SF Bay Area Restaurants Open For NYE & New Year's Day Dining 2023-24

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — It's nearly time to ring in 2024! And restaurants throughout the San Francisco Bay Area are ready to help you do just that with a slew of dining options for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

We've rounded up a variety of the festive offers — for in-restaurant celebrations and takeout feasts— in our annual dining guide with something for all tastes and budgets.

So peruse the list, scroll through the images above for visual inspiration, and find the offers and sweet treats near you.

And Happy New Year, from Patch!

• ALSO SEE: SF Bay Area Weekend: NYE Fireworks; Noon & New Year's Eve Celebrations

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APPLEBEE'S: Keep feasting easy with newly launched Holiday Combos, starting at $13.99 & available for limited time for dine-in, to-go & delivery. Meals include two proteins, plus garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli & crispy onions. Options: Honey BBQ Chicken Breast & Double Crunch Shrimp; Blackened Cajun Salmon & Double Crunch Shrimp; Sirloin & Double Crunch Shrimp; & Riblets & Honey BBQ Grilled Chicken. Plus, the holiday $5 Mucho Cocktails are back, along with $6 Stella Artois Brewtus draft beers. Details. Location finder here.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: New Year’s Eve in-restaurant dining deal planned Dec. 31: Surf 'n' Turf Dinner for Two ($115), with two, filet mignons, two lobster tails, a starter, sides, molasses bread, dessert & two Prosecco splits. Info/reservations. Find locales in Brentwood, San Jose, San Lorenzo.
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BLAZE PIZZA: Here's a don't-miss holiday deal: an 11-inch, original dough Double Pepperoni pizza (approximately 32 slices of pepperoni!) for $8.99 through Dec. 31. Purchase online, via app or in store & no code needed. Website. Locations.

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BOSTON MARKET: Deck the halls with to-go, holiday options starting at $11.99 per person. Pre-order heat & serve meals for up to 12 people, with choice of turkey, honey-glazed ham or combo, plus sides, rolls & pies from Dec. 17 through Jan. 1. Order info. Locations statewide.
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BUBBLES LOUNGE AT CYRUS RESTAURANT: Enjoy memorable NYE with indulgent evening of the finest caviar & champagne on Dec. 31. Starts $95/person, in intimate setting with wall-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking vineyards. Cyrus’ sommelier has curated menu pairing opulence of caviar with world's finest champagnes & desserts. Regular lounge menu also available. Reserve via Tock. At 275 Highway 128, Geyserville.

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Two new dishes & festive cocktail on CPK holiday menus through Dec. 31. The innovative Neapolitan Burrata Pizza features creamy burrata & slow-roasted cherry tomatoes. Shaking Beef Pasta is hot, savory dish with seared filet & garlic-sesame soy sauce. And this year's specialty cocktail is Hand-Shaken Espresso Martini. Details here. Find locales here.
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CHAMINADE RESORT & SPA: New Year's Eve, three-course dinner‍ set Dec. 31, at scenic resort, with seatings at 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. (100++/person.) Courses include: oyster trio or wild mushroom bisque; cured pork belly, filet of beef or Karaage cauliflower; & black pepper-basil panna cotta or chocolate lava cake for dessert. Reservations. At One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz.

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CHARMAINE'S AT PROPER HOTEL SF: Ring in New Year with rooftop "Scarlet Soirée" 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. on Dec. 31, featuring DJ, open bar, luxury passed bites & complimentary toast at midnight. Book here. At 45 McAllister, San Francisco.
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CHART HOUSE: NYE diners can select takeout Dinner for Two ($110) or on-site, prix-fixe menu with three courses served Dec. 31. To-go option includes clam chowder, Caesar salad, two filets, grilled shrimp & cheesecake. Takeout orders due Dec. 29. Details/reservations. Find locale in Monterey.

