Seasonal & Holidays

New Year's Brunch, Dinner: SF Bay Area Takeout & Restaurant Deals

Bid adieu to 2022 & usher in 2023 with New Year's Eve & Day dine-out and to-go specials from restaurants throughout San Francisco Bay Area.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Attention, revelers! It's time to start making brunch and dinner plans to celebrate New Year's Eve and New Year's Day — which fall this year on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 31 to Jan. 1.

Check out our annual, dining guide, and scroll through the images above, for some top dine-in and takeout specials offered at restaurants throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

The list has something for all tastes and budgets.

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ADRESTIA AT TETRA HOTEL: Kick off 2023 on Jan. 1 with a Yōshoku brunch — featuring "Western-style cuisine with a Japanese twist." The three-course menu includes such dishes as hambāgu with wine sauce, spaghetti Napolitan, katsu kare (curry), chicken omurice (omelet) & seafood doria (Japanese rice gratin). Vegetarian options available. Reservations here. $33 per person; a la carte dishes $26. At 400 West Java Drive, Sunnyvale.

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AFICI: Chef Eric Upper is prepping five-course, New Year’s Eve tasting menu, showcasing canapes, in-house charcuterie of pates, rillettes & more, plus Surf n’ Turf meal of filet, lobster tail, fresh pasta & dessert and more. $185 per person. Includes glass of champagne. Reservations required via Tock. Seating until 9 p.m. Location: 680 Folsom St., San Francisco.

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AGRICULTURE PUBLIC HOUSE AT DAWN RANCH: Ring in New Year with three-course dinner, live music & midnight toast at the redwood resort. (8 p.m. - midnight. $150/person.) Menu highlights include baked date cheese dip, winter kale salad, airline chicken breast & Champagne Darling. Option to spend night at Dawn Ranch, too, with special New Year’s Eve package, (here), starting at $660 per night. NYE dinner info/tickets. At 16467 California 116, Guerneville.

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ALBA RESTAURANT AT RIVER TERRACE INN NAPA: Start 2023 with New Year's Day holiday brunch 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.on Jan. 1. Brunch platter can be ordered ($45 for two or $90 for four) featuring sunnyside-up eggs, sausages, bacon, waffles, croissants, berries, citrus,

breakfast potatoes, honey, strawberry coulis & nutella. A la carte menu offers spinach & kale green juice, avocado toast, shakshuka, Scotch egg & more. Location: 1600 Soscol Ave., Napa. Bookings.

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ALLEY & VINE: Disco Wonderland NYE party planned Dec. 31 with 1970s' glam & such nostaglic dishes as dungeness crab Louie, Swedish meatballs & pineapple upside-down cake. DJ plays '70s classics 7:30 p.m. to just past midnight. Pre-fixe menu includes the restaurant's A&V White Sturgeon Caviar. Two seatings. Reservations/info here. Also, separate cavair orders can be placed here. Location: 1332 Park S., Alameda.

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APPLEBEE'S: Keep the merry going to New Year with $6 Sleigh Bell Sips — the most festive cocktails of the year. Returning from the North Pole are: "Tipsy Reindeer," holiday punch of Smirnoff Vodka, Ocean Spray Cranberry, passion fruit, premium lemon sour & topped with Santa gummy candy; and "Berry Merry Colada," Pina Colada-inspired with Captain Morgan between layers of strawberry & melon liqueur & Santa gummy. Offered through end of year, so don't miss out. Details. Location finder.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Dine-in, takeout & family-style to-go meals offered for stress-free holiday dining. Among in-house specials planned through Dec. 31 are prime rib & lobster, filet mignon & lobster and deluxe feasts for two to four. To-go, at-home deals include: prime rib family meal (with potatoes or rice, broccoli, molasses bread & eight cookies); and al la carte prime rib that serves six to eight or 12-14. Find locations here in Brentwood, San Jose & San Lorenzo, then click for reservations or menu for ordering details.

