New Years Eve at Olive Garden Times Square
Ring in the New Year with Front Row Ball Drop Views at Olive Garden Times Square!
Event Description
Ring in 2027 at one of Times Square’s most recognizable destinations, where the comfort of Olive Garden meets the electric energy of New York City on its biggest night of the year. This all-ages celebration combines a premium Italian buffet, five hour premium open bar, festive desserts and a midnight toast all in the heart of the Times Square action.
The evening’s buffet goes well beyond the everyday Olive Garden experience, with shrimp cocktail, charcuterie, classic pasta dishes, grilled salmon, chicken Florentine and an oven roasted prime rib carving station. When midnight approaches, guests will have access to a designated exclusive outdoor viewing area for the iconic Times Square ball drop.
Whether you’re visiting New York for the first time or planning an unforgettable celebration with family and friends, Olive Garden delivers a bucket list New Year’s Eve experience without spending the entire day waiting outside in the cold.
The Venue
Located at 2 Times Square on Broadway and West 47th Street, Olive Garden sits just steps from the center of the world-famous New Year’s Eve celebration. Expansive windows, spacious dining areas and the restaurant’s familiar Italian-American atmosphere provide a comfortable home base amid the excitement of Times Square.
For New Year’s Eve, the restaurant transforms into a lively all-inclusive celebration welcoming guests of all ages. Enjoy dinner, drinks and the energy of Times Square indoors before heading to the designated outdoor viewing area for the midnight countdown and ball drop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Olive Garden Times Square New Year's Eve event start and end?
The event runs from 8:00 PM on December 31st until 1:00 AM on January 1st. Because Times Square has extensive pedestrian restrictions and NYPD checkpoints on New Year’s Eve, allow additional time to reach the venue and follow the entry instructions included with your ticket confirmation.
What is the age requirement for Olive Garden Times Square on New Year's Eve?
This New Year’s Eve celebration welcomes guests of all ages, making it suitable for families traveling to New York City as well as couples and groups.
What's included with my Olive Garden Times Square ticket?
Your ticket includes 5-hour premium open bar (8 PM - 1 AM), A live DJ, 3 hour Italian buffet featuring Olive Garden classics plus a prime rib carving station (8-11 PM), signature dessert service, exclusive outdoor viewing area access for ball drop, reserved seating, party favors and a midnight champagne toast.
Can I see the ball drop from Olive Garden Times Square?
Yes. All ticket holders have access to an exclusive outdoor viewing area where you can step outside to watch the Times Square ball drop at midnight. The venue is located at 2 Times Square, steps from One Times Square.
What's the New Year's Eve food and drink menu at Olive Garden Times Square?
Premium open bar runs 8 PM-1 AM. Gourmet Italian buffet (8-11 PM) features shrimp cocktail, charcuterie with meats, cheeses, and olives, bruschetta, toasted ravioli, famous house salad with signature dressing, grilled salmon with margarita sauce, creamy garlic shrimp rigatoni, chicken florentine in white wine cream, five cheese ziti al forno, prime rib carving station with rosemary parmesan potatoes and horseradish sauce, plus famous unlimited breadsticks. Desserts include tiramisu, black tie cheesecake, and Sicilian cheesecake with strawberry. Menu subject to change.
Location
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2 Times Sq, New York, NY 10036, USA
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