Orange County New Year's Eve Dining Guide

There are so many New Year’s Eve events happening throughout Orange County where you can ring in the New Year with family and friends or a special someone. The restaurants below will be hosting a special New Year’s Eve dining experience. We have also included information about some restaurants offering specials for New Year’s Day as well.

Please note that menu details/pricing are subject to change. We recommend that you contact the restaurant of your choice in advance to confirm all the details. Happy New Year from our home to yours!

Orange County New Year’s Eve Dining

Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM | View The Event Flyer
Boardwalk New Years Eve Buffet
Adult Price: $79 | Child Price: $25 | Included complimentary access to Ring in 2019 (21 and over)
Breakwater Ballroom | 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
$100 per person | Premium Cash Bar | Butler Passed Appetizers
Extreme DJ, Balloon Drop, Party Favors, Photo Op, Countdown
For reservations, please call (714) 845-8000, Ext. 2210
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Tanner’s Huntington Beach
21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | (714) 698-6130
New Year’s Eve Dinner | Monday, December 31, 2018 | 5 PM – 11 PM
End 2018 on a delicious note with a 3-course menu from Chef Carlo.
New Year’s Eve Rooftop Party | Monday, December 31, 2018 | 8PM – Close
Let’s party! Enjoy our resident house DJ, festive photo booth and more at Huntington Beach’s premiere rooftop bar
Ticket includes access to New Year’s Eve Party at Treehouse with DJ, Festive photo booth, Party favors, Midnight Champagne Toast
*Fire pit couch reservations available by contacting 714.698.6131 or emailing jesquivel@paseahotel.com
Tanner’s Treehouse | Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | 11 AM -1 PM
Keep the party going and celebrate the first day of 2019 with an epic brunch with ocean views.
For reservations, please reserve online or call (714) 698-6130.
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Andrea at Pelican Hill
22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Our Andrea Chef presents “Il Cenone,” the Italian Gala, with a four-course menu.
Monday, December 31, 2018
$225 per adult | $300 per adult with wine pairing | View New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu
Pricing excludes alcohol, tax and service charge | Complimentary valet parking available
For reservations, please call (877) 563-5102.
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Pelican Grill
22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Chef Marc creates a California grill four-course prix fixe menu, available from 5–10 p.m. Celebrate in the Lounge with dancing, entertainment by a live band and a midnight balloon drop marking the New Year, including a complimentary glass of Prosecco for each guest! The Pelican Grill Bar also serves up a special New Year’s Eve menu.
Monday, December 31, 2018 | Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. | View the Menu
Price: $155 per adult | $215 per adult with wine pairing | $65 per child
New Year’s Day Specials – Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Chef Marc presents a special New Year’s Day football viewing menu in the Pelican Grill Bar.
Tuesday, January 1 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Valet Offered. | For reservations, please call (844) 443-0022
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Coliseum Pool & Grill
22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Ring in the New Year with a carnival-themed night for the whole family! Drop into the Coliseum Bar for a night filled with music from a live band, hats and special New Year party favors, an à la carte menu, specialty themed drinks, a midnight balloon drop and much more.
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM | View The New Year’s Eve Menu
New Year’s Day Special
Our chef features a special breakfast buffet with smoked salmon, shrimp and a ribeye carving station.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | 7:00 AM to 4 PM | $70* per adult | $35* per child.
Pricing excludes tax and service charge.
Valet Offered. | For reservations, please call (877) 563-5102
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Hotel Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 | (877) 614-2137
New Year’s Uncorked
The night is young and the year is even younger, and Red Bar and Lounge is ringing in 2019 with a lavish New Year’s Eve party complete with champagne, cocktails, party favors and beats by our local DJ. Call up your crew, and reserve a booth with bottle service for up to 8 guests, and raise toast after toast to those you love most.
$65 cover charge. General admission cover includes 2 complimentary drinks valued up to $14 per drink. Reserved seating not permitted. Booth reservations and packages start at $400. Discounts do not apply to VIP booth reservations.
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM | Buy Tickets
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Eats Kitchen & Bar
Get ready for deliciously good fun at the New Year’s Eve dinner party you won’t want to miss. Grab your friends or a New Year’s date, and head to EATS Kitchen & Bar for delectable specials like surf-and-turf, grilled whole branzino and suckling pig porchetta, along with our regular dinner menu. Grab a seat on our outdoor patio, and listen to live acoustic music to bring in the new year in style.
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
The Morning After Brunch
Whether you’re winding down from the last night’s festivities or just getting started, begin the year on a delicious note at EATS Kitchen & Bar. We’re offering our classic weekend brunch menu so you can fuel up with favorites like Avocado Toast, Huevos Rancheros, Chicken & Waffle and more. Keep the party going with $10 build-your-own bottomless mimosas and $14 bloody marys.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
For reservations, please call (949) 225-6780
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Waterline Restaurant
1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner
Join us as we welcome the award-winning French champagne house for an exclusive New Year’s Eve experience at Waterline Newport Beach. Delight in an outdoor reception followed by a five-course meal expertly paired by Chef de Cuisine Josh Shapiro.
After dinner, dance the night away and ring in the year with Tijuana Dogs concert in the Ballroom.
All Veuve Clicquot dinner guests receive complimentary entry into the concert (10:00pm – 1:00am).
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | View Menu
New Year’s Eve Dinner in the Bay View Room
Toast the new year with a delightful culinary celebration! Enjoy a four-course dinner crafted by Chef de Cuisine Josh Shapiro, along with expertly selected wine pairings by Beverage Director Ben Carpenter.
The evening begins with an outdoor terrace reception. Menu items include Lobster Bisque, Filet Mignon and Butter Poached Lobster Tail, and Chocolate Molten Cake — all backed by views of Balboa Bay.
After dinner, dance the night away and ring in the year with Tijuana Dogs concert in the Ballroom.
All Bay View dinner guests receive complimentary entry into the concert (10:00pm – 1:00am).
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm | View Menu
New Year’s Eve With the Tijuana Dogs
SoCal’s hottest band is back to ring in the New Year at Balboa Bay Resort!
Performing classic hits and modern favorites, The Tijuana Dogs will make it a night you won’t soon forget! As the clock strikes midnight, enjoy a celebratory champagne toast to welcome 2019!
Balboa Bay Resort – Grand Ballroom
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 10:00pm – 1:00am
For reservations, please call (949) 645-5000
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THE RANCH Restaurant
1025 East Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92805
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Starts at $115 per person | View New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with dinner prepared by Executive Chef Michael Rossi! Our four-course prix-fixe menu includes Hudson Valley Foie Gras Terrine, Sonoma Quail, Red Deer Venison, and Whole Roasted Robbins Island Wagyu Filet & Butter Poached South African Lobster Tail.
Then toast to midnight next door at THE RANCH Saloon! Restaurant dinner guests will be given GA access to our Saloon starting at 9:00pm. Ring in the new year at OC’s best place for Country music & line dancing!
For reservations, please call (714) 817-4200 or reserve online.
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We will be adding additional New Year’s Eve Dining locations up until New Year’s Eve, be sure to come back to see if we find a location near you. Did we miss your favorite New Year’s Eve Dining restaurant? Please let us know about it in the comments below.

Updated 12.26.18

Orange County New Year’s Eve Dining

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