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BOSTON MARKET: Heat-and-serve, to-go meals available for New Year fests, serving up to 12 starting at $11.99 per person. Options include turkey, honey-glazed ham or turkey breast & ham combo, plus appetizers, sides, rolls & pies for a complete holiday feast. Individual meals also available. Orders can be picked up through Jan. 1. Order details here. Find locales areawide.
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BUCA DI BEPPO: Dine at home with one of four to-go Holiday Catering Packages that serve up to 10 (half pan), or up to 20 (full pan), available for pick-up or delivery. Options include salad choice, pasta choice, bread, and entrees & dessert depending on package selected. Info & ordering here. Locations in Campbell & Palo Alto.

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CANELA SF: A Spanish, NYE tasting menu with nine, festive plates ($89/person) is planned New Year's Eve. Among offerings: almond & grape sparkling gazpacho; pincho (skewer) of setas, oyster mushrooms, egg yolk cream, pan crystal; bacon-wrapped dates; roasted & stuffed piquillo peppers; croquetas with Spanish tuna, capers, fennel, artichoke & caper aioli; & dessert choice. Vegetarain options available. At 2272 Market St., San Francisco. Reservations/info.

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CHART HOUSE: Pre-order by Dec. 29 for takeout New Year's Eve dinner for two ($90). Included: prime rib; clam chowder; coconut shrimp; garlic mashed potatoes & Molten Chocolate Cake. Pick-up is Dec. 31. Ordering info here. Or dine on-site with three-course, all inclusive dinner for NYE. Menu & reservations here. Restaurant in Monterey.

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CHEVYS FRESH MEX: One dozen holiday tamales ($24), chicken, carnitas, sweet corn or mix & match in increments of six, can be ordered through Jan. 1. online or in restaurants with 24-hour notice. Info. Find locations in South San Francisco, Vallejo, Fairfield, Emeryville, Santa Rosa & Union City.
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CHUBBY NOODLE: The Asian eatery in SF will serve New Year’s Eve dinner of Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Chubby Fried Chicken with creamy sambal & Korean BBQ Pork Tacos. Then New Year's Day offers Chubby Boozy Brunch ($49/person), with brunch drinks & seven family-style platters — some with "New Year's good-luck foods." Reservations. At 570 Green St., San Francisco.

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COAST KITCHEN SONOMA AT TIMBER COVE RESORT: Toast New Year with six-course dinner Dec. 31 from Executive Chef Ronald Andrade & Chef de Cuisine Alan Bedient. Prix-fixe meal includes oyster amuse-bouche, sea bass crudo, Dungeness crab risotto, Sonoma lamb lion, dry-aged rib-eye & angel-food cake. $145 per person. Reservations required. Info/booking links here. At 21780 Highway 1, Jenner.

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COLIBRI MEXICAN BISTRO: Celebrate NY weekend with authentic Mexican cuisine at New Year's Eve pre-fixe, three-course dinner Dec. 31 (starting at $75/person) or Jan. 1, for New Year's Day brunch 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. with beverage & menu specials. Limited a la carte menu also offered NYE. Reservations. At Presidio Officers Club, 50 Moraga Ave., San Francisco.

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DAVE & BUSTER'S AT THE VERANDA: Ring in 2023 on NYE, Dec. 31 starting at 9 p.m., with arcade games, hand-crafted cocktails & mocktails, a premium appetizer buffet & plenty of insta-worthy moments. Live DJ & balloon drops, too. For all ages. At 2075 Diamond Blvd., Concord . Info & ticket links.