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CHEVYS FRESH MEX: Takeout tamales can be ordered online or at restaurants with 24-hour notice through Jan. 1. One dozen is $26 with chicken, carnitas, sweet corn or mix & match in increments of six. Website. See locations in Emeryville, Fairfield, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Union City & Vallejo.
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CRAB HOUSE: Ring in 2024 with seafood aplenty & views of Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz Island, as this Pier 39 restaurant will be open New Year's Eve (11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.) & New Year's Day, (11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.), serving its legendary "Killer Crab" & more. Reservations. At 203 C Pier 39, San Francisco.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Holiday heat-and-serve meals make for hassle-free, at-home feasts. Takeout options: Complete Feast (serves 10–12) with smoked or Cajun turkey, prime rib or ham, with sides of cornbread dressing, gravy, baked potato casserole, green beans & rolls; Dinner Feast (for 8–10) with ham, turkey or prime rib, dressing, gravy & rolls; Holiday Big Yellow Box (for 10-12) 4 pounds of sliced turkey & large sides; or À La Carte Menu for individual meats & sides. New to this year's menu is Classic Sweet Potato Casserole. Find shops near you.
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EL POLLO LOCO: Festive Family Meals start at $24, with eight pieces of chicken, three sides & tortillas. The chain also launches limited-time, pork carnitas holiday menu. With nod to Mexican heritage, options include: Carnitas Tacos (corn-blend tortillas, pork carnitas, avocado salsa, cabbage, cilantro, onion & fresh avocado) ; Carnitas Wet Burrito with green enchilada sauce & cheese; and Carnitas Stuffed Quesadilla. Plus, two items available only via Loco Rewards app are Pork Carnitas Nachos & Pork Carnitas Tostadas. Ordering links. Find locales.

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EL TORITO: Holiday tamales can be ordered online or at restaurants with 24-hour notice through Jan. 1. One dozen is $26 with chicken, carnitas, sweet corn or mix & match in increments of six. Website. Eateries found in SF Bay Area.

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EPIC STEAK: Waterfront views & spectacular menu on tap for New Year's Eve dinner. 6 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. with two seatings: First seating $135/person; second seating $235/person includes party hats, favors, midnight champagne toast & "the table is yours for the night!" Menu highlights: oysters; beef carpaccio; halibut crudo; filet mignon; duck breast; salmon & more. Reservations. At 369 The Embarcadero San Francisco.

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ESTIATORIO ORNOS: Transport yourself Dec. 31 to end-of-year, Mediterranean, four- or five-course feasts with Greek- & Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine. Highlights include shareable dishes of Taramasalata (smoked trout roe, cured egg yolk, bottargo & pita), Michael Mina’s signature tuna tartare, broiled monkfish, surf & turf with optional American Wagyu, plus Ambrosia Pavlova, Greek cookies & New Year’s chocolate for dessert. Menu/reservations. At 252 California St., San Francisco.

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FARMHOUSE INN: Dine in grand, Wine Country-style Dec. 31 with New Year's Eve Caviar Dinner, served 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Chef Craig Wilmer & Sommelier Jared Hoopers are pulling out all the stops for this one, with five-course champagne & caviar experience and variety of caviar paired with sparkling wines & champagnes. $275/person. Reservations. At 7871 River Road, Forestville.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & BAR: Celebrate with three-course, limited-time, winter menu of salmon poke wonton amuse bouche, followed by citrus frisée salad, filet mignon, lobster tail & espresso martini chocolate mousse. And new to menu: Chilled Shellfish Tower of East & West coast oysters, crab legs, lobster & shrimp, with cocktail, creamy mustard & brandy mustard sauces. Reservations. Locations listed in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Walnut Creek.
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FLOUR + WATER: Co-chef Ryan Pollnow & chef de cuisine Derek Woodley are prepping a celebratory NYE seven-course menu, featuring such dishes as black truffle + porcini cappelletti, 99-layer lasagna featuring Liberty Farms duck, & more. $185/person. Optional wine pairings, too. Served Dec. 31, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Reservations. At 2401 Harrison St., San Francisco.

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FOG HARBOR: The SF institution on Fisherman's Wharf will be open New Year's Eve (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.) & New Year's Day (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.), serving a variety of seafood, including its famous cioppino & whole Dungeness crab, along with festive holiday cocktails as Sugar Cookie Martini & Cranberry Bramble. Book here. At Pier 39, San Francisco.
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FOGO DE CHAO: Reservations underway at the Brazilian restaurant for New Year's Eve & Day dining. Prix-fixe feasts offer continual service of meats, carved tableside by gaucho chefs, along with salads, soup, vegetables, charcuterie & more. Locations in Emeryville, San Francisco, San Jose.
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FOLIAGE: At recently opened eatery in SF's Precita Park neighborhood, Chef Mo Béjar is prepping NYE five-course, prix-fixe celebration Dec. 31. Served 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Among menu highlights: pickled celery root tacos; squash croquettes; crab tartare; shrimp & potato toast; Cacio e Pepe Tagliatelle (truffle supplement: $24); braised beef cheek with porridge; & Mont Blanc (chestnut, vanilla and meringue). Add-on options for caviar service with Johnny cakes, chicken liver mousse & brie with citrus chutney and baguette. Book via Resy. At 300 Precita Ave., San Francisco.

