The Best New Year's Eve Specials at Los Angeles Restaurants

a.o.c. celebrates the arrival of 2023 with a four-course New Year’s Eve Menu of signature dishes and holiday specialties. To start, choose from American Caviar with Buckwheat Blinis, Endive, Beet Tartare, Dungeness Crab Fritters, or the New Year’s Vintner’s Plate for 2 - cheese, meats, pickles & purées (vegetarian version available).

"And Then" Spanish Fried Chicken, Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Italian Broccoli & Rapini, Diver Scallops with Fennel-Endive Salad, Oven-Roasted Manila Clams, or Squid Ink Gnocchi with Prawns.

Next up is "More Good Stuff," including Soft Polenta with Wild Mushrooms, Wood-Grilled Carrots with Jeweled Rice, Bluenose Bass with Scallion Soubise, Grilled Sea Bream with Red Kuri Purée, Lamb Chops with Flageolet Gratin, Veal Cheeks with Risotto Carbonara, Hanger Steak with Red Wine Butter, and the signature Roasted Chicken "Ode To Zuni" for two.

Dessert options include a Three Cheese Plate, Salted Caramel Panna Cotta, Crème Fraîche Cheesecake and Chocolates & Confections for 2.

The NYE menu is priced at $155 per person and is available at both a.o.c. locations. Reservations at OpenTable.

Tucked into a corner of the Hollywood Roosevelt’s elegant lobby, The Barish is Nancy Silverton’s first new restaurant since the opening of chi SPACCA in 2013. Named for Silverton’s paternal grandmother’s family, the airy 110-seat dining room marries the Roosevelt’s Spanish colonial revival aesthetic to modern Italian furnishings, arrayed around a central wood-fire hearth.

The Barish is serving a four-course NYE menu that starts with a Barish Farmhouse Roll with Rodolphe le Meunier butter; and Gnocco Fritto with ricotta & prosciutto. Second course options include Steak Tartare and Sea Bream Crudo. For entrée, choose from Rotolo with porcini and black truffle; Ribeye Cap with potatoes; or Lamb Saddle with celery root. Dessert is a choice of Olive Oil Cake with Olive Oil Gelato, or Chocolate Sorbetto.

Pricing is $175 per person. Wine pairings by the glass are available. Reservations at OpenTable.

Bicyclette is a Parisian-inspired restaurant from Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke, featuring the best of Paris’s iconic bistro culture and California’s fresh ingredients. The bistro is located directly below their Michelin-starred tasting menu concept, Manzke.

The NYE prix fixe menu is priced at $195 per person, with the first seating at 5pm and the last seating at 10pm. Maximum allowed 2.5 hours dining for parties of two to four, and 3 hours for parties of five or more. Reservations at OpenTable.

Located at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, Michael Mina's modern steakhouse is serving a three-course prix fixe menu for $150 per person. First course options include French Onion Soup, Prawn & Crab Cocktail, Fig & Kale Salad or Thick-Cut Bacon. Entrées include an 8 oz Filet, 18 oz Bone-In Striploin, Duck de Catalan, Icelandic Salmon, or Mina's signature Maine Lobster Pot Pie ($39 supplement). For dessert, choose from Tres Leche or Valrhona Dark Chocolate Cake.

Chef Stephanie Izard's Peruvian-inspired Cabra, the rooftop restaurant at The Hoxton in Downtown LA, is hosting a New Year's Eve dance party from 8pm to midnight. Your ticket includes a DJ spinning all night, Peruvian-style passed bites, two craft cocktails, and a champagne toast at midnight. Ring in 2023 from the roof! Tickets are $75 and on sale at Tock.

James Beard winning restaurateurs Caroline Styne and Suzanne Goin are serving a six-course NYE dinner at Caldo Verde, the signature restaurant of the Proper Downtown L.A.

Highlights of the second seating menu include Blinis & Caviar and Gougères to begin; Blood Oranges & Flora Bella Arugula; Diver Scallops, Duck Breast, Westholme Wagyu Sirloin, and Champagne Parfait. Live jazz and a midnight toast will top off a memorable evening.

