Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable dining experience at one of the many Northern Virginia restaurants offering special New Year’s Eve deals. Whether you’re in the mood for pasta, seafood, prime steak, or rack of lamb, you’ll find an eatery to serve the perfect meal — just be sure to make a reservation.
Alexandria
Ada’s On The River
For New Year’s Eve, Ada’s will serve specials like caviar potato pavé bites with a 1/2 ounce of Royal Ossetra and paprika aioli; bone-in, dry-aged filet mignon with garlic maître d’ butter; bone-in, dry-aged 20-ounced KC strip; or surf-and-turf featuring a petit filet mignon with lobster tail and Old Bay fingerling potatoes. 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria
Barca Pier & Wine Bar
In addition to Barca’s full menu there will be two special dishes: Catalan lamb kabob with cherry sofrito, cucumbers, and garlic yogurt for $25 and the crab-stuffed jumbo shrimp with piquillo pepper romesco, lemon, and herbs for $27. 2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria
Joe Theismann’s Restaurant
At Theismann’s try a prime rib with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, jus, and horseradish cream, or the broiled twin lobster tails with crispy garlic Parmesan potatoes, grilled asparagus, and hollandaise, each for $39. 1800A Diagonal Rd., Alexandria
The Majestic
You can’t go wrong with The Majestic’s traditional menu, but consider ringing in the new year with two alluring specials. There’s the pan-seared Chilean sea bass with roasted cauliflower purée, haricot verts, and tomato-lemon butter for $49, or the bison ribeye with smoked gouda and pancetta mac and cheese, grilled asparagus, and cabernet beurre rouge for $69. 911 King St., Alexandria
Mia’s Italian Kitchen
Mia’s Italian Kitchen serves authentic, nostalgic Italian cuisine made for sharing. Dig into the daily offerings or devour a special addition: veal chop parmesan. This giant bone-in veal chop, pounded and breaded, is served with spicy rigatoni pomodoro, mozzarella, saba, and herbs for $59. Or, you can order the cioppino, with spicy smoked tomato-fennel broth, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, cod, and grilled rustic bread for $35. 100 King St., Alexandria
Vola’s Dockside Grill
Say goodbye to 2024 with two delicious specials at Vola’s. There’s a beef Wellington with roasted exotic mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, root vegetables, chestnut-potato purée and demi-glace for $49. There’s also a grilled branzino with couscous, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese, and salsa verde for $37. 101 N. Union St., Alexandria
Arlington
Immigrant Food
Immigrant Food Ballston will be open for New Year’s Eve brunch, which includes Immigrant Food’s signature Filipino Fried Chicken, as well as burgers, fish and chips, Hong Kong French toast, and more. Brunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 4245 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington
Ambar Clarendon
Ambar Clarendon’s special dinner menu highlights the best dishes throughout the Balkan Peninsula with a modern twist. There are two seating options. The first, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., includes unlimited small plates (with New Year’s Eve specials) priced at $80 per person, with the option to add and unlimited drinks for $5 each. The second seating, from 9 to 10:30 p.m., is priced at $90 per person, which includes unlimited small plates with New Year’s Eve specials. Guests can also enjoy unlimited drinks for $5 per drink. 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Sfoglina
Get your pasta on at this award-winning restaurant. Order specially curated offerings like spaghetti chitarra al tartufo, grilled whole Canary Island branzino, or roasted beef tenderloin. Sfoglina’s everyday menu is also available for New Year’s Eve diners. 1100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Fairfax
Kirby Club
Visit Kirby Club in the Mosaic District for a specially curated New Year’s Eve experience at $55 per person. The menu includes three courses and a complimentary glass of bubbly. Your experience begins with your choice of signature dips and a side salad. The table will have the choice of a Moroccan spiced whole chicken, striped sea bass, or a veggie platter to share. 2911 District Ave., Fairfax
Falls Church
2941
Experience this award-winning restaurant’s elegant fare. 2941 will serve a four-course prix fixe for $160 per person. Pamper yourself with options like a seafood trio, braised beef cheeks, Cabra la Mancha goat cheese raviolini, crescent duck a l’orange duo, halibut, and more. There are no wrong answers here, only outstanding cuisine. 2941 Fairview Park Ave., Falls Church
Great Falls
L’Auberge Chez Francois
Your L’Auberge Chez Francois New Year’s Eve experience will be one for the books. The Grand Holiday seven-course meal features beef Wellington, le gratin de Saint Jacques, and other cuisine from chef Jacques Haeringer. Inside and out, this romantic location will be ready for the holiday with lights, holiday flowers, and three roaring fireplaces. Ranging in price from $147 to $158 per person. 332 Springvale Rd., Great Falls
Leesburg
Tuscarora Mill
Visit this charming, restored grain mill for a classic New Year’s Eve feast. The three-course menu selections include Chilean sea bass, seared duck breast, rack of lamb, prime beef tenderloin, and more. Nibble on starters like scallops, lobster and crab bisque, or a New Year’s salad. There will be a selection of desserts from Tuskie’s sister bakery, South Street Under. 203 Harrison St., Leesburg
McLean
Divan
Divan offers a romantic, candlelit alternative for your New Year’s Eve. Plan to be delighted with the award-winning Persian and Mediterranean dishes, hand-crafted cocktails, cozy fireplace seating, and festive ambiance. Divan’s traditional menu, plus specials, will be featured. 1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd., McLean
Middleburg
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Nothing beats a cozy night with incredible food and wine. The Conservatory at Goodstone Inn’s culinary team has crafted a luxurious multi-course menu featuring indulgent dishes like lobster with coconut and ginger, decadent surf-and-turf, and tempting desserts. $160 per guest. 36205 Snake Hill Rd., Middleburg
Reston
Davio’s Reston
Reserve your table between 4 p.m. and midnight for an exclusive evening of culinary excellence. Davio’s special New Year’s Eve menu is thoughtfully crafted. It includes lobster ravioli, 55-day aged strip steak, lump crab, white truffle potato purée, winter greens, béarnaise, and more. The meal is $95 per person. 1902 Reston Metro Plz., Reston
North Italia
Immerse yourself in the luxurious flavors of North Italia’s thoughtfully curated dishes and raise a toast to the New Year. For $70 per guest, savor sumptuous options like citrus poached shrimp cocktail, lump crab and shrimp cavatelli, braised short rib marsala, and holiday panettone butter cake. 11898 Market St., Reston; 1651 Boro Pl., Reston
Tysons
801 Chophouse Tysons Corner
Here, a four-course prix fixe will help guests welcome in the new year. It starts with the Naked Cowboy Oyster with salmon roe, followed by New England clam chowder or a pear and Roquefort salad. Main dish options include slow-roasted prime rib, filet mignon (8oz), pan-seared dover sole, or porcini mushroom risotto, served with a choice of two sides. A choice of Brooklyn blackout cake or yuzu cheesecake complete the feast. Available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at $150 per person. An optional wine pairing with each course is available for $75 per person. 8484 Westpark Dr., Tysons
Vienna
Joon
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a three-course tasting menu from chef Chris Morgan. For $95 per guest, enjoy a choice of dishes including seared Cape May scallops and chicken ballotine with white truffles. Desserts include Persian love cake and saffron and rosewater. Drink specials — featuring champagne offerings — are also available as add-ons. 8045 Leesburg Pk., Ste. 120, Vienna
Feature image of 2941 by Rey Lopez
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