Holy shit it is almost New Years Eve! The last minute scramble to find something riveting to do while trying not to spend $200 to go to a club that is usually free has begun. How about sliding into 2015 with a wonderful meal? Surprisingly there are a plethora of “affordable” prix fixe options for under $100 as well as some very expensive “Baller options”. There are also many spots serving their regular menus. We have compiled a list of New Year’s Eve Miami Restaurants to celebrate like a glutton at. Wherever you end up we wish you a blissful, hopeful, abundant and loving 2015!

 Siena Tavern

New Year’s Eve DINING OPTION First Seating: Staggered between 6:00 and 7:30pm :: 4-course prix-fixe menu :: $195pp. Second Seating: Staggered between 9:00 and 10:30 pm :: 5-course prix-fixe menu :: $295pp CELEBRATION OPTION 9pm – midnight bar package ticket :: basic 3 hour open bar :: $100pp

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15^th & Vine Kitchen and Bar

Ring in the New Year at 15th & Vine Kitchen and Bar. Viceroy Miami’s signature restaurant features two dinner seatings, Moet champagne lounge on the terrace, live music by La Linea and an intimate menu with small plates designed to be shared. Highlights of the menu include Applewood Smoked Pork Belly served over cherry chestnut bread pudding and drizzled in a sage, caramelized white chocolate; Burrata Salad decked with roasted baby beets, hazelnut and tarragon; Saffron Poached Halibut paired with crab rice, tomato and leek sofrito; and Rib-eye with truffle potato puree, braised cipollini onion, mushroom relish, bone marrow crust and red wine jus. Dinner concludes with a decadent Guanaja Chocolate Ganache with a peanut butter crumble and brandy cherry, in addition to a Passion Fruit Parfait infused with coconut meringue and Thai Basil. Guests, who reserve the second seating, enjoy three additional dishes including Lobster Bisque Tortellini combined with parsnip, truffle, caramel apple and lobster crumble; Duck Three Ways prepared with seared duck breast, duck confit croquettes, foie gras and rhubarb dumplings; and Plantain Caramel Croquettes on top of homemade marshmallow.

First seating from 7 to 9 p.m. is $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Second seating from 10 p.m. to midnight is $185 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and includes party favors and champagne toast at midnight. All guests receive access to a Moet Champagne Lounge with a cash bar from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on the outdoor terrace at 15^th & Vine Kitchen and Bar. Spaces are limited and reservations are required. Call 305-503-0373 or visit www.15thandvine.com. 15^th & Vine is located in the Viceroy Miami hotel at 485 Brickell Avenue in Miami.

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Toro Toro

Enjoy a gastronomic experience by Executive Chef Eric Do with an array of pan latin dishes and an unlimited rodizio selection of carved meats in a fun and energetic environment. The cost is $225 a person. There is also a hidden table in the heart of the Toro Toro kitchen that seats 14 people and is $500 per person. A toast at Midnight will take place on the 5th floor rooftop to view the fireworks.

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Florida Cookery

Toast the New Year at The James Royal Palm’s Florida Cookery with a delicious three course pre-fixed menu, prepared by Executive Chef Billy Boyle, overlooking the hotel’s pools by the beach. Delight in your choice of delicious appetizers including Ahi Tuna and Scallop Carpaccio, and Butternut Squash Ravioli. The main courses feature a Roasted Local Cobia, with chili spiced pumpkin puree, pickled winter vegetables, and forbidden rice, and a Petite Filet and Lobster Surf n’ Turf, with wild mushrooms, collard greens, and black eyed peas. Dessert features a Chocolate Trifle Layer Cake with passion crème anglais. The dinner is $85 per person plus tax and gratuity. Advanced reservations strongly recommended.