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DEL TACO: Before the year ends ... fan-favorite tamales are offered through Dec. 28. Wrapped in real corn husks with shredded pork, varieties include: Red & Green smothered with zesty red & tangy green sauces, sour cream & cilantro; and Chili Cheese with beef chili, cheddar cheese & sour cream. Available for two ($5) or four pack ($10). Find locations.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Ready-to-serve holiday party packs can be ordered for takeout in sizes serving from four up to 12. Picnic Pack (starts at $35.90) feeds six to eight with one choice of meat, two large sides & four slices of Texas toast. Family Pack (starts at $61.60) for four to six with two choices of meats, three large sides & six slices of Texas toast. XL Pack for six to eight (starts at $84) with three choices of meats, four large sides, eight Texas toasts. BYB Wings & Ribs Party Pack (starts at $134.40) is combo of 18 ribs, 24 wings, mac and cheese, coleslaw, rolls, & BBQ sauce. And the BYB Original Party Pack for 10 to 12 (starts at $140) with 2 pounds of pulled pork, 2 pounds chopped brisket, cole slaw, barbecue beans, potato salad, rolls, relish & sauce. Ordering info. Location finder.

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DOG HAUS: New Year's Day "National Hangover Day" special offered all day Jan. 1, with The Hangover smash burger or Hangover Breakfast Burrito, plus can of Pabst Blue Ribbon, for $9.99. Multiple HDTVs will screen the day’s games, too. Participating location in Fremont. Website.
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DON PISTO'S: New Year's Eve dinner at the Mexican-inspired, North Beach restaurant features Puerto Nuevo lobster. And New Year’s Day service includes Bottomless Brunch for $33 (sangria, mimosas, or Modelos) offers such dishes as beef shank birria, huevos rancheros and ham & egg scramble with jalapeno, green onions & cheddar cheese. Reservations/info. At 510 Union St., San Francisco.

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EL POLLO LOCO: Choose from variety of takeout, family dinners with options for eight, 12 or 16 pieces of chicken, plus sides, churros, chips, salsa & tortillas. Chicken pozole also on menu for limited time. Details for online ordering. Location finder here.

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EL TORITO: One dozen holiday tamales ($24), chicken, carnitas, sweet corn or mix & match in increments of six, can be ordered through Jan. 1. online or in restaurants with 24-hour notice. Website. Find locations throughout SF Bay Area.
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EUREKA!: Ring in the New Year with "Gingerbread Man Old Fashioned," back for limited time at the scratch kitchen & craft bar. The holiday cocktail features Old Overholt Rye Whiskey, house-made Gingerbread Syrup, Douglas Fir Liqueur, chocolate bitters, herbal bitters & candied ginger. Restaurants statewide. Location finder here.
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FOGO DE CHAO: Reservations underway at the Brazilian restaurant for New Year's Eve & Day. Prix-fixe feasts offer continual service of meats carved tableside by gaucho chefs, along with salads, soup, vegetables, charcuterie & more. Children 6 & younger dine free with purchase of adult Churrasco meal. Reservation info. Locations: San Francisco; San Jose.

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GALPAO GAUCHO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate New Year's Eve & New Year's Day with Brazilian cowboy culture-inspired dining with salads, imported cheeses, veggies & grilled meats including beef, pork, chicken, lamb & fish, plus sides of garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized bananas, rice and black beans, served tableside. Locations: 19780 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino; 1990 Trower Ave., Napa; 1444 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. Follow link for info/reservations.

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GOLDEN CORRAL: Special Holiday Buffet, plus Holiday Feasts To-Go (serving six to eight) & individual Holiday Meals To-Go available through Jan. 8. Dine in-house with buffet of turkey, ham, a new Holiday Beef Roast, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing & more. Takeout menu featuring same items, along with sides & pies, can be pre-ordered for pick-up or delivery. Details/ordering links here. Location finder for Concord.
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GOTT'S ROADSIDE: Through Dec. 31, the SF Bay Area restaurants are featuring a festive treat — new Candy Candy Shake, made with organic vanilla ice cream & milk hand-spun with crushed candy cane & organic whipped cream. Seasonal specials, Dungeness crab sandwich & Dungeness crab & bay shrimp Louie, also offered for limited time. Website. Locations in St. Helena, Napa, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek & Marin Bon Air Center in Greenbrae.

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HARRIS' RESTAURANT: Full steakhouse menu will be served Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (10 p.m. last seating) with live jazz through midnight & complimentary glass of champagne at 12 a.m. to welcome in the New Year. At 2100 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. Reservations.