Pricing for the first seating (5pm - 6:30pm) is $110 and $140 for the second seating (9pm - 10:30pm). Reservations at OpenTable.

A New Year’s Eve tradition at Cassia, the multi-course dinner features signature dishes like Organic Chickpea Curry and Whole Grilled Sea Bass, alongside new specials like Vietnamese-Cajun Crawfish Spring Rolls, Honey Walnut Maitake Mushrooms, Wok-Tossed Black Pepper Udon, Braised Lamb Shank Ragu and more. Toast to 2023 with specialty cocktails and wine flights, and capture the moment at the complimentary photo booth from 7-10pm. A limited à la carte menu will also be available at the bar for walk-ins.

Pricing is $95 per person, book your table at Resy.

Newly minted with a Michelin star, the sister restaurant to Josiah Citrin's two-star Mélisse is serving a luxurious prix fixe menu on NYE. Priced at $325, the second seating (9-9:30pm) features a six-course menu that begins with an amuse-bouche, then the famed Egg Caviar and Bluefin Tuna Crudo. The third course offers a choice of Lobster Bolognese or Truffle Risotto, followed by Dover Sole. Next, choose from Dry Aged Liberty Duck or Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef Ribeye. "Le Fin" includes Chocolate, Passion Fruit and Strawberry.

The first seating (5:30-6:30pm) is $195 for five courses. Book your table at Resy.

At the original Crossroads Kitchen and second location in Calabasas, award-winning chef Tal Ronnen (whom Oprah called “the best vegan chef in America”) is serving a six-course NYE menu for $95.

The first three dishes are gluten-free: Kelp "Caviar" with potato rosti, almond crème fraîche, chive; Parsnip & Leek Soup with pickled mustard seeds and chive oil; and Chestnut "Foie Gras" in a red wine demi. Next, choose from Caesar Salad or Baby Beet Salad. Main course options include Eggplant Short Rib and Porcini Tortellini with black winter truffles and parmesan herb butter. For dessert, choose from Chocolate Sphere or Sorbet.

Ring in 2023 at Culina with a dinner you’ll remember long after the ball has dropped. Enjoy seasonally inspired menu specials and suggested wine pairings prepared by Culina’s culinary team. Holiday cocktails, an award-winning wine list, and desserts will also be available. A la carte mains include Spigola Cilena Scottato (seared Chilean sea bass) and Brasato di Manzo con Polenta e Fagiolini (braised beef short ribs, soft Taleggio cheese polenta, pole beans). Other dishes include diver scallop, seasonal squash agnolotti, and Chocolate Peanut Firecracker.

​​Guests dining at Culina for dinner have complimentary access to New Year’s Eve festivities in The Lounge starting at 9pm.

Perched on the 69th floor of the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Dekkadance is serving up an extravagant seafood buffet that includes poached tiger prawns, chilled crab claws and scallop ceviche on ice. The flat grill live station will serve up cold-water lobster tails, garlic herb jumbo prawns, Tuscan quail and seared Ōra King salmon filets. Hand-carved prime rib of beef and roasted suckling pig are accompanied by seasonal fresh vegetables. The extensive selection also includes cold salads, charcuterie board, a cured and smoked fish station, and decadent desserts.

Pricing is $175 for adults and $95 for kids ages 12 and under. Reservations at OpenTable.

For the first time, both levels of E.P. & L.P. - the restaurant and rooftop - will be combined for a single massive party, the New Year's Eve Discotheque! General Admission is $75, which includes two hours of open bar and passed appetizers from 8pm to 10pm. DJs will be spinning all night and bottle service is available for groups of 1-4 ($600) and 5-8 ($1,200). Tickets at Tixr.

The signature restaurant of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Fanny's is serving a five-course tasting menu curated by Chef Jun Bum Oh. The prix fixe menu starts with a seafood platter, followed by a bao bun course with duck breast; and a choice of Snake River Farms "Butcher's Butter" steak or John Dory. This evening will feature champagne, truffles and a live DJ - Fanny's will be celebrating both the East Coast and West Coast countdowns, so dress to impress and travel back to the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Pricing is $225 per person and includes a complimentary glass of bubbly. Reservations at OpenTable. After dinner, Fanny's invites guests to the patio for more champagne, small bites and dancing.

