Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Southern California? Reserve your spot at some of the area’s finest restaurants to welcome 2024 in the most delicious, decadent fashion.
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Paradisaea
San Diego
Ring in the new year at Paradisae in Bird Rock, which was just added to the MICHELIN Guide. Known for its elevated yet approachable coastal California fare, the restaurant dishes up a special three-course prix-fixe feast this New Year’s Eve, with entree options of Chateaubriand (for couples), dover sole meunière and honeynut squash tortellini. A variety of supplements will be available to level up the dining experience even more, with options like white truffle and caviar service.
Cost: $125 per adult; $60 per child.
To book: OpenTable.
Herb & Sea
Encinitas
Start the new year with a splash at Encinitas’ beachside Herb & Sea with a four-course spread from Executive Chef Aidan Owens. The main course offers white pepper-crusted filet, wild mushroom cavatelli, swordfish and halibut, complemented by comforting family-style sides like pomme puree, mushroom a barigoule and Parker House rolls. Seating times include 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. or the grand 9:30 p.m. seating.
Cost: $96 per adult (5 p.m. and 7 p.m. seating); $110 per adult (9:30 p.m. seating).
To book: www.herbandsea.com/new-years-eve.
Stake Chophouse & Bar
Coronado
Elevate your New Year’s Eve in Southern California at Stake Chophouse & Bar’s Moët & Chandon Champagne Dinner. The prix-fixe menu showcases prime cuts served with wood-fired broccolini and pommes paillasson. Additional highlights include wood-fired prawns, diver scallops, orange-buttermilk panna cotta and more.
Cost: $250 per person with an optional $115 wine pairing.
To book: stakechophousesd.com.
Marisi
La Jolla
Celebrate an Amalfi Coast New Year’s Eve by way of La Jolla at Marisi. Enjoy a night to remember with fresh handmade pasta, Italian hearth cooking and world-class cocktails from Executive Chef Cameron Ingle and VP of Bar & Spirits Beau du Bois.
To book: www.marisilajolla.com.
Herb & Wood
San Diego
This New Year’s Eve in Southern California, go all out at Herb & Wood with a delicious four-course meal crafted by Executive Chef Carlos Anthony. Entree offerings include pepper crusted-prime rib, Dungeness crab, halibut or mushroom pappardelle, with the option to add grilled lobster tail. In addition to the delicious menu, DJ performances will set the party-like atmosphere in the restaurant’s dining room. Choose from a trio of seating times: 5 p.m., 7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. (which includes a Champagne toast at midnight).
Cost: $110 per adult (5 p.m. and 7 p.m. seating); $160 per adult (9:30 p.m. seating).
To book: www.herbandwood.com/new-years-eve.
George’s at the Cove
La Jolla
George’s at the Cove dishes up a three-course prix-fixe New Year’s Eve dinner from Executive Chef Masa Kojima in its Lower Level dining room. Reservations are being taken from 6 to 8:45 p.m. Entree selections include lamb chop and white fish, and desserts spotlight quince-tangerine tart and firecracker guajillo.
Cost: $120 per person (pre-payment is required).
To book: Tock,
Black Radish
San Diego
This New Year’s Eve in Southern California, dig into a five-course set menu, a symphony of flavors curated by Black Radish’s Chef Itze Behar. Dishes include cured kampachi, Maine lobster, wagyu filet mignon and, for dessert, a classic banana split. Secure your spot for an intimate soirée, accommodating parties of two to 14.
Cost: $124 per person. Opt for the Michelin-awarded wine pairing at an additional $54.
To book: Tock.
Vistal
San Diego
InterContinental San Diego’s Baja-inspired waterfront restaurant Vistal is offering a special New Year’s Eve dining experience. With both a vegan menu and a menu combining the best of the land and the sea (with dishes like lobster bisque and California spiny lobster), Vistal’s five-course New Year’s Eve menu is sure to impress guests this holiday season.
Cost: $139 per person, with the option to add a wine pairing for $55.
To book: Resy.
Animae
San Diego
End your year on a high note with a spectacular four-course meal at San Diego’s Animae. Executive Chef Tara Monsod has prepared an elegant menu with entree options like shiitake mushroom balado, Ora King salmon, Kurobuta pork katsu or prime rib. Three seating times are available: 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $115 per adult (5 p.m. and 7 p.m. seating); $130 per adult (9:30 p.m. seating).