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HAZEL HILL AT MONTAGE HEALDSBURG: Signature restaurant hosts multi-course, New Year’s Eve dinner with 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. seatings Dec. 31. Menu curated by Executive Sous Chef Jason Pringle & Chef de Cuisine Thomas Mendel includes parmesan souffle with chanterelle, black truffle and chives, caviar muse, monkfish with lobster, bacon & spaghetti squash, plus chocolate semifreddo with chocolate sponge & roasted banana. First seating is three-courses at $165 per person & additional $125 for wine pairing. Second seating is five-course feast, $225/person with additional $185 for wine pairing. Reservations/details here. At 100 Montage Way, Healdsburg.

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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE: Countdown to 2023 on NYE with family-style menu by Chefs Michael Mina & Ayesha Curry. ($120/person.) Among dishes: pork belly bao buns with BBQ-hoisin; duck wings with mango habanero; truffle Caesar; miso-marinated sea bass; salmon; filet mignon; plus such shareable sides as truffle mac & cheese & Brussels sprouts. Family-style add-ons of ribs & whole dungeness crab available. Beverage pairing $50. Reservations. 301 Mission St., San Francisco.

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JARANITA SF: New Year’s Day Sunday brunch, Jan. 1, at the Peruvian restaurant features “Build-Your-Own Bloody” Bar ($20 per person), with salt & tajin-rimmed glasses, Bloody Mary, Maria, Virgin or Michelada mixes & such garnishes as fresh & pickled veggies, cheese cubes, bacon; grilled shishito peppers, shrimp, anticuchos & hot sauces. Plus, week of holiday dinners runs through Dec. 31 with dishes including Costillas Jaranita, $49, (baby back ribs, sauteed Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes & salad) & Pescado Entero $69, (petrale sole, black bean sauce & sauteed seasonal vegetables). Each platter serves three to four. Reservations/info. At 3340 Steiner St., San Francisco.

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KAIYO COW HOLLOW: New Year's Eve & Day dining events on tap. Four-course, prix-fixe Nikkei dinner will be served Dec. 31 (5 p.m. - 2 a.m.) with midnight champagne toast & live band. Pricing varies by seating options — dining room, heated covered patio, heated parklet or counter seating. Tickets/reservations here. And planned Jan. 1: two-course, pre-fixe New Year’s Day brunch (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) & dinner (5 p.m. - 9p.m.). Check here for bookings. At 1838 Union St., San Francisco. Website.

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KAIYO ROOFTOP: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at SF rooftop bar in San Francisco with live music, Nikkei cuisine & cocktails, dancing & fireworks view on Dec. 31. Tickets are limited. Reservations. On 12th floor of Hyatt Place Hotel, 701 3rd St., San Francisco.

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LOLINDA SF: Argentinian steakhouse plans family-style, pre-fixe New Year's Eve menu served Dec. 31 in the Mezzanine. Early seating ($90/person) includes three courses with such dishes such as ceviche, asado mixto & dulce de leche flan. Second seating ($125/person) offers additions of pan de queso topped with osetra caviar & Chilean sea bass. Info/menu details/reservations. Location: 2518 Mission St., San Francisco.

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LONGPORT FISH CO. AT THE VERANDA: New Year's Eve champagne brunch (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) then dinner (starting 4 p.m.) planned for Dec. 31. Among menu specials: Surf, Turf & Turf, with filet mignon, wood-grilled bone marrow & lobster tail; rosemary-skewered, wood-grilled day boat scallops; Maine lobster poutine; and Eggs X 3 with soft-scrambled eggs, Fort Bragg uni, salmon roe, chives & brioche. At 2015 Diamond Blvd., Concord. See website for menus & reservations, or here on Facebook. Walk-ins welcome.

