LA Restaurants Open For NYE & New Year's Day Brunch & Dinner 2023-24

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — It's nearly time to ring in 2024! And restaurants throughout Los Angeles County are ready to help you do just that with a slew of dining options for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

We've rounded up a variety of the festive offers — for in-restaurant celebrations and takeout feasts— in our annual dining guide with something for all tastes and budgets.

So peruse the list, scroll through the images above for visual inspiration, and find the offers and sweet treats near you.

And Happy New Year, from Patch!

• ALSO SEE: LA Weekend: NYE Fireworks; Run With The Roses 5K; Frosty's Bar Pop-Up

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ACAPULCO: Place your orders for holiday tamales online or at restaurants with 24-hour notice through Jan. 1. One dozen is $26 with chicken, carnitas, sweet corn or mix & match in increments of six. Website. Find locales in Downey, Glendale & Long Beach.

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ADKT LOS ANGELES: The Parisian-inspired supper club will host New Year's Eve "Golden Masquerade" dinner with enhanced menu, live entertainment, party favors & complimentary midnight toast. Prix-fixe service begins 9 p.m. with four-courses, including such options as caviar appetizer, Wagyu tartare, lobster, beef Wellington, pommes pave, truffle pomme frites & chocolate mousse. $180/person. Reservations. At 531 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood.

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ALK AT GODFREY HOTEL HOLLYWOOD: For New Year’s Eve dining, festive specials planned, along with party favors & "Ball Drop" champagne toast for midnight guests at the retro-chic eatery. Among NYE menu offerings: lobster bisque with lobster ravioli ($16); black truffle orzo “risotto”($35); lobster thermidor flambéed with brandy ($45); Tarte Tatin dessert ($10). Book via OpenTable. At 1400 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles.

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APPLEBEE'S: Keep feasting easy with newly launched Holiday Combos, starting at $13.99 & available for limited time for dine-in, to-go & delivery. Meals include two proteins, plus garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli & crispy onions. Options include: Honey BBQ Chicken Breast & Double Crunch Shrimp; Blackened Cajun Salmon & Double Crunch Shrimp; Sirloin & Double Crunch Shrimp; & Riblets & Honey BBQ Grilled Chicken. Plus, the holiday $5 Mucho Cocktails are back, along with $6 Stella Artois Brewtus draft beers. Details. Location finder here.
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BAAR BAAR LA: Michelin-starred Chef Sujan Sarkar presents two options for New Year's Eve dinners, featuring elevated Indian cuisine. First seating, starting 5 p.m., offers three-course tasting menu ($65/person), with add-ons available for wine pairing & NYE cocktails. Second seating ($125/person starting 8 p.m.) has five courses, DJ & midnight toast. Book via OpenTable. At 705 West 9th St., Los Angeles.
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BALEENKITCHEN AT PORTOFINO HOTEL & MARINA: Two New Year's Eve choices here: classic, NYE dinner buffet (3 p.m. - 9 p.m. at $150++/person) with Champagne toast; or Midnight Brunchin' late-night buffet with jammies welcomed (10 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. at $65++/person), also with Champagne toast. Booking links. At 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach.

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BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR AT JAMAICA BAY INN: The waterfront venue is open for three-course, New Year's Eve dinner ($75/person) that starts with glass of sparkling wine. Among entree selections: seafood risotto; NY steak; & vegan mushroom ravioli. Reservations via OpenTable. At 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey.
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BEVERLY HILTON: It's "Glitz & Glam" New Year's Eve at CIRCA 55 with live band & festive, six-course menu. $155/adult & $65/children 12 & younger. Then New Year's Day brunch with live music at CIRCA 55 planned Jan. 1 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $85/person & $35 for kids under 12. Reservations. At 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: New Year’s Eve in-restaurant dining deal planned Dec. 31: Surf 'n' Turf Dinner for Two ($115), with two, filet mignons, two lobster tails, a starter, sides, molasses bread, dessert & two Prosecco splits. Info/reservations. Find locales in Burbank, Lakewood, Lancaster, Northridge, Torrance, Ventura, Whittier.
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BLAZE PIZZA: Here's a don't-miss holiday deal: an 11-inch, original dough Double Pepperoni pizza (approximately 32 slices of pepperoni!) for $8.99 through Dec. 31. Purchase online, via app or in store & no code needed. Website. Locations.

