Restaurants Open on New Years Day Houston 2025

Restaurants Open on New Years Day Houston 2025

New Year’s Day means a lot of things — planning for the year to come, remembering the year that just passed, eating a huge brunch to drive away the massive hangover you earned with your partying the night before, and starting the new year with a full stomach!

It’s not just important to know whether restaurants are open, but also to find out what are the hours of operation. But don’t worry, because we got you covered!

When you finally wake up and get moving on January 1st, 2025, check out one of these Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day Houston 2025!

Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the most up-to-date information. However, all information presented is subject to change. Please confirm with the organizers/businesses before you make plans to head out! 

In case you are wondering about the choice of listings in this article, here is how we come up with our recommendations.

Restaurants Open on New Years Day Houston 2025

Applebee’s

Open on New Year’s Eve, but hours vary by location

Backstreet Cafe

Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 10 am – 3 pm, Backstreet Cafe will be serving our à la carte brunch menu New Year’s Day featuring black-eyed peas for good luck! This is our last shift open before our big renovation starts. We are very excited to celebrate with all of you. Cheers to new beginnings!

Bloom & Bee

New Year’s Day Brunch | January 1 | 11 AM – 4 PM

Caracol

Brunch de Año Nuevo to Thank you for another year! Join us in celebration on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 from 11 am -3 pm.

Cleburne Cafeteria

Open on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

Wed, Jan 1, 2025: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Eugene’s Gulf Coast Cuisine

Open on regular hours.

Fielding’s Local Kitchen & Bar

We’re opening at 10 am on Wednesday, January 1st for our annual New Year’s Brunch. Come make the first meal of 2024 special with a bloody mary or mimosa, chicken and waffles, and so much more!

Fogo de Chão

Open on New Year’s Day from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Georgia James

New Year’s Day | 12 pm – 10 pm

Hugo’s

Vuelve a la Vida Brunch Buffet, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10 am – 3 pm | Brunch Buffet with live music by Viento 11 am – 2 pm. $45 per person /$15 per child plus beverages, tax, and gratuity

La Griglia Restaurant

Open on Wed, Jan 1, 2025: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Leo’s River Oaks

New Year’s Day from 3–10 PM. 

Mastro’s Steakhouse

Open on Wed, Jan 1, 2025: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Monkey’s Tail

Giving our team some time with their families this Christmas and NYE, but doin’ it up big for New Year’s Day we are open early! We hope you join us for some festivities

Moxie’s Grill and Bar

Open on Jan 1 from- 12 pm – 12 am

Nobu Houston

New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1: 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Open on Wed, Jan 1, 2025: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

Open on New Year’s Day: 4 PM – 9 PM

Phat Eatery

We are open for Christmas Eve, Christmas, NYE, and New Year’s Day! What can we say, we love celebrating with you. Join us for a Phat feast of your Malaysian favorites, great drinks, even better company, and even limited quantities of our Beef Rendang Wellington if you’re dining in!

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Ring in the New Year with all your steak house favorites. We’ll be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day so you can simply relax and indulge.

Tavola

Ring in the New Year at Tavola! Join us for a magical evening with dancing in the loggia, a live DJ, and a sparkling midnight toast.  Plus, indulge in our signature Cacio e Pepe to keep the celebration going! Already have dinner plans? No problem! Our “after” event kicks off at 10 PM and is open to everyone—no tickets required, just a cash bar and good vibes.

Theodore Rex

We know that we normally aren’t open Tuesday nights, but it’s New Year’s Eve in a few weeks and we wanna help you ring in the New Year. We’ll have our lovely regular a la carte menu, great cheer, and the BEST CHAMPAGNE LIST (there, we said it.) in Houston to help you ring in 2025. Reservations are live!

Urbe Street Foods of Mexico

Vuelve a la Vida Brunch Buffet, Wednesday, January 1, 2025: 11 am – 3 pm. $39 per person /$15 per child plus beverages, tax, and gratuity. We are closed for New Year’s Day Dinner.

Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse

SAY GOODBYE TO 2024 & SAY HELLO TO 2025! Gather the family around our table and enjoy our Signature Menu & Chef’s Features!

Willie G’s

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A HANGOVER BRUNCH! Serving up a New Year’s Day Hangover Brunch with your Willie’s G Brunch favorites and Chef Seasonal features!

Xochi

Brunch de Año Nuevo, Thank you for another year! Join us in celebration on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st, 2025: 11 am – 3 pm.

Houston Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day 2025 – Franchise Restaurants

Arby’s

Most locations will be open, some with limited hours. Check ahead with your local franchise.

Baskins Robbins

Westheimer Road location to have reduced hours. We called to find out! 

Benihana

We called a couple of locations. They are open. Please confirm the location near you.

Burger King

Most locations are expected to be open but hours may vary.

Chick-fil-A®

U.S. Chick-fil-A® restaurants are open on New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve (unless the holiday falls on a Sunday), although they may have limited operating hours.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, operating during their regular hours

Denny’s

Indirect sources inform us that Denny’s will stay open 24/7 through the holidays as it usually is throughout the year.

