Most of the top recommendations are, unfortunately, probably going to be full on reservations. Especially at prime time slots.

Thames Street Oyster House does walk ins. The lobster roll is phenomenal. $150 seems very doable unless you go overboard with the raw bar and/or alcohol. Cinghiale has some availability. Bluebird has some availability and does walk ins at the bar. Jong Kak would be a good time.

If you're up for a bit of an adventure you could go to Zahav in Philly as they used to take walk ins promptly at 5pm. But you need to get there early as there will be a line. They're currently doing a $75 prix fixe menu and their food is absolutely awesome. The menu was bigger pre-COVID but it seems to still include many of the hits, particularly the pomegranate lamb shoulder.

I definitely suggest calling to verify NYE hours if you cannot score a reservation online.

The Owl Bar is doing a pre fixe for $78pp. Reservations also get you access to the 13th floor for fireworks and cash bar.

Copper Shark that opened over the summer in Locust Point is really great and you'd probably fall around $75/ea with a couple drinks.

I went to Thames St last weekend and split a burger with my friend, it was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had!

Fast Food

Right. I’d rather spend that money cooking something that I know will be delicious. Plus drinking at home is 1000x better than being out on NYE. 😂 Maybe I’m just old.

Papis Tacos in fells

Sally O’s in Highlandtown has a pre fixe for $65 per person.

The Tilted Row. Wife and I have been 3 times in the last month. We've had great meals each time. Their fix price NYE menu is $75/person. FYI, we made reservations each time we went (weekends); the place was full to almost-full.