Experience the Electricity and Excitement of The Ball Drop “LIVE” @ Midnight
DAYS TO GO TO 2026
Days
Hours
Minutes
42nd St.
(7th & 8th Aves)
(7th & 8th Aves)
50th St
(7th & Bway)
(7th & Bway)
42nd St.
(7th & 8th Aves)
(7th & 8th Aves)
Experience a Bucket List-Worthy evening of a lifetime – Welcome in 2026 @ Applebee’s Grill + Bar!
Join us for an historic night to remember at Applebee’s Times Square on 42nd Street in New York, NY!
Located between 7th & 8th Avenues in the heart of Times Square, steps from the excitement of the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. Be in the center of it all – and feel the electricity & excitement of a “real” Times Square New Year’s Eve experience from the warmth and comfort of our dining room! The party begins at 7pm, runs through our signature champagne toast and live viewing of the ball drop at Midnight.
Just before midnight, join in with the excitement of the crowds for a west side view of the ball drop! For those guests who stay with us at the restaurant, enjoy a champagne toast at midnight as you ring in the New Year with over 400 guests from all over the world!
Enjoy an All-Inclusive Evening of a Lifetime:
- Chef’s Selection Buffet & Passed hors d’oeuvres
- Premium Top Shelf Open Bar
- Assorted Desserts Table
- NYE Party Favors
- House DJ / Live Entertainment
- Dance Floor
- Champagne Toast and escort to the street for a live view of the Ball Drop at Midnight **
** – Escort to the street and access to the live view of the ball drop is subject to security conditions on the evening of the event — No refund or credit will be provided if the view is unavailable
From 7 PM – 11:30 PM
Sample Menu
Passed appetizers:
- Double Crunch Boneless Wings: Classic & honey BBQ
- Beef Empanadas
- Mini Frankfurters: Wrapped in Puffed Pastry, served with spicy mustard
- Chicken Wontons: Served with spicy dumpling sauce
Dinner Buffet:
- Sliced Top Sirloin: Served with a rich gravy & sautéed mushrooms
- Garlic Herb Chicken
- Fire Roasted Teriyaki Salmon
- Smoky Barbeque Riblets
- Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera
Sides:
- Pomegranate Arugula Salad
- Grilled Asparagus
- Roasted Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Bread Sticks
Dessert:
- Assorted Selection of Desserts
* – Menus subject to change.
50th St
(7th & Bway)
(7th & Bway)
Experience a Bucket List-Worthy evening of a lifetime – Welcome in 2026 @ Applebee’s Grill + Bar!
Join us for an historic night to remember at Applebee’s Times Square on 50th Street in New York, NY!
Located between Broadway & 7th Avenues in Times Square, steps from the excitement of the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. Be in the center of it all – and feel the electricity & excitement of a “real” Times Square New Year’s Eve experience from the warmth and comfort of our dining room! The party begins at 7pm, runs through our signature champagne toast and live viewing of the ball drop at Midnight.
Just before midnight, join in with the excitement of the crowds for a front view of the ball drop! For those guests who stay with us at the restaurant, enjoy a champagne toast at midnight as you ring in the New Year with over 400 guests from all over the world!
Enjoy an All-Inclusive Evening of a Lifetime:
- Chef’s Selection Buffet & Passed hors d’oeuvres
- Premium Top Shelf Open Bar
- Assorted Desserts Table
- NYE Party Favors
- House DJ / Live Entertainment
- Dance Floor
- Champagne Toast and escort to the street for a live view of the Ball Drop at Midnight **
** – Escort to the street and access to the live view of the ball drop is subject to security conditions on the evening of the event — No refund or credit will be provided if the view is unavailable
From 7 PM – 11:30 PM
Sample Menu
Passed appetizers:
- Double Crunch Boneless Wings: Classic & honey BBQ
- Beef Empanadas
- Mini Frankfurters: Wrapped in Puffed Pastry, served with spicy mustard
- Chicken Wontons: Served with spicy dumpling sauce
Dinner Buffet:
- Sliced Top Sirloin: Served with a rich gravy & sautéed mushrooms
- Garlic Herb Chicken
- Fire Roasted Teriyaki Salmon
- Smoky Barbeque Riblets
- Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera
Sides:
- Pomegranate Arugula Salad
- Grilled Asparagus
- Roasted Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Bread Sticks
Dessert:
- Assorted Selection of Desserts
* – Menus subject to change.