Abbington Distinctive Banquets » 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; $125

Ring in 2010 in style with a truly "distinctive" celebration that offers a lot of bang for (let's face it) a lot of buck. You'll get a five-course gourmet meal including a filet mignon and lobster tail entree, a five-hour premium open bar, a late-night buffet, music from The Hiline Band (Motown, '70s and '80s) and more. Buy your tickets before December 1 and you'll get $15 off.

Alhambra Palace » 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; $75-$200

Feel like going big this year? It doesn't get much bigger than this two-floor, five-room venue with 30-foot-high ceilings. And the partying is no small potatoes, either, with four hours of top-shelf open bar, a heavy appetizer buffet, live performances from DJs Ryan Pollano, Shawn Edwards, Tony Tone and more. Find out more at thepalace4nye.com.

Blue 13 » 5-10 p.m., $100; 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $30

There will be two things to celebrate at Blue 13 on December 31: the New Year and the first anniversary of the restaurant. So the rock 'n' roll-inspired spot will offer two packages. First, there's a five-course prix-fixe dinner including everything from pan-seared scallops with Dijon mustard sauce, pickled cauliflower and fennel to pork belly with brioche toast, tomato bacon jam, bleu cheese mousse, avocado puree and herb salad. For the late-night partiers, the restaurant will clear out the dining room beginning at 10 p.m. for a bash including passed appetizers, a cash bar and a champagne toast at midnight.

Harry Caray's Tavern » 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; $90-$100

The Wrigleyville bar's An Evening With Bubbles includes a dinner buffet, call drinks, beer and a champagne toast - expect bubbles to be everywhere. DJ/VJ Rain provides the audiovisual entertainment.

House of Blues » 9:30 p.m.; $58

The HOB brings it back to the old school with a performance from '90s rockers Big Head Todd & the Monsters.

HUB 51 » 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; $115

You'll enjoy a top-shelf open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres (including crispy short rib tacos, King Crab California Rolls and Martha's Carrot Cake), a midnight champagne toast and more at this River North bash. Drop an extra $25 and you'll get access to SUB 51, the downstairs club, as well.

Joey's Brickhouse » 9 p.m.-midnight; $44

The boys at Joey's toast 2010 with an all-inclusive bash featuring prime meat, jumbo rock shrimp, New York pizza and, of course, plenty of booze. Reservations suggested.

Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club » 6, 8 & 10 p.m.; $50-$85

Travel back in time as Kit Kat celebrates Chicago's infamous Chez Paree lounge (which hosted the likes of Bob Hope and Sammy Davis Jr.) with three dinner seatings. Servers will wear outfits from the 1930s through the '50s, and Diva Madame X will perform songs from those years. For dinner, you'll enjoy a five-course menu including your choice of chateaubriand, halibut with sunchoke puree and sweet potato gnocchi and wild mushroom-cheese tortellini; and a drool-inducing chocolate-mint napoleon with salted chocolate caramel.

LaSalle Power Co. » 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; $85-$110

You'll find three floors of entertainment at this huge speakeasy-themed bash, including four and a half hours of open bar, a full catered buffet, bands, DJs and more. The pricier VIP tickets pretty much mean better food and access to a special area on the third floor. Check out chitownnye.com.

LM Restaurant » Two menus (before and after 7 p.m.)

Guests at this Lincoln Square French spot will enjoy a tasty meal (and a complimentary kir royale cocktail) regardless of when they sit down. Early arrivals (before 7 p.m.) will get a $55 four-course meal including a choice of appetizers (foie gras torchon, parsnip bisque, tuna carpaccio or baby arugula salad), entrees (roasted venison strip loin, pan-roasted poussin, braised beef cheeks or herbed crepe gratinee), a cheese plate and dessert (tarte Tatin, chocolate or creme brulee). After 7 p.m., a five-course menu ($85) is available, with an extra pre-entree course added: your choice of half lobster, diver scallops, pan-roasted whitefish and truffle risotto. There will also be a midnight champagne toast, should you care to join.

Merkle's Bar and Grill » 8 p.m.-close; $50

Talk about bang for your buck. For the admission price, you'll get a six-hour party at this Wrigleyville staple, including open bar, food buffet, DJ'd tunes, a champagne toast, party favors and more.

Pops for Champagne » This bubbly-filled bar seems like an obvious place to celebrate a holiday where champagne is the drink of choice. You have a few options for partying - head there early (3-8:30 p.m.) to enjoy the full beverage and food menus (no reservations necessary). Or head to the main champagne bar from 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. for a bash including premium open bar (with champagne, of course), heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert and party favors; $130 (with bar seating), $150 for a table or booth, reservations required. Those who want some musical entertainment can buy a $60 ticket to see the Ava Logan Quartet perform in the Jazz Club from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (club hours are 8 p.m.-2 a.m.). Reservations recommended.

Signature Room at the 95th » 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; $200

Party like an old-time rock star with live music from Soda, The New Invaders and The Tony Calderisi Trio at this 95th floor bash. The event includes open bar and gourmet food and requires "cocktail attire."

Soiree Bar Lounge » 8 p.m.-3 a.m.

Enjoy a premium open bar (8 p.m.-1 a.m.), party favors, a balloon drop, midnight champagne toast, live countdown on plasma TVs and more at this ticket-limited event in Lincoln Park. Table service is available, as is the full appetizer menu.