. They’ve been working on entirely new items (except that favorite creme brûlée!). Some items will be available a la carte as well.
- Book HERE.
79 Portland St., Portland, ME
IZAKAYA MINATO
- DINE-IN – Doing a special Omakase and taking reservations for 2 or more.
- BOOK by calling (207) 613-9939 or [email protected]
54 Washington Ave., Portland, ME
JUDY GIBSON
- DINE -IN – 6-course dinner with some special New Years surprises. $100++ per person with no substitutions. Optional Beverage Pairing for $45 per person that will include cocktails, wine and more!
- BOOK HERE.
171 Ocean St., South Portland, ME
KNOTTED APRON
- DINE-IN – 6 Course Prix-Fixe Dinner w/Champagne Toast prepared by Chef Ryan Hickman.
- BOOK HERE.
496 Woodford Street, Portland, ME
NORTH 43 BISTRO
- DINE-IN – Offering an a la carte menu with succulent fare.
- BOOK HERE.
1 Spring Point Dr., South Portland, ME
PETITE JACQUELINE
- DINE IN – Open for brunch and dinner New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Book HERE.
46 Market St., Portland, ME
PORTHOLE
- DINE IN – Open for New Years Eve 7:00 am – 9:00 pm and New Years Day 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Book HERE.
20 Custom House Warf, Portland, ME
REGARDS
- DINE -IN – Offering a special NYE menu for $95 per person. Includes Crab Salad, Top Neck Clam Ceviche, Flour Tortilla, Pickled Mussels, Seared Scallop and more.
- BOOK HERE.
547 Congress St., Portland, ME
RIGBY YARD
- DINE-IN – Offering a New Year’s Eve 2023 Champagne Package that includes an exclusive table for you and your guests, complimentary champagne toast provided at 11:45pm, a special house made appetizer, and dessert and champagne toast. You and your guests will be able to watch the ball drop from their screens.
- BOOK HERE.
50 Wharf St., Portland, ME
ROMA CAFE
- DINE-IN – All the classics Italian dishes and amazing festive specials available for the most warming and charming end of the year.
- Book HERE.
767 Congress St., Portland, ME
ROSIE’S RESTAURANT & PUB
- DINE IN – Regular full dining menu available NYE
330 Fore St., Portland, ME
SALTWATER GRILLE
- DINE-IN – Premiere waterfront dining available for New Year’s Eve 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm and New Years Day 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
- BOOK by calling (207) 799-5400.
231 Front St., South Portland, ME
SUR LIE
- DINE IN – open Saturday December 31st for NYE! Offering a prix-fixe menu for $80/person- you choose one tapas from each course. The regular menu is not available. See NYE menu here.
- BOOK HERE.
11 Free St., Portland, ME
TIPO
- DINE IN – Open for regular service.
- BOOK HERE.
182 Ocean Ave., Portland, ME
TWELVE
- DINE – IN – Ring in the New Year with Twelve special 5-course dinner ($175 per person) featuring truffles, caviar, foie gras and a glass of champagne.
- BOOK HERE.
115 Thames St., Portland, ME
UNION RESTAURANT
- DINE -IN is available from 5 PM – 9:30 PM.
- BOOK HERE.
390 Congress St., Portland, ME
WOODFORD F&B
- DINE-IN is open 3 PM – 9:30 PM
- BOOK HERE.
Entertainment, Concerts, Parties and More!
New Year’s Eve Bash – Maine Craft Distilling
Maine Craft Distilling is throwing a NYE bash with The Zoot Jumpers! Lots of live music and dancing, fun cocktail specials, tasty bites, and dazzling Roaring 20’s attire. No cover charge.
Alien Invasion New Year’s Eve – Anoche
Aak aak! It’s an alien invasion at Anoche this NYE. Close encounters welcome! A night you might not remember with music from Bhang Lassi starts at 8 goes till LATE.