Located in the red-hot Hollywood Vinyl District, modern Italian restaurant Grandmaster Recorders is serving a five-course dinner with two seatings - early (before 7:45pm) is priced at $125, and late (after 8pm) is $150 per person. An optional wine pairing is available for $55.

Start with Scallop Tartare or Oysters, then choose from Focaccia, Westholme Wagyu Bresaola, or Burrata. The main course is a choice of Slow Cooked Margra Lamb Shoulder or Salted Baked Dover Sole. For dessert, enjoy Chocolate Hazelnut Pavé with whipped mascarpone and toasted meringue. Book your table at Resy.

On the rooftop, Grandmaster Recorders is hosting "Let's Dance" - a NYE party inspired by the legendary David Bowie, who recorded at the eponymous studio. Tickets are $75 and include open bar, passed apps and DJs spinning the Starman's tunes all night.

Curtis and Luke Stone's acclaimed Hollywood fine dining restaurant and butcher shop, Gwen is offering two seatings for its New Year's Eve prix fixe menus.

Priced at $175 per person for the Early Seating (5pm - 7pm), highlights include Oysters Rockefeller, Chicken & Duck Liver Terrine, Pappardelle with Slow-Cooked Boar Ragù, Asador New York, and "New Year's Eve Bomb" with Pistachio Dacquoise, Cassis and White Chocolate.

The Celebration Seating ($225, 8:30-10:30pm) levels up with Pappardelle with Black Truffles, Asador Wagyu, and Orange Posset.

Here's Looking at You is offering a half-Lobster Dynamite NYE special for $78. Pre-order by December 28 for dine-in only. HLAY's regular dinner menu will also be available, along with other specials like Oyster + Ikura Dip and a selection of favorite champagnes. For seating, email HLAY at hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.

At her celebrated "modern American chophouse," Chef Suzanne Tracht is serving an à la carte NYE menu that includes classic starters like Little Gem Caesar with Buttered Croutons, and Iceberg Wedge with Blue Cheese or Thousand Island; Jar's famous Char Siu Pork Chop and Signature Pot Roast; and Prime Steaks, including Skirt Steak (Akaushi, 10 oz), Prime Filet of Beef (10 oz), and Prime Ribeye (14 oz). Numerous à la carte sides include Brussels Sprouts with Kimchi; Sautéed Pea Tendrils with Garlic & Chili; Creamed Spinach, Battered Onion Rings with Spicy Aioli; and Duck Fried Rice. Save room for dessert like Jar's Signature Chocolate Pudding or the can't-miss Banana Cream Pie.

Located on Melrose Avenue a block from Paramount Studios, the Michelin-starred Kali is a sleek, sun-splashed space that offers a more casual setting than expected for the high end cuisine served by Chef Kevin Meehan, whose LA culinary career includes L'Orangerie, Bastide, Citrine, Patina and Café Pinot.

On NYE, Meehan is serving a six-course prix fixe menu that starts with a Trio of the Sea: Morro Bay oysters, Monterey Bay abalone and Santa Barbara sea urchin. Other courses include Bay Scallop Ceviche, Black Winter Truffle Agnolotti Pasta, Caramelized Local Black Cod with roasted sunchoke & celery root cream; Dry Aged "Flannery" New York Steak with crispy potato & black garlic jam; and Chocolate Crémeux.

Pricing is $225 per person, reservations at OpenTable.

Located on the 35th floor of The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, LA Prime is an award-winning steakhouse with spectacular 360-degree views of Los Angeles.

The first seating on NYE (5pm - 7:30pm) is priced at $165 per person. The second seating (8pm to close) is $195 per person and begins with Black-Eyed Pea Hummus. Main courses options include Herb-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass, Jumbo Shrimp Scampi, Filet Mignon & Australian Lobster Tail, 18 oz New York Strip Steak and King Oyster Mushroom Medallions. Enjoy Valrhona Milk Chocolate Torte for the sweet finish. Reservations at OpenTable.

