As 2025 comes to a close, these Delaware restaurants and bars are the perfect places to make New Year's Eve a night to remember.
New Year’s Eve is a great night to spend out on the town. Whether you’re looking for a classy date, a nice dinner with loved ones, or somewhere to get the party started, these Delaware restaurants are ready to do New Year’s Eve right with adjusted business hours, bubbly cocktails, special menu options, and more.
From all-night dance parties to upscale sit-down dinners, here’s where to spend New Year’s Eve in Delaware.
The boutique hotel hosts an annual party complete with cocktails, light bites, and a champagne toast. Enjoy live entertainment from DJ Zollie Lama on the rooftop. The $26 ticket includes access to the rooftop bar and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. A Midnight Soiree will also be held at the Simmer Down cocktail lounge in the basement, and The Quoin Restaurant will host a New Year’s Eve Chef’s Dinner with seating times from 5:30-9 p.m., so you can start the evening with an upscale dinner featuring crispy octopus, braised short ribs, and grilled branzino.
519 Market Street, Wilmington | 227-0615
Spend New Year’s Eve at Delaware Park Casino! Ring in the new year with a night of throwback tunes, flashing lights, and nonstop dancing. Don your best ’90s outfit and lace up your dancing shoes, then head to the third floor of Delaware Park for the New Year’s Eve party.
777 Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington | 994-2521
Hotel Du Pont’s Le Cavalier offers a New Year’s Eve three-course menu with abundant options. The latest available seating time is at 8:15 p.m. and includes a champagne toast. Celebrate a classy New Year’s Eve in Delaware with upscale fare in a Gilded Age atmosphere. To find more information and make reservations, visit lecavalierde.com.
42 West 11th Street, Wilmington | 594-3154
This all-inclusive indoor/outdoor New Year’s Eve party is a can’t-miss event. General admission are $125 ($107 with the early bird discount) and include an open bar, dinner buffet, valet parking, party favors, and champagne toast. Preferred dining room seating and lounge seating tickets are also available. Enjoy a DJ, a live band, and plenty of dancing while ringing in the new year at the Wilmington riverfront.
110 South West Street, Wilmington | 658-6626
Welcome 2026 at Tonic Seafood & Steak, starting with live jazz by pianist Mike Frank from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Then, starting at 9 p.m., Lyric Drive will keep the party going until 12:30 a.m. Stick around to celebrate at midnight with a champagne toast.
111 West 11th Street, Wilmington
It’s time for the annual New Year’s Eve party at Crimson Moon. Enjoy drag performances by Victoria Blair, LaTonga Manchez, Pretzel Rach, and Ricky Suave. The dance floor opens at 9 p.m. and the party runs until 1 a.m.
1909 West 6th Street, Wilmington
Welcome 2026 at this extravagant Bollywood-themed party in Wilmington. Dance the night away to Bollywood tunes, enjoy bar specials, and savor authentic flavors as you ring in the new year.
3421 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington | 384-7344
The Marshallton Steakhouse will be open 3-8 p.m. for a special New Year’s Eve dinner so you can fill up before an evening of drinking and dancing. The prix fixe menu includes appetizers like mini beef wellington, grilled lamb lollipops, and baked oysters along with entrees like surf & turf, salmon, and pan roasted chicken breast.
3517 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington
Indulge in a prix fixe dinner menu at Harry’s Savoy Grill this New Year’s Eve. Chow down on appetizers like lobster bisque, oysters on the half shell, or octopus carpaccio. The entree selection includes options like braised lamb shank, Harry’s award-winning prime rib au jus, grilled filet mignon, Wagyu beef ragu, and much more. The 3-course dinner is $110 per person, and dinner is served 4-10 p.m.
2020 Naamans Road, Wilmington
Head to The Nomad Bar in Wilmington this New Year’s Eve to enjoy a champagne toast, delicious food, music from DJ Odd Todd, and a performance by Aziza Nailah & Company. Tickets cost $50 per person and include a drink ticket. The cash bar will remain open until 1 a.m.
905 North Orange Street, Wilmington
Join The Sycamore Wine Bar & celebrity chef Robbie Jester for an evening of fine wine, delightful bites, music from DJ Smooth K, and a midnight toast to the New Year. Tickets are available online and include food and entertainment.
208 Delaware Street, New Castle
Join Zollie’s Jazz Cucina for dinner and cocktails on December 31. The last dinner seating will be at 7:30 p.m. At 9 p.m., the party will move to the 5 Shaw Alley event space with music from Lady DJ Slim. Enjoy throwback ’80s and ’90s tunes for the rest of the evening and ring in the new year at midnight.
414 Delaware Street, New Castle
Ring in the New Year with Pub-A-Palooza, a brew pub bash at Dogfish Head Brewings and Eats. Enjoy free live music, pub fare, and plenty of Dogfish Head brews all day until 1 a.m.
320 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
This annual Dewey Beach party needs no introduction. New Year’s Eve at The Starboard is filled with great bites, plenty of drinks, multiple live music performers, party favors, and a champagne toast. Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased .
2009 DE-1 Dewey Beach | 227-4600
Kick off the new year at Big Chill Surf Cantina at this NYE Fiesta hosted by DJ Gregg and Soul Chase. The Baja, Mexico-inspired celebration is sure to include plenty of tequila cocktails, beer, and champagne. Plus, Shore Island Food Truck will be on-site serving up bites to keep you fueled for more fun. Tickets cost $25 and include a free drink voucher to get the night started.
19406 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach | 727-5568
Enjoy dinner and a show at Blue Moon for New Year’s Eve. “Champagne & Showtunes,” a live show featuring your favorite musical numbers from iconic shows, will start at 6:30 p.m. for $155 and 9:30 p.m. for $175. Or, just enjoy dinner in the dining room for $135. Blue Moon will offer a three-course dinner menu and complimentary glass of champagne. The menu includes options like roasted oysters, wine-poached pear salad, bacon-wrapped filet, Chilean sea bass, and more.
35 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 227-6515