I've started a list of restaurants that will be open on New Year's Eve and Day*. This is definitely not a complete list, so if you know of any additions, please let me know (christian@holycitysinner.com)!
* = information subject to change at any time. Reservations are recommended
Looking for New Year’s Eve parties? Click here to see that list.
Last update – 12/26/25
Azur
- Open on New Year's Eve for a five-course dinner
- Reserve your table on Resy
Bistronomy By Nico
- Open on New Year's Eve and Day at 5 p.m.
Bohemian Bull
- Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
- New Year’s Day they are hosting a pajama brunch with $10 mimosa carafes and all you can eat pancakes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cane Pazzo
- Open for dinner service on New Year's Eve
- Reservations can be made here.
Coleman Public House
- Open on New Year's Eve and Day
- Offering brunch and traditional Hoppin’ John’s starting at 11:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day
The Dunlin
- Linnette’s open on New Years Eve at 5:30 p.m.
- $165 pp | Four-course tasting menu with wine pairings
- Reservations
Edmund's Oast
- Offering a Cajun-inspired brunch buffet on New Year’s Day (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
- Click here for reservations
Five Loaves Cafe
- Mt. Pleasant and Summerville locations open on New Year's Eve from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner
- Both open on New Year's Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
- New Year’s Eve: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- New Year’s Day: 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Serving its signature rodizio experience with 18 selections from the grill, carved tableside by gaucho chefs, along with a gourmet salad bar featuring more than 45 items and signature sides such as garlic mashed potatoes and caramelized bananas.
- Click here for reservations
Hank's Seafood
- Open on New Year's Eve from 5–10 p.m. - Celebrate with a dinner featuring seared beef tenderloin and butter-poached lobster tail, served with twice-baked potato, charred broccolini, red wine horseradish compound butter, and beurre blanc. Guests can also enjoy seafood towers and festive bubbles.
- Open on New Year’s Day from 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. - Lunch and dinner will feature freshly caught seafood, Hank’s signature dishes, and celebratory beverages. A special offering of roasted grouper with black-eyed peas, Carolina Gold rice, collard greens, and tomato beurre blanc will be available all day.
Hotel Bennett
- Open on New Year's Eve for dinner service, Gabrielle at Hotel Bennett will be serving up a five-course celebration, showcasing luxurious winter ingredients like caviar and truffles.
- Reservations can be made here.
Indaco
- Open on New Year’s Eve from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Closed on New Year’s Day
Iron Rose Bar & Restaurant (in The Mills House)
- Offering brunch service on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1
- Menu highlights include Surf & Turf Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast, and Chicken & Waffles
- Reservations can be made online.
- In addition, guests can ring in 2026 with a menu featuring Local Oysters on the Half Shell, Wagyu Beef Tartare, Butter Poached Lobster, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight
- The prix fixe dinner is $95 per person with seatings from 5 to 11 p.m.
- Click here for reservations.
Islander 71
- Open on New Year's Eve and Day
- NYE - Food and Drink specials with DJ upstairs from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
- NYD - College Football Bowl Games on the 14-ft TV and Oyster Roast from noon on
Kersey House Summerville
- Open on New Year's Eve and Day for brunch 11 a.m.
Kultura
- Open on New Year’s Eve from 5-9:30 p.m.
- Offering a one-night-only five-course Filipino New Year’s Eve tasting menu
- Tickets are $124 per person, with an optional drink pairing
- Reservations can be made here.
La Cave + Felix
- Beginning at 10 p.m. on Dec. 31, guests are invited to mix and mingle between the two adjoining spaces for a festive, high-energy evening featuring an open bar with select house spirits and specialty cocktails, including Félix’s beloved Espresso Martini, alongside a curated selection of passed hors d’oeuvres drawn from both menus
- The night culminates with a champagne toast at midnight to welcome 2026 in style
- Tickets are available here.
Laura Summerville
- Open on New Year's Eve and Day at 12 p.m. for lunch all day
Legami
The restaurant will be open and Chef Andrea Conguista will be offering a five course prix-fixe menu ($125) with reservations available on Resy:
- Scallops Aglio e Olio – Roasted scallops on a bed of garlic potato puree with sauteed king oyster mushrooms, bok choy and red pepper flakes
- Tortellini Wagyu al Pomodoro – Wagyu beef and prosciutto tortellini pasta with 22 months aged parmigiano cream and red wine reduction
- Tagliolini Lobster – Poached lobster tail with lobster bisque, lemon butter sauce and tarragon
- Filetto Rossini – Pan-seared beef filet with a red wine reduction, pan fried brioche bread, foie gras escalope, sauteed spinach and fresh black perigord truffle
Maybank Public House
- Open on New Year's Eve and Day
- Offering brunch and traditional Hoppin’ John’s starting at 11:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day
Melvin's BBQ
- Open on New Year’s Eve - 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Open on New Year’s Day - 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Merci
- Open on New Year’s Eve for dinner
- Guests can enjoy fresh truffles, caviar, champagne, and a multi-course tasting menu from Chef Michael Zentner
- Two seatings are available at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- The five-course prix fixe is $240 with an optional $110 wine pairing, plus tax and gratuity.
- Reservations are available on Resy here.
NICO
- Open on New Year's Eve and Day for brunch starting at 11 a.m.
Park & Grove
- Offering brunch service on New Year's Day from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pelato
- Open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Specials include Shrimp Scampi with garlic, butter, and lemon ($17), Lobster Ravioli alla Vodka with tomato, cream, chili, Parmigiano, and chives ($25), and Sausage & Lentils featuring celebratory sausage, braised beluga lentils, and salsa verde ($19)
- Pelato will also feature new festive cocktail specials throughout the week, including a Frozen Christmas Cosmo ($16) and a Tiramisu White Russian ($17).
- Reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable.
Rebel Taqueria
- Open on New Year's Day for a party with Coastal Chill Seltzers and a Free Oyster Roast
- Open from 11 a.m to 11 p.m.
The Waverly
- Ring in the New Year with Le Youth at The Waverly in Downtown Charleston in their second partnership with Project 91 Events
- Le Youth will bring his signature melodic house sound for a night you won’t forget
- The event runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with a premium open bar & a full CHS Wagyu experience with a chef curated menu, Wagyu carving station and caviar bites
- Tickets are available here.
