Time & Location
Dec 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Houghton, 820 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931, USA
About the event
Reserve Your New Year’s Eve at The Observatory Lounge
Welcome the new year above the city at The Observatory Lounge, where canal views, crafted cocktails, and an exclusive holiday menu set the stage for an unforgettable evening. Reservations are highly encouraged.
New Year’s Eve Menu
Small Plates
Spinach Artichoke Bacon Bread Bowl
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip with bacon, served warm inside a toasted bread bowl.
Seared Tenderloin Tips
Cajun–French marinated beef, seared and set over microgreens.
Entrees
Observatory Blue Wagyu
Wagyu flat iron topped with blue cheese sauce and house-pickled vegetables, served on a bed of crispy purple potatoes tossed in chimichurri.
Midnight Over the Canal Coconut Shrimp
Five golden coconut shrimp with pineapple piña colada dipping salsa, paired with deviled potatoes and tri-colored carrots.
Dessert
New York Thimbleberry Cheesecake
Secure your seat for a night of flavor, celebration, and sweeping views.
Make your New Year’s Eve reservation today—and toast to 2026 with us at midnight.