Spanning 8,500 square feet of the historic El Dorado Building in Downtown LA, Le Petit Paris is a French brasserie that smoothly transitions from classic to modern throughout the expansive space.

Le Petit Paris is offering two seatings on New Year's Eve, priced at $95 and $199 per person, respectively. The second seating (8:30pm - 10:30pm) includes a live singer, DJ, dance party, countdown, balloon drop and party favors. Courses include Lobster Bisque, choice of Branzino Matelote or Filet Mignon, and Millefeuille or Chocolate Chou for dessert.

Named for city founder Harry Culver's wife, Lillie's at the Culver Hotel is serving a prix fixe NYE menu with two seatings. The first seating (5-7pm) is $125. Priced at $175, the second seating (9-10pm) starts with family-style canapes: Caviar & Chips, Mini Lobster Roll, Petite Crab Cake, Steak Tartare Crostini and Yellowtail Crudo. For the main course, choose from Snake River Farms Filet with Truffle Baked Potato, Poached Lobster with Saffron Risotto, or Grilled Loup de Mer with Braised Fennel Almandine. The family-style dessert features Strawberry Shortcake Profiteroles. Optional wine pairings ($45 / $75) are available.

The second seating includes live jazz, balloon drop, and champagne toast at midnight. Reservations at OpenTable.

Chef David Chang's Majodomo is serving a family-style four-course menu of Domo classics and old school steakhouse favorites.

Start with Shrimp Cocktail, Beausoleil Oysters with Smoked Trout Roe, and Tuna Tartare. Next is the signature Benton’s Reserve Country Ham, served with Chickpea Hozon, Cultured Butter & Honey, Eggplant & Pine Nut, and Egg & Caviar ($21 supplement per person). Grilled Wagyu Tri-Tip is accompanied by Macaroni & Chickpea with Black Truffles, and BS Fries with Béarnaise. Spiced Chocolate Pot de Crème brings the dinner to a sweet finish.

Pricing is $250 per person, reservations at Resy.

The Michelin-starred tasting menu concept from Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke, their eponymous restaurant is located directly above their Parisian-inspired bistro, Bicyclette. Inspired by the cuisines of Latin America, Asia and Europe, Manzke showcases product-driven, hyper-seasonal ingredients sourced from the finest purveyors available.

Manzke is offering two seatings on NYE - the early seating is priced at $295 per guest, and the late seating is $395. An optional $165 / $295 wine pairing is available for both seatings. Bar seating is available for $295 / guest. Reservations at Tock.

Set within Silver Lake Pool & Inn, Marco Polo Trattoria & Bar invites you to spend a poolside Midnight in Milan. The evening starts with a three-course Italian dinner from 5pm to 9pm, priced at $85 per person with a $29 optional wine pairing.

Tickets to the poolside party are $145 and include an open bar, DJ, tarot readings, photobooth, fireworks viewing from the pool deck, passed appetizers, chocolate fountain and more. If you have dinner at Marco Polo prior to the party or you're a hotel guest, tickets are half-price! Reservations at OpenTable.

Meat On Ocean (aka MOO) is serving up a four-course prix fixe menu on NYE. Starters include Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Charcuterie Board (two meats & one cheese), Half-Dozen Oyster Sampler, Wild Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, or A5 Japanese Satsuma Wagyu 3 oz New York Strip (+$25).

For the main course, choose from 12 oz Double R Ranch Filet Mignon with béarnaise sauce; Classic Surf & Turf (8 oz Filet Mignon & Wild South African Lobster Tail; Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass, “Steak Oscar” 8 oz Filet Mignon, 30-Day Dry Aged Prime Bone-In New York 18 oz with red wine bordelaise sauce; 16 oz Prime Double R Ranch Ribeye, and 12 oz Snake River Farms American Wagyu New York (+$25).

Desserts offer Rosen’s New York Cheesecake, Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake, or Pistachio Crème Brûlée.