IL MULINO NY SOBE

Il Mulino New York South Beach announces its 2015 New Year’s Eve dinner party, which will serve as a relaxed evening for those looking to indulge in a more sophisticated atmosphere. South of Fifth’s renowned Italian restaurant will offer an à la carte menu throughout the day before 4 p.m., and then will host two seatings that evening with a four-course prix fixe menu. At 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., guests can begin their meal with prix fixe options such as Prosciutto a Melone or Ravioli ai Porcini with champagne truffle cream sauce. The second course includes a choice of a traditional Caesar Salad or Rucola with baby arugula topped with olive oil, fresh lemon and shaved aged parmesan cheese. For an entree, guests can choose from savory dishes such as Filetto di Manzo alla Fiorentina a 12 oz. filet of beef with shallots, sage and wine; Salmone alla Griglia with porcini mushrooms sauteed in light garlic and olive oil over broccoli rabe; Scampi alla Francese jumbo shrimp in a lemon white wine sauce with risotto; and many more. The dinner rounds out with Dolci Assortiti which includes tiramisu, ricotta cheesecake, panna cotta and flourless chocolate cake. The first seating prix fixe menu is at 7p.m. for $150 per person and includes a champagne toast at the end of the night. The second seating at 9:30p.m. is $300 per person and will feature live entertainment, party favors and a celebratory champagne toast at midnight to ring in 2015.

SHOOTERS WATERFRONT 

Shooters Waterfront, Fort Lauderdale’s newly renovated waterfront dining destination, is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a special holiday dinner. In addition to their regular menu, the restaurant will be offering a prix fixe dinner for $100++ per guest. To start their meal, diners can choose from either a Shooters Salad or a Caesar Salad. Appetizer options include Peruvian Ceviche, Golden Calamari, Guava Glazed Chicken Wings, Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Smoked Fish Dip. For the main course, guests can select from Cedar Plank Salmon, Filet Mignon, Shrimp Scampi, Rosemary-Orange Roasted Chicken or Fettuccine Alfredo. Dinner rounds out with a decadent dessert duo of Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar and Key Lime Tarts. For every two dinner purchases, a bottle of champagne will also be included so that guests can sip on bubbly and toast to 2015 at midnight. Shooters will be hosting a special DJ performance, so revelers should come ready to dance and celebrate well into the new year.  For reservations please call 954.566.2855 or visit www.shooterswaterfront.com.

DB BISTRO MODERNE MIAMI

Welcome the arrival of another extraordinary year with your family and friends at db Bistro Moderne Miami at the JW Marriott Marquis Downtown. Enjoy an early three-course menu with additional options of Share & Taste Seafood and Charcuterie Platters, or ring in the New Year with Executive Chef Jason Pringle’s five-course gala dinner starting at 9:00pm.

• Early dinner – 5:30 pm – 7 pm: $75 three-course menu with additional options of Share & Taste Seafood and charcuterie platters

• Gala dinner – 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm: $195 five-course menu with Champagne at Midnight, party favors, Live DJ in the Lounge

• Lounge – 5:00 pm – 3:00 am: (No cover) Bottle service and cocktail menu available the entire night

BIANCA AT DELANO

Delano South Beach’s elegant Italian restaurant, Bianca at Delano, is set to host an extravagant four-course dinner to help partygoers ring in the New Year in style. The evening begins with an amuse bouche of king crab freddo, celery root puree and osetra golden caviar. The first course includes a Chilled Seafood Piatto, with colossal stone crab, Maine lobster, Martha Vineyard honeysuckle oysters condite with a spicy vodka citrus granita. The second course is a decadent D’Alba White Truffle Cappellacci with truffle sugo. For the third course, guests can enjoy Carne E Pesce with aged Kobe ribeye, bay scallop fricassee, arugula pesto crema, white asparagus mazzetto and gruyere potatoes gratin. The dinner rounds out with a rich dessert of Chocolate Mousse Dome Glassato, and afterwards, guests can participate in a Moet and Chandon champagne toast to celebrate 2015. The dinner seating begins at 9:30 p.m. and costs $625 per person. Those wishing to take their New Year’s Eve experience to the next level can purchase a special dinner and party package that also includes tickets to see J. Cole live poolside at the Delano Beach Club for $700 per person.  For additional information and reservations, please visit delanonye2015.nightout.com, call (305) 674-5752. 

