Here’s to saying goodbye to 2023 and welcoming a new year. Here are ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve Fort Lauderdale 2023 and New Year’s Day 2024 in Fort Lauderdale featuring events and special offerings by restaurants and local businesses.
New Year’s Eve is Sunday, December 31 and New Year’s Day is Monday, January 1.
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New Year’s Eve Fort Lauderdale 2023 and Day Brunch 2024
This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
Celebrate the festive season at Evelyn’s Fort Lauderdale, where coastal Floridian cuisine meets eastern Mediterranean flavours.
Countdown to midnight on December 31, 2023 with a spirited celebration, including a three-course dinner and followed by a festive toast to midnight with live entertainment on the Evelyn’s Terrace before rejuvenating the next morning with a delicious New Year’s Day Brunch.
- New Year’s Eve Dinner – 6:30 pm Single Seating – USD 175 per person
- New Year’s Day Brunch – 11:30 am – 2:30 pm – USD 145 per person
Café Bastille
Café Bastille knows exactly what they’re doing when it comes to brunch. This newly opened, exciting all-day French café serves up some of the best brunch in town, all week long. The menu is home to scratch-made dishes that are sure to revive you from your New Year’s Eve festivities. From stuffed Nutella French Toast ($18), made with caramelized bananas, to Smoked Salmon Benedict ($21), a delectable fusion of two organic poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, avocado and fried capers, and a Bacon Angus Cheeseburger ($21), with tomato, pickled onions and lettuce topped with secret sauce and served with French fries, the brunch experts at Cafe Bastille have got you covered. For those taking the hair-of-the-dog route, imbibe on bottomless brunch classics like Mimosas and Peach Bellinis ($25/$30 per person), or a Rosé Sangria Pitcher ($40). For a nutritious boost, try one of their cold-press juices like the Healer ($10), a blend of apple, lemon and ginger. In need of a caffeine boost? Dive into their specialty coffee options, like the French Toast Cappuccino ($9), served with a French toast bite. That’s not all – Every Saturday and Sunday, from 11:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., dance along to a live DJ every Saturday to elevate your brunch experience to the next level.
Quarterdeck Restaurants
Looking for classic American comfort fare to revive you from your New Year’s Eve festivities? Look no further than Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill. With 5 locations spread across South Florida, Quarterdeck brings a casual dining vibe to anyone looking for a place to indulge in delicious bites upon entering the New Year. Menu highlights include the Lobster Mac & Cheese ($29), made with white cheddar cheese, tarragon, and truffle oil; the Spinach Dip ($13), featuring Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and tortilla chips; and the The Grander ($16) burger, blended with house seasoning, topped with bacon onion jam, pepper jack cheese, sauteed fresh mushrooms, arugula, and homemade Quarterdeck burger sauce.
Burlock Coast – The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Close out the year at Burlock Coast – The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront restaurant. On December 31, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the final seating at 9 p.m., guests are invited to turn the page to the New Year while they dine on a delectable menu, listen to a live DJ and violinist, enjoy party favors, dance the night away and watch the ball drop. The dinner is priced at $185++ per person and $69++ per child (5-12).
Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen
Enjoy one last dine in 2023 at Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen (Boca Raton). Guests dining at Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen are invited to enjoy specials including Surf & Turf with ribeye, shrimp, pomme puree, spinach, and lobster hollandaise; and Seared Scallops with blistered cauliflower, cauliflower puree, and caper raisin agrodolce. The Boca location will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Start the new year off right with brunch at Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen! Guests are welcome to delight on small plates, classic brunch items, salads and much more. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys are available during brunch with purchase of an entrée. The Boca location will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Timpano Las Olas
Step into an enchanting realm of elegance and sophistication as Timpano Las Olas bids farewell to the old and welcomes the new at their All White New Year’s Eve Party. Priced at $200 per ticket, highlights include a charcuterie station, passed hors d’oeuvres, housemade pasta wheel, peppercorn-crusted ribeye, smoked whipped potatoes, a cocktail of choice, a champagne toast at midnight and beats by DJ BRN FOX. Tables are not guaranteed in this experience package. The party begins at 10 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m. For diners looking to level up, Timpano Las Olas offers a VIP Table for 4 Experience at $600 per person. The VIP experience includes items included in the previous package, a reserved table with seating for four in the Peacock Lounge, three mixers and a choice of Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Champagne, Grey Goose Vodka or Casamigos Blanco.
