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The Best Pre-Fixed New Year’s Dinner Spots in LA

Maybe you’re looking for a cozy yet elegant dinner to ring in the new year, or maybe you want to fill up with a satisfying dinner before dancing the year away. Whatever your mood is, we gotcha covered with the best New Year’s Eve restaurants in LA!

Something to keep in mind: Although December just started, it’s best not to wait on booking because reservations can fill up very quickly!

Downtown

LA Prime at The Westin|$$$$

Address: 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

New York-style steakhouse meets LA rooftop night views at LA Prime inside The Westin. Enjoy prime beef and the freshest seafood on the west coast with their top-selling signature entrées, such as the Bone-in Delmonico Ribeye, prime steak from Chicago Stockyard, and their three-pound poached Maine Lobster.

RESERVE HERE

Courtesy of The Westin

Caldo Verde at The DTLA Proper|$$$

Address: 1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

With floor-to-ceiling windows and stained glass works, Caldo Verde offers you natural lighting in the day and an eagle-eye view of glittering DTLA buildings at night (maybe you’ll catch some NYE fireworks!). Savor the flavors of Portuguese and Spanish California fusion cuisine and bubbly toasts for the New Year! Click the link below and head to the ‘Experiences’ tab for the full scoop.

RESERVATIONS STARTING AT $110

Courtesy of Downtown LA Proper Hotel

Santa Monica

FIG Restaurant|$$$

Address: 101 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401

Feast on authentic farm-to-table upscale cuisine made with fresh ingredients from local farmers’ markets. Book a 5:30 PM reservation for their three-course meal with creamy amuse-bouche and wine pairings, or book an 8:30 reservation for their four-course meal and the same additions!

RESERVE HERE

Courtesy of Eater LA

Tar & Roses|$$$

Address: 602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

For a homier experience, you’ll want to reserve a table at Tar & Roses. Their whole vibe centers on the wood-fired oven technique to skillfully bring out every ingredient’s flavors. Every dish is crafted with local organic ingredients, and their ever-changing menu ensures you’ll keep coming back for more!

RESERVE HERE

Courtesy of Urban Dining Guide

West Hollywood

Soulmate|$$$$

Address: 631 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Soulmate is all about the drinks. Join Soulmate for their Speakeasy and Tapas NYE celebration! Their vibrant concoctions are made with locally sourced herbs and fruits, so you know you’ll be sipping on the freshest boozy flavors. On top of unique cocktails, they also offer an extensive wine selection, including vintage and grower champagne, to exclusive mixtures from emerging winemakers. Along with their drinks, enjoy a Spanish Mediterranean meal cooked over a live fire!

RESERVATIONS STARTING AT $125

Courtesy of Eater LA

Catch LA|$$$

Address: 8715 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Known for hosting LA’s top influencers, Catch LA offers the perfect Instagram moment in every corner of the restaurant. And being the go-to restaurant for LA’s trendiest group, Catch LA specializes in its extensive vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menus. Toast in 2023 with their special New Year Dinner featuring a 4-course pre-fixed menu!

RESERVATIONS STARTING AT $115

Courtesy of West Hollywood Design District

SUR Restaurant & Lounge

Address: 606-614 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Luxurious South-European cuisine and interiors come alive in LA at SUR Restaurant & Lounge. If you’re a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fan, you know exactly what we’re talking about. Spot the reality stars of the Bravo hit Vanderpump Rules as you indulge in contemporary American cuisine, such as farm-fresh vegan Tagine.

RESERVATIONS STARTING AT $195

Courtesy of Identify LA

Beverly Hills

Spago|$$$$

Address: 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Celebrate the new year with some VIP masquerade fun at Spago Beverly Hills! Vibe to live performances while you sip on fancy cocktails by their 2 luxurious fireplaces. Or opt for indoor dining to savor the organic, two-Michelin-star-worthy cuisine.

RESERVATIONS STARTING AT $195

Courtesy of Altez Vacations

Mr. Chow|$$$$

Address: 344 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

If you want to dine like Hollywood’s A-list stars, you definitely want to visit Mr. Chow. Cooked to perfection by one of the most respected Chinese chefs in the global food industry, their high-end Chinese dishes are a must for impressing out-of-towners.

RESERVE HERE

Courtesy of Mr. Chow 

Theía|$$$

Address: 8048 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048

What’s a trendier way to celebrate the last moments of 2022 with upscale Greek cuisine and live DJ performances? No other answer compares to the lounge-style restaurant Theía. Their energetic music, sophisticated Mediterranean dishes, and live belly dancers are sure to get you in the party mood!

RESERVATIONS STARTING AT $125 

Courtesy of Average Socialite

Hollywood

Marino Restorante

Address: 6001 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Do New Year’s Eve like the Italians at Marino Restorante. Revel in a truly authentic Italian cuisine with their New Year’s Eve Experience featuring their delicious, extensive tasting menu and a heaping serving of their traditional Italian lentils for good luck and abundance.

RESERVATIONS STARTING AT $165

Courtesy of Yelp

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