To book: www.animaesd.com/new-years-eve.
The Marine Room
La Jolla
Toast to the new year with stunning oceanfront views at The Marine Room, where diners will enjoy a prix-fixe menu with both three- and five-course options. Entree selections will include wagyu beef cheek, filet mignon, George’s Bank scallops, perilla leaf-wrapped swordfish and yakitori grilled artichoke. The restaurant will offer two seating times; 5 p.m. for the three-course menu, followed by the 8 p.m. seating offering a five-course Gala Menu. Diners can expect lively entertainment throughout the night as well.
To book: www.marineroom.com.
The Shores Restaurant
La Jolla
Bid farewell to the year with an indulgent three-course, prix-fixe dinner at The Shores Restaurant, mere steps from the sand. Main course offerings include a 14-oz. rubbed ribeye, striped bass filet, stuffed grilled chicken and shrimp scampi, as well as add-ons such as lobster tail, shrimp and fried bacon brussels sprouts. Dinner will begin at 4 p.m. An a la carte brunch will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. earlier that day.
To book: www.theshoresrestaurant.com.
Huntress
Gaslamp Quarter
The upscale, modern San Diego steakhouse, Huntress, offers an ideal location for celebrating the holidays in style. New Year’s Eve specials (offered in addition to the regular menu) include caviar soufflé featuring crème fresh, chives and cured egg yolk; roasted duck including the dry-aged breast, confit legs, duck neck sausage and grilled chicory; and gnocchi with brown butter, sage and parmesan.
To book: huntresssteak.com.
Lumi by Akira Back
Gaslamp Quarter
Lumi will dish up a variety of specials in honor of the holiday, alongside its full menu. Specials include kanpachi ceviche, A5 wagyu, caviar roll and Akira Back pizza with tuna, serrano, red onion, beets, tomato, micro shiso, ponzu mayo and truffle oil. Plus, guests are invited to ring in 2024 with DJ entertainment on Lumi’s heated rooftop.
To book: lumirooftop.com.
20|Twenty
Carlsbad
Ring in the new year with a decadent three-course prix-fixe menu at Carlsbad-based 20|Twenty. Diners can choose from Maine lobster, wagyu beef and roasted beef pave for the main course, and a children’s menu will also be available.
To book: www.20twentygrill.com.
Ambrogio by Acquerello
La Jolla
Ambrogio by Acquerello in La Jolla will dish up a prix-fixe New Year’s Eve tasting menu to ring in 2024. Guests are invited to savor a special menu from Michelin-starred Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi, with highlights like lobster, swordfish, Ravioli D’Inverno and more. Dom Perignon will be poured for $65 per glass.
Cost: $199 per person; $179 per person for the vegetarian option (can be made fully vegan by request).
To book: www.ambrogiobyacquerello.com.
Splashes
Laguna Beach
Indulge in a special dinner experience this New Year’s Eve at Surf & Sand Resort’s signature restaurant, Splashes. From 5 to 10 p.m., guests can reserve their spot to celebrate with a four-course menu expertly curated by Executive Chef Ron Fougery. Menu highlights include Splashes Oyster “Rockefeller” Trio, Beef Wellington, lemon-ricotta cake and more.
Cost: $175 per person.
To book: OpenTable.
Mayor’s Table
Newport Beach
End 2023 in style and enter 2024 at Lido House’s New Year’s Eve Soiree. From 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., experience a four-course sit-down menu at Mayor’s Table featuring a plethora of unique dishes, from beet carpaccio to olive wood-roasted lamb, with a side of live music. There are seatings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Cost: $129 per adult, $50 per child, ages 12 and under (5 p.m.); $149 per adult, $65 per child, ages 12 and under (8 p.m.). Children 6 an under eat free.
To book: Resy.
San Laurel
Los Angeles
New Year’s Eve Dinner at San Laurel at Conrad Los Angeles comprises an intimate three-course holiday dinner. Menu highlights include hamachi crudo, porcini-crusted American wagyu and more. This special menu is offered Dec. 30, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
Cost: $175 per person.
To book: www.sanlaurel.com.