Terrazza at Shore Club 

Overlooking the beautiful Moroccan-inspired pool and gardens, end the year with no regrets and savory Italian food at Shore Club’s al fresco Italian restaurant, Terrazza. Delight in a delicious Antipasto appetizer to share, featuring imported cheese and charcuterie; choice of Shore Club Chopped or Truffle Burrata and Heirloom Grape Tomato salads; choice of entrée, including a 16 oz. Center Bone In Prime Filet and Half Butter Poached Lobster, Jumbo Sea Scallops or Duck Confit Foie Gras Ravioli; and a chef’s selection of desserts. Tickets are $317, to reserve visit https://nightout.com/events/terrazza-at-shore-club-dinner-southbeach-miami-new-years-eve/tickets#.VIcxqYsmUyE

VILLA AZUR

Break in 2015 in grand style at Villa Azur. The French Mediterranean restaurant and lounge with an Italian twist will offer a special New Year’s Eve Menu along with luxurious dinner packages.  The prix-fixe four course menu varies in price depending on which package is selected.  Packages are available for parties of two, four, six and eight. Menu highlights include slowly cooked Kobe Beef Tenderloin with pan seared foie gras and served with grilled truffle brioche and Porto wine sauce as well as a Chocolate Tart with guanaja chocolate jelly, Bahibe Chocolate milk sauce and white chocolate coconut bon bon for dessert.  DJ Stephan M will be spinning music throughout the evening in addition to the surprise live entertainment. Party favors will also be provided leading up to the countdown accompanied by an epic balloon drop. For table reservations, please call 305.783.8688

MONDRIAN SOUTH BEACH

Ring in 2015 under the stars with views of Miami’s glittering Downtown skyline at Mondrian South Beach. Featuring fireworks, an open bar and music by DJ Derek Walen, Party tickets start at $149 per person, dinner and party dual tickets start at $300 per person and VIP cabana packages are available for up to $7,000 featuring VIP seating and bottle service. Dinner, available indoors and outdoors, includes Charcuterie, Tuna & Caviar, Snapper Crudo, Grilled Ribeye Steak and Bucatini Pasta with Gambas.

ROOFTOP AT THE GALE HOTEL

LDV Hospitality celebrates New Year’s Eve 2015 at The Rooftop at The Gale Hotel with a specialty buffet menu and 4 hour open bar overlooking warm sandy beaches and glistening starry skies. For $95 per person, guests are invited to enjoy a selection of appetizers, entrée options and dessert compliments of Dolce Italian, as well as 4 hours of open bar followed by a champagne toast at midnight. The buffet includes a selection of Italian meats and cheeses, tuna tartare, seafood salad and shrimp cocktail as appetizers. Entrée options include braised short rib, Chilean sea bass and baked tagliolini veal ragu amongst others. Dessert will include a selection of the chef’s favorites. Join The Rooftop at The Gale Hotel for an elegant evening of mixing, mingling, and swaying to music by DJ Jessica Who while marveling at the thrilling live views of the New Year’s Eve fireworks. Ticket info: http://www.southbeachnewyears.com/nye-gale-hotel.php

StripSteak

Ring in the New Year with a variety of dining options at the Fontainebleau’s newest restaurant with four and five-course menu offerings at StripSteak. To begin, diners will feast on Smoked Salmon Custard with lemon crème fraîche and Petrossian caviar, followed by Roasted Baby Beets with dried cherries, hazelnuts, goat cheese and walnut vinaigrette followed by Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with cured foie gras macaron, quince jam and toasted pistachio. For the main course, diners can choose between Pan Roasted Diver Scallops with roasted cauliflower purée, applewood smoked bacon and shaved winter truffle; or a Wood-Grilled 8 oz Prime Filet with parsnip purée, fresh horseradish, granny smith apple and baby carrots. For dessert, enjoy “Gold Bar” with dark chocolate, champagne and vanilla ice cream. Diners who wish to opt for the five-course menu will be served both entrée selections.

StripSteak will also offer four and five-course vegetarian dinner menus. To start, diners can enjoy Yuzu Compressed Watermelon with heirloom tomato, poached cucumber, goat cheese and XO ‘caviar’. Next, Roasted Baby Beets with dried cherries, pistachio, haricot verts, goat cheese and walnut vinaigrette will be served followed by Roasted Pumpkin Soup with butternut squash custard, celery and granny smith apple. For the main course, guests can choose between Wild Mushroom Ravioli with celery root purée, black trumpet mushrooms and shaved winter truffle; or an Arrangement of Wood-Grilled Garden Vegetables with buttered potato purée, fresh horseradish and apple cider vinaigrette. The featured dessert will be Poached Bosc Pear with oat streusel, caramel and maple ice cream. Vegetarian diners wishing to enjoy the five-course menu will be served both entrée selections.

