New Year’s Day in Chicagoland

Say hello to 2026 at your favorite Lettuce restaurants

Celebrate the first day of the New Year with a meal at one of your favorite Chicagoland Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2026!

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New Year’s Day Pajama Brunches & Buffets

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: Brunch 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The best start to the New Year includes cozy pajamas, Spanish tapas, and a gift card for your future self! All guests dining in their pajamas during Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s New Year’s Day PJ Brunch will receive a gift card equal to the price of their meal (not including tax and tip) to use at a future visit. View the Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! menu.
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Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: Brunch 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grab your favorite pajamas and head to Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! for their annual New Year’s Day PJ Brunch! From 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, guests in their pajamas will receive a Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! gift card equal to the price of their meal (excluding tax and tip) to redeem during a future visit. Start the New Year off with a gift for yourself and make your reservation today! View the Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! menu.
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Miru
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Start 2026 in style at Miru at The St. Regis Chicago! Slip out of bed and into your most luxurious silk pajamas for a New Year’s Day brunch. Take in the skyline views with a signature welcome cocktail, while strolling through a live-action sushi station, Japanese specialties, and carving station, plus a selection of breakfast favorites like Cinnamon French Toast, made-to-order Omelets, handmade confections and more. The cost is $125 per person, plus tax and 23.5% service fee. Children aged 5 – 9 years old are $65 per person, plus tax and 23.5% service fee. View the Miru menu.
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Pizzeria Portofino
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: Brunch: 11:30 AM – 3:45 PM, Dinner: 3:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Bounce right into the New Year with Pizzeria Portofino’s Third Annual Ballin’ Beach Brunch. Escape Chicago winter inside Portofino while enjoying brunch bites, mimosas and a DIY espresso martini bar! Book your spot for a $5 reservation fee per person, plus tax. Dinner service will begin at 3:45 PM. View the Pizzeria Portofino menu.
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Saranello’s
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: Brunch 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Dinner 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kick off 2026 with Saranello’s Grand Buffet Brunch, featuring Chef Specials for the New Year! Indulge in our delicious spread featuring a seafood station with House-Smoked Whitefish and Cold-Smoked Salmon, meat carving station with tender New York Strip Steak and Honey-Glazed Ham, and freshly made-to-order omelets. New Year’s Day specials include Bloody Mary Bar, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Slow Braised Short Rib, Shrimp Cocktail, endless dessert station, and much more. The Grand Buffet Brunch is $49.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). View the Saranello’s menu.
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Summer House – Lincoln Park
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: Brunch 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Dinner 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Rally your NYE crew on New Year’s Day for Summer House’s annual PJ Brunch! From 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, guests dining in their pajamas during brunch will receive a Summer House gift card equal to the price of their meal (tax and gratuity not included) to use during a future visit. Dinner service will begin at 3:00 PM. View the Summer House – Lincoln Park menu.
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The Oakville Grill & Cellar
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
From 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM on New Year’s Day, guests dining at The Oakville in their pajamas will receive a gift card equal to the price of their meal (not including tax and tip), to use during a future visit. From brunch dishes like the Sweet Corn Elote Benedict, Short Rib Hash, and signature Oakville Cinnamon Roll, there’s no better place to step into 2026 with a California-inspired comfort meal, in the comfort of your pajamas!
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New Year’s Day Brunch, Happy Hour & Dinner

