Ring in 2027 at aera
Join us on Dec 31 for sunset sushi, multi-course dining, late-night lounging, and a countdown party with 38th-floor views.
Give 2026 the send-off it deserves with a lavish New Year’s Eve experience. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious dinner before hitting the town or want to count down to midnight with a live DJ and sweeping city views, we have an experience waiting for you on Dec 31!
Happy Hour will be available on Dec 31 from 4–6pm in the bar and lounge.
LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN! If you are interested in joining us on New Year’s Eve, consider our Early Dinner time slot (5–6:30pm) or inquire about a group booking (4+ guests) in the Aera Lounge.
DINE IN STYLE
Please note this post is older, and the content may be out of date.
Early, late or in between, choose from a trio of dining experiences:
Sunset Experience
- Reservations from 4–5:30pm in dining room and at CN Tower Window Rail.
- $99 sushi experience or $99 three-course prix fixe.
- Includes a glass of sparkling wine.
Dinner Experience
- Reservations from 7–10pm in dining room and at CN Tower Window Rail.
- $199 three-course prix fixe.
- Includes a glass of sparkling wine.
Late Night Experience
- Reservations from 10pm in dining room and at CN Tower Window Rail.
- $199 three-course prix fixe.
- Includes a glass of sparkling wine.
Please note: CN Tower Window Rail seating is limited for all dining experiences, booking early is recommended. Dining times are two hours for parties of 1–2, two hours and 30 minutes for parties of 3–4, and three hours for parties of 5 or more.
SIP, DANCE & CELEBRATE
We crank the volume and welcome 2027 with late-night energy, a live DJ, and VIP views. Grab your friends and choose your adventure:
Countdown Party
Ring in the New Year with standing-room access to the bar and lounge, a live DJ, passed canapés, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and a midnight fireworks countdown.
- 10pm–late
- $100 per ticket
- Includes entry, passed canapés, a glass of bubbles and live DJ
Note: Tickets provide standing-room access only. To reserve lounge seating, book a VIP Fireworks Experience (minimum spend applies).
Fireworks Experience – VIP Lounge
Reserve a VIP lounge table from 10pm and enjoy guaranteed late-night seating, front-row views of the Toronto skyline and midnight fireworks, and a live DJ in the lounge. Bar bites and bottle service available.
Please Note: A $1,500 minimum spend applies per table of up to 4 guests. Parties of 5–8 guests will require two tables and therefore a $3,000 total minimum spend.
Fireworks Experience – VIP Lounge for 12+
Welcome 2027 with the night’s most exclusive experience: the semi-private Wright Room, set apart from the lounge yet close to its energy and live DJ. From 10pm, enjoy front-row views of the Toronto skyline and midnight fireworks, with seating for up to 12 guests.
Your party has access to our $199 prix fixe menu, with bottle service available throughout the evening.
Please note: A $3,500 food and beverage minimum applies.
For all NYE offerings listed above, tax and gratuity are not included. An 18% gratuity will be added to the final bill.
New Year's Eve
, 5–6:30 pm
99. per person
choice of app, choice of main and dessert
includes a glass of bubbles, excludes tax and gratuity
APPETIZERS
choice of one
roasted & pickled beets, goat cheese, compressed apples, endives, honey mustard vinaigrette, candied walnuts
squash velouté, brown butter foam, puffed wild rice, crispy kale, pumpkin seeds
shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, soy glaze
miso, jalapeño, kabocha squash, sea buckthorn, puffed wild rice
ADDITIONS / SUPPLEMENTALS
+36.
half dozen, tarragon mignonette, nasty sauce, shallot mignonette, horseradish
+80.
A5 wagyu beef, caviar, truffle, lobster tempura, gold leaf, soy glaze, spicy mayonnaise
+150.
30 g tin, blinis, egg yolk & whites, crème fraîche, shallots
+30.
Quebec
+25.
tableside
+25.
MAINS
choice of one
broiled & smothered, cracked green & black peppercorn brandy sauce, pommes frites
substitute Canadian prime tenderloin, 7oz +25.
substitute Australian wagyu, 6oz +45.
truffled mushroom stuffing, chanterelles, whipped potatoes, forestière sauce
pearl couscous & greens porridge, preserved lemon crème fraîche, ikura & crispy quinoa
tomato, roasted sweet peppers, burrata, basil
ADDITIONS / SUPPLEMENTALS
+30.
+25.
DESSERT
Niagara icewine-poached pears, spiced caramel, diplomat cream
ADDITIONS / SUPPLEMENTALS
+75.
(serves 4-6 guests)
chocolate cake, dulce de leche, chocolate ganache
4:30 –6:30 pm
99. per person
includes a glass of bubbles, excludes tax and gratuity
dashi broth, white miso, silken tofu, wakame seaweed, scallion
***
NIGIRI SELECTION
akami · chūtoro · ika · kampachi
SASHIMI SELECTION
scallop · salmon · hamachi
SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL
cucumber · avocado · sesame
BARA CHIRASHI
salmon, tuna, hamachi & unagi, tamago, ikura, seasoned sushi rice, japanese pickles
***
70% Dark Chocolate · Yuzu Gel · Black Sesame Praline · Cocoa Nib Tuile
, 7:30 –10:30 pm
199. per person
Snacks, choice of app, choice of main, choice of dessert
includes a glass of sparkling wine, excludes tax and gratuity.
SNACKS TO START
Chef’s selection of two vegetarian snacks
APPETIZERS
choice of one
roasted & pickled beets, goat cheese, compressed apples, endives, honey mustard vinaigrette, candied walnuts
squash velouté, brown butter foam, puffed wild rice, crispy kale, pumpkin seeds
three pieces nigiri tuna: akami | chutoro | otoro
three pieces sashimi: salmon | royal bream | amberjack
Kaluga caviar, confit egg yolk, capers, b&b pickles, Melba toast
miso, jalapeño, kabocha squash, sea buckthorn, puffed wild rice
ADDITIONS / SUPPLEMENTALS
+36.
half dozen, tarragon mignonette, nasty sauce, shallot mignonette, horseradish
+80.
A5 wagyu beef, caviar, truffle, lobster tempura, gold leaf, soy glaze, spicy mayonnaise
+150.
30g tin, blinis, egg yolk & whites, crème fraîche, shallots
+30.
Quebec
+25.
tableside
+25.
MAINS
choice of one
seared 7 oz Ontario beef fillet, torched Quebec foie gras, Périgord truffles, potato dauphinoise, collard green parcel, bordelaise sauce
substitute Japanese A5 wagyu, 5 oz +45.
substitute Australian wagyu, 6 oz +25.
miso, maple, unagi eggplant, sumeshi, bonito
truffled mushroom stuffing, chanterelles, whipped potatoes, crispy kale, forestière sauce
seared salmon, brown butter–poached lobster, Parisian gnocchi, zucchini & squash, lobster bisque, compressed green apple
tomato, roasted sweet peppers, burrata, basil
ADDITIONS / SUPPLEMENTALS
+30.
+25.
+150.
DESSERT
choice of one
Niagara icewine-poached pears, spiced caramel, diplomat cream
Ontario sour Montmorency cherry, vanilla Chantilly
ADDITIONS / SUPPLEMENTALS
+75.
serves 4-6 guests
chocolate cake, dulce de leche, chocolate ganache