Celebrate the glitz and the glam of the new year at Timpano Las Olas with a mouthwatering menu. Menu highlights include Main Lobster Salad with fennel lemon vinaigrette, chicory, bib lettuce and citrus segments; Tagliatelle Pasta served table side with pecorino cream sauce and shaved white truffle; and Berry Pavlova with lemon curd and mixed berry compote. Timpano Las Olas will be open for brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
B Ocean Resort
A unique underwater performance and savory menu items await at a New Year’s Eve edition of B Ocean Resort’s signature Mermaids & Mimosas Sunday Brunch at the Wreck Bar. With special holiday menu items like Chicken & Waffles, Steak & Parmesan Fritters and a Smashed Burger & Egg, guests will enjoy a brunch experience worthy of being dubbed their last of 2023 – all while watching colorful mermaids glide by through the porthole-shaped windows. Brunch has two seatings from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., with a special photo opportunity available between noon – 2:30 p.m. Prices start at $70++ per adult and $40++ per child under 12.
A sophisticated affair to remember, B Ocean Resort will host its Diamonds & Martinis Extravaganza from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. in its Point Ballroom overlooking the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Party goers can enjoy live DJ entertainment, dancers, a dinner buffet and a midnight champagne toast, followed by a dazzling fireworks show. The delectable dinner buffet, crafted by the renowned Chef David Morales, boasts everything from starters like Roasted Honey Butternut Squash Salad and Ahi Tuna Tataki to entrees such as Merlot Braised Short Ribs and Grilled Japanese Eggplant Yakitori. Special packages with access to the buffet dinner, reserved tables, open bar and more are available. Prices start at $175++ per person.Those looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve immersed in the extraordinary underwater spectacle at B Ocean Resort’s renowned Wreck Bar are invited to an adults-only burlesque show. Featuring seductive performances and glamorous costumes, alongside handcrafted beverages for a festive toast to the new year, this is sure to be a captivating start to 2024. Doors open at 8 p.m., with the mermaid show beginning at 11 p.m. Special packages with access to a premium open bar, reserved tables, bottle service and more are available. Prices start at $150 per person.
3030 Ocean at Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
3030 Ocean at Marriott Harbor Beach Resort will offer a six-course tasting menu for New Year’s Eve. Reservations are available from 6 pm to 10:30 pm. Priced at $150 per person. The tasting experience includes blue fin tuna served with kaluga caviar, cured egg yolk, lemongrass consommé; redfish with sour orange condiment, scotch bonnet, sea bean and coral reef; jamon iberico with aged parmesan, gnocchi, and Pedro Ximenez sherry; monkfish with uni blanc, baby fennel, caramel banana, and kaffir lime; and wagyu tenderloin with potato presse, heirloom carrots, caymus bordelaise, and black truffle. For dessert, a tropical panna cotta will be served with white chocolate crumble, passion fruit sponge and raspberry gel.
Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar
Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar is celebrating New Year’s Eve and Day with special offerings.
- New Year’s Eve – At midnight, diners can enjoy a Tequila Toast courtesy of Rocco’s Tacos to celebrate the arrival of 2024! The celebrations will continue after midnight as Rocco’s will remain open until 1:00am for guests to enjoy New Year’s Eve themed holiday decor and surprise giveaways, and dance the night away to local DJs at all of Rocco’s Tacos locations.
- New Year’s Day – Cheers to the New Year! Rocco’s Tacos popular brunch experience will extend beyond the weekend into Monday on January 1st to keep the party rolling! All Rocco’s Tacos locations will be open from 11:00am – 4:00pm on New Year’s Day featuring the restaurant’s unlimited mimosas, endless bloody marys, and bottomless rosé with the purchase of an entrée. Guests can also enjoy local favorites such as the Avocado Toast, Egg & Chorizo Torta, Desayuno Tacos, Rocco’s Fuego Chicken & Churros, and more!
Check back later as more offerings are added.