From the lively and critically acclaimed Cafe La Trova in Little Havana to Mediterranean spot Amal in Coconut Grove, restaurants across the Magic City have put together great menus to end the year on a delicious and festive note.
Without further ado, here are 14 of the best New Year's Eve dinner specials in Miami, listed in alphabetical order.
Amal
3480 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove786-369-0846
amalmiami.comAmal will offer three seating options this New Year's Eve: From 5 to 6:30 p.m., the early seating option includes a three-course prix fixe menu for $65 per person, excluding beverages. The second seating from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. costs $150 per person and features an enhanced three-course menu and a complimentary drink. The main seating ($150+ per person) starts at 8:30 p.m. and features party favors and live DJ entertainment. The menus will feature signature items such as kibbeh, black tiger shrimp, black cod, Brussels sprouts, and mastic ice cream (Greek ice cream). Guests who book between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. will also receive a wristband for the celebration happening at Level 6 rooftop upstairs.
Cafe La Trova
971 SW Eighth St., Miami786-615-4379
cafelatrova.comCelebrate el fin del año (the end of the year) with a special family-style, four-course menu and a lechon station featuring contemporary Latin and Cuban-style dishes. The dining experience includes all dishes listed per course, served family-style for the whole table to enjoy. An à la carte menu will be available for beverages, and an open-bar package option will cost $95 per person. The first seating (a two-hour maximum) is $135 per person, and the second seating is $165 per person. A special vegan menu will be available, and reservations can be made via the restaurant and bar's website.
Catch Miami Beach
200 South Pointe Dr., Miami Beach305-985-0006
catchrestaurants.comCatch Miami Beach will offer a special New Year’s Eve celebratory pre-fixe dinner. The four-course menu begins with an amuse bouche of hamachi jalapeño followed by starter selections of truffle sashimi, wagyu gyoza, and Italian stracciatella. The main course options are "Prime Delmonico" ribeye or spiny lobster dynamite served with truffle mashed potatoes. The restaurant will serve "Hit Me" chocolate cake and macaroons for a sweet ending. The New Year's Eve pre-fixe dinner is priced at $150 per person for the first seating and $250 per person for the second seating. Reservations are recommended and can be made online.
Chimba
2830 NE Second Ave., Miami786-558-5898
chimbamiami.com/chimbaChimba will serve a Latin-American menu of specials for New Year's Eve. Guests can enjoy a starter of pulpo saltado, a dish of stir-fried octopus bathed in soy oyster dressing and served with white rice and Andean fried potatoes, followed by
entrées of "Cowboy Steak Ribeye" with criollo sauce and potatoes ($62) or a vegetarian option of quinoa risotto with oyster mushrooms, a beet cream quinotto aji amarillo, roasted beets, and oyster mushrooms ($28). Cocktail specials like the "Chimba" made with gin, prosecco, rosemary, and lemon peel are also on the list. The restaurant's à la carte menu will be served all night.
Copper 29 Bar
206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables786-830-9640
copper29bar.comRing in the New Year at Copper 29 Bar’s Gatsby Party on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Start the evening with happy Hour specials from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring $5 to $7 cocktails and 50 percent off premium selections. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy Copper’s regular menu. At 9 p.m., a live violinist will elevate the atmosphere, transitioning to a DJ who spins all night long. For a more indulgent experience, savor Copper 29 Bar’s three-course pre-fixe menu, available from 9 p.m. to close. Priced at $95 per person, the menu includes an appetizer, a main course, dessert, and a complimentary holiday spritz cocktail. When the clock strikes midnight, raise a complimentary toast amid a confetti explosion and a dramatic smoke show. For groups of eight or more, reserve a table by emailing [email protected].
Edge Brasserie
(Inside the Four Seasons hotel)1435 Brickell Ave., Miami
305-381-3024
fourseasons.com/miamiEdge will mark the last day of the year with a special prix fixe menu. The menu items include handpicked stone crab and caviar with lemongrass consommé, truffled gnocchi with aged Parmesan tile and shaved truffle, and yogurt mascarpone with citrus lemon verbena. The menu costs $250 per person and includes a welcome drink. Seating is at 6 p.m.
Giselle Miami
15 NE 11th St., Miami,305-358-9848
gisellemiami.comNew Year’s Eve at Giselle will be a celebration with its "Nightfall" menu with starters like Kumamoto oysters and caviar and truffle wagyu dumplings with umami Japanese sweet potato and bonito flakes. Entrée choices include "Cornish Hen Diavolo" served with fingerling potatoes and broccolini, or miso-glazed Chilean sea bass with baby bok choy, citrus miso sauce, and eggplant. The price is $200 per person for the first seating and $350 per person for the second seating.
