Here’s to saying goodbye to 2023 and welcoming a new year. Here are ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve Orange County 2023 and New Year’s Day 2024 in Orange County 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 Orange County 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.
The Westin Anaheim Resort
The Westin Anaheim Resort is offering the following:
- NYE RISE Rooftop Lounge
- Tickets are now on sale for NYE Masquerade at RISE for $190. Bookings can be made directly through OpenTable.
- Doors open at 7:30pm and the ticket includes tray passed hors d’oeuvres, full buffet, 1 complementary Tito’s cocktails, JCB champagne welcome toast & midnight toast, Live DJ, NYE party favors and stunning fireworks view of Disneyland NYE fireworks
- Reservation and full payment is required to reserve the spot completely
- NYE Tangerine Room
- They will be hosting an NYE celebration 3 course prix fixe meal with live entertainment for $115pp or $150pp with an optional wine pairing.
- Bookings can be made directly through OpenTable
Water Grill – South Coast Plaza
Water Grill – South Coast Plaza is offering a New Year’s Eve 4-course prix-fixe menu. Priced at $135 per person. An additional wine pairing enhancement is available ($50 per person).
Splashes at Surf & Sand Resort
Splashes at Surf & Sand Resort is offering a New Year’s Eve 4-course prix-fixe dinner menu. Priced at $175 per person. Champagne toast included.
Pelican Grill
Pelican Grill is offering a New Year’s Eve 1st-seating 3-course menu. Priced at $175 per person. Including an array of sweet surprises in a room dedicated to custom desserts. Seating starts at 5:00 p.m.
They are also offering a New Year’s Eve 2nd-seating 5-course menu. Priced at $286 per person. Includes access to the Dessert Wonderland, a showcase of more than a dozen decadent delights. Live six piece band beginning at 8:30pm.
Coliseum Grill
Coliseum Grill is offering a New Year’s Eve 4-course menu plus dessert from 5pm – 10:30pm. Priced at $175 per person. Live DJ beginning at 8:30pm.
Anaheim White House
Anaheim White House is offering a New Year’s Eve prix-fixe menu. Priced at $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Al Fresco dining and indoor dining options.
The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach
The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach is offering a New Year’s Eve 4-course prix-fixe tasting menu. Priced at $295 per person and $55 per child (12 and under) exclusive of tax and gratuity. Wine pairings are available, including live entertainment.
They are also offering a New Year’s Day Champagne brunch. Priced at $180 per person and $55 per child (ages 4-12) exclusive of tax and gratuity. Indulge in a three-course menu, including shared appetizers, choice of entrée and a live dessert station.
Andrea at Pelican Hill
Andrea at Pelican Hill is offering a New Year’s Eve Black Tie Gala. Priced at $450 per person. Begins with a champagne and cocktail reception featuring Ruinart Blanc Singulier followed by an exceptionally elegant six course menu before a display of decadent desserts. At Ruinart champagne tower signals the arrival of midnight.Six piece band during the whole evening.
A PCH
A PCH is offering a New Year’s Eve first dinner seating from 4pm – 7:45pm.
Second seating arrival 8-10:30PM will enjoy their table for the entirety of the evening, with full dinner menu, DJ, dancing, and ringing in the New Year with a champagne toast.
555 East
555 East is offering a New Year’s Eve 4-course prix-fixe menu. Priced at $135 per person. An additional wine pairing enhancement is available ($50 per person).
Rancho Capistrano Winery
Rancho Capistrano Winery is offering a New Year’s Eve dinner celebration from 6pm – 9pm. Priced at $100 per person. Featuring live music and a sumptuous dinner experience.
- 6pm-7pm – Cocktail Hour (includes one welcome beverage)
- 7pm-9pm – Fixed Dinner Menu – Entrée choices include Rack of Lamb, Chilean Sea Bass, Surf & Turf or Mushroom Truffle Linguini
- 9pm – EC Ball Drop NY Celebration Toast
The Restaurant at Laguna Cliffs
The Restaurant at Laguna Cliffs is offering a New Year’s Eve special dinner menu. Dinner will include complimentary admission, in OverVUE Lounge.
A Crystal Cove
A Crystal Cove is offering a New Year’s Eve first dinner seating from 4pm – 7:45pm. Priced at $50 per person, include full dinner menu.
Second seating arrival 8pm – 10:30PM will enjoy their table for the entirety of the evening, with full dinner menu, DJ, dancing, and ringing in the New Year with a champagne toast.
CUCINA enoteca
Gather your loved ones and pop the Champagne because CUCINA Enoteca is ringing in the new year in the most delicious way possible. Pull up a chair at either of their locations in Newport Beach and Irvine, and prepare to indulge in delectable specials like beef carpaccio, served with crispy mushroom, parmesan and black truffle grissini, and a scallop raviolio topped with citrus caviar butter. These specials will be served alongside their regular menu.
Gift Ideas
Check out my roundup of restaurants that are offering holiday/Black Friday/Cyber Monday gift card deals 2023 across the US.
Check back later as more offerings are added.