As the year draws to a close, Washington State’s culinary scene ignites with a dazzling array of flavors and celebrations. From the trendy streets of Seattle to charming locales, the following are some of the top spots to enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner in Washington.
Lark Seattle
Nestled in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Lark Seattle is offering a New Year’s Eve dinner in Washington curated by James Beard Award-winning Chef John Sundstrom. The fine dining setting will provide an opulent four-course menu in its elegant dining room, with optional wine pairings to enhance each plate. Each dish from the lineup will be a celebration of the sea, blending Pacific Northwest flavors with a touch of Mediterranean influence. Seating times are available between 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $180 per person.
To book: opentable.com.
Cedar + Elm
Kenmore
For a New Year’s Eve celebration with a touch of rustic charm, head to Cedar + Elm. This gem in Kenmore offers a warm and welcoming ambiance, perfect for a festive dinner with loved ones. The menu, featuring locally inspired dishes, showcases Chef Luke Kolpin’s commitment to only utilizing fresh and seasonal ingredients. The dining experience will feature five courses, with two wine pairings available to complement each plate. The New Year’s Eve dinner in Washington has seating times available between 5:15 and 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $175 per person.
To book: opentable.com.
Sushi by Scratch
Seattle
Indulge in an omakase-style dinner as the clock counts down at Seattle’s Sushi by Scratch. Sushi by Scratch will treat you to a 17-course experience with Japanese plates artfully crafted by skilled sushi chefs. The New Year’s Eve dinner in Washington will also offer a welcome cocktail, farewell tea and a sparkling wine to conclude the evening. Seatings are available from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.
Cost: $285 per person (including a $50 deposit).
To book: exploretock.com.
Seabird
Bainbridge Island
Ring in the new year with a visit to Seabird, a culinary haven that takes dining to new heights with its three-hour, eight-course prix-fixe tasting. Located on Bainbridge Island, Seabird’s commitment to sustainable and local sourcing is reflected in its carefully curated menu, with its special holiday lineup crafted with locally caught seafood from Western Puget Sound and vegetable bounties from the Olympic Peninsula. The evening will conclude with a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. Seating times are available starting at 8:15 p.m.
Cost: $250 per person.
To book: exploretock.com.
How to Cook a Wolf
Seattle
For a New Year’s Eve celebration that combines sophistication with a touch of whimsy, How to Cook a Wolf in Queen Anne, Seattle, is a must-visit. Renowned chef Ethan Stowell curated a special menu for the occasion. How to Cook a Wolf provides the perfect backdrop for a festive farewell to the old year, with its dining experience boasting plates like the duck breast with carrots, chestnut, kumquat agrodolce and amaranth sprouts; halibut with leek soubise, fennel marmalade, citrus and truffle; half dozen Kusshi oysters with Prosecco granita and lemon; and more. Seating times are available between 4 and 10 p.m.
Cost: $94 per person.
To book: ethanstowellrestaurants.com.
Eden Hill Restaurant
Seattle
In the heart of the Queen Anne neighborhood in Seattle, Eden Hill Restaurant invites you to a New Year’s Eve dinner in Washington that marries creativity with refined flavors. Known for its inventive dishes and artful presentation, the New Year’s Eve tasting menu boasts courses like scallop and crab lasagna, wagyu beef, spiced foie gras terrine, a chocolate “ball drop” and much more. Seating times are available between 4:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $195 per person.
To book: exploretock.com.