6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Seating | Four Course, Prix-Fixe Menu | $195 per person

8:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m Seating | Five Course, Prix-Fixe Menu | $295 per person

Hakkasan

Fontainebleau’s modern Chinese restaurant is offering several family style options for diners this New Year’s Eve. To begin, guests will enjoy several sharing plates that will include Peking duck with foie gras and Osetra caviar, steamed sea urchin shrimp dumplings and steamed crystal Maine lobster dumplings. The featured appetizer will be Alaskan Crab Meat with black truffle and micro green salad. For the main course, diners will enjoy Stir-Fried Bahamian Lobster in X.O. sauce, Baked Chilean Sea bass with wild mushrooms, Wok-Fried Australian Waygu Beef with black pepper sauce, and Fried Rice with Braised Scallops for the table. Dessert will feature Chamomile Soup with Blood Orange tapioca and champagne foam. Diners who opt for the five-course later seating will have slightly different entrée such as Baked Bahamian Lobster Tail with lemon milk sauce and an additional entrée of Stir-Fried Abalone with X.O. sauce.

A five-course vegetarian menu will also be offered. Guests who opt for this menu will begin with a Vegetarian Dim Sum Platter including crystal spinach dumplings, rohan vegetarian dumplings, asparagus olive dumplings and wild mushroom dumplings. The appetizer will be a Micro Green Salad with truffle and plum dressing. Shared main courses will include Braised Tofu Clay Pot in black bean sauce; Asparagus with Lotus Root Lily Bulb; Sautéed Vegetables with dried chili szechuan style and Stir-Fried Wild Mushrooms with kailan along with Fried Rice with morel mushrooms and vegetables for the table. For dessert, a Warm Chocolate Fondant with white coffee ice cream will delight guests.

6:30 p.m. Seating | Four Course, Prix-Fixe Menu | $195 per person

7:30 p.m. Seating | Four Course, Prix-Fixe Menu | $195 per person

8:30 p.m. Seating | Five Course, Prix-Fixe Menu | $295 per person

9:30 p.m. Seating | Five Course, Prix-Fixe Menu |  $295 per person

Scarpetta

Scott Conant’s AAA Four Diamond award winning restaurant will offer scrumptious selections for New Year’s Eve diners. Four and five-course prix-fixe menus will offer an amuse bouche of Yellowtail Duo with olio di zenzero and pickled red onion; a ‘primi piatti’ selection will include Chestnut Soup with root vegetable fricasée followed by ‘paste’ selections served family style such as the Creamy Polenta served with fricassee of truffled mushrooms and Ricotta and Truffle Cappelletti accompanied by black trumpet mushrooms and parmesan cheese brodo. “Piatti’ offerings will include a choice of Grilled Dover Sole complimented by oyster mushrooms, herb gnocchi and a tomato and artichoke emulsion; or 21 Day Dry Aged New York Strip with roasted porcini mushrooms, potato galette and a red wine and truffle jus. End the night on a sweet note with White Chocolate Panna Cotta topped with candied pistachio and blood orange and pistachio gelato; and Olive Oil Torta with compressed pear and a roasted walnut and thyme gelato, both for the table. Diners who wish to order the five-course menu will receive A5 Wagyu Sirloin with roasted porcini mushrooms, potato galette crisp, red wine and truffle jus and shaved truffles in addition to the Grilled Dover Sole as the entrée.

Scarpetta will also offer vegetarian versions of both four and five-course menus. To begin, diners will enjoy an amuse bouche of Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, baby basil and arugula salad followed by a Chestnut Soup accompanied by root vegetable fricassee. The ‘Paste’ course will include Ricotta and Truffle Ravioli with black trumpet mushrooms and parmesan cheese brodo. For the main course, diners will enjoy a White Bean Ragout with braised lettuce, white beans and concentrated tomato. For dessert, delight in White Chocolate Panna Cotta topped with candied pistachios and blood orange and pistachio gelato. Guests who order the five-course vegetarian menu will enjoy an additional ‘primi’ course of Crudite of Vegetables with truffle vinaigrette.

