Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve During the Pandemic

I think we are all ready to put the year 2020 in the rearview mirror. While there were moments or achievements to celebrate along the way, this year has been tougher and presented more challenges, losses, and emotions than most. So it's time to think about the new year ahead, and to close the chapter on this one in style. Here's a list of local restaurants and businesses that are providing ways to do that in what I consider to be safer ways to celebrate this year.

111 Bistro (Medina): Take Home Box. Feeds 4. 8 Courses. Deadline to Pre-order is December 23rd. Limited Quantities. Call 330-952-1122. $150. Pre-paid Required.

Salt+ (Lakewood): Dinner and Party Box for 2. $180. 4 Courses, 1 Bottle of Brut Cava, Party Favors Box, Link for Live DJ Streaming Music 10:30PM - 12:30AM. Add-ons Available. Book Through Resy.

Lago (The Flats): Option 1- Party Pack for 6 or 10 People with Food, Cocktails, Champagne, Party Favors, and Streaming DJ Entertainment. Price Varies. Option 2- Dinner for Two. 3 Course Dinner + Bread and Salad. $225. All Carry-out Orders over $100 Include 1 Bottle of Champagne. 

Fahrenheit (Tremont): Kobe Beef Short Rib Kit. All Ingredients You Need to Prepare this Signature Dish at Home. Call 216-781-8858 for information. Not limited to New Year's Eve.

Alley Cat Oyster Bar (The Flats): Four Dinner for 2 Packages to Select From, including Surf & Turf, Seafood, A Little Bit of Everything, and Shellfish. $80 - $200. Add-ons Available. RSVP on website or call 216-574-9999.

Astoria Café & Market (Detroit Shoreway): Dinner for 2 Package. $50. 3 Courses. 

Batuqui Brazilian Restaurant (Larchmere): 3 Course Dinner for 2 (Price Varies by Selections) or 3 Options for Dinner for 4 (Price Varies by Selections). 

Nora (Little Italy): NYE Take-out Special Menu Items in addition to Regular Menu and Family-style Options. Delivery and Pick-up Available between 5-7PM on 12/29, 12/30, and 12/31. Call 216-231-5977 or 330-524-5045 to Order. 

Char Whisky Bar & Grille (Rocky River): Pre-order Charcuterie Package for 4 ($40) or 6 ($60). Deadline is December 27th. Add a Bottle of La Marca Prosecco for $25 or Cocktails for $10 Each.

Der Braumeister (Cleveland): 3 Course Pre-Fixe for $30 or $40 with Duck Entrée. Price does not include tax. Beer pricing is retail, to-go pricing per can/bottle. Add-ons Available.

EDWINS Restaurant (Shaker Square): 3 Course Dinner. $85/person. Champagne Add-on Available.

edwins too (Shaker Square): 7 Course Dinner. $90/person. Champagne Add-on Available. Delivery Available. Call 216-400-6091. 

L'Albatros Brasserie (University Circle): 4 Course Dinner. $125/person plus tax and gratuity. Wine Pairings Available for $35.

Mallorca (Downtown): Carnival Style Dinner Box for 2. 4 Courses, Pitcher of Sangria, Bottle of Champagne, Party Favors, and $20 Coupon for Future Use. 

Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar (Woodmere): Dinner for 4. $50. 2 Courses. 32 oz. Cocktails Available for $25.

Parallax Restaurant & Lounge (Tremont): 3 Course Dinner for 2. $80. 

The Woods (Rocky River): Surf and Turf To-go. $35/person.

1833 The Hotel at Oberlin (Oberlin): New Year’s Barbeque To-Go. Feeds 6-8. 10 Dishes. $199 + tax on Alcohol and 18% Gratuity. Orders placed by 4:00PM on December 23rd. Sparkling Wines, Prosecco & Champagne Available. Call (440) 775-7001 to Reserve.

Tartine Bistro (Rocky River): Create Your Own Wine Dinner for 2 To-go. $110. Select Salad to Share, 2 Entrees, Dessert to Share, and 1 Bottle of Hand-picked Wine. Vegan Options Available. Call 440-331-0800 for More Information and Ordering.

Harvest Saloon (Strongsville): Prime Rib Special with Sides and 2 Bottles of Champagne. Feeds 8. Pre-order and pre-pay by 12/27 at 8PM. $199.95. Call 440-238-9464.

Bar Oni (Tremont): Purchase A5 BMS 12 Steaks (best wagyu in the world) to Cook at Home. $15/oz. and 2 oz. Minimum. Cooking Instructions, House-made Japanese Steak Sauce, and Other Garnishes Provided. Pre-order Online.

Flight Cleveland: Virtual Bubbly Happy Hour. 6PM. Free to view on Zoom with purchase of wine. Join to hear discussion on four sparkling wines from famous bubbly regions. Call 216-400-6867 or visit their website. 

Allure Bistro & Social Club (Willoughby): Virtual Chef's Dinner. Box Includes Drink Mixes, Appetizers, Wine, Champagne, Filet, Scallops and Dessert on the 30th. Facebook Portal and Facebook Rooms on the 31st. Mixologist Demonstration, Appetizer to Heat, Wine Tasting from M Cellars, Cook Entree with Chef Kustala. Party Favors. Additional Add-ons Available. DJ, Toast at Midnight. Call 216-392-3663 or 440-275-5022. $65/person. 

The Black Pig (Ohio City): Socially distanced seating with limited quantity of required reservations. New Year's Eve at the Bar Option- 3 Plates, 2 Cocktails, Champagne. New Year's Eve in the Dining Room Option- 5 Course Chef's Tasting, Wine Pairings, Caviar Service, Champagne Service. Make a reservation online.

This is intended to be just a snapshot of the offerings to give you some direction. Please visit their websites, posts on social media, or call the restaurant for more menu information and ordering details and deadlines. I will continue to post options in the comments on this post as I become aware of them. Feel free to comment below if you have any to add!