Pricing is $135 per person with an optional $50 wine pairing. Reservations at OpenTable.

Josiah Citrin's two Michelin-starred Mélisse in Santa Monica is serving a lavish Chef's Tasting Menu priced at $595. The 2.5-hour experience promises a showcase of "refined culinary techniques, classic wines, and welcoming hospitality." The tasting menu features "seasonal ingredients spanning intricate hors d'oeuvres, seafood-forward dishes, and world-renowned meats."

Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 4 at Tock. First seating is at 5:30pm, the second seating is sold out.

On New Year's Eve, Chef Timothy Hollingsworth is serving a multi-course Black & White Truffle Dinner at Otium, the sleek and modern space adjacent to The Broad museum.

Highlights of the NYE menu include Butter Poached Maine Lobster Black Truffle Pain Perdu with Bacon Jam & Creamed Spinach Puree; Russet Potato Gnocchi with Veal Tongue & White Truffle; and an entrée selection for the table: 12 oz Filet, Bone Marrow Emulsion, Potato Mille Feuille, Cippolini Onion, Carrot, Black Truffle; or Seared Scallops, Degustation of Onion, Sunchoke, Hazelnut, Watercress, Lobster Broth, Black Truffle. Vegan and Gluten-Free Menu available.

Pricing is $275 per guest for the 4pm to 8:30pm seating; and $300 for the 9:30-10:30 seating, which includes a champagne toast.

James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Cimarusti is serving an 11-course NYE dinner at his two Michelin-starred Providence. Highlights include Tartare of Wild Japanese Buri, House-Smoked Black Cod, Smoked Hama-Hama Oyster, Warm King Crab, Nantucket Bay Scallops, Caviar, Uni Raviolo, Dover Sole, Dry Aged Prime New York, and House-Made Milk Chocolate.

Pricing is $350 per person and $600 with wine pairing.

At the stunning Redbird in Downtown LA, Chef Neal Fraser is serving a special three-course NYE menu that starts with a choice of Iced Oysters, Potato Churro, Abalone Chawanmushi, or Grass-Fed Beef Tartare. Main selections feature Wild Mushroom Bolognese, Cavatelli with Maine Lobster and Uni Butter; Day Boat Scallops, Rack of Lamb, and Beef Tenderloin. For dessert, choose from Milk Chocolate Custard or Cheddar Cheesecake. Pricing is $195 per person with an optional $95 wine pairing.

Celebrate the holiday season with Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke's renowned multi-course tasting menu at their Miracle Mile restaurant, République. Priced at $260 per person, the meal will highlight locally sourced, peak season produce and diners will have the option to add-on curated wine pairings. This experience is only available on New Year's Eve. Reservations at OpenTable.

Chef Zarah Khan is serving a family-style NYE tasting menu at Rustic Canyon, featuring local seasonal ingredients with vegan and vegetarian options. Highlights include Sonoma Lamb Kibbeh with freekeh tabbouli, pomegranate and tehina; Sprouting Cauliflower with curry, yogurt, nectarine amba and gooseberry; a variety of Petit Fours and more.

Pricing is $150 per person with an optional $75 beverage pairing upon request. Book your table at Resy.

Michelin-starred chef and humanitarian José Andrés builds a culinary bridge between the Iberian Peninsula and Southern California at San Laurel, the signature restaurant of the Conrad Los Angeles.

Priced at $175 per person, the family-style NYE Tasting Menu starts with Smoked Oyster, Everything Bagel Meringue and Coca Idiazábal. First course is Hiramasa (Yellowtail Kingfish) and Grilled Baby Gem. The main course features Porcini Crusted American Wagyu and Lubina (European bass) with fire-roasted leeks, mussels-saffron sauce, caviar and tarragon. For dessert, enjoy Pistachio Cake and Gianduja "Truffle."

Located at the Palihotel Culver City, the French-inspired Simonette is hosting a New Year's Eve Soirée at 10pm. Tickets include three cocktails, French-inspired snacks, party favors, photo booth, DJ, Champagne toast at midnight and more. Pricing is $50 per person. Dress code is "Parisian Chic" - red is recommended.

