9 St. Louis restaurants ringing in the New Year in style

Don’t settle for drinking cheap bubbles and watching the ball drop in Times Square this year. Elevate your New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day game at one of these swanky area soirees.

Bistro La Floraison
Just say “oui” to an intimate five-course dinner at Bistro La Floraison this New Year’s Eve. The menu features hors d’oeuvres like chicken liver mousse croustade, Maine oysters, Kaluga caviar and mushroom French toast, and courses that include tuna crudo, white fish quennelle, seared Maine diver scallops, beef Wellington and chestnut Mont Blanc for dessert. Wine, cocktails and sparkling wine are available a la carte. Seatings will be available from 5 to 9:30 p.m., and tickets are available online.
7637 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, 314.725.8880, bistrolafloraison.com

Casa Don Alfonso at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis
Greet the New Year in luxury and style at Casa Don Alfonso. The restaurant will serve a five-course prix-fixe menu with options like stir-fried lobster, chicken ballotine, shrimp and ricotta ravioli, ossobuco, roasted duck breast and more. Wine pairings are available for an additional cost. On New Year’s Day, start the year off right with a breakfast buffet from 6:30 a.m to 1 p.m. featuring an omelet station, hot stations with classics like bacon, sausage, eggs, waffles and pancakes, and a sweets and bread station. Reservations available online.
100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, 314.719.3434, casadonalfonsostlouis.com

Cinder House at The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
On New Year’s Eve, Cinder House will offer a three-course menu featuring dishes like lobster, duck and filet mignon. An optional caviar service for two will also be available. On New Year’s Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can nosh on freshly carved ham, brisket and fish, get a custom omelet or waffles and graze through a selection of charcuterie and cheeses. A bloody mary and mimosa bar will also be on hand for an additional cost. Reservations available online.
999 N. Second St., St. Louis, 314.881.5800, fourseasons.com/stlouis

El Molina del Sureste
One of St. Louis’ latest Mexican-inspired eatery is welcoming the New Year with a taco omakase dinner, featuring 15 Southwestern Mexican-inspired tacos from chef Alex Henry. Wine and cocktail/mocktail pairings are available for an additional cost. Reservations available online.
5005 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314.925.8431, Facebook: El Molino del Sureste

Idol Wolf
Idol Wolf in the 21c Museum Hotel is offering a four-course prix-fixe menu to celebrate the New Year. The decadent spread includes oysters, jamon croquetta (serrano ham, bechamel and caviar), tuna on toast (oil-cured tuna with bone marrow and preserved lemon on foccacia) and a choice of  either fabado (serrano ham, bechamel and caviar) or Pacifico bass (confit potato, sauce Americaine, smoked trout roe, herbs), with Basque cheesecake for dessert. Reservations are recommended online.
1528 Locust St., St. Louis, 314.325.0360, idolwolfstl.com

The Fountain on Locust
The Fountain On Locust has a a trio of New Year’s Eve celebrations for all ages and lifestyles. From noon until 2:30 p.m., there’s a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve with tables for two, four or six guests. Each table will get three of the Fountain’s small plate shareables, and each guest will get a flight of mocktails and a one scoop sundae, plus a sparkling cider toast and a jar of hot fudge to take home. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., there’s the Early Birds Flight of Fancy, for those who don’t want to stay up too late but still want to party. Tables of two, four or six guests will celebrate with live music from Vallie Goldie, a flight of cockails or mocktails, three small plate shareables per table and a flight of four World’s Smallest Sundaes, and a bottle of bubbly per table to celebrate with later. The Swinging Soiree kicks off at 8:30 p.m. and lasts until 12:30 a.m. with swing dance lessons and live music from Vallie Goldie and Miss Jubilee, plus one free drink, tarot card readings, a dessert bar and more. Reservations are required online.
3037 Locust St., St. Louis, 314.535.7800, fountainonlocust.com

Hi-Pointe Drive-In
Kick off the New Year on Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 2nd annual Slingin’ in the New Year Brunch at the McCausland, Edwardsville and District locations of Hi-Pointe Drive-In. Nurse that hangover at the all-you-can-eat slinger bar. The spread includes scrambled eggs, sausage patties, bacon, hash browns, tots, gravy, pico de gallo, chili and assorted cheeses. There will also be drink specials from 4 Hands Brewing Co. and bottomless mimosas for purchase. The regular Hi-Pointe menu will also be available. The theme is pajama party, so dress accordingly.
Multiple locations, hipointedrivein.com

Madrina
Go back in time to the swinging ’60s at Webster Groves’ latest fine dining destination. Dubbed Madrina Madness, the event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. There will be food and cocktail specials plus Madrina’s regular menu, and guests are encouraged to level up in their best Mad Men attire. Reservations required online.
101 Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314.963.1976, madrinastl.com

Vicia
Vicia’s annual New Year’s Eve party gives guests a chance to dine around the world, with dishes from Jamaica, India, Greece, Japan and Baja, Mexico. The all-inclusive ticket option includes access to all the dishes, Champagne bar, cocktails, wine tastings and a midnight toast. Food-only tickets allow guests to purchase individual drinks. The celebration starts at 8 p.m. and includes music from DJ Pretty Dope Mike, a photo booth and much more. Tickets available online.
4260 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, 314.553.9239, viciarestaurant.com