Dunkin’

Dunkin’ hours vary by location, but most are open on New Year’s Day.

Five Guys

Most Houston locations are open with varying hours.

Hooters

Open on New Year’s Eve: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm & New Year’s Day: 11:00 am – 12:00 am

IHOP

Yes, IHOP is open on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day but hours will vary by location.

Jersey Mike’s

Most locations are open, some with reduced hours.

Joe’s Crab Shack

Kickstart the New Year with Joe’s and reel in some of our latest season favorites.

KFC

Most locations will be open but check ahead with your nearest location.

McDonald’s

Hours vary by location. Some places might be open till 4 AM. Check with your local outlet.

Panda Express

Most locations will be open with hours varying according to locations.

Papa John’s

Most locations should be open till midnight but confirm the hours with your local outlet.

Pizza Hut

Most locations should be open but hours will vary by location.

Quiznos

Most outlets should be open, hours vary by store.

Sonic Drive-In

Most locations are open at regular hours.

Subway

Subway restaurant hours vary by location. Please contact your local restaurant for specific holiday hours.

Starbucks

Starbucks store hours vary by location.

Taco Bell

It’s not New Year’s Eve without a Doritos Loco Taco! Taco Bell locations are open on New Year’s Eve and Day but hours vary with locations.

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks is open on New Year’s Day and some locations offer special events

Wendy’s

Wendy’s locations’ hours vary by location.

Restaurants Open on New Years Day 2025 in Houston – Galveston Restaurants

Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar

We’re open on New Year’s Day: 11 AM – 9 PM

The Fancy at Hotel Lucine

From Tuesday, December 31, 2024, to Wednesday, January 1, 2025: More Company, Less Countdown. We’re throwing a New Year’s Eve party packed with everything we love: live music all night, a thoughtfully crafted menu that celebrates our local community, and (of course) bubbles.

The Garden Thai Cuisine

New Year’s Day: Open

MarMo Cafe & Lounge

Join us for an unforgettable night starting at 9 pm of celebration with:

  • DJ Alchemy spins the best beats
  • Delicious cocktails and food
  • Champagne toast at midnight to welcome 2025

Get ready for good vibes, great company, and memories to kickstart the New Year in style!

Vida Agave

We are open on NYE and New Year’s Day from 11 AM – 10 PM

Restaurants Open on New Years Day 2025 in Houston – Heights Restaurants

Active Passion

Open on NYE and New Year’s Day: Opening @ 8 AM! Please join us through the end of the year for great coffee and eats! We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful end of the year!

Better Luck Tomorrow

NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH— we’re doing it again in 2025, so mark your calendar for the first of the year! Next Wednesday, January 1st, we will be opening at 11 am for ALL your brunching needs. We will still have our Steak Wednesday happening starting at 3:30 pm. It’s truly gonna be an all-around great day here at Better Luck Tomorrow!

Bungalow Heights

Open on NYD Brunch 11 am – 2 pm + Full menu starts at 2 pm.

Cedar Creek Bar & Grill

New Year’s Day Brunch: 10 am – 2 pm + regular hours

Grotto Restaurant

Open on Wed, Jan 1, 2025: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

MKT Bar

Open on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1st, 10 am – 6 pm

Palm Restaurant

Open on Wed, Jan 1, 2025: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

New Year’s Eve (12/31): OPEN & New Year’s Day (1/1): OPEN

Restaurants Open on New Years Day 2025 in Houston – Katy Restaurants

Astor’s Table

As the clock strikes 10, the real party begins! Dance the night away and countdown to 2025 with dancing, great vibes, and endless celebration. Reserve, ensuring the finest champagne and whiskey are always flowing at our open bar. $49.95 P/P Small Bites and a Bottle of Champagne included. From 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM Don’t miss out on the most exciting NYE party in Katy! 10:00 PM – 01:00 AM

Crafted Kitchen and Taps

Ring in the New Year at Crafted Kitchen & Taps! Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music by Jacob Asbill, kicking off at 7 PM and rocking all night long!

Landry’s Seafood House

New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 8:30 PM – 1:00 AM • Open Premium Bar • DJ & Dance Floor • Buffet Dinner • Midnight Champagne Toast • Fireworks

Lozano’s Mexican-Latin Cocina

New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31st – Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year’s Eve! 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM

Tandoori Grill

New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31st – Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year’s Eve! 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM

Thaicoon Restaurant and Pub

New Year’s Eve, Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year’s Eve! 11:00 AM – 09:00 PM

Restaurants Open on New Years Day 2025 in Houston – Pearland Restaurants

7Spice

Open on New Year’s Day 12 pm – 10 pm

Szechuan Spice

We’re open for the holidays from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Celebrate with a festive bite!

Taglia Fresh Italian

Open on New Year’s Day 4 pm – 8 pm

Taqueria Mi Pueblito Bar and Grill

Open on New Year’s Day 10 am – 10 pm

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