Aba
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Spend New Year’s Day enjoying an extra day of weekend brunch and dinner at Aba with specials including the Champagne & Caviar Experience, featuring Canard-Duchêne Osetra Caviar with potato chips, labneh and chives for $135.95, plus tax. The Champagne & Caviar Experience must be added at time of booking, and is available for dine-in only on Thursday, January 1, in addition to the regular menu. Diners may also enjoy Osetra Caviar service and accoutrements as an a la carte special, while supplies last, along with brunch favorites, including Khachapuri, Short Rib Shakshuka and Spinach & Feta Frittata. View the Aba menu.
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Antico Posto
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Join Antico Posto for New Year’s Day specials including Spinach & Artichoke Dip with oven-dried cherry tomatoes and garlic crostini, Truffle Crusted Beef Risotto with creamy arborio rice, butternut squash and natural jus, Butternut Squash Ravioli with brown butter sauce, roasted butternut squash and candied walnuts, Tomato Basil Soup and Peppermint Gelato available during lunch and dinner. Specials will be available for dine-in, carryout and delivery in addition to the regular menu. View the Antico Posto menu.
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Beatrix – River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Oak Brook
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: Hours vary by location
Kick off 2026 with an extra day of brunch at Beatrix and enjoy favorites including Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Migas Egg Scramble, Ranchero Breakfast Burrito, Prime Cheeseburger and more, best paired with a Mimosa or Beatrix Coffee Roasters hand-crafted coffee drink. Special for the day, try the Fried Chicken & Belgian Waffles with hot honey butter and maple syrup available for dine-in, carryout and delivery! Dinner will begin at 3:00 PM for city locations and 3:30 PM at the Oak Brook location. View the Beatrix menu.
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Big Bowl – Chicago
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy Chinese and Thai favorites on New Year’s Day for carryout and delivery. Entertaining at home? Serve up platters of Potstickers, Pad Thai and more. View the Big Bowl – Chicago menu.
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Big Bowl – Schaumburg, Lincolnshire
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Stir up some fun on your first day of 2026 by creating your own custom stir fry bowl at the beloved stir fry bar! Enjoy Chinese and Thai favorites on New Year’s Day for dine-in, carryout and delivery. Having a spread at home? Serve up platters of Potstickers, Pad Thai and more. View the Big Bowl menu.
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Bub City – Chicago & Rosemont
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: Chicago: Brunch, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Dinner, 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Rosemont: Brunch, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Dinner, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Recover or rally at Bub City’s Boots & Bubbles Brunch! Start with our Golden Fluffy Pancake and keep the morning going with bottomless mimosas. Plus, show up in your best cowboy gear and score a $25 gift card with any $25+ purchase to use on a future visit. Dinner service follows brunch at both locations, featuring the full regular menu of BBQ favorites.
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Di Pescara
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Ring in the New Year at Di Pescara with all your favorite dishes! Plus, celebrate with the three-course supper club menu from 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM for $29.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). The January specials include Beef Pot Roast Stroganoff with Pappardelle or Beer Battered Shrimp and Chips and are available through the end of January.
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Ema – Glenview
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Spend New Year’s Day lunching at Ema in Glenview and enjoy dine-in specials including Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with harissa cocktail sauce and lemon and Fried Chicken Sandwich with challah, beet tzatziki, arugula and pickles in addition to the regular mezze menu favorites until 4:00 PM. Dinner service will begin at 4:00 PM. View the Ema – Glenview menu.
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Ema – River North
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Join Ema in River North for an extra day of weekend brunch on New Year’s Day and enjoy dine-in, carryout and delivery specials including Fried Chicken Sandwich with challah, beet tzatziki, arugula and pickles in addition to Alba Cinnamon Butter Cake, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Lamb Shakshuka and Avocado Toast until 4:00 PM. Add on an exclusive seasonal sip off the Sunday Spritzes menu available special for the day. Dinner service will begin at 4:00 PM. View the Ema – River North menu.
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il Porcellino
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Spend the first evening of the New Year cozying up at il Porcellino. With classic bowls of pasta, holiday decor, and a soundtrack of Frank Sinatra, you’ll be feeling the holiday cheer. Stop by the bar for food and drink specials during Happy Hour from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. If you’re staying in, order il Porcellino for pickup or delivery and enjoy a relaxing and delightful New Year’s Day dinner at home. View the il Porcellino menu.
