All about Eve

This downtown bar hosts live music from Roblicious and the Grau so Loud Band. Free champagne toast at midnight, fun pictures, party favors and raffle prizes. Cover is $10 at the door; reservations are $15 per seat.

1300 Lamar, 713-650-1300

www.fourseasons.com

The always swanky hotel will be offering an early four-course seating at 5 p.m., with a second seven-course meal at 8:30 p.m. to ring in the new year. Along with the tasty food will be live music, dancing and champagne toast at midnight.

Gravitas

807 Taft, 713-522-0995

www.gravitasrestaurant.com

The speakeasy-themed party will feature live music and a delectable three-course menu featuring your choice of prime rib, lemon sole or crispy braised pork. Tickets are $85 each.

Hard Rock Café

502 Texas, 713-227-1392

www.hardrock.com/houston

Living up to its name, these guys will rock in the New Year with a live performance by Vital. Packages include everything you could imagine — open bar, food and party favors. 9 p.m.

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

800 Bagby, 713-315-2525

www.downtownhouston.org

Grab your leisure suit and take a step back to the '70s during this Disco Inferno. Cordua Catering will provide fab food, and Infinite Groove will bring the funky beats. $150 per person. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Hotel Derek

2525 W. Loop S., 713-961-3000

www.hotelderek.com

Extravagant is the only way to describe a New Year's celebration that includes a helicopter ride for two at midnight. They even include the dinner and overnight accommodations in this package. More conservative packages are also available and include champagne, strawberries and next-day brunch.

Hotel Icon

220 Main, 713-224-4266

www.hotelicon.com

Tonight this hotel has many packages to choose from. Spoil yourself rotten in the last moments of 2007 with the Iconic package, which includes a five-course dinner, live entertainment, drinks and a night spent in luxury.

Houston Marriott Westchase

2900 Briarpark Dr., 713-978-7400

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houwm-houston-marriott-westchase

Unmask the Eve is a masquerade-themed night of high-class entertainment. Special events include performances by Tabla Girl Tina Sugandh and DJ Rocky Rhodes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Hotel Zaza

5701 Main, 713-526-1991

www.hotelzaza.com/houston

Experience one of Houston's newest and hottest hotels for New Year's Eve. DJ Hardware will be keeping the beat; party favors and a champagne toast will round out the night. You can fly up to heaven at the Monarch Terrace or go straight to hell in the Monarch Lounge.

Hugo's

1600 Westheimer, 713-524-7744

www.hugosrestaurant.net

You know one of the best restaurants in town is going to have a killer menu tonight. Highlights include an avocado and mango salad, lobster tacos, scallops, beef tenderloin, rack of lamb and a coconut tart. There will be live music by Viento and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. $69 per person.

Hyatt Regency

1200 Louisiana, 713-654-1234

www.houstonregency.hyatt.com

This four-floor party is one of the oldest, because they know how to do things right. A balloon drop and prime rib buffet are only two of the highlights. Fried Ice Cream will entertain with pop and rock music; Mary's Band will steam up the evening with Latin music; and DJ 33 1/3 will be in the lobby. Tickets available (without a room) for $79 per person.

Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant

7620 Katy Fwy., 713-333-8800

www.improv2.com/houston.html

If you feel like laughing at someone and not getting beaten up for it, then check out Alonzo Bodden. He's a veteran comedian who's most recently been seen on NBC's Last Comic Standing. He performs tonight at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets to the late show will include admission, appetizer and champagne toast.

Indika

516 Westheimer, 713-524-2170

www.indikausa.com

This modern Indian food restaurant wows food critics from coast to coast, including our own Robb Walsh. Tonight Anita Jaisinghani creates a six-course dinner with champagne and live music. 6:30 p.m. seating, $60; 9 p.m seating, $95.

Laff Spot

17776 Tomball Pkwy., 281-955-9200

www.laffspot.com

Let yourself be entertained with food, music and laughter. After eating, jazz will be played by The Stellar Unit. Then laugh with ventriloquist team Willie Tyler & Lester, Ronnie Kenny and Andy Huggins. 7:30 p.m.

Mak Chin's

1511 Shepherd, 713-861-9888

www.makchins.com

Wear your best Chinese costumes at this Shanghai 1930s-themed party. A four-course menu will be offered with drink specials, DJ and live music.

Max's Wine Dive

4720 Washington #B, 713-880-8737

www.maxswinedive.com

People don't come here just for the wine; they come for the active singles scene. And tonight will be no different. For Max's rockin' New Year's Eve dinner, choose from three seatings. Reservations required. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

McGonigel's Mucky Duck

2425 Norfolk, 713-528-5999

www.mcgonigels.com

Come early and enjoy the four-course dinner, or come later to listen to the sounds of Austin's Jimmy LaFave. His unique instrument and startling range are sure to get you emotional. Limited seating. Dinner at 7 p.m.

Mockingbird Bistro

1985 Welch, 713-533-0215

www.mockingbirdbistro.com