6:30 p.m. Seating | Four Course, Prix-Fixe Menu | $195 per person

7:30 p.m. Seating | Four Course, Prix-Fixe Menu | $195 per person

8:30 p.m. Seating | Five Course, Prix-Fixe Menu | $295 per person

9:30 p.m. Seating | Five Course, Prix-Fixe Menu | $295 per person

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Michael Mina 74

Mouthwatering New Year’s Eve offerings at Michael Mina 74 will include a delectable four-course pix-fixe menu for $150 per person between 6 p.m. and close starting with a choice of appetizers between Michael’s Tuna Tartare with Asian pear, pine nuts, mint and sesame oil; Duck Crêpes with duck confit, gochujang, kimchi and scallions; Duo of Ahi & Hamachi Poppers with crisp rice, wasabi tobiko and ponzu; or Anjour Pear and Arugula with macerated pear, Roquefort papillon and red wine croquant. Mid-course selections include Périgord Truffle Risotto with aged parmesan cheese and truffle whip; Soft-Shell Crab Tempura complemented by sambal aioli, cucumber tom yum and sesame nest; and Lobster Cavatelli with poppy seed, lemon beurre blanc and chervil. For the main attraction, delight in a choice of a hay smoked, butter basted A4 Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with celery root and horseradish; Truffled Beurre Chicken Bucatini with foie gras, king trumpet mushrooms and chicken jus, Grilled King Salmon accompanied by Hudson valley asparagus and roasted sunchoke gratin hollandaise; or Dry Aged Steak & Foie Gras Burger with secret sauce, gouda cheese and double smoked bacon. End the night on a sweet note with desserts for the table such as Profiteroles with milk chocolate, pecans and holiday spice ice cream; and Dark Chocolate Crémeux with salted caramel, candied peanuts and vanilla ice cream.

Vida

This year, Vida will be hosting an expansive New Year’s Eve buffet with offerings for $65 per person from 5 p.m. to close. The feast will have dozens of options offered at various stations including a Rotisserie Station, Live- Action Station, Sautée Station, Woodstone Oven, Sushi and Raw Bar as well as Tapas, Charcuterie and Cheese Stations. Highlights will include Suckling Pig with natural jus; Pan Seared Snapper with tri-color carrots and rum glaze; Lobster Tails and Snow Crab Legs; Specialty Sushi Rolls and a plethora of desserts.

Meat Market

Meat Market, South Beach’s hot, bustling steakhouse, is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a special four course prix-fixe dinner menu and live DJ entertainment.  Diners will kick off the night with a chilled asparagus and truffle salad with king crab confit, and poached egg confetti with truffle cream and peas tendrils, followed by a choice of appetizers from an array of options including Meat Market signatures: octopus and shrimp ceviche with Peruvian corn, Greek olives, tomato and aji Amarillo; Asian BBQ lamb ribs with hoisin BBQ sauce, papaya slaw, peanuts and cilantro; foie gras torchon with wild cherry gastric, quince jelly, anise, pistachios and pumpernickel toast; or white truffle diced angus beef tenderloin tartare and tobiko caviar with capers and red onions. Main course options include the Meat Market gourmet meat sampler – Kobe wagyu filet, filet marrow butter and blackened marinated New York steak; seabass with mash, wild mushrooms, sweet corn, tomato concasse and champagne truffle nage; or the pan roasted petite filet and crab duo. To complement the meal, diners can choose from a selection of sides, perfect for sharing. Options include lobster mashed potatoes; sweet potato fries with honey crème fraiche; Gouda tater-tots; and oven-roasted baby beets with pistachio pesto. A choice of Chef’s selection of desserts for two will round out the meal. Additional sides and appetizers are available for a supplemental charge.  Early seating (6pm – 8:30pm) is $175 per person (excluding tax & gratuity).  Late seating (9pm – close) is $250 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and includes a midnight champagne toast and party favors.  Meat Market is located at 915 Lincoln Road. For reservations, call (305) 532-0088. www.meatmarketmiami.com.

