Celebrating New Year’s Eve Off the Las Vegas Strip

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New Year’s Eve Off the Las Vegas Strip: Dining, Entertainment, and Celebration

Celebrate New Year’s Eve off the Las Vegas Strip with unique dining experiences, live entertainment, and vibrant celebrations across Henderson, Summerlin, and local neighborhoods. From elevated prix-fixe dinners to festive lounges, these destinations offer memorable ways to welcome 2026 without the crowds of the Strip.

Elevated Dining Experiences

High Steaks Vegas

High Steaks Vegas offers two elevated experiences before midnight:

  • 4–6 p.m.: A $165 New Year’s Eve pre-fixe dinner featuring seasonal ingredients and signature cuts.
  • 10 p.m.: The High Steaks New Year’s Eve Celebration includes tray-passed signature cocktails, a complimentary pour of Telmont Champagne, a cold seafood display, elevated sweet and savory bites, and immersive entertainment with a roaming magician in a high-energy, luxurious atmosphere.

VIP access ($300) includes 9 p.m. rooftop entry—one hour before general admission—for stunning views of the city’s fireworks. Reservations are available here. This is the perfect spot for an upscale New Year’s Eve off the Las Vegas Strip experience.

Gaetano’s Ristorante

Celebrate with classics like Filet Mignon, Ossobuco alla Milanese, and seasonal favorites including Butternut Squash Ravioli. Reservations can be made here. Following high-profile recommendations, Gaetano’s has become a local power spot for fine dining in Henderson.

Al Solito Posto

Al Solito Posto offers a full à la carte menu or a curated multi-course tasting menu from 4–7:45 p.m., starting with a complimentary glass of bubbles. Dinner includes house bread, seasonal canapés, a choice of appetizer, truffle raviolo pasta, entrée selections, and chocolate torte. Optional wine pairings are available for $75 or $150. Reserve here. Perfect for an elegant New Year’s Eve off the Las Vegas Strip celebration.

Nudo Italiano

Nudo Italiano features a three-course menu with Tuscan kale salad, salmon crudo, and beef braciole, priced at $59 per person, paired with seasonal cocktails like the Gingerbread Martini ($16). Enjoy live music by Serena Isabelli and reserve your spot via OpenTable or by calling 702-848-NUDO. More info on Instagram or Facebook.

Casinos and Resorts with Exclusive NYE Offerings

Durango Casino & Resort

Nicco’s Prime Cuts & Fish offers a caviar parfait appetizer, prime bone-in strip steak, and chocolate bourbon torte. Oasis Lounge features a live DJ from 7 p.m.–2 a.m. Reservations: 702-567-7850. Perfect for a lively off-Strip New Year’s Eve experience.

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa

Enjoy specialty cocktails and caviar tastings at Lobby Bar from 8–11 p.m., free live entertainment at Lucky Bar from 9 p.m.–3 a.m., and high-energy performances at Rocks Lounge with table reservations. Tickets and reservations are available here.

Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino

Celebrate at Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis, Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca, Borracha Mexican Cantina, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, and Drop Bar with prix-fixe menus, live music, DJs, and midnight champagne toasts. Reservations are strongly recommended via Green Valley Ranch.

Santa Fe Station

Ring in 2026 at The Charcoal Room, Leticia’s Cocina & Cantina, or 4949 Lounge with live entertainment, chef-featured dinners, and festive celebrations. Booths and table reservations available via OpenTable or by calling 702-658-4900.

Palace Station

Enjoy exclusive New Year’s Eve dinners at The Charcoal Room and full-service celebratory offerings throughout the casino. Reservations: 702-367-2411.

Boulder Station

Dine at Leticia’s Cocina & Cantina or The Broiler with prix-fixe menus, live entertainment, and party favors. Call 702-432-7777 for reservations.

Sunset Station

Celebrate at STN Sportsbook & Bar, Sonoma Cellar, or Pasta Cucina with specialty menus, DJs, and midnight champagne toasts. Reservations via 702-547-7777.

Silverton Casino Lodge

Mi Casa Grill Cantina, Su Casa, Sundance Grill, and Twin Creeks Steakhouse offer festive prix-fixe and à la carte options to welcome 2026. For full menus and reservations, visit Silverton Casino Lodge.

PT’s Taverns

PT’s Taverns celebrate with specialty cocktails, all-you-can-drink sparkling wine, midnight toasts, and New Year’s Day hangover burgers. Find locations and book holiday parties at ptstaverns.com/groups.

Off-Strip Bars and Lounges

Bel-Aire Lounge at Durango Casino

Crafted cocktails, live entertainment, hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, and midnight champagne toast. General admission: $75; table reservations: $150–$250. Tickets: Bel-Aire Lounge NYE.

Wax Rabbit at Mijo Modern Mexican

Enjoy premium bottle service, early-2000s throwback music, and a sultry speakeasy ambiance. Table packages start at $850. Reserve here.

Rouge Room at Red Rock Casino

Live music, DJs, roaming saxophone, disco-ball contortionist, open bar, and passed appetizers from 8–10 p.m. GA tickets $75; table packages up to $1,200. Reserve here.

Community and Local Neighborhood Celebrations

UnCommons

Throughout December, UnCommons hosts Holiday Markets, Todo Navidad, Paddock Auto Oasis, Latin Night, New Vista Wine Walk, and weekly events like Taco Tuesday, Trivia Wednesdays, and All’Antico Vinaio Apericena experiences. VIP tickets and reservations are available

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