If the thought of cooking is the last thing on your mind this New Year’s Eve, we’ve got you covered! Simply scroll down for our top-notch picks spanning from West Palm Beach to Miami, book your reservation and get ready to usher in the New Year worry-free and in grand style. Here’s to a fabulous 2024!
Anthony’s Runway 84
Known for its elegant and chic 1950s-inspired decor and nightly live entertainment, this Fort Lauderdale Italian restaurant is hosting a spectacular “Copa at the Runway” party on New Year’s Eve, featuring a four-course dinner, champagne toast and live entertainment by Mitch Franco & The Takeoffs. Cocktails like Fasten Your Seatbelt (Casa Noble Blanco, Aperol, Blood Orange Syrup, Agave, Orange Juice, Fresh Lime) and Fly Me To The Moon (Malfy Gin, Starlino Rose Vermouth, Pineapple Juice) serve as the perfect way to toast to 2024.
Check our exclusive conversation with Restaurateur Marc Falsetto, one of the three partners behind Anthony’s Runway 84 here.
Where: 330 W. State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale.
For more information, visit runway84.com.
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Rumbar at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Ring in the New Year with Cuban-inspired flair at Rumbar, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami’s sophisticated lobby lounge. Indulge in Goat Cheese Macaron with truffled honey; Salmon Gravlax with pickled heirloom beetroot and a crispy radish salad; Chilean Sea Bass with clams and mushrooms and Saint Honoré with chestnut crème glace and butterscotch sauce. With over 52 rums, piscos and cachaças (Brazil’s popular distilled alcoholic beverage) from 18 different countries and live Latin entertainment, Rumbar ensures a night of enduring celebration.
Where: 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne
For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com.
Photo courtesy of Rumbar at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Warren Delray
Say goodbye to 2023 with an 80s-themed soiree at Warren Delray. Enjoy Truffle Burrata, Warren’s Damn Good Burger, Pan Seared Chilean Seabass, Vegan Farro Risotto and refreshing cocktails like Marion’s Mule (Tito’s Vodka or Four Roses Bourbon, Housemade Ginger Beer and Lime) and the Old World Margarita (Warren’s Barrel Aged Codigo Anejo, Agave and Fresh Lemon Juice). Beyond a palate-pleasing experience, this Delray Beach favorite features a live DJ and mesmerizing dancers for the ultimate New Year’s festivity.
Where: 15084 Lyons Road, Delray Beach
For more information, visit warrendelray.com.
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Joliet
Nestled in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood, this charming French-inspired seafood bistro and garden is offering its signature à la carte menu on Dec. 31. Begin your culinary experience with appetizers like Steak Tartare or Mussels, explore Raw Bar offerings like Yellowfin Tuna Crudo or Local Catch Carpaccio and mains like Chicken Paillard, Grilled Salmon and French Onion Burger. The restaurant will also present its New Year’s Eve Special menu for those in a festive mood.
Where: 1209 17th St., Miami Beach
For more information, visit jolietmiamibeach.com.
Photo by Patrick Michael Chin
Sushi By Scratch
This Coconut Grove hotspot promises an extraordinary culinary experience with a 17-course Japanese-Style Omakase. Flying in fish from Tokyo’s Tsukji Market, each is a flavor-packed masterpiece, complemented by a welcome cocktail, a farewell tea and a sparkling wine toast to cap off the evening. With only ten seats in its intimate setting, securing a reservation is a must.
Where: 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Groove
For more information, visit sushibyscratchrestaurants.com.
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Avocado Grill
For those opting for a more casual New Year’s Eve celebration, Avocado Grill provides a delightful farm-to-table approach with options catering to both vegan and carnivore preferences. Menu items include Short Rib Enchiladas, Grilled Lamb Kefta, Edamame Dumplings, Curried Cauliflower & Chickpeas, Shishito Peppers, Ceviche Of the Day, Grilled Branzino and Tuna Poke. Elevate the meal with Avocado Grill’s broad selection of bubbles, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and rosé.
Where: 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach
For more information, visit avocadogrillwpb.com.
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La Terrazza Bar & Grill
Countdown to 2024 at this stunning rooftop restaurant with a prix-fixe New Year’s Eve menu featuring Mozzarella di Bufala & Caviar served with Zucchini Blossoms and Basil Oil; Crabmeat Stuffed Oiishi Shrimp; Australian Wagyu Filet Mignon and Canary Island Branzino. End on a sweet note with a Red Velvet Cake while taking in Miami’s picturesque views.
Where: 1515 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables
For more information, visit laterrazzamiami.com.
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Timpano Las Olas
Step into Fort Lauderdale’s sophisticated modern Italian restaurant for an All-White New Year’s Eve Party. Timpano Las Olas offers a charcuterie station, passed hors d’oeuvres, housemade pasta, smoked whipped potatoes, cocktail of choice, champagne toast and beats by DJ BRN FOX. Take your New Year’s celebration to the next level with a VIP experience including the above items plus a table in the Peacock Lounge, three mixers and a choice of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne, Grey Goose Vodka or Casamigos Blanco.
Where: 450 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
For more information, visit timpanolasolas.com.
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Quinto
Nestled inside Miami’s upscale East Hotel, this South American-inspired terrace restaurant is known for its open-fire-style kitchen and welcoming blend of rustic charm and casual comfort. Paired with the stunning Downtown skyline view, Quinto is offering signature appetizers like Ceviche de Hongos (trumpet mushrooms, aji amarillo, coconut leche de tigre, cucumber and mango) and Tostada de Atún (Yellowfin tuna, fried corn tortilla, mango, guacamole, onion and matcha aioli), multiple live cooking stations and entrées from the charcoal and wood-burning grill.
Where: 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami
For more information, visit easthotels.com.
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Rosewater Rooftop
Celebrate the arrival of new beginnings at The Ray Hotel oasis rooftop with a premium open bar, bottle packages, hour d’oeuvres like Tuscan Ratatouille Tart with Zucchini, Bell Peppers, Mixed Squash and Herbs, Lobster & Sweet Corn Empanada and Prime Seared Filet with Cured Egg Yolk, Tarragon Aioli and Pumpernickel Crostini. Complimentary champagne will be available at midnight for a toast under the stars.
Where: 233 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach
For more information, visit therayhotel.com.
Photo courtesy of Rosewater Rooftop