The Dutch

The Dutch will ring in 2015 with a New Year’s Eve five-course prix-fixe menu featuring inspired dishes with influences from across the country. The meal will begin with a selection of canapés followed by a choice of appetizer – Foie Gras and Quail Terrine with homemade brioche, Granny Smith apples and pickled mustard seeds; or Florida Stone Crab Claws with Dijon aioli and fresh lemon. Next, diners will delight in White Truffle Risotto with parmesan and fresh shaved truffles. Entrée options include Beef Wellington – crispy puff pastry-wrapped filet mignon with pommes purée, roasted chanterelles and Bordelaise sauce; or Seafood Curry – lobster, snapper, shrimp and mussels in a coconut curry sauce with Thai herbs and peanuts. For dessert, guests can choose from Caramel Custard with coconut meringue and raspberry sorbet; or Milk Chocolate Mousse with mango gelée and white chocolate sorbet. The early seating will take place from 7PM – 7:45PM and will be priced at $165 per person (excludes beverages, tax and gratuity). The late seating will take place from 8:30PM – 9:45PM, will be priced at $250 per person (excludes tax and gratuity) and will include a champagne toast. The Dutch is located inside W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, in Miami Beach. For reservations, please call (305) 938-3111 or book online at http://thedutchmiami.com.

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana will offer two á la carte seatings in addition to the restaurant’s nightly dinner menu this New Year’s Eve. To start the evening, diners can indulge in antipasti options of Carpaccio di Polipo e Agrumi ($20) – octopus carpaccio with citrus salad; and Polpette Tartufate ($25) – oven roasted veal meatball with truffle Parmesan sauce. Secondi selections feature Bistecca Fiorentina ($100) – grilled T-bone steak with Lyonnaise potatoes, asparagus and Porcini sauce; Cotechino con Lenticchie al Rosmarino ($29) – traditional Italian sausage with black lentils; and Aragosta alla Termidor ($55) – Maine lobster gratin with herbs and Fontina stuffed polenta. New Year’s Eve hours will be noon – midnight. Quattro is located at 1014 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. For reservations, please call (305) 531-4833 or visit www.quattromiami.com.

Dolce Italian

Dolce Italian at the Gale South Beach is offering two special Gale New Year’s Eve prix fixe menus, beginning with a first seating from 6PM – 8PM. Priced at $85 (excluding tax and gratuity), first course options include Grilled Octopus with chickpeas, faro and a pistachio vinaigrette; Celery Soup with mortadella, a marsala reduction and black truffles; or Dolce Meatballs with creamy polenta & Parmigiano. For the second course, diners can delight in Veal Spezzatino with a mushroom risotto; Chilean Sea Bass with leeks, butternut squash and clams guazzetto; or Roasted Chicken with goat cheese crushed potatoes, broccoli rabe, sausage and baby carrots. Dessert features include Mousse Al Cioccolato – chocolate mousse with hazelnut brittle; or butterscotch budino with caramel sauce and chocolate biscotti.

A second seating from 9:30PM – midnight will be priced at $165 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and will begin with first course options of Tuna Tartare with cucumber, sweet corn, avocado, pickled grapes and red radish; Dolce Meatballs with creamy polenta and Parmigiano; Grilled Octopus with chickpeas, farro and a pistachio vinaigrette; or a Burrata Duo complete with heirloom tomatoes and pesto, artichokes and pistachio.  For the second course, guests can select from Seafood Risotto complete with lobster, shrimp, calamari, octopus and scallops; Ravioli Do Zucca with butternut squash in an Amaretto and brown butter sauce; or Gnocchi with lamb ragu. Third course continues with Chilean sea bass with leeks, butternut squash and clams guazzetto; or Grilled Rib Eye with roasted vegetables and black truffle; while dessert features a Vanilla Cream Meringue layer cake with Chantilly cream to end the year on a sweet note.

Those who crave endless options can opt for Dolce Italian’s New Year’s Eve Buffet. Priced at $150 per person and available from 9PM until 1AM, the feast takes place on the beautiful exclusive rooftop at the Gale South Beach, complete with DJ. Antipasti dishes feature a selection of Italian meats and cheeses, Beef Carpaccio, Tuna Tartare, and Vitello Tonato. Primi options consist of Baked Tagliolini veal ragu and Spaghetti Al Pomodoro with San Marzano tomatoes, basil and Parmigiano; while secondi highlights are Braised Short Ribs and Chilean Sea Bass. Chef’s selection of desserts will conclude the meal.