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BOSTON MARKET: Deck the halls with to-go, holiday options starting at $11.99 per person. Pre-order heat & serve meals for up to 12 people, with choice of turkey, honey-glazed ham or combo, plus sides, rolls & pies from Dec. 17 through Jan. 1. Order info. Locations statewide.
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CAFE SEVILLA: Multiple options here for festive New Year's Eve with Spanish flair. Select from: three-course, prix-fixe dinner with live music; or Flamenco show & three-course dinner; or NYE Tapas Bar Table Package, with reserved seating, live Latin music, DJ, dancing, specialty food & cocktails, party favors & midnight champagne toast. Bookings/info here. At 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach.
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Two new dishes & festive cocktail on CPK holiday menus through Dec. 31. The innovative Neapolitan Burrata Pizza features creamy burrata & slow-roasted cherry tomatoes. Shaking Beef Pasta is hot, savory dish with seared filet & garlic-sesame soy sauce. And this year's specialty cocktail is Hand-Shaken Espresso Martini. Details here. Find locales here.
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CAMPHOR: The Michelin-starred French bistro in DTLA's Arts District is celebrating New Year's Eve in style, with prix-fixe, four-course menu featuring updated & refined classics as Mackerel Crudo & Duck "en farcie" with Dolce Forté. Evening begins with champagne greeting & ends with midnight toast. $275++/person. Optional add-ons for wine pairings & truffles or caviar. Vegetarian & pescatarian options available. Reservations via Resy. At 923 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles.

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CASSIA: Don't miss special offered through Dec. 30: Chef/Owner Bryant Ng's legendary, Vietnamese Pot au Feu —a soulful bowl of short ribs, bone marrow, potatoes, cabbage & carrots. And for New Year’s Eve, Bryant & team are prepping New Orleans-inspired, prix-fixe, family-style menu melding Southeast Asia & France. Highlights: “Muffuletta” turnip cake; spicy crawfish & scallop Étouffée; vegetarian “dirty” fried rice; spicy lamb frites; bananas Foster bread pudding, alongside year-round classics. Reservations via Resy. $110/person. At 1314 7th St., Santa Monica.
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CHART HOUSE: NYE diners can select takeout Dinner for Two ($110) or on-site, prix-fixe menu with three courses served Dec. 31. To-go option includes clam chowder, Caesar salad, two filets, grilled shrimp & cheesecake. Takeout orders due Dec. 29. Details/reservations. Find locale in Redondo Beach.

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CONNIE AND TED'S: Holiday-inspired specials abound. Ring in New Year with WeHo spot’s holiday signature Lobster Pot Pie, available for dine-in or to-go. Decadent add-ons of caviar & scallops also available. Other specialties include: oysters with caviar supplement; Big Eye Tuna Tartare; & Nancy's Scallops. And through New Year’s Eve, Pastry Chef Daphane’s Famous Holiday Pies ($55 each) can be ordered with 48 hours’ notice. Choose pumpkin sweet potato pie, bourbon pecan or Dutch apple crumb. Details. At 8171 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.
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CUT BEVERLY HILLS & CUT LOUNGE: Make NYE plans! Select Dec. 31, Masquerade- themed New Year’s Eve dinner (5:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.) with four-course menu at Wolfgang Puck restaurant. First seating 5:30 p.m. at $225/adult & $95/per child 11 & under, or second seating at 9 p.m. for $275/adults, 21 years or older, with access to CUT Lounge after-dinner party. Or choose CUT Lounge festivities, for 21 & up 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., with DJ & party favors, plus no cover charge and no reservations required. At Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.

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DELILAH: Multi-course, prix-fixe dinner with be served New Year's Eve, with two seatings. Meal opens with table shares of stuffed mushrooms, crab cakes & pigs in a blanket. Among entree selections: filet & lobster; grilled swordfish; & paccheri pasta with spinach, chanterelles, tomato cream & white truffle. $200/person first seating; $300/person second seating. Reservations. At 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Holiday heat-and-serve meals make for hassle-free, at-home feasts. Takeout options: Complete Feast (serves 10–12) with smoked or Cajun turkey, prime rib or ham, with sides of cornbread dressing, gravy, baked potato casserole, green beans & rolls; Dinner Feast (for 8–10) with ham, turkey or prime rib, dressing, gravy & rolls; Holiday Big Yellow Box (for 10-12) 4 pounds of sliced turkey & large sides; or À La Carte Menu for individual meats & sides. New to this year's menu is Classic Sweet Potato Casserole. Find shops near you.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Festive Family Meals start at $24, with eight pieces of chicken, three sides & tortillas. The chain also launches limited-time, pork carnitas holiday menu. With nod to Mexican heritage, options include: Carnitas Tacos (corn-blend tortillas, pork carnitas, avocado salsa, cabbage, cilantro, onion & fresh avocado) ; Carnitas Wet Burrito with green enchilada sauce & cheese; and Carnitas Stuffed Quesadilla. Plus, two items available only via Loco Rewards app are Pork Carnitas Nachos & Pork Carnitas Tostadas. Ordering links. Find locales.