Get the NYE party started early with caviar and champagne at the "Midnight in Paris" countdown at 3pm. Continue with a three-course prix fixe menu that's priced at $95 per person with $39 optional wine pairing. Entry to the NYE Soirée is included with dinner.

Tickets and dinner reservations at OpenTable.

The flagship restaurant of legendary chef Wolfgang Puck, Spago Beverly Hills is hosting a NYE Masquerade Ball, featuring a four-course "selection" prix fixe menu with several options on each course. Your ticket also includes caviar, a glass of Lanson Pere & Fils Brut Champagne, live entertainment, party favors, DJ and dancing.

Formal attire encouraged, cocktail attire required and masquerade masks are a must! Pricing is $375 per person, with options for the Showroom, VIP Patio, Main Bar and Early Supper. Add-ons include a bottle of Champagne, Wolfgang Puck Handmade Chocolates Box, and a floral centerpiece. Reservations at OpenTable.

Say "arrivederci" to 2022 at Terra, the rooftop restaurant at Eataly inside Westfield Century City. Highlights include striped bass tartare, burrata with farro & porcini mushrooms, beef tenderloin, Alaskan halibut and more. Full menus TBA.

Priced at $160, the 9pm seating for the four-course dinner includes a spumante toast, panettone and more at midnight. The 6pm seating is $110 for three courses. Reservations at OpenTable.

Located at the Beverly Wilshire hotel, THEBlvd presents a James Bond themed extravaganza on NYE. After an amuse bouche of Champagne Gelée and Imperial Caviar, highlights include "Goldfinger" Yellowfin Tuna, "Skyfall" Garlic Butter Poached Maine Lobster and "Thunderball" Crusted Lamb Rack. The festivities include ice sculptures, casino tables and a balloon drop.

Pricing for the four-course menu is $395 per person and includes a glass of Bollinger champagne and live music until midnight. Reservations at Tock.

Downtown LA's elegant Water Grill is serving a four-course menu for $135, with optional $50 wine pairing.

Start with Wild Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Half-Dozen Oyster Sampler, Crisp Calamari, or Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. Next, choose from Clam Chowder, Roasted Beet Salad, Mixed Organic Greens, or Caesar Salad. Entrée selections include Classic Surf & Turf, Wild North American Hard Shell Lobster, Wild Ross Sea Chilean Sea Bass, Farmed New Zealand King Salmon, 12 oz Double R Ranch Filet Mignon, 12 oz Snake River Farms American Wagyu New York, and 1 lb Wild Barents Sea King Crab Legs. Finish with Rosen's New York Cheesecake, Chocolate Espresso Ganache Cake, or Caramel Bread Pudding.

Located in the former Odys + Penelope space on La Brea, Workshop Kitchen & Bar is featuring a four-course NYE menu for $150.

Start with Oysters, Chips & Caviar, or Baba Ganoush. Next, choose from Chioggia Beets, House-Cured Salmon, or Oxtail Cannelloni. Main course options include Roasted Honeynut Squash, Diver Scallops, Dry-Aged Branzino and Wagyu Tenderloin Steak Frites. Finish with an assortment of house desserts (vegan option available).

To pair with the prix fixe menu, there's an extensive selection of grower Champagnes, Grand Cru Burgundies and 1st Growth Bordeaux by the glass. NYE cocktails include The Long Hello (Aperol, cranberry gastrique, clove, champagne) and a Tableside Golden Martini with Daurenki Caviar, crème fraîche washed gin, blanc vermouth, orange bitters and lemon oil.

Book your table at Resy.

Towering above the bright lights of Tinseltown, Yamashiro is a Hollywood institution that's hosting a transporting New Year’s Eve event. A meticulous 1914 replica of a Japanese palace that frequently serves as a film location, this opulent gem is promising a memorable farewell to 2022, with a five-hour open bar, live DJ, party favors, and a midnight countdown. Celebrate with someone special amidst stunning architecture, singular ambience, and sparkling views. NOTE: food will not be served at the NYE party.

Tickets are $132 per person, with VIP table options available.