New Year’s Eve in Vancouver deserves its own kind of attention. When Christmas fades and the city exhales, Vancouver turns its attention to one final night.
For diners who want their New Year’s Eve anchored in food, restaurants like Lavantine, Dahlia and Social Corner keep the focus on well-crafted menus paired with just enough entertainment to carry the night forward. Waterfront favourites and hotel dining rooms round out the options, many offering champagne pairings, live music and midnight moments without tipping into full-scale party mode.
At Glowbal, the return of the dancing laser robot adds a special element to the night.
Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Vancouver
Whether the plan is an unhurried tasting menu, a celebratory steakhouse dinner, or a late-night room filled with music and champagne, the city offers no shortage of ways to mark the moment.
My Top Picks for New Year’s
Burdock & Co New Year’s Eve
Burdock & Co. offers a six-course New Year’s tasting menu rooted in its hyper-seasonal philosophy. It’s a quiet, food-first way to cross into the year ahead, priced at $200 per guest and designed for those who value precision over spectacle. Best Vancouver Dining: Spotlight on Burdock & Co, Bar Gobo and Harvest
Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine New Year’s Celebration
In Steveston, Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine offers a more intimate but equally memorable approach. New Year’s Eve service starts with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. The evening is shaped by Chef Nutcha’s refined Royal Thai cooking. Michelin-worthy Baan Lao escalates its culinary magic in Richmond
Champagne Views and Park-Side Dining
The Teahouse
Surrounded by Stanley Park, The Teahouse offers a refined prix fixe dinner in one of the city’s most atmospheric settings. Calm, elegant, and quietly celebratory. Teahouse in Stanley Park Restaurant Review – Oceanfront patio dining (with video)
Seasons in the Park
Perched above the city with sweeping skyline views, Seasons in the Park delivers a classic New Year’s Eve experience — thoughtful cooking, polished service, and a view that does much of the talking. Seasons in the Park Review – Where Skyline Views of Vancouver Meet Garden Strolls (with video)
Dinner, Dancing and Live Entertainment
From elegant to electric, the tone shifts. Glowbal, The Victor, and Riley’s host high-energy gala dinners where curated menus give way to DJs, live performances, and packed dance floors as the countdown begins.
The Flying Pig
Hearty, indulgent and celebratory, The Flying Pig’s New Year’s Eve menu leans into comfort — think lobster chowder, lamb chops and a generous surf-and-turf platter. After 8:30 p.m., live entertainment turns the dining room into a high-energy celebration, making it an easy choice for those who want dinner and dancing in one place.
Glowbal Restaurant
Glowbal’s annual New Year’s Eve Spectacular features a sparkling wine welcome, gala-style dinner, DJ-led dance floor and signature entertainment, including the return of the laser robot, making this one of Vancouver’s most theatrical nights out.
New Year’s at Black + Blue
For classic glamour, Black + Blue leans fully into the occasion with its annual New Year’s Eve gala. A multi-course gourmet dinner, Vegas-style dancers, dance to live music, enjoy party favours and a celebratory toast help ring in 2026.
Elegant Dining with a Sense of Occasion
The Victor
The Victor strikes a beautiful balance between fine dining and festive flair. Guests curate their own four-course menu from oysters and A5 Wagyu aburi to sablefish and Basque cheesecake, while live vocal trio The Agency Singers carry the evening through midnight.
Dahlia
Live jazz, a refined three-course menu, and a glass of Veuve Clicquot set a timeless tone at Dahlia. It’s ideal for diners who appreciate elegance without excess.
Rooftop & Champagne-Forward Evenings
Lavantine
One of the city’s most luxurious New Year’s Eve offerings, Lavantine pairs Champagne-forward table experiences with Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and a DJ-driven rooftop atmosphere. From seafood platters and Veuve Clicquot to truffle-laced mains and dramatic desserts, it’s a glamorous way to flip the calendar.
Theme Nights & Statement Celebrations
D/6 Bar & Lounge
D6 Bar & Lounge transforms into a roaring 1920s-inspired playground for its Guys & Dolls Club with flapper-style performers, champagne carts, DJ sets, and a late-night crowd dressed for drama—one of the most immersive New Year’s Eve parties in the city.
Food-Forward, Neighbourhood Favourites
Fable Kitchen
Seasonal, thoughtful, and approachable, Fable Kitchen’s New Year’s Eve tasting menu highlights BC ingredients with options for omnivores and vegans alike. A relaxed yet celebratory way to ring in the new year.
House of Dawn
A single-night steak-forward celebration featuring Kobe striploin or ribeye, potato fondant, and a complimentary glass of bubbles. Elegant, indulgent, and refreshingly straightforward.
Desi Indian Lounge
Bold regional flavours and warm hospitality define Desi Indian Lounge’s four-course New Year’s menu. Comforting, festive, and excellent value, it’s a welcoming option for groups and families alike. Desi Indian Lounge’s Tasting Menu Rooted in Tradition, Elevated with Intention
For Oyster-Lovers
Copperpenny Distilling Co. × Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
Kick off New Year’s Eve earlier in the day with fresh oysters, caviar, prawns, and expertly crafted cocktails at this lively distillery pop-up—a perfect pre-party for food lovers who like to celebrate before midnight.
However the night unfolds, quietly across a tasting menu or loud beneath a disco ball, New Year’s Eve in Vancouver offers space to choose your own rhythm.
If you’re looking for more festive holiday events and the best Christmas lights, see our 2025 Vancouver Christmas lights, holiday events, and markets.
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