For those looking for a night out or to order in for the new year, check out these eight restaurants that are open for business on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Denton.

Houlihan’s

Houlihan’s in Denton will be open both on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The restaurant features a full bar with beer, wine and cocktail options, and its menu offers chicken wings, sandwiches, burgers and seafood.
  • Open Dec. 31, 5-10 p.m.; Jan.1, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • 3120 Town Center Trail, Denton
  • www.houlihans.com
IHOP

The breakfast chain will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The restaurant specializes in breakfast meals, including omelettes, waffles and pancakes.Saltgrass Steak House

The steak house will open with normal hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Saltgrass specializes in steak, ribs and sandwiches meals.The Sidewalk Cafe


The cafe in southeast Denton will open for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The restaurant offers an all-day breakfast menu along with sandwiches, pork chops and burgers.Union Bear Brewing

The brewery in downtown Denton is open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The business will have an exclusive New Year’s Eve menu that includes jalapeño goat cheese fondue, pan-seared halibut and grilled shrimp and beef tenderloin. The regular menu includes pizza, sandwiches and fish and chips.
  • Open Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Jan. 1, noon-10 p.m.
  • 215 S. Bell Ave., Denton
  • www.unionbear.com
Boomer Jack’s

The restaurant will close early on New Year’s Eve and be open for normal hours on New Year’s Day. Boomer Jack’s offers burgers, flatbreads, wings and nachos.
  • Open Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Open Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-midnight
  • 407 W. University Drive, Denton
  • www.boomerjacks.com
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

BJ’s will be open for its regular hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The restaurant serves sandwiches, burgers, tacos, pasta and wings, and offers several different beers and wines.Rooster’s Roadhouse


Downtown Denton barbecue spot Rooster’s Roadhouse will operate under its normal business hours for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The restaurant specializes in barbecue and offers brisket, pulled pork and burgers.