Best Places to Ring in New Year's Eve 2020 in Tempe: Top Restaurants & Events
As we said goodbye to 2020 and welcomed 2021, Tempe delivered unforgettable New Year's Eve experiences. Discover standout restaurants offering special dinners for dine-in, to-go, or curbside pickup, tailored to your celebration preferences.
Visit the Downtown Tempe Authority website for a full list of New Year's Eve events at downtown bars and restaurants.
Alter Ego at the Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
108 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 612-7871
Celebrate with a special New Year's Eve dinner at Alter Ego. Choose from two seatings at 6:30 p.m. or 9:30 p.m., priced at $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Add wine pairings for $35 per person. Reservations required via OpenTable or by calling (602) 612-7871. Post-dinner, head to the rooftop Alibi bar open until 1 a.m. View the NYE menu on the Alter Ego website.
House of Tricks
114 E. 7th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-1114
Toast to the New Year with a complimentary glass of bubbly at House of Tricks. Enjoy a four-course dinner, cocktails, and starters, or their daily specials created by expert chefs:
Starter: Seared honey-glazed scallops with edamame succotash and creamy grits
Entrée: Cornmeal & rosemary crusted prime rib with cheddar-garlic au gratin potatoes, smoked au jus, braised Swiss chard, and horseradish butter
Dessert: Pistachio crème brûlée with candied orange and chocolate sables
Full menu plus specials available 5-10 p.m. for dine-in or curbside. Reservations highly recommended. Learn more.
Bar Louie
Tempe Marketplace | 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 609-6400
Send off 2020 at Bar Louie, open until 1 a.m. Prefer staying home? Order online and use code “LATER2020” for 20% off.
Top of the Rock at Phoenix Marriott Resort Tempe at The Buttes
2000 W. Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (602) 431-2370
Enjoy stunning city skyline views with dinner from 5-10 p.m. Reserve by phone or OpenTable. See the full menu on their Instagram page.
Amuse Bouche: Imported cured meats and cheeses, hazelnut croquant, nectarine mostarda
Soup/Salad: Warm Vichyssoise or Jumbo Scallops Tataki
Entrée: Prime Filet Mignon, Grass-Fed Venison Loin, Slow Roasted Ora King Salmon, Breast of Duck, or Charred Fennel and Beluga Lentils
Dessert: Dessert Duo
Culinary Dropout
149 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 240-1601
Open 11 a.m. to midnight. From 4 p.m., savor specials like Rock Shrimp and Scallop Bouillabaisse and the NYE Cocktail Trio (bubbly wine, signature cocktail, spiced whiskey). Reservations highly recommended. Visit their website for details.
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E. 8th St. #104, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 303-9967
Join the “86 2020 NYE Beer Dinner” with seatings at 4:30 and 4:45 p.m. Tickets: $65/person, including 5-course beer-paired meal, champagne toast, Four Peaks gift, and Lyft discount for safe travel. Order tickets and view menu online.
Tracy Dempsey Originals
1323 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 376-9021
Elevate your at-home NYE with trays for two: Savory Cocktail & Champagne Worthy ($45) featuring baked brie, martini buttons, bacon-wrapped dates; Sweet Cookies, Chocolates & Cake Bites ($30) with flourless chocolate cake, shortbreads, chocolate-dipped strawberries. Order by 10 a.m. Christmas Day for pickup. Sparkling wines/champagne available ($20s-$60s). See holiday page on website.
Salut Kitchen & Bar
1435 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 625-3600
Enjoy Mediterranean-American cuisine with European flair, 3-10 p.m., plus Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. Over 100 wines by glass or bottle in a charming ambiance.
Zoppé Circus Live: A Drive-In Socially Distanced Event
1500 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
Experience a historic multimedia circus show at Big Surf Waterpark, December 26, 2020–January 4, 2021. Gates open 1 hour early; close 15 minutes after start. Details for NYE show available online.
