Where to Celebrate NYE in OC
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and if you are still looking for spots to celebrate, I have a roundup of some fave NYE celebrations at local restaurants.
The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar, Rancho Santa Margarita
Ring in the new year in style at South County’s Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar. Themed as a masquerade party, The Blind Pig will have fabulous live music, food and drink specials to complement the dinner menu and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight to ring in 2018. To reserve a table, call the restaurant at 949.888.0072.
K’ya Bistro Bar - Laguna Beach
K'ya Bistro Bar is located in the historic, coastal La Casa del Camino hotel in the heart of Laguna Beach. Guests are invited to celebrate at the charming restaurant with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, live music and tray-passed desserts from 10 p.m. - midnight.
K’ya Bistro Bar is located at 1287 S Coast Hwy. in Laguna Beach.
Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen - Irvine & Brea
Ring in the new year with live Latin music, dancing & margaritas at Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen! Located in Brea Downtown and The Irvine Market Place, Cha Cha’s will be celebrating in style with a midnight countdown and complimentary glass of champagne. The energetic Latin-inspired restaurant offers a lively and fun atmosphere with hand-shaken cocktails to enjoy all night long. Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen is located at 13126 Jamboree Road in Irvine and 110 W Birch St #7, Brea.
Bruno’s Italian Kitchen - Brea
Celebrate 2018 like a true foodie and indulge in soul-satisfying Italian cuisine at Bruno's Italian Kitchen in Brea. This year, guests can enjoy a 3-course menu, a midnight countdown and party favors at the popular Italian restaurant. The special 3-course menu will be served after 8 p.m. as well as regular bar menu all night.
Old Vine Café – Costa Mesa
For those looking for an intimate dinner, Old Vine Café will be offering several tasting menu options to guests on Saturday, Dec. 31. For $95 per person, each guest will enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu. Select from the Original, Vegetarian, Vegan or Premium tasting menus. To make a reservation, call 714.545.1411.
Ways & Means Oyster House - Huntington Beach
All aboard for Ways & Means Hawaiian New Year's Bash! Throw on your cheesy Love Boat costume and get ready for a night of music & dancing! Guests can enjoy themed cocktails, costume contests, and giveaways all night long! Ways & Means is located at 21022 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. For more information, visit wmoysters.com.
Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails – Irvine
Start the year off in a charitable way with Andrei’s special New Year’s Eve menu (100% of the net profits are donated to The Andrei Foundation). For $89 per person, with an optional $30 wine pairing, guests will enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu, fun party favors, and complimentary champagne toast at midnight, a DJ playing all of the decades, and more! To reserve a table, call 949.387.8887.
