After the Thanksgiving feast, Christmas cookies, and other holiday treats, heading out on the town for a six-course dining extravaganza may seem like overkill, but what is New Year’s Eve for if not extravagance? It’s the last night of the year, a night to indulge and celebrate before heading into the year ahead with renewed intentions. So grab a loved one and treat yourself to one of these delicious celebrations around San Diego. These hotel restaurants are doing it up right, and if you really feel like living it up, you won’t even need to drive home after these New Year’s Eve dining celebrations.
NYE at The Pearl Hotel
Point Loma’s Pearl Hotel has long been a favorite for fashionable locals and visitors that aren’t looking to break the bank on a meal or room night, and New Year’s Eve is no exception. The restaurant features a three-course pre-fixe menu and after dinner festivities including a no-cover party with cocktails, a live DJ and a complimentary champagne to toast for the countdown at midnight.
Location: 1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106 (map)
Time: 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Cost: $49 (plus tax and gratuity)
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New Year’s Eve Gatsby Night at The Westgate Hotel
Already one of San Diego’s most adorned hotels, things get even glitzier at the Westgate Hotel on New Year’s Eve thanks to their Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve dinner. The swanky festivities include a champagne reception, a Five-course wine pairing dinner created by chef Fabrice Hardel in the Versailles Ballroom, live music from the Lorraine Castellanos’ Quartet and complimentary champagne all night. The elaborate affair even includes a midnight balloon drop.
Location: 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
Time: 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Cost: $169
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NYE at The Grand Del Mar
Looking for the ultimate New Year’s Eve dinner? It doesn’t get any more grand than Addison at The Grand Del Mar. Their seven-course meal features caviar garnished King crab, chicken liver mousse and roast squab, to name just a few items. Dessert? Why, a banana split, of course.
Location: 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct, San Diego, CA 92130 (map)
Time: 5:30 PM to 1:30 AM
Cost: $250 ($375 with wine)
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New Year’s Eve Dining on the Water
If an exquisite view with your meal is a must-have, check out one of the many dinner cruises happening around sparkling San Diego Bay, including options from Hornblower Cruises & Events and Flagship Cruises & Events.
Cheers to 2013!