Reservations are required for New Year’s Eve. All prices are exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity. Dolce Italian is located at 1690 Collins Avenue in the Gale South Beach. Telephone: (786) 975-2550; www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

Summoning all Kings and Queens to an extravagant New Year’s Royal Gala in the resort’s Grand Ballroom. Rejoice in this past year’s memories and welcome 2015 with a lavish celebration. Thou shall enjoy a Champagne toast, party favors, dinner, dancing, and of course, a royal welcome to the New Year. $295 per adult, $120 per child, ages 3 through 12, plus 18 percent tax and gratuity. Reservations required by calling (305) 365-4286.

Celebrate the New Year with the Italian mantra of “Good Food, Good Wine, Good Company” as Chef Felipe Arango and Sommelier Jorge Mendoza prepare a New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner in Cioppino. Seating at 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $155 per adult, $50 per child, plus 18 percent tax and gratuity. Seating at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. including party favors and Champagne toast for $210 per adult, $60 per child, plus 18 percent tax and gratuity. Reservations required by calling (305) 365-4286.

Continue the count down to 2015 at RUMBAR from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with live music, light-fare, cocktails and a balloon drop at the stroke of midnight. No reservations required.

Recover the next morning through a New Year’s Day Recovery Breakfast Buffet with Cioppino’s spectacular sparkling breakfast featuring mouthwatering morning favorites and a chef-attended omelet station. Dine indoors or on an Oceanfront terrace. $32 per adult, $14 per child ages 5 through 12, plus tax and 18 percent gratuity. Reservations required by calling (305) 365-4286.

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami

Commencing the festivity with a New Year’s Eve Dinner, Executive Chef Ramesh Kaduru creates a sumptuous and special Seafood buffet in the beautiful Bizcaya restaurant, surrounded by soft live music, candlelight and personalized Ritz-Carlton service. $159 per adult, $59 per child ages 5 through 12, 18 percent tax and gratuity. Reservations required by calling (305) 644-4680.

Later, count down to 2015 from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. with live music, cocktails and a balloon drop at the stroke of midnight in Lazuli Lounge. No reservations required.

Recuperate the next day with our New Year’s Day Recovery Breakfast Buffet with mouthwatering morning favorites, chef-attended omelet and crepe stations and an unlimited Bloody Mary and Prosecco station! $49 per adult, $25 per child, ages 5 through 12, plus 18 percent tax and gratuity. To make a reservation for one of our three exclusive celebrations, please call (305) 644-4675.

3030 Ocean

To ring in 2015, 3030 Ocean will feature a five-course New Year’s Eve menu complete with a glass of champagne. Priced at $110 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), the festivities will begin with Wianno Oysters with caviar and cucumber, followed by first course options of Smoked Duck Breast with kale, Pink Mountain apple, blue cheese, pecans and poppy seed vinaigrette; or Sashimi of Kona Kampachi with pickled mushrooms and yuzu. Next, diners can indulge in either the Sweet Corn Risotto with lobster and Pecorino; or Ricotta and Truffle Agnolotti with pea tendrils, charred tomato and aged balsamic. 3030 Ocean’s third course options will feature a choice of a New York Strip Steak with smoked potato purée and red wine shallot; or Sautéed Bronzini with fregola, pickled eggplant and yogurt sauce. For dessert, revelers can enjoy Tangerine & Raspberry Creamsicle Alaska or Milk Chocolate & Caramel Mousse Bar. Guests can also accompany each course with paired wines for an additional $24 per person. The restaurant’s New Year’s Eve dinner service will be offered from 6PM – 11:45PM. No à la carte menu will be offered. 3030 Ocean is located inside the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at 3030 Holiday Drive in Fort Lauderdale. For reservations, please call (954) 765-3030; www.3030ocean.com.

SHIKANY

Chef Michael Shikany has created a 10-course champagne and caviar menu that will be available for three seatings; 6:30, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Diners can experience the luxurious dinner for $225 and $350 with Louis Roederer champagne pairings. The restaurant will also be offering the a la carte menu, music by DJ Max Cassinelli, and a champagne toast at midnight.