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EL TORITO: Holiday tamales can be ordered online or at restaurants with 24-hour notice through Jan. 1. One dozen is $26 with chicken, carnitas, sweet corn or mix & match in increments of six. Website. Eateries found in LA.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & BAR: Celebrate with three-course, limited-time, winter menu of salmon poke wonton amuse bouche, followed by citrus frisée salad, filet mignon, lobster tail & espresso martini chocolate mousse. And new to menu: Chilled Shellfish Tower of East & West coast oysters, crab legs, lobster & shrimp, with cocktail, creamy mustard & brandy mustard sauces. Reservations. Locations listed in El Segundo, Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Woodland Hills.
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FOGO DE CHAO: Reservations underway at the Brazilian restaurant for New Year's Eve & Day dining. Prix-fixe feasts offer continual service of meats, carved tableside by gaucho chefs, along with salads, soup, vegetables, charcuterie & more. Locations in Beverly Hills, El Segundo, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Thousand Oaks & Woodland Hills.
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FUEGO AT HOTEL MAYA: Ring in New Year Dec. 31 with four-course, prix-fixe dinner (two seatings: 5 p.m. & 9 p.m.), with live music, party favors & champagne toast — while also enjoying two free, NYE fireworks shows on waterfront overlooking The Queen Mary. (Fireworks at 9 p.m. & midnight.) Executive Chef Victor Juarez's NYE menu offers selections of: lobster bisque; roasted cauliflower; diver sea scallops; filet of beef tenderloin; Chilean sea bass; rack of lamb; beet root salad; & Chocolate Indulgence French Truffles Box dessert. First seating: $150/person & second seating: $200/person. Semi-private parties available in festive "Winter Wonderland" cabana. Reservations at 562-481-3910 or see: Info/bookings. At Hotel Maya – a DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: Takeout orders are due by Dec. 29 for New Year's, with pick-up Dec. 30-Jan. 1. Pre-cooked, to-go options include roasted turkey, prime rib, brisket, salmon, ham & plant-based celebration and hazelnut cranberry roasts, with such festive sides as mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole & rolls. Also offered are seafood selections, à la carte dishes, wines & Champagnes. See ordering info here. Find stores near you.
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GOLDEN CORRAL: Multiple options at this buffet-style chain. Dine-in for endless Holiday Buffet, featuring seasonal specials of turkey, ham, beef roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, rolls, pie & more. Or select Holiday Feasts To Go for six to eight with turkey, ham or beef roast, trimmings, sides, rolls & pie. Pre-order online or via app. Holiday A La Carte Items To Go offers individual options. Plus, $10 bonus card offered with $50 or more purchase & redeemable Jan. 8 to Feb. 13. Details. Location finder here.

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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN: Unique, holiday-themed buckets are back — a tradition since the 1960s — with 2023 theme of “Secret Recipe of Joy.” Plus, two items on menus: Mac & Cheese Wrap & Colonel’s Homestyle Brownie. Info/website.
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KRISPY KREME: To commemorate 20th anniversary of holiday classic “Elf,” the chain unveils its first-ever “Elf” Doughnut Collection. Offered for limited time at participating shops, the line includes: "Buddy Snow Globe Doughnut" with chocolate “Elf” piece; "Buddy Makes Breakfast Doughnut," cake batter spaghetti buttercreme, candies, sprinkles & maple drizzle; "Christmas Lights Doughnut," with icing, sprinkles & chocolate “Elf”; plus return of popular "Santa Belly Doughnut," with Cookies & Kreme filling & Santa belt buckle candy piece. Details here.
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L’ANTICA PIZZERIA DA MICHELE: Celebrate New Year's Eve with Italian-style experience in Hollywood. Offered Dec. 31, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. (last seating 8 p.m.), the NYE feast features such dishes as: Crudo di 3 Pesci; Tortellini Al Pecorino con Caviale with caviar; Risotto Funghi E Tartufo with black shaved truffle; Manzo Brasato E Polenta; Pizza Tropea; & Provola. Website. At 1534 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles.

