Best Los Angeles Restaurants for New Year’s Eve
As December ends, it’s time to plan for New Year’s Eve. While some enjoy hosting at home, others prefer to dine out and let restaurants handle the food and details. Los Angeles offers many great options, from fancy prix fixe menus to casual family-style dinners. Here are some of the best restaurants in the city to celebrate the New Year.
Casalena
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Casalena is an upscale restaurant in Woodland Hills, specializing in coastal Mediterranean cuisine made with California's finest seasonal ingredients. The venue features five dining areas, including a Bar and Lounge, Atrium, outdoor Patio, and covered Terrace with scenic views. The setting is elegant, with a business-casual dress code.
For New Year’s Eve, Casalena offers two seatings: an early seating from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and a late seating from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The evening includes a chef-curated menu, live DJ, dancing, and a midnight champagne toast. The early seating is a more relaxed dinner, while the late seating features a four-course prix fixe menu and festive celebrations.
Jade Beverly Hills
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Jade Beverly Hills is a restaurant in Beverly Hills, offering Japanese cuisine with Western influences, stylish decor, and inventive cocktails. Open Tuesday through Saturday, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner and also hosts special events. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Jade Beverly Hills with a festive $150 prix fixe menu accompanied by live music, or opt for an open bar ticket with unlimited drinks all night.
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Japanese • Amour
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Amour in West Hollywood is a French restaurant offering refined dishes in a romantic setting inspired by a Parisian bistro. The restaurant is known for its wine cellar and high-quality service.
For New Year’s Eve, Amour features a special five-course tasting menu starting at $145, with an optional wine pairing for $85. Guests will also enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight.
Saltie Girl
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Saltie Girl in Los Angeles is a popular seafood restaurant, located on West Sunset Boulevard. It offers a wide variety of seafood dishes, including oysters, shrimp, crab salad, lobster cocktail, and tuna poke, alongside creative cocktails and signature sauces. Open daily from Monday to Sunday, the restaurant also serves weekend brunch.
For New Year’s Eve, Saltie Girl will feature its full menu along with specials like baked Nantucket Bay scallops, Spanish Dover sole, and Colorado rack of lamb. Guests spending a minimum of $90 per person will also enjoy a complimentary Champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate the occasion.
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French • The Benjamin
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The Benjamin Hollywood is a modern restaurant and bar located at the corner of Melrose and Formosa in Hollywood. The venue pays homage to classic American cuisine with a contemporary twist, set in an elegant Art Deco-inspired space. The menu features elevated versions of American favorites such as burgers, chicken liver pâté, and hamachi crudo, paired with inventive cocktails.
For New Year’s Eve, The Benjamin offers two seating options. The first, priced at $145, includes a family-style tasting menu. The second, priced at $175, adds caviar, Champagne, and a midnight celebration. A limited number of burgers will also be available à la carte.
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N/Soto
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N/Soto is a modern Japanese izakaya in Los Angeles, brought to life by the team behind the renowned n/naka. The restaurant is located on West Adams Boulevard, and the popular dishes include yakitori, sashimi, and inventive small plates, complemented by a well-curated selection of sake, craft beer, and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
This New Year’s Eve, N/Soto will feature a special eight-course tasting menu priced at $185 per person. Highlights of the menu include king crab paired with toro and yuba, baby abalone with shiitake and black truffle, sashimi, uni tempura, and duck breast with yuzu. Reservations are highly recommended.
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Bar • De La Nonna and Let’s Go Disco
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De La Nonna and Let’s Go Disco are two dining and entertainment experiences in Los Angeles that offer a blend of delicious food and lively atmospheres.
De La Nonna is a contemporary Italian restaurant known for its fresh, house-made pastas and bold flavors. Located in a stylish space, the restaurant highlights traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist, featuring ingredients sourced from local farms. The menu offers a variety of pastas, meats, and seasonal specials, complemented by an extensive wine list and craft cocktails.
Let’s Go Disco is a fun and energetic bar and lounge that brings a retro disco vibe to the city. The venue serves creative cocktails and small bites, making it an ideal place for a lively evening with friends.
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Cocktail Bar • Kismet
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For the month of January, Kismet transforms into Kismet Steakhouse, starting with a special New Year’s Eve celebration. The menu offers classic steakhouse dishes, featuring warm dinner rolls, shrimp cocktails, wedge salads, steamed mussels, a bistro burger, and a variety of steaks paired with sauces like bordelaise and au poivre. Staying true to Kismet's vegetable-forward philosophy, the steakhouse will also offer unique dishes like cabbage steak and a celery root “filet mignon.”
Teleferic Barcelona Long Beach
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Telefèric is a Spanish-inspired restaurant in Long Beach, California, known for authentic Catalan cuisine. The menu features a selection of tapas, paella, grilled meats, and fresh seafood, all crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Guests can also enjoy an extensive wine list, featuring Spanish wines, as well as a variety of craft cocktails and sangrias.
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Spanish • Intercrew
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Intercrew is a stylish restaurant and lounge located in Koreatown, offering a blend of global cuisine and vibrant nightlife. Known for dishes like wagyu sliders, seafood towers, and crispy duck, as well as an extensive selection of craft cocktails and fine spirits.
This New Year’s Eve, Intercrew is hosting a special celebration featuring passed hors d’oeuvres by chef Johnny Tran, an open bar, and a photo booth.
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This was my first time here. The valet price wasn’t insanely expensive. Upon walking in, I literally felt like I was in an LA (proper) hotspot. It was busy, thus a bit loud; but it went with the vibe of the restaurant. (Good thing, not a negative one.) It looks like a great place for first dates, date night, girls night out… Maaaybe not for for families with little kids. I work with children and I adore them, however I suggest getting a sitter for the night so everyone can enjoy the ambience. The service was amazing, Mary was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with suggestions. Everyone at the table loved their dishes, there were zero complaints. Our friend’s daughter works there and was able to pop out to say hello and goodbye. I cannot wait to go back and try everything else on the menu.