L’echon Brasserie

Chef Jose Mendin and Chef Josh Elliott are taking us back to the 50’s with a black and white French theme and music. Guests will enjoy tableside champagne cart service and a specially designed caviar three-course menu that will be available for two seatings; 7:00 p.m. ($65) and 9:30 p.m. ($85), with a $45 optional wine pairing. The restaurant will also be offering the a la carte menu and a champagne toast at midnight.

Cantina La Veinte

Chef Santiago Gomez has created a five-course prix-fixe menu to get diners excited for 2015 and the restaurant will feature an ultra-premium open bar for $750.

Bocce

Chef Daniel Tackett and Chef Nunzio will be serving a traditional Italian a la carte menu all night.

Barceloneta

Chef Juliana Gonzales has created a special prix-fixe menu that diners can enjoy for $75, and includes a bottle of Juve Camps Reservation for every two guests.

Perfecto

$110 pre fixe dinner and Complimentary Cava.

Cavalli

Dinner $500 includes 1 bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage 2004 per couple.

Lounge:

-leopard table start from $1500

-VIP table starting from $3000 (the tables along the walls)

-Roberto Cavalli table starting from $5000(the central tables)

-open bar entrance before midnight $150 pp

-entrance after midnight Gentlemen $50 and ladies $30

– Theme of the night will be the Great Gatsby and we will have our hostess give out themed props to guests

On January 4^th, Cavalli will host  Brunch “La Dolce Vita” $55 per person with unlimited complimentary Mimosa cocktail. It will be a beautiful Italian style Brunch from 11.30 am with colors, music, and decorations inspired by the movie “La Dolce Vita” of Federico Fellini as guests enjoy the outdoor terrace!

Essensia at The Palms Hotel & Spa

Revive, Refresh, Renew – Eat for LIFE in 2015! There is an early seating from 6pm to 9pm (seating by 7:15pm) for $95++ and a late seating after 9pm for $195pp. The late seating will also be accompanied by live entertainment.

Tamarina

Italian Prosperity Feast- The magical evening will be divided into two seatings. First seating at 7pm will feature the fixed menu for $95 or $130 with expertly paired wines of Vermentino, Macon-Villages, Tempranillo, Riesling and Limoncello. The second seating at 9pm will also feature the fixed menu for $95 or $150 with the paired wines and a New Year’s Eve open bar package that is inclusive of Russian Standard Vodka, Beefeater Gin, 10 Cane Rum, 4 Rouses Bourbon, Olmeca Tequila, Gavi di Gavi White Wine, Corvina Red Wine, Sommariva Prosecco, Domestic and imported beers Soft drinks, coffee and tea.

Lhardy Kitchen + Bar

Lhardy Kitchen + Bar will be hosting a New Years Eve celebration with a delicious pre-fix menu. $80 price includes three courses along with a bottle of Cava or Brut for the table. Whether it’s with family or friends, Lhardy Kitchen + Bar will have open doors through midnight on December 31st with the New York ball dropping broadcasted around the restaurant. Everyone dining will receive 12 grapes for good luck and festive New Years props to celebrate the countdown together and ring in the New Year, 2015!

CASA D’ANGELO

Celebrate the end of another year with a delicious meal from one of South Florida’s most celebrated restaurants – Casa D’Angelo. On New Year’s Eve guests are invited to skip the hyped-up and often disappointing prix-fixe menu and enjoy a variety of Italian specials at the Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton locations. Owner/Chef Angelo Elia, along with his incredible Executive Chefs Rickie Piper and Angelo Massanova will prepare Italian favorites such as: Melanzane Ripiene al Prosciutto E Mozzarella di Bufala, Baby Italian eggplant, Parmigiana style, with prosciutto di Parma, Bufala mozzarella, fresh basil, tomato sauce; Pappardelle, Lamb ragout, Chianti braised lamb, Sicilian aged ricotta, Reggiano; Scaloppine Marsala,Veal scaloppini Marsala with mushrooms and Risotto Porcini, Porcini mushrooms, Alba truffle oil, Reggiano

Complimenting the meal, the Casa D’Angelo wine menu offers one of the finest collections of Italian and American wines. With several hundred labels hand-selected by Chef Angelo and head sommelier Koen Kersemans, guests will surely discover a special bottle or a familiar favorite to complement their holiday dining experience. Reservations are recommended.