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LADYHAWK: WeHo's innovative, Eastern Mediterranean-inspired eatery is prepping six-course, family-style New Year's Eve feast, with two seatings - 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Among Chef Charbel Hayek's menu highlights: Za'atar Man'oushe; eggplant fatteh; Moroccan lamb shank tajine or grilled red snapper; & passionfruit muhallabieh. $125 or $175/person, depending on seating time. Book via Resy. At 627 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood.
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LOULOU: This French-dining, rooftop venue is hosting New Year's Eve extravaganza with two, prix-fixe menus, two DJs, two rooms, live saxophone, party favors, confetti storms & NYE countdown. Menus include caviar amuse bouche, plus hot & cold appetizers, entrees & luxe desserts. Reservations. At 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica.

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MARCO'S PIZZA: Snag this deal before NYE! Take 30% off regularly priced pizzas Dec. 26-30, when ordering via mobile or online using code GIFT30 — no limit on toppings. Website. Locales in LA.
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MICHAEL'S ON NAPLES: Executive Chef Eric Samaniego is readying a five-course, prix-fixe tasting menu for New Year's Eve, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Among NYE menu highlights: Carpaccio di Polipo (thinly sliced Spanish octopus); square-cut spaghetti with braised oxtail & pancetta; Pesce Luna (Hawaiian Opah fish); Antilope (porcini-dusted Broken Arrow Ranch antelope loin; & black tea cake dessert. $125/person or $185 with wine pairing. Reservations. At 5620 East 2nd St., Long Beach.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Make it a memorable NYE with "Chateaubriand Dinner for Two" offered only through Dec. 31. Three-course, prix-fixe menu with winter salad, tableside-sliced Chateaubriand with roasted shallots, red wine demi reduction, Bearnaise & au jus, deluxe sides, plus dessert. $179 for two. Add-on options include lobster tails & mini crab cakes. Reservations. Also through Dec. 31, limited-time "Best Steak Anywhere" promo allows guests to try steaks from Japan, Australia & U.S. (like A5 Niigata Snow Wagyu Filet Mignon from Japan) to learn of various flavors & aging processes. See locales in Burbank, DTLA, Woodland Hills.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Here's a gift that keeps on giving for Pie Life Rewards members! Order a "Craft Your Own Pizza" by Dec. 31 & you'll be eligible to unlock "Pies and Perks" offer, which sends a daily "Perk" of choice (such as side salad, cookie, or non-alcoholic beverage), alongside pizza purchases through 2024. Details.

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RANDY'S DONUTS: Keep the holidays sweet with two, new box dozens, featuring the iconic chain's Christmas Tree, Snowman & Holiday Sprinkles doughnuts. Offered in "Classic" or "Premium Holiday" box sets. Available through Dec. 31. See shops throughout Southern California.
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RED LOBSTER: Make it a shellfish holiday with limited-time, shrimp & lobster specials. Choose: Lobster & Shrimp Holiday Feast (lobster & shrimp in orange-rosemary sauce); Lobster & Cheddar Bay-Stuffed Shrimp; or Lobster & Shrimp Overboard (lobster tail, linguini & shrimp skewer). Cheddar Bay Stuffing is new side of brioche, Cheddar Bay, bacon & mushroom. Plus, new seasonal cocktails: Snowglobe Sangria; Seaside S'mores Martini; Cinnamon Whiskey Sour. For hosting at home, see to-go Holiday Side Bundles, Party Platters & Family Meals. Purchase Holiday Side Bundle with all five sides & receive two dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits free. Find restaurants in LA County.
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REDBIRD: Chef/Owner Neal Fraser & culinary team will serve sophisticated, three-course dinner for New Year's Eve, with such offerings as potato churro with smoked eel, raviolo with lobster, pumpkin curry, beef tenderloin, Liberty Farms duck & cream puff. $195++ per person. $95++ optional wine pairing with Wine Director Matt Fosket. Full menu/reservations. At 114 East Second St., Los Angeles.

