Santa Monica New Year’s Eve Dining
Stella Barra
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Saturday, December 31 from 12-10pm. Pregame your New Year’s Even party with pizza and cocktails at Stella Barra. Reservations are filling up quickly, so be sure to secure your table today. But the fun doesn’t stop there: come in on New Year’s Day from 11am-3pm wearing your favorite set of cozy pajamas and receive a Stella Barra gift card equal to the price of your meal for a future visit. Click here to reserve your spot at Stella Barra now.
LouLou Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
It’s a special New Year’s Eve party at LouLou’s, as they host a $99, 4-course first seating from 5-7pm, a $149, 5-course second seating from 8-11pm and round out 2022 with Champagne & Chocolat from 10pm-2am. Dress code is cocktail attire, upscale chic is encouraged. Enjoy the dinner party with 2 DJ’s, confetti storms, party favors and a countdown. Click here for reservations.
Cassia
Bring in the new year with friends and family at Cassia! Enjoy a generous, family-style dinner at $95 per person and have fun with the photo booth, cocktail specials and wine flights. Click here for reservations.
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
It’s a New Year’s Eve special as Esters stays open till 1am. Bring in the new year with a photo both, caviar, champagne and truffles. Book a table now to enjoy this black tie affair, and get ready to come back the next day for the best New Year’s Day Brunch starting at noon. Click here to book your table. Walk-ins welcome.
Élephante
Meet for a New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31st, including dinner service, specialty cocktails, a DJ, dancing and a complimentary champagne toast. DJ and dancing will run from 9pm-1am. See the menu of specialty cocktails by clicking here.
Lunetta
Dine in at this cozy spot and bring in 2023 with style. Bring in the new year with seasonal foods, drinks and a whole lot of fun! Click here to learn more.
Pasjoli
Ring in 2023 at Pasjoli! For guests who have later celebrations to attend, join for an early dinner before heading to your festivities from 5:15pm-6:30pm. Those joining for late seating between 9pm and 10:30pm can expect to celebrate with a midnight Champagne toast. Click here for reservations.
Birdie G’s
If you need a fun, cozy spot for dinner before your party, then head over to Birdie G’s! They’re cooking up some celebratory specials, alongside signature fare like California Osetra Caviar with potato waffles & “semi-traditional” accoutrements, Pacific Oysters on the Half-Shell with ramp cocktail sauce, fried matzo & lemon, Prime Bone-In Ribeye Steak Frites, and of course, plenty of fabulous Champagne. Click here to reserve your spot.
Rustic Canyon
It’s Executive Chef Zarah Khan’s first New Year’s Eve with Rustic Canyon, and she’s carrying on the Rustic Canyon tradition of cooking up a beautifully seasonal family-style dinner. Parties choose 2 courses for each of the 4 courses, so everyone shares at the table. Optional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage pairings are available too. Reserve your spot here.
FIG Restaurant
Ring in the new year with friends and family in style with an exclusive New Year’s Eve multi-course menu (no a la carte service) at FIG. Two seating’s are available including a three-course meal at 5:30pm for $105 and a four-course meal at 8:30pm for $149. Reservations are available via here or by calling 310-319-3111.
Soko
Join Chef Masa Shimakawa for a six-course Omakase dinner with sake pairings with two seating options starting at 6:30pm, or venture for an even more extravagant menu for the second seating, at 9:00pm, which includes eight courses and sake pairings. Reservations are available via Resy.
Socalo
Pre funk with Socalo in Santa Monica. Join on Saturday, December 31st from 9:30am to 9pm for a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring festive $4 taco specials, delicious drinks including margaritas, bubbly and more! Regular brunch and dinner menus will also be available. Dinner reservations are recommended, however walk-ins are always welcome. No reservations are needed for brunch and lunch walk-in counter service from 9:30am – 4pm.
Wally’s Santa Monica
You’re invited to celebrate New Year’s Eve the Wally’s way! Join for a decadent evening of fine food and wine to toast 2022 and ring in 2023 in style. Two seatings are available with reservations at 6pm and 9pm. Click here for more information and to make a reservation.
Citrin
Start the year with something special at Citrin. Delight the senses in a Michelin-starred, 5-course meal starting at $195 per person. First seating is from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Enjoy Blue Fin Tuna Crudo, Dover Sole and Snake River Farms Wagyu Beef. There’s no better way to finish out 2022 and welcome 2023! Click here to make reservations.