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GALPAO GAUCHO: Dine Christmas Eve & Day & New Year's Eve & Day with Brazilian experience of endless rounds of 17 different cuts of meat (including Picanha sirloin, salmon, lamb, pork loin & bacon-wrapped chicken), plus gourmet salad bar, side dishes & desserts. Bookings. Locations in Cupertino, Napa & Walnut Creek.

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GOLDEN CORRAL: Multiple options at this buffet-style chain. Dine-in for endless Holiday Buffet, featuring seasonal specials of turkey, ham, beef roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, rolls, pie & more. Or select Holiday Feasts To Go for six to eight with turkey, ham or beef roast, trimmings, sides, rolls & pie. Pre-order online or via app. Holiday A La Carte Items To Go offers individual options. Plus, $10 bonus card offered with $50 or more purchase & redeemable Jan. 8 to Feb. 13. Details. Location finder here.

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GOTT'S ROADSIDE: This James Beard-recognized eatery brings holiday cheer with return of Dungeness crab specials & Candy Cane Shake. Limited-time shake, in-store only, features vanilla ice cream & milk hand-spun with crushed candy canes & topped with whipped cream. Crab offerings — expected to be available through Jan. 31 — include crab sandwich with West Coast Dungeness crab, lemon mayo, green onions & lettuce on toasted brioche bun ($26.99), and Dungeness Crab & Bay Shrimp Louie salad with romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, secret sauce & lemon-Dijon vinaigrette ($26.99). Sites in Greenbrae, Napa, Palo Alto, St. Helena, San Francisco & Walnut Creek.

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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE: Chefs Michael Mina & Ayesha Curry present six-course, prix-fixe NYE global feast 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dec. 31. Create-your-own experience with dishes including Brussels sprouts Caesar, Hawaiian ahi tuna, brisket ravioli & duck confit bao buns, along with entree choices of American Wagyu New York strip, Caribbean-style chicken or miso-marinated Chilean sea bass. End with Midnight Chocolate Decadence, featuring Champagne gelee, 24k gold & salted caramel bon bon. $125/person. Reservations. At 301 Mission St., San Francisco.
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN: Unique, holiday-themed buckets are back — a tradition since the 1960s — with 2023 theme of “Secret Recipe of Joy.” Plus, two items on menus: Mac & Cheese Wrap & Colonel’s Homestyle Brownie. Info/website.
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KRISPY KREME: To commemorate 20th anniversary of holiday classic “Elf,” the chain unveils its first-ever “Elf” Doughnut Collection. Offered for limited time at participating shops, the line includes: "Buddy Snow Globe Doughnut" with chocolate “Elf” piece; "Buddy Makes Breakfast Doughnut," cake batter spaghetti buttercreme, candies, sprinkles & maple drizzle; "Christmas Lights Doughnut," with icing, sprinkles & chocolate “Elf”; plus return of popular "Santa Belly Doughnut," with Cookies & Kreme filling & Santa belt buckle candy piece. Details here.
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LB STEAK: New Year's Eve surf & turf feasts planned at restaurants in East Bay & South Bay. On Dec. 31, full menu will be served, alongside two specials: filet Oscar with bone-in filet, Dungeness crab, béarnaise, truffle compound butter & périgueux sauce; or rib eye with lobster tail, wagyu bone marrow, truffle butter & buddha hand gremolata. Reservations. Locations in San Ramon's City Center Bishop Ranch & San Jose's Santana Row.
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MESO: Reservations underway for NYE at the Mediterranean-inspired hot spot. On Dec. 31, 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., look for such specials as Bubbles & Caviar for Two with Tsar Nicoulai Osetra Caviar, Charles de Cazanove Champagne, potato chips, herbed labneh & chives; oysters; & house-made Saffron Gold Pappardelle. Regular a la carte menu offered. Bookings. At Santana Row, 3060 Olsen Drive, San Jose.
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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Make it a memorable NYE with "Chateaubriand Dinner for Two" offered only through Dec. 31. Three-course, prix-fixe menu with winter salad, tableside-sliced Chateaubriand with roasted shallots, red wine demi reduction, Bearnaise & au jus, deluxe sides, plus dessert. $179 for two. Add-on options include lobster tails & mini crab cakes. Reservations. Also through Dec. 31, limited-time "Best Steak Anywhere" promo allows guests to try steaks from Japan, Australia & U.S. (like A5 Niigata Snow Wagyu Filet Mignon from Japan) to learn of various flavors & aging processes. See locales in San Francisco, San Jose.