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MACARONI GRILL: A "Premium Feast For Five" ($55) is available for takeout or delivery. Included: entree choice; pasta side; Rosa's Signature Caesar salad; two loaves of rosemary peasant bread; & six chocolate chip cookies. Dine-in service offered, too. Website here. Find locations in El Cerrito, Milpitas.
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MAYBECK'S: Ring in New Year on Dec. 31 with celebratory, four-course NYE menu from chefs/owners Aaron Toensing, Jeff Banker & Lori Baker. Amuse bouche is followed by such selections as cream of celeriac soup, wild mushroom salad & twice-baked truffle Tremor cheese souffle, seared scallops, dungeness crab dumplings, beef Wellington & dessert choices. Truffle & caviar supplements available. $150/person. At 3213 Scott St. @ Lombard, San Francisco. Reservations.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: A three-course "Chateaubriand Holiday Dinner" for two ($179) is offered through Dec. 31. Included: "Winter Green Salad" to share, with goat cheese, candied walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette; chateaubriand sliced tableside; choice of two sides; and one dessert per guest, either sticky toffee bread pudding, Morton's Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake or bruleed cheesecake. For dine-in only. Reservations here. See locations in San Francisco & San Jose.

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OLIVE GARDEN: Family-style takeout meals could be the New Year way to go. Orders can be placed for to-go meals to serve four to six or up to 12. See meal deals here. Options include such dishes as ravioli, spaghetti, lasagna, shrimp alfredo, chicken parmigiana, with salads & breadsticks. Order info. Find locations near you.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Keep festive dining going with limited-time specials of smoked porterhouse (NY Strip & filet tenderloin under a dome of smoke dramatically revealed tableside), "Cinnamon Oblivion" dessert of vanilla ice cream, pecans, cinnamon apples, cinnamon croutons, caramel sauce & whipped cream, plus cocktails including Gingerbread Cookie Martini & Smoked Cinnamon Pecan Old Fashioned. Seasonal specials to run through January. Find locales here.
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POMELLA: Special New Year's Day brunch offered 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jan. 1 at California-Israeli eatery, with such dishes as shakshuka, challah French toast with blackberry-rose compote & extravagant bagel sandwiches, topped with merguez, fried egg, feta aioli & harissa on sesame bagel from Berkeley's Boichik Bagels. Micheladas & mimosas served, too. No reservations needed, but pre-orders recommended. Info here on Facebook or at (510) 250-9215. Location: 3770 Piedmont Ave., Oakland.

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QUATTRO AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SILICON VALLEY: Ring in New Year with elegant NYE dinner Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., featuring such dishes as Liberty Farms duck breast & pan-roasted scallop & lobster bisque, a welcome glass of sparkling wine & Champagne toast at midnight. Follow up Jan. 1, with New Year's Day brunch, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., offering appetizers like biscuits & gravy or smoked salmon, such entrée choices as huevos rancheros, chicken & waffles and brioche pain perdu, dessert buffet, plus mimosa & Bloody Mary bar. Reservations/info. At 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto.

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RED LOBSTER: Make it a seafood-forward holiday with new party platters & takeout family meals. Check out catering or "Create Your Own Ultimate Feast" options — starring a new dish, "Cheddar Bay Shrimp," a mash-up of shrimp & the chain's popular Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Plus three, limited-time holiday drinks are on menus, including "Snowglobe Sangria," blend of Barefoot Moscato, St Germain Elderflower liqueur, edible shimmer, white cranberry juice & topped with cranberries. Ordering info. Find sites areawide.

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ROGER BAR & RESTAURANT AT THE AMESWELL HOTEL: Celebrate NYE Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. with menu specials, the full California x Mediterranean menu, plus oysters & caviar service with Champagne. The Roger Bar will be open through midnight. At 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. Reservations here.

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Prix-fixe menus served in-house New Year's Day & Eve, with starter, entree choice of steak & shrimp or surf & turf, plus side & dessert. Booking details. See site in Walnut Creek.

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SEACLIFF INN: Kick off 2023 on Jan. 1 with breakfast or lunch at Sevy’s Bar + Restaurant. Among breakfast options: smoked salmon Benedict; "Seacliff Burrito"; healthy breakfast salad; "Sevy's Fritters" (fried beignet croissant donuts, cinnamon & sugar, chocolate sauce); & "Boardwalk Breakfast," with eggs, skillet potatoes & choice of bacon, sausage or Canadian bacon. Lunch menu features salads, mezze plates, pasta, sandwiches & short rib tacos. At 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos. Menus/reservations.

