New Year's Eve Planner

5701 Main St, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

Dress naughty or nice for this heaven and hell-themed NYE party. $50 entry includes music by DJ Hardware, party favors and a midnight toast. Reserved seating free with bottle service. Dinner seatings at Monarch for $100 (6:30pm) and $150 (9:30pm). Reserve by December 27.

220 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

Toast the town amidst sleek surroundings after a five-course dinner at BANK, plus attend the NYE party with live entertainment and midnight countdown. Room & Bloody Mary Brunch package is $369. Room-only rate is $219. Other packages are available that include drink tickets, in-room champagne and valet parking.

280 Grove Road, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

For $99 per passenger, enjoy open bar, front-row seat for the fireworks, plus buffet, DJ dancing, and party favors. Board at 9pm and return to dock at 12:30am.

1200 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

One of the city?s longest-running New Year?s celebrations, the semi-formal event features a live salsa band and DJ spinning top 40 tunes. Midnight brings an unparalleled balloon drop. Admission includes four drink tickets per person and is priced at $79 per person. Bands start at 8pm and DJ 33 1/3 will keep it spinnin? until 2am.

1117 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

Indulge in a five-course dinner for two at the hotel's acclaimed restaurant *17, party on the veranda and slumber in style at this ultra chic downtown hotel. Packages start at $335 per couple.

2525 W Loop Fwy S, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

Extravagance awaits for those looking for a more lavish New Year?s celebration. Included in the dinner and overnight accommodations package is a helicopter ride for two at midnight. More conservative packages are also available and include champagne, strawberries and next-day brunch.

1602 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

$69 NYE menu is highlighted by avocado and mango salad, lobster tacos, scallops, beef tenderloin, rack of lamb and coconut tart. Live music by Viento and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

2521 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

NYE menu features winter pumpkin lobster bisque, bourbon coffee-wrapped beef filet mignon, buckwheat blinis with caviar, ribeye steak, redfish and a variety of desserts.

5061 Westheimer Rd, Ste 8050, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

Usher in the New Year with a trove of culinary treasures like stuffed Texas Gulf flounder, "Black and Bleu" Costa Rican Blue Marlin, Hawaiian yellowfin tuna, jumbo surf and turf for two featuring 24oz Australian lobster tail and 16oz Chateaubriand, dungeness and Alaskan king crab legs and other special dishes.

705 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

Reserve in advance for a $65 New Years feast. Menu standouts include grilled shrimp crab cakes, masa crusted quail, blue crab salad, Liberty Farms duck breast, Southern fried oysters and blackberry and white chocolate bread pudding.

937 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 (map)

Feast from 7pm to 12:30am for $60 per person. Menu highlights include chicken or shrimp main course, ambrosia, honey mustard slaw and pineapple coconut pie. Includes a glass of wine, party favors and a champagne toast.

1200 McKinney St, Suite 106, Houston, TX 77010 (map)

Ring-in the New Year with mouth-watering specials like Jonah Florida crab claws, a 14 ounce bone-in prime filet mignon, prime rib with horseradish popovers and broiled or steamed 4-pound lobster with drawn butter. Finish off 2007 with bananas foster with vanilla ice cream and rum.

2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008 (map)

Celebrate the end of 2007 at this picturesque spot with seatings at 5:30pm, 7:30pm and 10pm, with free champagne and midnight Celebration in the Tied Fly Bar.

3340 FM 1092, Ste 160, Missouri City, TX 77459 (map)

Indulge in a special menu of inspired French cuisine prepared by renowned chef Frederic Perrier with seatings at 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

7595 Six Pines Drive, Ste 650, The Woodlands, TX 77380 (map)

Celebrate in style with great food and wine, noisemakers, dancing and music. Choose a 5pm seating for $50 per person or dine at 8pm and stay for the New Year for $75 per person, including champagne during the first seconds of 2008.

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

Fireplace seating, live jazz, and a four-course feast make for a cozy and low-key alternative to a more raucous celebration. Cost is $69 per person, including a midnight champagne toast. Seating starts at 5:30pm.

2424 Dunstan Rd, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

The hearty three-course menu offers a tough choice between tasty entrees like corn-crusted sea bass, crunch nut-laced chicken or wild mushroom crepes at $69 per person. The festive atmosphere is made complete with the requisite champagne toast at midnight.

1919 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

Big band music and a champagne toast helps set the mood for 2008. Party-only tickets are $45 per person, though a five-course dinner is also available and included for $175 each.

807 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

The speak-easy themed party will feature live music and a delectable three-course menu featuring your choice of prime rib, lemon sole or crispy braised pork. Tickets are $85 each.

300 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

Join the dance party with DJ dancing, $2008 cash balloon drop and more surprises before midnight.

510 Gray St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

This all-inclusive party includes entry, food, open bar, DJ dancing, champagne toast, strawberries and party favors.

5510 Morningside Drive, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

No cover and live music starting at 9:30pm. Free party favors, midnight balloon drop and champagne toast.

1997A W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

$5 advanced purchase tickets gets you live music, plus free party favors and midnight champagne toast and balloon drop. Tickets available at the door for $8.

1601 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

Stylish downtown nightclub ushers in 2008 with an appearance by the Jaeger Girls, shot and bottle giveaways, free Red Bull and a $2008 cash drop at midnight. Tables available for $250 (includes bottle of champagne). Open until 4am.

705 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

Pay $10 for entry or $15 per seat and enjoy live music, free champagne toast, party favors and prizes.

2404 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

Party Miami-style at this downtown club with $1 drinks, $100 bottles, midnight champagne toast and $1000 balloon drop.

1503 Chartres St, Houston, TX 77003 (map)

The party starts at 8pm, hosted by Zakk United and AD From 94.5 The Buzz, music by Evans Blue, Another Day, Subversa and Glass Intrepid. Admission is $25, 18+ welcome.

719 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

Join the wild party, with live band, DJ and laser show. Reserved tables and other packages available, starting at $50.