Twiddle New Year’s Eve – State Theatre
Longtime listeners can expect an elevated presentation of Twiddle’s trademark sound, delicately orbiting the worlds of funk, jazz, rock, reggae, and bluegrass taking stage at State Theatre. Known for jaw-dropping live performances, the group has repeatedly sold out some of the most legendary venues in the world, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Capitol Theatre. Plus, they’ve ignited festivals such as Bonnaroo and Electric Forest in addition to launching and headlining their own annual extravaganza Tumble Down Festival.
Tickets are $44 in advance, $50 at the door night of show.
Art Rave New Year’s Eve – Free Street
Art Rave New Years Eve is a a Multi Genre Throwdown happening at Free Street. Come and finish the year off right with the Art Rave family! Upstairs will feature a lineup of amazing regional Bands including the The Humans Being, The Crowded Table & Pi Wrecks Live! While downstairs underground you’ll find a fire collection of DJs ready to Rave all night. Gritz, PsydexPsyde, D Fuego & Daze Inn. Free street will be offering bottle service, private booth rentals, VIP upgrades and more.
Tickets are $30 per person.
New Year’s Eve Party – Batson River
Photo: @hitchedwillie
The Portland team at Batson River is on a mission to give you and your crew an unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience. Dress to turn heads and join them for elevated passed appetizers, a raw bar, decadent food stations, and late-night snacks. Dance all night with a DJ from Boston-based Cover Story Entertainment and ring in the New Year with a sparkling toast.
21+ event. Tickets are $75 per person.
New Year’s Eve Celebration – Luna Rooftop Bar
Celebrate in style at Luna Rooftop Bar! Partnering with Veuve Clicquot for a truly unforgettable evening. Your ticket includes gourmet bites like wagyu sliders, caviar, and crab cocktail claws. No night would be complete without a midnight toast, tickets include a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot yellow label. The night will feature surprises and giveaways throughout the night.
21+ event. Tickets are $150.00 per person.
New Year’s Eve Party – The Danforth
New Year’s Eve party at The Danforth! Join The Danforth from 10pm to 2am with a welcome punch to get you started, snacks to keep you going, a champagne toast at midnight, and of course– dancing!
Tickets are $50 per person.
Antibalas: NYE Run with Royal Hammer – Bayside Bowl
Legendary Grammy nominated afro-beat band, ANTIBALAS, perform TWO Nights at Bayside Bowl! Over the past two decades Antibalas has evolved into what The Guardian called “one of the world’s finest Afrobeat bands” while enjoying equal renown for their cross-genre collaborations with legends of popular music.
Event is all-ages. Tickets are $60-$120.
Maine Dead Project – Portland House of Music and Events
Alert the dead heads because the Maine Dead Project is embracing the new year with not one, but two shows at Portland House of Music and Events. MDP will play both Friday, December 30th and Saturday, December 31st. Expect high-energy interpretations of The Dead’s timeless music.
21+ event. Tickets range from $15-$30.
Denim and Diamonds – Italian Heritage Center
The Italian Heritage Center is hosting their annual New Year’s Eve party with the band Stealing Sunday, a trio who performs all over Maine and has an eclectic music list that includes oldies to today’s hit music. A buffet dinner featuring apps, entrees and desserts is included in the ticket price. The theme of the event this year is “Denim & Diamonds” so bling up those jeans or wear your fanciest attire.
Tickets are $60 per person for members, $70 per person for non-members.
FLASKDance NYE – Flask Lounge
FLASKdance your way into 2023 at Flask Lounge! 6 hours of musical bliss from top-list DJs, professional lighting and visuals, complimentary snacks and a midnight toast. All your favorite genres represented.
Tickets are $15 – $25 per person.
Moonshake New Year’s Party – SPACE Gallery
SPACE rings in the new year with the Moonshake crew! Immersive light show by C. Gilman, custom sound system, and proper dance party vibes spanning house, disco, electro, dancefloor, techno, and beyond. Wear what you like and come ready to dance. Sweat out 2022 and kick off 2023 right with everyone you love. DJ sets by Madel, Ben Spaulding, Cecil G, and Just Milk.