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7-ELEVEN: On New Year’s Day, 7Rewards customers can score a whole cheese or pepperoni pizza for $6 via 7NOW, 7-Eleven’s delivery app, from participating stores. Limit one per order. Rewards info here.

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SHEARWATER TAVERN AT CARMEL MISSION INN: Reservations underway for four-course dinner Dec. 31, complete with Champagne toast. NYE menu begins with Parker House Rolls & spiced honey butter, Caesar salad & lobster bisque with mini grilled cheese & apple sandwich. Main options include halibut Oscar with Alaskan king crab or filet mignon. Both served with asparagus, roasted wild mushroom & red peppers, plus garlic mashed potatoes and cherry cheesecake for dessert. $95/person. Complimentary "East Coast" Champagne toast at 9 p.m. Reservations link here or (831) 624-1841. At 3665 Rio Road, Carmel.

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SPOONBAR AT h2HOTEL: New Year's Eve, three-course dinner — with starters, entrée, dessert & live music — set Dec. 31 5 pm. - 10 p.m. Menu options include creamed potato & leek soup with smoked sturgeon, duck breast with apricot French toast, charred cipollini onions & hakurei turnips, Australian wagyu beef tenderloin with smashed potatoes, jus & haricot verts. $110 per person. Reservations/details here. At 219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

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STARLITE ROOM AT BEACON GRAND HOTEL: Ring in 2023 while decked out in '80s cocktail attire. The Union Square hotel will reopen iconic Starlite Room Dec. 31 for ultimate '80s-themed “Starlight, Star Bright” New Year’s Eve party with fireworks views, cocktails & bites & entertainment. $180/person includes hors d’oeuvres 9 p.m.– 11 p.m. & choice of two barrel-aged cocktails or two glasses of Mumm’s Napa Sparkling Wine. VIP admission: $300 per person adds bottle of Mumm’s Champagne, VIP snack board & reserved window seating for up to eight. Ticket info here. At 450 Powell St., San Francisco.

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TEXAS DE BRAZIL AT THE VERANDA: Open New Year's Eve (starting at 12 p.m.) & New Year's Day (starting at 1 p.m.), serving dinner menu all day. The Brazilian-style steakhouse offers chef-crafted salad bar, all-you-can-eat grilled meat, hot dishes, desserts & more. At 2025 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Reservations recommended.

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TGI FRIDAYS: For at-home, New Year feasts, use code NYE25OFF to score 25% off platters, party trays & Family Meal Bundles from Dec. 29 through Jan. 1. Order online or call in, mentioning code, for takeout orders. Options include BBQ ribs, wings, potato skins, sliders, plus chicken & pasta family dinners & more. Ordering info. Location listed here in Union City.
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THE MADRIGAL SF: Celebrate NYE Dec. 31 with three-course, prix-fixe dinner ($65/person), featuring: starter choices for persimmon & beet carpacchio or yellowfin tuna crudo; entree selections of beef short rib, prawn fra diavolo or duck smash burger; and panna cotta or devil's food cake for dessert. Info/reservations. Location: 100 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco.

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THE MATHESON: Chef Dustin Valette’s newest concept to host NYE special, six-course Chef’s Tasting Menu in main dining room Dec. 31. Featured dishes include Osetra caviar toast, Sonoma duck, dungeness crab rice porridge, beef tenderloin & Volo Chocolate Bombe for dessert. $175/person. Wine pairings optional. Rooftop lounge, Roof 106, will be open late with food/drink specials & DJ from 10 p.m. to midnight. Roof 106 will run waitlist for the evening. At 106 Matheson St., Healdsburg. Info/reservations.

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THE RITZ-CARLTON SAN FRANCISCO: For guests with reservations, a complimentary champagne toast & balloon drop at midnight is planned for New Year's Eve in The Lounge. At 600 Stockton St., San Francisco. Info here.