Kissaki
500 S. Pointe Dr., Ste. 160, Miami Beach305-701-1320
explorekissaki.comThis New Year’s Eve, Kissaki in South Beach will ring in the new year with a geisha performance, live DJ entertainment, a premium open bar, and a four-course menu crafted by executive chef Benjamin Tellez for $195 per person. Located in the South of Fifth neighborhood, Kissaki promises an evening of exquisite flavors and a festive atmosphere to mark the occasion. The menu will feature signature dishes like "Hotate Nigiri" with yuzu miso sauce and charcoal salt, chu toro topped with house-marinated soy and black caviar, salmon topped with shaved truffle, and akami topped with shitake mushrooms, nikiri soy, chive, and crushed almonds. To complement the meal, diners can also enjoy a selection of premium sake, wine, and cocktails during their open bar experience. The dinner and celebrations kick off at 9:30 p.m. Reservations can be made on Resy.com.
Mangrove
103 NW First Ave., Miami786-734-0834
mangrove.miamiMangrove in downtown Miami is celebrating New Year's Eve with two seatings. The first seating on New Year's Eve is from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ($150 per person) and includes lobster bites, lamb chops, jerk chicken, Chilean sea bass, and a dessert called "Little Bitty Ting." This seating includes one glass of red or white wine (bottles are available at a discount). The second seating begins at 9:30 p.m. ($175 presale per person, $200 after December 29) and includes lobster bites, lamb chops, jerk chicken, Chilean sea sass, and for dessert, the "Little Bitty Ting." This also includes one glass of red or white wine (bottles available at a discount). These prices include the cover charge for the New Year's Eve party. The restaurant will be open from 5 to 3 a.m.
Playa
915 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach305-400-4656
playasobe.comRing in the New Year at Playa, where guests can savor a special four-course prix fixe menu by executive chef Jon. The menu begins with zucchini chips served with a creamy tzatziki dip, followed by "Dynamite Shrimp" tossed in lime juice, chili-infused mayonnaise, and garnished with sesame and micro herbs. The main course features a slow-braised short rib accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes, baby broccolini, crispy onion, and rich beef jus. The evening ends on a sweet note with the chef’s choice of dessert. Playa’s regular menu will also be available. The night will come alive with a dinner party featuring a live DJ and entertainment to keep the celebration going. The first seating is from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. for $100 per person, and the second seating is from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. and is $150 per person. Reservations require prepayment and are expected to fill quickly.
Rosa Sky Rooftop
115 SW Eighth St., 22nd Floor, Miami786-745-7486rosaskyrooftop.com
Ring in the new year at Rosa Sky’s "Roaring Rosé" New Year's Eve celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. General admission tickets are available, or for a more elevated experience, table reservations are offered along with an exclusive prix-fixe Menu from 6 p.m. to midnight. The prix-fixe menu includes appetizers like cauliflower croquettes and Thai salt cod and pink shrimp croquettes served with a saffron tartare sauce and Champagne dressing. For the main course, savor surf and turf featuring jerk-crusted beef tenderloin, a lobster-crab cake, and a miso-sweet plantain purée, or opt for the jerk charred eggplant medallions with blood orange and charred scallion-ginger chimichurri for a vegetarian option. Finish your meal with the decadent "Chocolate Temptation Cake," topped with blackberry-pomegranate salsa and cashew crumble for a sweet finish to your celebration. For guests looking to customize their experience, an á la carte menu is available. Tickets and reservations are limited, so be sure to secure your spot.
Torno Subito
200 E. Flagler St., Miami786-206-1395
tornosubitomia.comChef Massimo Bottura’s restaurant is offering two-dinner seatings featuring a curated prix fixe dinner menu. Each seating begins with a complimentary glass of bubbly and appetizers like a black caviar pizza fritter topped with Ossetra black caviar and crème fraîche, followed by sharing starters like the surf 'n' turf, Wagyu and red shrimp tartare with truffle ponzu, along with entrées like "Buon Anno," a combination of poached lobster with lentils, cotechino sausage, and Thai-inspired lobster bisque. Dessert options include the "12 Grapes" made with grape salad, grape sorbet, vanilla foam, and crisp milk for good luck. The first indoor seating is from 6 to 8 p.m. ($290 per person), and the second is from 9 to 11 p.m. ($360 per person). After dinner, a live DJ and cocktails will set the tone for a firework-viewing party on the restaurant’s rooftop terrace from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. ($185 per person). Guests can reserve their spots through OpenTable.
Varsol Sushi Bar
3423 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove305-882-9549
varsolsushibar.comVarsol Sushi Bar in Coconut Grove is hosting a New Year's Eve dinner on December 31 with an à la carte menu, a midnight Champagne toast, and a live DJ until 4 a.m. For those who don't wish to break the bank on New Year's Eve, this is a great option. Reservations are recommended.
Zaytinya South Beach
1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach786-761-1700
zaytinya.com/location/south-beachFor New Year’s Eve, Zaytinya will serve a six-course “Chef's Tasting Experience.” Guests will begin the evening with a welcome cocktail and a special menu of signature dishes like grape leaf dolmades; crispy "Brussels Afelia" with coriander seed, barberries, and garlic yogurt; and "Celebration Rice," a take on Persian jeweled rice with pistachios, almonds, saffron, and barberries. The night will end with complimentary Cava toast and beachside fireworks. Cost per person is $250. Reservations can be placed via OpenTable.