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RUSTIC CANYON: Chef/Owner Jeremy Fox & team offering New Year's Eve, family-style menu highlighting Carta de Music, Pastina with chicken consommé, parmigiano & truffles, Smoked Black Cod Mosaic, Mt. Tam Cheese with hoshigaki & more. Choose six options at $125/person or eight options at $175. Wine pairings $75/person. Reservations via Resy. At 1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica.
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: "Celebration Surf & Turf" holiday dinner, filet & twin tails, served Dec. 22–24 & Dec. 29-31. Plus, festive, family-sized salads & sides can be ordered for takeout until Dec. 23, with 48-hour notice. See sites in Long Beach, Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Woodland Hills.
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SALT RESTAURANT & BAR: Reservations underway for culturally diverse, NYE dinner & chef-curated, New Year's Day brunch at the relaxed eatery with harbor views. Among NYE dinner options: lobster bisque; salmon soba; bread pudding souffle; oysters with yuzu mignonette; meatballs al forno; jidori chicken marsala & more. Jan. 1 brunch highlights: fried chicken & French toast; shakshuka; & lobster omelet. Reservations. At 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey.
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SAN PEDRO FISH MARKET: Newly launched Family Meal Kits make at-home feasts easy & festive. Available through Dec. 31, the no-prep, oven-ready meals ($139) serve four & include options for: salad; marinated calamari; Delicata squash salmon; roasted hen; or "World Famous Shrimp Tray"; plus Tres Leches cake dessert. Info. Order at (562) 606-0090 with 48 hours advance notice for pickup 6550 E. Marina Drive, Long Beach.

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7-ELEVEN: Don't miss these holiday deals: Whole pizzas are $6 for 7Rewards members on New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. And rewards members also can score a large coffee & doughnut for $2 for a limited time. Rewards info here.

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SUSHI BY SCRATCH RESTAURANTS: For New Year's Eve weekend, the signature 17-course, omakase-inspired tasting menu will be served with limited-time-only caviar & truffle specials, plus Champagne toast. $285/person. Locations & reservations here in Los Angeles & Montecito.

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TELEFERIC BARCELONA: Celebrate New Year's Eve Spanish-style & indulge in selection of tapas, paellas & ample servings of sangría & Spanish wine to kick-start your new year. Elevated NYE menu, with such dishes as special dishes like beef tartare & bone marrow, carbonara rolls & truffled flatbread “Coca,” will be served Dec. 31 beginning at 4 p.m. Website/reservations. Location in Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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TGI FRIDAYS: Book holiday get-together at the restaurant by Dec. 31 & get 15% off Party Packages. Options for appetizers, two-course & three-course menus. Details here. Locations listed here in LA.

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THE BLVD AT BEVERLY WILSHIRE: Ring in 2024 with Havana nights-themed dinner (7 p.m. - 1 a.m. on Dec. 31) — live music, plus four courses including options of canapes, Regiis caviar, dry-aged Hawaii Kampachi, king salmon en croute, Perigord black truffle risotto, Chef Dameon Evers' signature vegan BBQ red beet, Australian wagyu strip loin, poulet en brioche & Pastry Chef Riccardo Menicucci’s “Ticking Clock” (hot chocolate ganache & cinnamon graham crackers served tableside with hot chocolate) or “Time to Celebrate” (white chocolate torrone & raspberries). $395 per adult / $200 children 6 to 12. Reservations. Then return Monday, Jan. 1, for decadent New Year's Day brunch (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Jazz band 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations/info. At Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.

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THE BUNGALOW LONG BEACH: Start the New Year with Dec. 31 ticketed celebration, featuring open bar, snacks, light bites & dancing to tunes from DJ Steve Dub, plus views of the fireworks. For ages 21+. Book here. At 6400 Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach.

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TOP OF THE ASTER: Greet 2024 surrounded by views of iconic Hollywood sign & Capitol Records building, with four-course, New Year's Eve dinner & celebratory bubbles at rooftop, Lemon Grove restaurant. Dec. 31 - 5:30 p.m.- 10 p.m. Menu highlights: little gem salad; sunchoke veloute; truffled cavatelli with lobster; strawberries & cream. $125/non-member & $100/member. Reservations. At 1717 Vine St., Hollywood.

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VEGGIE GRILL: Vegetarian, holiday-dining alert! Check out two, limited-edition specials offered through New Year's Eve: the Turk’y Cranwich; and Harvest Mushroom Stew. Sandwich features Prime Roots’ Cracked Black Pepper Koji-Turkey, cranberry aioli, “turkey” gravy, cranberry stuffing, lettuce, tomato on grilled sourdough. Stew is hearty with Fable mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, rosemary & thyme. Info. Find locales in Burbank, El Segundo, Hollywood, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Torrance, UCLA/Westwood.
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LA Weekend: NYE Fireworks; Run With The Roses 5K; Frosty's Bar Pop-Up

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