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THE ROOFTOP AT HARMON GUEST HOUSE: On New Year's Eve, standard menu offered along with celebratory "Bubbles and Bites," $49/person, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Dishes include blini with caviar & chive paired with Toad Hollow Amplexus, tuna tartare with Brick & Mortar Brut Nature, Dungeness crab cake with Louie dressing paired with Roederer Estate Brut, and short rib sope & chipotle salad with Palmer and Co. Brut Rosé. The Rooftop is first-come, first-served. Info here. At 227 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.

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THE TAILOR'S SON: SF eatery specializing in Northern Italian classics hosts two seatings for Prix-fixe New year's Eve on Dec. 31. First seating (5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. $95/person) features sparkling wine, winter citrus salad, black truffle ravioli or scallop risotto, branzino or steak bavette & chocolate budino. Second seating (8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. $120/person) offers similar menu with starter addition of burrata crostini with paddlefish caviar. Info/reservations. At 2049 Fillmore St., San Francisco.

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TRESTLE: The Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winner is hosting a Dec. 31 NYE four-course menu, complete with champagne toast for $90. Location: 531 Jackson St., San Francisco. Reservations.

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URBAN PLATES: The chain has an $89 Holiday Bundle on its takeout menu through Dec. 31. The special feeds four with: choice of protein, (grilled chicken, chicken tenders, steak or salmon. Chimichurri steak is additional $2) two sides (roasted Brussels sprouts with turkey bacon, creamed spinach, roasted rainbow carrots or golden beets); rustic bread; salad; & cookies. Family-size sides also available. See here for order links. Locales in SF Bay Area.

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VALETTE: Six-course, chef’s tasting menu, from Chef Dustin Valette, will be featured New Year’s Eve, with such elevated dishes as scallop en croute au Dom Perignon, porcini and ham/wild mushroom risotto, American wagyu filet & more. $150 per person. Add-ons & wine pairings offered. A la carte options will be served first-come, first-served at bar. Reservations. At 344 Center St., Healdsburg.

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VILLON AT SF PROPER HOTEL: Luxe, multiple-course NYE dinner planned at the restaurant Dec. 31, featuring live Latin jazz from Los Angeles-based LA LOM in Villon Lounge from 8:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m. First seating $165/person; second seating $195/person. Wine pairing: first seating $75; second seating $95. Info/reservations. At 1100 Market St. Hotel Entrance is at 45 McAllister St., San Francisco.

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WILD ONION AT HOTEL CITRINE: New Year's Day brunch planned Jan. 1 with such dishes as Chef Julie Cablay’s huckleberry pancakes ($18), steak + eggs with chimichurri, sea salt potatoes ($28) and Wild Onion Benedict with grilled portobello mushrooms, zucchini, shoestring onions, poached egg & potatoes ($19). Lunchtime favorites as Nicoise salad with salmon, potatoes, soft-boiled egg, haricot verts, capers, Nicoise olives ($24) & American Wagyu burger with bacon, avocado, gouda, egg & garlic aioli ($24) also available. Book here. At 750 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto.

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WILDSEED: Both locations of vegetarian/vegan restaurant, SF & Palo Alto, will offer pre-fixe New Year's Eve menu — four courses served family-style. $95/person. Among menu choices are amuse bouche of crispy potato with sour cream & sea beans, winter salad with beets & candied pecans, truffle risotto & panna cotta with blackberry jam. Reservations. Locations: at Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto & 2000 Union St., San Francisco.

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WIT & WISDOM AT THE LODGE AT SONOMA: Ring in 2023 with five-course, epicurean NYE celebration Dec. 31, at the Chef Michael Mina eatery. Among featured dishes: ahi tuna tartare; sea bass; beef Wellington; NYE Buche Noel for dessert. $150/guest. $75/wine pairing. Black truffle add-on to any course $30. Info/full menu/reservations. Location: 1325 Broadway at Leveroni & Napa Roads,Sonoma.

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