New Year’s Eve gives cause for us all to celebrate 2024! When planning your special night out, there are many things to consider: attire, menu, foot ware choices, and where to stay. Luckily, Bellevue is the perfect destination for the exciting New Year’s weekend getaway you deserve because there are so many exciting NYE options for everyone to enjoy. Get gussied up for a glamorous night out, splurge on a fancy dinner, and dance like no one is watching at a wild dance party or a family-friendly extravaganza. Whatever you decide, Bellevue has just what you need to ring in the New Year right! We’ve scouted out the best New Year’s Eve parties and events Bellevue has to offer and paired them with great hotels within walking distance. Let’s start planning!
Have a glamorous night out...
Don’t spend another New Year’s Eve in your pajamas! Instead, do NYE in style this year at some of Bellevue’s swankiest restaurants and bars. These events offer glamorous NYE experiences with fine dining, entertainment, and an opportunity to showcase your fanciest attire.
Winter Masquerade | Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi | 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Are you craving a luxurious night on the town with sparkling sequence and champagne? If so, Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi's Winter Masquerade NYE Celebration has the perfect New Year’s Eve once-in-a-lifetime event is for you. Experience the restaurant unlike before in this all-inclusive progressive dining soiree. Sip on exclusive cocktail pairings amid 22,000-square-feet of captivating live entertainment, and enjoy a champagne toast and front-row seats to the 2024 Ascend Hospitality Group x Amazon Bellevue fireworks show at midnight! General admission and VIP tickets are now available for purchase! This event promises to be extraordinary!
Where to Stay: The Westin and W Bellevue. Check rates.
2024 New Year Celebration | Suite Restaurant & Lounge | 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Ring in the New Year with style at the Suite Restaurant Lounge New Year’s Eve Party. There are multiple ticket options available to serve what you’re in the mood for. Packages include a four-course meal and private show, general admission which includes party favors, or VIP access with bottle service. Enjoy a balloon drop, red carpet photos, music from DJs, and four-course dinner packages.
Where to Stay: The beautiful Hyatt Regency and Hilton Garden Inn. Check rates.
Enjoy an indulgent meal...
Bellevue is known for its elevated dining and exceptional service. With James Beard award-winning chefs and an impressive international culinary scene, Bellevue is the perfect place to indulge in an extra special New Years’ celebratory meal. Whether you're dining in a large party or looking for an intimate candle-lit dinner while listening to a piano, any of these restaurants featuring NYE special dining options will deliver a memorable dining experience.
The Lakehouse | 4:30 PM- 1:00 AM
We love any occasion to dine at the Lakehouse because it always feels like we’ve been invited to an extra special dinner party at a fabulous friend’s house. The décor is stunning, the service is impeccable, the food is next-level, and there are so many little touches and details that make you feel welcome. On New Year’s Eve, join The Lakehouse for a seven-course tasting menu from Chefs Jason Wilson. The tasting menu will be the only menu offered with wine pairings available.
Fogo de Chão | 6:30 PM- 1:00 AM
Enjoy NYE with all your family and friends while eating delicious food and sipping on tasty Brazilian cocktails. Fogo de Chão is one of our favorite places for large-party dining because it can serve large parties while still delivering high-touch exceptional service. There’s something for everyone at your party, even vegetarians; a wide range of expertly prepared meats, a mouth-watering buffet, and a full bar. This year, This year Fogo de Chao is offering extended hour on NYE along with a complimentary sparkling toast and dessert for reservations made for an experience after 10:30pm.. Make reservations here.
El Gaucho | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
If you’re in the mood for exceptional service and fancy steakhouse vibes, head to El Gaucho Bellevue. Their open-flame cooking and table-side service enhance any special occasion dining experience and make everything taste incredible. Open at 3 pm and last seating at 10 pm, they offer live music every night, but a vocalist will join their piano player that evening. In addition to our regular menu, we are offering special cuts that evening, including a 60 oz. Porterhouse, 24 oz. T-bone with foie gras, and long-bone steak.
