Where to Eat (& Celebrate) on New Year’s Eve in Boise

Enjoy an early, candlelit dinner followed by a cozy countdown at home, or dance until midnight (and well beyond) – either way, we wish you a happy & celebratory start to the new year! 

For an Elevated Dinner Experience

• The Avery
  • A classic way to close out the year, The Avery is offering a thoughtfully crafted three-course prix fixe dinner. Expect a refined atmosphere, impeccable service, and a celebratory menu designed for lingering over that final glass of wine.
  • Prix fixe: $115 per person | Seatings 4:30–9:30 p.m.

• Chandlers
  • Few places feel as synonymous with a special occasion as Chandlers. Their New Year’s Eve celebration features a four-course prix fixe menu with exclusive holiday dishes and cocktails—perfect for a polished, downtown evening.
  • Starting at $150 per person | 5–11 p.m.

• House of the Little Pig
  • Known for seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking, House of the Little Pig is offering a five-course winter-inspired prix fixe menu. Intimate, cozy, and quietly celebratory.
  • $88 per person | 5–9 p.m.

• Saltbrush
  • If live jazz and a beautifully paced meal sound like your ideal NYE, Saltbrush delivers. Their five-course menu can be enhanced with wine pairings or caviar and champagne for an extra festive touch.
  • $120 per person | Seatings 4–10 p.m.

• Hemlock
  • Start the evening with a five-course prix fixe dinner (including their signature Baked Idaho dessert), then keep the night going at The Midnight Passage—a post-dinner party with a live DJ, fireworks views, and full bar. Dinner guests receive complimentary entry to the party.
  • Dinner $150 | Party tickets $25 | Dinner 4 p.m.–close, party 10 p.m.–close

For a Lively, Themed Night Out

• Barbacoa
  • Barbacoa’s first-ever Black & Red Gala promises drama, music, and a high-energy crowd. Dress to the theme, enjoy a live DJ, and toast the New Year at midnight.
  • Party begins at 10 p.m. | Reservations required

• Coa de Jima
  • Masquerade masks, late-night tacos, and dancing set the scene for Noche de Mascarada. A fun, festive option for those who want a party atmosphere with great food.
  • 10 p.m. – late

• Pig Latin
  • A Night in the Jungle brings vinyl DJs, oysters, caviar, a disco ball drop, and plenty of flair. Dress to theme and plan to stay awhile.
  • 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Lalo (Eagle)
  • Eagle’s newest bar is hosting an all-inclusive, casino-themed New Year’s Eve party complete with open bar, food, games, party favors, and a champagne toast.
  • $175 per person | 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

• Thick as Thieves
  • For a more intimate but equally celebratory night, this downtown speakeasy offers reserved seating, an open bar, snacks, and a midnight toast—tickets sold by table size.
  • 175 per ticket | 9 p.m. – midnight

Dinner + Dancing, All in One Place

• The Lively
  • Start with a sit-down dinner, then transition into dancing as the DJ takes over. Your ticket includes two drink tickets and access to an Old Fashioned speakeasy bar.
  • $150 per person | 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Hotel Renegade
  • Enjoy dinner at Baraboo Supper Club, then head upstairs for a rooftop celebration at The Highlander. Rooftop Revelry is an exclusive, all-access celebration spanning the entire 8th floor of Hotel Renegade. Welcome 2026 with unbeatable rooftop views & festive energy.

• The Riverside Hotel – Last Call Band
  • Dance the night away on the ballroom’s spacious floor as the Last Call Band brings timeless rock to this favorite annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Individual tickets are $69 plus tax, with VIP room packages available for a complete overnight experience.

Don’t Forget the Potato Drop

And of course, no Boise New Year’s Eve roundup would be complete without the 13th annual Potato Drop downtown. Boise will be buzzing with excitement and energy on NYE, and restaurants both upscale and casual will be serving festive food and drinks. So plan to make an evening of it and ring in the new year with friends & neighbors downtown.