Great food and good times is how I plan to ring in 2023. The only challenge I have is to pick the venue, which includes options from downtown St. Louis eateries to Missouri wineries. Just in case you need a few suggestions, here are my top picks. Luckily, there are still reservations available. But don’t wait. Like the old year, openings will slip away fast.
Cinder House – New Year’s Eve Fête
New Year’s Eve in Cinder House has a lavish and stylish celebration where food and music will be the star. Featured is local musical artist Sam Golden, whose sweet sounds will enhance a menu of exceptional cuisines accented with breathtaking views of the Gateway Arch. Chefs will present a luxurious selection of a la carte specials designed to elevate the celebration to an extraordinary level. Guests will be able to choose from a gourmet list of appetizer and entree options such as Maine lobster, caviar, oysters and freshly shaved truffle atop homemade risotto. For the ultimate in opulence, the menu will also feature filet Rossini, a filet mignon topped with foie gras and fresh black truffle. A pairing of exceptional Champagne and sparkling and still wines chosen by Four Seasons St. Louis’ award-winning sommelier team.
Vicia – Annual NYE Soiree
Ring in 2023 at Vicia’s New Year’s Eve for an interactive dine-around experience featuring cuisines from across the globe, including France, Morocco, Thailand, the Philippines and Mexico. Each ticket-holder will have unlimited access to interactive food stations popping up all throughout the evening. You can also look forward to elements from sister concepts Bistro La Floraison, Taqueria Morita and Winslow’s Table.
The all-inclusive ticket includes live music and entertainment, party favors, a sparkling wine bar featuring magnums of Champagne along with other wines, specialty cocktails and spirit tastings. Guests can purchase with a food-only ticket and will be able to purchase drink tickets for access to select beverage offerings. The night’s menu also includes vegetarian and seafood options
Bistro La Floraison New Year’s Eve at The Bistro
Celebrate Near Year’s Eve with a French feast at Bistro La Floraison, a night that promises to channel 1920s Paris for a fun and festive evening. Book the five-course pre-fixe meal that kicks off with decadent hors d’oeuvres like caviar with brioche and creme fraiche and gougeres with truffle cream; entrée choices include prime rib with sauce perrigourdine, and potato gratin, or beet en croute with beet perigourdine sauce and potato gratin; for dessert, there’s chocolate tart with vanilla bean ice cream.
Chandler Hill Winery – New Year’s Eve Celebration
Looking for a one-of-a-kind experience? Then take a short drive into Missouri Wine Country in St. Charles County to Chandler Hill’s NYE gala. The night combines dinner, drinks, live music, toasts and fireworks.
The evening will begin with a crafted four-course meal from executive chef Michael Brewer, then move to a decadent dessert bar, while the dining room is transformed into a dance floor with live music from Calvert & Williams. The fireworks show will light up the sky beginning at 10 p.m. Couples can look forward to sparkling brut wine and commemorative Champagne flutes will be served to toast 2023. Select bar options included.
9 Mile Garden – Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve
Party like it’s 1923 while ringing in 2023 at 9 Mile Garden’s roaring ’20s-themed New Year’s Eve party. Organizers promise a night of fun filled with flappers and jazz to send off 2022. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their 1920s best. 9 Mile Garden will feature classic speakeasy and themed cocktails, a special NYE menu and live music Tickets include exclusive access for the evening, one welcome cocktail, snacks, noisemakers and a Champagne Toast at midnight.
