What You're Eating: Where to Dine on New Year's Eve in OC
Still wondering where to spend New Year's Eve in Orange County? We have you covered! New Year's Eve is one of the biggest nights of the year for dining out, and here are suggestions for the Orange County restaurants to make reservations and ring in 2014. Whether you are with a group of friends, on date night or with the family, each one of these restaurants are ready to make your last dining experience of 2013 a memorable one with special menus created especially for New Year's Eve. So raise your glass, cheers to 2014 and check out what our favorite Orange County restaurants are serving up on this special night.
A Restaurant
3334 W Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA
(949) 650.6505
www.arestaurantnb.com
Guests planning to visit A Restaurant and reserve the 9pm seating will enjoy a five-course prix fixe menu, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. The first course begins with Maine lobster, fennel blood orange, white sturgeon caviar and avocado. Second course is black truffle gnocchi with ricotta, rapini, hedgehogs, parmesan fondue and a 62° egg, followed by the salad course. Guest for the evening will then have a choice of three entrees: Milk Fed Veal Chop, Roasted Loup de Mer or Private Reserve Wagyu Strip Loin. Dessert is a Decontructed Rock Road which will satisfy any sweet tooth. $125 per person. Reservations required.
Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's
3333 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 352-2525
www.charliepalmer.com
It is bound to be a very special New Year's Eve with Chef Seakyeong Kim's six-course gala tasting menu. Guests will dine on Oysters + Caviar, Blue Fin Tuna Sashimi, Pan Seared Diver Scallop (with sea urchin risotto, sea grapes, citrus and crispy ginger,) Buckwheat Honey Glazed Duck Breast and Whole Roasted Prime Rib Eye Medallion (with red cabbage, wild mushroom bread pudding, smoked kabocha squash and duck jus.) To end the evening on a sweet note, Mont Blanc with chocolate sauce, meringue cup and chestnut mousse will be served for dessert. $110 per person and $75 for optional paired wine. Reservations required.
Raya
1 Ritz Carlton Dr
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-2000
www.ritzcarlton.com
In true Ritz-Carlton fashion, Raya by Richard Sandoval has prepared a New Year's Eve menu promising to tantalize your tastebuds and excite your senses. From Potato and Caviar, and Caesar Salad, to choice of second course: White Bean Soup or Poached Maine Lobster, this is only the beginning of a culinary holiday to remember. Choice of entree includes Seared Duck Breast, Tamarind Glazed Sea Bass or Vintage Natural NY, Oscar-style. Be sure to save some room because Chocolate and Candied Nut Torte with chocolate caramel sauce, fleur de sel caramel ice cream and Vanilla Panna Cotta with champagne granite, raspberry sorbet and Chambord espuma will be served for dessert! Reservations required, children are welcome. $115 per person, $57.50 per child 3 - 12.
Splashes
1555 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 376-2779
www.surfandsandresort.com
The New Year's Eve menu at Splashes inside Laguna Beach's Surf and Sand is not only an impressive one, but will leave you planning your next visit even before dessert is served. Dinner begins with Oysters with horseradish Ketel One granita and osetra caviar, Chestnut Risotto and Chayote & Brussels Sprouts, followed by Baba Ghanoush Soup or Baby Red Kale salad. As a choice of entree, guests have the option of Pacific Corvina, Diver Scallops, Duck Osso Bucco, Allspice-Smoked Bone-in Filet or Nantes Carrot. For dessert, who can pass up Pot du Creme, Sticky Pear Tart or Strawberry Celebration? Reservations required. $125 per person.
Catal Mediterranean Grill
1580 Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 774-4442
www.patinagroup.com
Located in the heart of Downtown Disney, Catal is ready to celebrate your last meal of 2013 in style! Catal's New Year's Eve four-course menu begins with a Brioche, followed by a first course offering Cauliflower Bisque, Roasted Market Beets, Lobster Risotto, Seared Diver Scallop and Organic Beef Tartare. The evening's main courses have something for everyone from Foraged Mushroom Risotto, Butter Poached Cod and Rack of Lamb, to Confit of Muscovy Duck, Hand-Rolled Cavatelli Pasta and Duo of Beef with creamed parsley, crispy Spanish tortilla, and melted cipollini onion. Craving something sweet? Try the Citrus Carpaccio or Chocolate Banana Parfait. Children welcome. Reservations required. $125 per person.
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