A county-by-county guide to ringing in 2026 with a feast

Skip the cooking and welcome 2026 with a proper spread. From waterpark resorts to lakeside celebrations, here’s where to find New Year’s Eve buffets across the Pocono region.

Monroe County

Kalahari Resorts — Pocono Manor

Address: 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor, PA 18349

Time: 5–9 p.m.

Cost: Adults (11+) $79.99 | Children (3–10) $29.99 | Under 2 free Subject to 24% service charge and sales tax

The African-themed waterpark resort hosts its annual Grand Buffet in the Kilimanjaro Ballroom. Holiday favorites, a dessert station, and soft drinks included. Full bar available for purchase. Buffet ticket includes admission to the New Year’s Eve Glow Party with DJ, dancing, and balloon drop at midnight.

Reservations: kalahariresorts.com — Note: Selling out fast

Dress code: Flexible, no swimwear

Phone: (570) 580-6000

Camelback Resort — Hemispheres

Address: 193 Resort Dr., Tannersville, PA 18372

Time: 4 p.m.

Cost: Adults (13+) $69.99 | Children (6–12) $24 | Under 5 free

Diverse spread including tomahawk steak, Asian station, pasta bar, baked potato bar. Dessert lineup features ice cream, chocolate fountain, and waffle station.

Reservations: OpenTable or call (570) 629-1665

Stroudsmoor Country Inn — Stroudsburg

Address: 257 Stroudsmoor Rd., Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Time: Dining begins at 4 p.m.

Cost: $61.95 per person | Children under 10 half price Beverages, tax, gratuity not included

The family-owned inn serves a grand holiday buffet with fisherman’s and antipasto stations featuring unlimited chilled shrimp, carving station with tenderloin of beef and roast pork loin, fresh pastas, and Stroudsmoor’s signature confections for dessert.

Reservations: Call (570) 421-6431, ext. 404

Overnight package: $500 includes suite, NYE dinner for two, and New Year’s Day brunch

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort — Shawnee on Delaware

Address: 100 Shawnee Inn Dr., Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356

Time: 5–9 p.m.

Cost: Adults $65 | Seniors (65+) $60 | Youth (12–17) $55 | Children (2–11) $4 × age

Traditional holiday buffet in the historic Main Inn with soups, salads, carving station, kids’ station, and desserts.

Reservations: Call (570) 424-4000 or visit shawneeinn.com

Wayne County

Silver Birches Resort — The Waterfront at Lake Wallenpaupack

Address: 205 Route 507, Hawley, PA 18428

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $99 per person (plus tax and service)

More party than sit-down dinner — DJ, dancing, champagne toast, noisemakers, and a decadent buffet on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack.

Reservations: Required. Call (570) 226-4388

Overnight package: Starting at $850 for two nights (Dec. 30–Jan. 1), includes two buffet tickets and daily breakfast

The Settlers Inn — Hawley

Address: 4 Main Ave., Hawley, PA 18428

Time: 5:30–10 p.m.

Cost: Approximately $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity) — call to confirm

The farm-to-table inn offers an upscale prix fixe dinner (not a traditional buffet) with live piano music in an Arts and Crafts setting. For those seeking an elevated experience.

Reservations: Required. Call (570) 226-2993

Overnight package: Starting at $800 for two nights with $170 dinner credit and daily breakfast

Carbon County

Blue Mountain Resort — Palmerton

Address: 1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton, PA 18071

Time: 8 p.m.–midnight

Event: Tube in the New Year

Not a traditional buffet, but Blue Mountain hosts its annual snow tubing party with food, drinks, and a countdown to midnight on the slopes. Family-friendly alternative for those who’d rather tube than dine.

Info: skibluemt.com

Pike County

Tom Quick Inn — Varsity Room Speakeasy (Milford)

Address: 411 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337

Time: Evening event

Event: Viva Las Vegas New Year’s Gala

1960s-themed gala with dinner, dancing, and entertainment at the historic speakeasy. Not a buffet-style event — ticketed dinner party.

Info: Call (570) 832-8400 for tickets

Tips for Booking

New Year’s Eve dining fills up fast across the Poconos. If you’re reading this close to Dec. 31, call ahead — several venues were already selling out as of press time. Many resorts offer overnight packages that bundle dinner with accommodations.

New Year’s Day options: Stroudsmoor hosts a Caviar Brunch and Grand Buffet on Jan. 1. Kalahari also offers a New Year’s Day buffet.