Tickets are $13-$18 per person.
Sapphic Saturday One Year Anniversary x Masquerade Ball – Liquid Riot
Sapphic Saturday is turning one and they are throwing themselves an amazing birthday party! Sapphic Saturday is a social meetup geared towards women, non-binary and trans members of the LGBTQ community. All are welcome and 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Maine Trans Net. Liquid Riot will have their full bar available as well as kitchen service.
21+ event. Tickets are donation based.
New Year’s Bash – Arcadia National Bar
Secure your New Year’s Eve plan at Arcadia! Early Entry tickets (doors open at 7PM) includes: A complimentary cocktail, a slice of “Grandma Style” pizza. coat check, DJ HiDuke & Dad’s Denim starting at 8pm. If you don’t want to wait in line or find out they are at capacity later that night? This is for you! 21+. Open until 2am.
$20 at the door or put your name on the ‘Early Entry’ list for $50 and party all night. Early Entry tickets here.
Primo Cubano NYE Dance Party – One Longfellow Square
Ringing in New Year’s with traditional Cuban dance music! Primo Cubano plays music called “SON” dating back to the turn of the 20th Century and the most popular style to come out of Cuba. Primo Cubano interprets the classic Son Cubano with affinity, appreciation and inspiration bringing this vibrant music to life for audiences in Maine and beyond.
Tickets are $25-$35 per person.
NYE Dance Party – Aura
The biggest and best New Years Dance party is at AURA…Club AURA that is! DJ Jay-C will be spinning the hottest dance music from every era featuring GO GO by TEALL. Mind Blowing lights, lasers, and visuals from VJ FOO. The entire venue is open to dance! Three full bars. Full concert sound.
21+ event. Tickets are $1o per person.
The Roaring 20s Bootlegger’s Ball – The Portland Club
The Portland Club is putting on the Ritz! Put on your best pinstripes and pearls and join them at the mansion to ring in the New Year at the Bootlegger’s Ball. The hottest ticket in town includes food, drink, and live entertainment, so leave the bathtub gin at home, brush up on your Charleston, and get ready to party like it’s 1923! The Lazzlo Family Band will be holding down the piano room, and you’ll be able to swing into the ballroom where our DJ will be playing all your favorite songs.
21+ event. Tickets are $50 – $90 per person.
Kickin’ Country 2023 NYE Party & VIP Party – Bonfire Country Bar
Bonfire Country Bar blends traditional American pub with Country chic to create an ultra-popular scene for this special Eve. Bonfire invites you to indulge in the festive holiday libations at the event, beginning at 8:00PM, and don’t miss out on the limited number of FREE VIP tickets as well:
For one hour ONLY, Red Bull is holding the 14th Annual VIP Exclusive New Year’s Eve Bash with OPEN BAR, only at Bonfire. Private Party with OPEN BAR (Red Bull Vodkas) for its VIP guests. Claim your VIP spot here. (Bonfire ticket required for entry).
Tickets are $20 for GA, $40 to skip the line.
2023 NYE Dance Party – Foreplay Sports Bar
With two floors of entertainment, and non-stop celebration at Fore Play Sports Pub, there is no end to the possibilities. Get your boogies shoes on with DJs spinning the best dance mix and party songs on their second floor club, or join the always epic house party with the crew downstairs.
Tickets are $20 for GA, $40 to skip the line.
New Year’s Eve Bash – Pat’s Pizza / Pie North
Spend this New Year’s Eve in excellent company at Pat’s Pizza Old Port / Pie North. Pie North is the only Speakeasy Barcade in Maine. Blending retro-themed musical décor and classic arcade games to create a sincerely unique and amusing atmosphere unlike anything in Portland.
Tickets are $20 for GA, $40 to skip the line.
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