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PABU IZAKAYA: New Year’s Eve dining offered 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. with NYE Omakase or Chef’s Tasting Menu. Begin with signature "Happy Spoon," decadent bite of kusshi oyster, uni, ikura, tobiko & ponzu creme fraiche, followed by Bay Scallop Chawanmushi with caviar and black truffle dashi, shrimp Kakiage, plus surf & turf ribeye & lobster. Menu & reservations. At 101 California St., San Francisco.

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PARCHE: New Year's Eve dinner & celebration planned Dec. 31 —four-course, Colombian dinner served 5 p.m.- 7 p.m., followed by after-party with live, Latin music & dancing 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Menu highlights: short rib croquetas; pandebono con bocadillo; aguardiente shots and more. Bookings. At 2295 Broadway, Oakland.

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PENNY ROMA: Chef de cuisine Rachel Orner & Flour + Water Hospitality Group co-chef Ryan Pollnow team up for NYE family-style experience. The five-course, prix-fixe menu will showcase seasonal ingredients & plenty of handmade pasta. Served Dec. 31, 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. $135/person. Optional wine pairings, too. Reservations. At 3000 20th St., San Francisco.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Here's a gift that keeps on giving for Pie Life Rewards members! Order a "Craft Your Own Pizza" by Dec. 31 & you'll be eligible to unlock "Pies and Perks" offer, which sends a daily "Perk" of choice (such as side salad, cookie, or non-alcoholic beverage), alongside pizza purchases through 2024. Details. Locations statewide.

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RED LOBSTER: Make it a shellfish holiday with limited-time, shrimp & lobster specials. Choose: Lobster & Shrimp Holiday Feast (lobster & shrimp in orange-rosemary sauce); Lobster & Cheddar Bay-Stuffed Shrimp; or Lobster & Shrimp Overboard (lobster tail, linguini & shrimp skewer). Cheddar Bay Stuffing is new side of brioche, Cheddar Bay, bacon & mushroom. Plus, new seasonal cocktails: Snowglobe Sangria; Seaside S'mores Martini; Cinnamon Whiskey Sour. For hosting at home, see to-go Holiday Side Bundles, Party Platters & Family Meals. Purchase Holiday Side Bundle with all five sides & receive two dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits free. Find restaurants in SF Bay Area.
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: "Celebration Surf & Turf" holiday dinner, filet & twin tails, served Dec. 22–24 & Dec. 29-31. Plus, festive, family-sized salads & sides can be ordered for takeout until Dec. 23, with 48-hour notice. See site in Walnut Creek.
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SCOPO DIVINO: Ring in the New Year in style with lobster & champagne NYE dinner Dec. 31. ($50/person.) The cozy, award-winning wine bar & restaurant will serve lobster tail, rib eye steak & Parmesan truffle fries with Béarnaise sauce. Book via Resy. At 2800 California St., San Francisco.

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7-ELEVEN: Don't miss these holiday deals: Whole pizzas are $6 for 7Rewards members on New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. And rewards members also can score a large coffee & doughnut for $2 for a limited time. Rewards info here.

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SIGNIA BY HILTON SAN JOSE: Reservations underway for New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 —a two-part celebration planned in Fountain Restaurant and AJI Bar & Robata. Evening starts with reception in Fountain, featuring savory & sweet holiday favorites 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., followed by festivities & live music at AJI Bar & Robata, including midnight Veuve Clicquot toast. Tickets/details here. At 170 South Market St. San Jose.
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SONS & DAUGHTERS: This cozy, Michelin-starred spot in SF's charming Nob Hill neighborhood will serve Nordic-inspired tasting menus nightly Dec. 29 through New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, with welcome glass of Champagne & course of Caviar Perlita from Nouvelle-Aquitain for all guests. Plan for dining experience to take about 2.5 hours. Book via Tock. At 708 Bush St., San Francisco.
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SUSHI BY SCRATCH RESTAURANTS: For New Year's Eve weekend, the signature 17-course, omakase-inspired tasting menu will be served with limited-time-only caviar & truffle specials, plus Champagne toast. $285/person. Locations & reservations in Healdsburg.