STK | 7:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Take your New Year’s plans to the next level at STK Steakhouse, where you’ll be counting down the seconds to 2024, while also hoping the night will never end. Join STK for New Year’s Eve-inspired specials, DJ, Midnight Champagne Toast & more festive surprises Dec. 30-Jan. 1. Ring in 2024 with STK Steakhouse (and book your New Year’s Day Recovery Brunch)! Reservations are not required, but are highly recommended.
Dance the night away…
Everyone likes to move and groove on New Year's Eve! Bellevue has some incredible dance parties planned that are sure to get your heart pumping. We’ve picked out our favorite dance parties that offer a little something extra to keep you entertained the whole night long.
New Years Eve 2024 | Lucky Strike | 10:00 PM - Close
Do you want to have some major fun, but still be in the lap of luxury? Lucky Strike’s New Year’s Eve party is for you. This is a great party if you want to stay in a centralized place, but also want a couple of different experiences to keep you entertained. Lucky Strike offers delicious food & drinks, luxury bowling lanes, arcades, and a popping dance party. General admission tickets include a one-hour timeplay PowerPlay game card. You and your friends can pre-game all you want before you hit the dance floor.
Where to Stay: The Westin and W Bellevue. Check rates.
Made the Gatsby List NYE Party | W Bellevue
Ring in the New Year with a night of glitz and glam at W Bellevue. Embrace the roaring 20s and enjoy an evening of incredible cocktails, music by Djs, and 360 photo booth.
NYE2024 | Forum Social House | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
This is Forum Social House’s biggest party event of the year. Forum’s NYE2024 promises to be a full-energy good time. Although you can dance the night away if you’d like to, there are plenty of fun activities to entertain you after your feet get tired. Multiple admission options include a round of miniature golf with general admission and VIP tables.
Where to Stay: The Westin and W Bellevue. Check rates.
Family Friendly NYE Events
You can still party even though you can’t stay out late! There are plenty of family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations planned for NYE in Bellevue. Experience balloon drops, delicious food, and fun games then still manage to get the kids to bed at a reasonable time.
Family NYE Celebration | Lucky Strike | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Roll with your family to Lucky Strike for their NYE party. There will be special guest performers, with a DJed dance party. Before the “ball drop” countdown at 9:00 pm, enjoy bowling and the state-of-the-art arcade.
Candyland Family NYE Party | Forum Social House | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This family-friendly event has a general admission ticket that includes a round of Par1 miniature golf and a one-of-a-kind NYE experience. The New Year’s Eve countdown and balloon drop start at 7:00 pm, so you be home before bedtime. If your party is larger, there are private room options available: Options to request private spaces where you can view fireworks off the balcony. Topgolf Swing Suites, the clubhouse, or the Bunker & Private Balcony where you can view Bellevue’s famous firework display at midnight.
The Bellevue New Year’s Eve Night Market | 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Join the festivities at the Bellevue New Year’s Eve Night Market, returning for its second year with an expanded celebration off Main Street! On Sunday, December 31st, from 3-9pm, revel in the holiday spirit with over 30 local craft vendors, an array of food trucks, and a beverage garden featuring wines from Browne Family Cellars to benefit the Bellevue Boys & Girls Club. AHG Cares, backed by Amazon Bellevue, brings together the community with live music, seasonal photo opportunities, yard games, and even complimentary cocoa and treats from Happy Camper Catering. Don't miss the free rides around town by Visit Bellevue’s BellHop. Set your sights on 10220 NE 1st Pl for a night to remember and help us ring in 2024 with style and local flair!
Happy New Year!
Whether you decide to dress to the nines for a formal soiree, dance the night away, or bounce around with the kids and head home early, Bellevue offers so many fantastic New Year’s Eve activities to ring in your New Year in style. Whatever you decide to do, enjoy the cleanliness and safety of Bellevue, and take advantage of the proximity of the events to nearby hotels. Have fun, be safe, and happy New Year!
