2025 is ready for her curtain call, and 2026 is waiting in the wings to take her place. For some, it’s been a blockbuster year. For others, the finale can’t come soon enough. A host of top local spots are getting ready to help you ring in the new year in style. Bring your main character energy and your supporting cast to wine and dine your way through this year’s closing scenes. Here is a star-studded lineup of New Year’s Eve favorites, including both ticketed and non-ticketed events, worthy of a standing ovation.
Cloud Puncher at Lively Hotel
5101 N. Pennsylvania
7pm-1am
thelivelyhotel.com
Greet the new year with style at Cloud Puncher’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Begin the evening with a chef-curated prix fixe dinner and swoon-worthy cocktails in the beautiful restaurant housed in the Lively Hotel. Be sure to grab tickets to the, ahem, lively rooftop party, featuring DJ Kora Waves, craft cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight. Our advice: book your room at the Lively for December 31, get 50% off your tickets to the party.
Grey Sweater
100 NE 4th Street
Multiple seatings from 5:30 p.m.-midnight
greysweater.com
Reflect on the past year and welcome 2026 with an unforgettable night at Grey Sweater, crafted by James Beard Award–winning Chef Andrew Black. Each year, the renowned restaurant delivers a one-night-only tasting menu highlighting what Chef Black does best: surprise, delight and celebrate the joy of the season. Indulge in a beautifully curated multi-course dinner, sip champagne and enjoy an intimate evening filled with warmth, elegance and unexpected touches that only Grey Sweater can deliver.
OKANA
639 First Americans Blvd.
5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Buffet
okanaresort.com
Start your evening with a delicious New Year’s Eve buffet dinner in the Sunset Ballroom, where you will enjoy a wide selection of soups, salads, seafood, carving stations and decadent desserts, all while soaking in the festive atmosphere. Dinner reservations also grant access to a private Gatsby-themed celebration with a live DJ, photo booth, dessert station and champagne toast.
First National Center
120 N. Robinson
4-7pm, New Year’s Eve Dinner, 8-10pm, New Year’s Eve Dinner
firstnationalokc.com
Celebrate the New Year at the First National Center. The glamorous New Year’s Eve dinner
at the First National Center includes a 5-course dinner, live music and dancing in the iconic
Great Hall, all before guests welcome the new year with a midnight toast and countdown.
Want something a bit more intimate? Head down to the Library of Distilled Spirits in the
basement of the First National Center.
Black Walnut
100 NE 4th Street
Seatings from 4-10pm
blackwalnutok.com
After years of warmth, connection and culinary exploration, Black Walnut will serve its final guests on New Year’s Eve. This moment marks the end of one beautiful chapter and the start of another. On Valentine’s Day of 2026, Chef Black will unveil Dougla Kitchen, inspired by his Caribbean roots––his most personal concept yet. Book your table to honor the legacy of a restaurant that redefined Oklahoma City dining, and look toward a delicious future.
Mary Eddy’s
900 W. Main
Reserve between 5-9pm
maryeddysokc.com
One of the most delightful reimaginings of any Oklahoma City restaurant this year has to be Mary Eddy’s Italian renaissance. The full menu launched at the beginning of the year, and the team recently added a perfect Sunday brunch. This New Year’s Eve, book a table to experience the legendary hospitality and delicious fare. Stay for live music, extended bar hours, and a complimentary champagne toast.
Spark
300 Oklahoma City Boulevard
Serving food and drinks until midnight.
eatatspark.com
If your New Year’s Eve dance card includes the inaugural NYE Party in the Park at Scissortail, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better dinner option than SPARK. Dance the night away at the free, family-friendly event. When you decide it’s time for fuel, head over to SPARK for their excellent, affordable fare. The free event and budget friendly food is a win for families, young professionals and anyone hoping to stick to those new year’s budget resolutions.