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TELEFERIC BARCELONA: Celebrate New Year's Eve Spanish-style & indulge in selection of tapas, paellas & ample servings of sangría & Spanish wine to kick-start your new year. Elevated NYE menu, with such dishes as special dishes like beef tartare & bone marrow, carbonara rolls & truffled flatbread “Coca,” will be served Dec. 31 beginning at 4 p.m. Website/reservations. Locations in Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek.

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TERRA AT EATALY SILICON VALLEY: The rooftop restaurant is hosting special, New Year's Eve feast — four courses at $150/person — from 5:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Menu highlights: Burrata al Tartufo Nero (housemade truffle burrata, butternut squash, black truffle); Tonnarelli All’Astice (housemade squid ink tonnarelli, half lobster & lobster sauce; & Wagyu Zabuton Con Scarola (Wagyu zabuton, beef jus, escarole); festive cocktails & Italian wines. Reservations. At 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara.

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TERRENE AT 1 HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO: Dress in your disco finest & welcome 2024 with glitzy, Studio “24”-themed celebration with live band, culinary & cocktail delights, midnight champagne toast & front row seats to fireworks over the Bay. Dec. 31, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., for ages 21+. $185/ticket; $165/ticket for groups of 6+; 0r $2,650 per VIP table. Reservations. At 8 Mission St., San Francisco.

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TGI FRIDAYS: Book holiday get-together at the restaurant by Dec. 31 & get 15% off Party Packages. Options for appetizers, two-course & three-course menus. Details here. Location in Union City.

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THE BUNGALOW KITCHEN: Dine NYE with magnificent Bay views —one night, one roof, two experiences. Select either main dining room's four-course, prix fixe menu ($215.00 +/person) ...or for same price, head upstairs to transformed 2nd floor for exclusive ticketed event, premium open bar, four food stations & DJ CLAKSAARB. Plus, SUV shuttle available 10 p.m.-2 a.m. to take guests home within 2-mile radius. Then, head back Jan. 1 for two-course, prix-fixe New Year’s Day Brunch, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., with specials & oyster cart selections. Details/bookings. At 5 Main St., Tiburon.

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THE VAULT GARDEN: Enjoy decked-out Winter Wonderland, a fully tented, outdoor space, with lounge seating & outdoor bar, open through Jan. 10. Sip festive cocktails designed by Kate Bolton (2012 Chronicle Bar Star & Eater Bartender of the Year), & nibble on menu favorites while taking in views of legendary 555 California Christmas tree at San Francisco’s Bank of America Plaza. Details. At 555 California St., San Francisco.

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VEGGIE GRILL: Vegetarian, holiday-dining alert! Check out two, limited-edition specials offered through New Year's Eve: the Turk’y Cranwich; and Harvest Mushroom Stew. Sandwich features Prime Roots’ Cracked Black Pepper Koji-Turkey, cranberry aioli, “turkey” gravy, cranberry stuffing, lettuce, tomato on grilled sourdough. Stew is hearty with Fable mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, rosemary & thyme. Info. Find locale in San Jose.
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VILLON AT THE PROPER HOTEL: End 2023 with NYE four-course tasting menu featuring Chef Jason Fox’s take on iconic hotel dishes. Served Dec. 31 at $165 per person for 5:30 p.m. first seating/$195 for 8 p.m. second seating. Optional wine pairings, too. Reserve here. At 1100 Market St., San Francisco.
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WATERBAR: The restaurant, acclaimed for its seafood offerings, will serve a prix-fixe menu for New Year's Eve. $295 per person for pre-set menu, & includes party favors & hats, midnight champagne toast, plus NYE fireworks show visible from outdoor seawall. Booking links. At 399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco.

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ALSO SEE:

SF Bay Area Weekend: NYE Fireworks; Noon & New Year's Eve Celebrations

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