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Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Raise a glass to the New Year at Joe’s Seafood in River North, which will be open and serving its regular menu. View the Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab menu.
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L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Spend New Year’s Day tucked away at L. Woods, enjoying specials such as Beef Tenderloin Brochettes with wild rice pilaf, herb butter and brandy peppercorn sauce, Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with horseradish cream, and Salted Caramel Bread Pudding with whipped cream, alongside the regular menu and favorite sips like the Cherry Old Fashioned and Northwoods Lager. The specials will be available for dine-in, carryout and delivery. View the L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge menu.
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Mon Ami Gabi
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Say “Bonjour!” to 2026 with a spread of bistro classics at Mon Ami Gabi. From 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM, enjoy a dinner spread of favorites from cozy Onion Soup au Gratin to celebratory Fruit de Mer selections, and irresistible steak frites. View the Mon Ami Gabi menu.
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Ramen-san – Lincoln Park, Fulton Market, River North, Streeterville
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: Hours vary by location
Start 2026 off on a warm note with a nourishing bowl of ramen. Boost your New Year’s luck at Lucky Hour, featuring a special happy hour food and drink menu from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Slurp your heart out at locations in Lincoln Park, Streeterville, River North, or Fulton Market, or order to-go and enjoy your noods at home. View the Ramen-san menu.
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RPM Italian
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Keep the New Year’s celebration going at RPM Italian with favorites like Truffled Garlic Bread, Maine Lobster Ravioli and Gorgonzola-Cured Wagyu alongside seasonal specials. View the RPM Italian menu.
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Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Spend the first day of 2026 sipping a Bloody Mary and slurping oysters at Shaw’s Crab House in River North, open for dine-in, carryout and delivery on New Year’s Day. View the Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago menu.
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Shaw’s Crab House – Schaumburg
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Cozy up at Shaw’s Crab House in Schaumburg’s Oyster Bar and kick off 2026 with Happy Hour all day! Shaw’s Schaumburg’s new happy hour features deals on select Oysters on the Half Shell, Crispy Rice Bites, Buffalo Shrimp, Mini Lobster Rolls, and more. Need a little hair of the dog? Sip on select draft beers, Old Fashioneds, and other Happy Hour specials. Dine-in only for Happy Hour, but the full menu is available for carryout, delivery, or regular dine-in. View the Shaw’s Crab House – Schaumburg Happy Hour menu.
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Sushi-san – Lincoln Park
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Start 2026 off right at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park with a special New Year’s Day brunch, starting at 11:00 AM! Enjoy favorites like the Miso Salmon Benedict, Avocado Toast and Sunday Best cocktail. Dinner service will begin at 3:00 PM, serving the full regular menu of your Sushi-san favorites. View the Sushi-san – Lincoln Park menu.
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Tallboy Taco
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Celebrate 2026 with Tallboy Taco! Enjoy $5 Margaritas and $5 Nachitos during Happy Hour from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Order tacos, burritos, and sides like Corn Fundido, Queso Blanco, and Guacamole all day long. Keep last night’s party going with a Margarita Pitcher (serves 4-6 people), available in Original and Strawberry for $60 each, plus tax (gratuity not included)! View the Tallboy Taco menu.
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Tokio Pub
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Nacho Average Thursdays hit 2026. Beginning New Year’s Day, enjoy endless sushi and bottomless Tokio Skillet Nachos at Tokio Pub. Start with loaded nachos with pulled pork, chihuahua cheese, BBQ, salsa, guacamole then swing by the live Maki Bar for a rotating lineup of rolls, crispy rice, and hand rolls. This endless experience is available for $35 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Available New Year’s Day from 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, and on Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM for a limited time. Nacho Average Thursdays are dine-in only, and the entire table must participate in the offering; no takeaways. The regular menu will also be available. View the Tokio Pub menu.
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Tre Dita
WHEN: Thursday, January 1: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Celebrate New Year’s Day at Tre Dita with our full à la carte menu, available from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Reservations are available now via phone. View the Tre Dita menu.
Call to make a New Year’s Day reservation at Tre Dita: 312-725-1724