11 December 18-24, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | MAI KAI’s New Year’s Eve celebration, both featuring a spectacular performance. The first seating, starting at 5:30 p.m., offers the classic MAI KAI experience at regular pricing of $23 per guest. The second seating, starting at 9 p.m. with the show beginning at 11 p.m., includes a special menu, a champagne toast, and a DJ post-show for $175 per guest. 5:30 pm, $23-$175. 3599 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-563-3272, maikai.com MAMO MIAMI. Ring in the new year at MAMO and enjoy a festive multi-course menu. The restaurant will offer two exclusive seatings: the first at 6:30 p.m. for $185 per person, and the second beginning at 9:30 p.m., starting at $295 per person. 6:30 pm, $185-$295. 931 Brickell Ave, Miami, (786) 693-2300, mamorestaurant.com/miami MANGO’S TROPICAL CAFE. Miami Bollywood NYE: Ring in 2026 at Mango’s South Beach with Bollywood and Bhangra beats in the Voudou Room, and high-energy Bollywood and Tollywood dance mixes in the Mojito Room. The dress code for the event is “dress to impress,” and tickets grant entry to the outside and balcony area, where guests can enjoy Mango’s famous Dinner Show, a vibrant, world-class Latin performance. At midnight, step outside for live fireworks over South Beach. 9 p.m., $53.33 - $413.01. 900 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-673-4422, mangos.com/mangos-miami-beach MAREVA 1939. NYE at Mareva 1939: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Mareva 1939 with a three-course prix fixe menu showcasing Spanish cuisine and coastal Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Perrier-Jouët to welcome the new year. Throughout the evening, guests will be treated to a live performance by famed piano man Victor Valdez. 6 p.m., $130. 1677 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-532-2311, mareva1939.com MARION. NYE at Marion: The Japanese restaurant will ring in the New Year with “The Show Must Go On,” a Vegas-esque celebration featuring burlesque-style acts, high-energy showgirl performances, and dramatic production moments. Guests will enjoy Marion’s exclusive five-course prix fixe menu, showcasing dressed oysters, fresh sushi and nigiri favorites, wagyu sirloin, and whole lobster.The first seating, available from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., offers the full culinary experience for $155 per person. The second seating begins at 9 p.m. for $195 per person, with an additional beverage minimum spend. 7 p.m., $155-$345. 1111 SW First Ave., Miami, 786-717-7512, marionmiami.com MAYAMI WYNWOOD. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Mayami Wynwood for an elevated dinner experience with signature Mayami vibes. The first seating, from 7 to 9 p.m., is $125 per person. The second seating, starting at 9 p.m., is $155 per person and includes a $550 minimum spend on bottle service. 7 p.m., $125-$705. 127 NW 23rd St., Miami, 786-660-1341, mayamiwynwood.com MAYFAIR GRILL. NYE at Mayfair Grill: Celebrate the final night of the year with a wood-fired dinner at Mayfair Grill. Enjoy the full à la carte menu alongside exclusive holiday specials crafted just for the evening, including lobster mac and cheese, slow-cooked prime rib, and whipped cheesecake for dessert, paired with a Tiny ’Tini or a glass of bubbly. 5:30 pm, Free. 3000 Florida Ave., Miami, 305-441-0000, mayfair-grill.com MICHAEL’S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK. New Year’s Eve Jazz Night at Michael’s Genuine: Reservations begin at 5:30 p.m. at Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink, where guests celebrating New Year’s Eve can enjoy live jazz throughout dinner service alongside specially priced caviar and champagne. Enjoy an exclusive New Year’s Eve dessert for two from Pastry Chef Marlena Bella. Close the evening with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 6 p.m., Free. 130 NE 40th St., Miami, 305-676-0894, michaelsgenuine.com MILA RESTAURANT. The Last Flame NYE Party at Mila: This New Year’s Eve, celebrate the close of one chapter and the start of another at The Faena’s outdoor bar. Choose from packages ranging from simple bar access to premium outdoor seating with a prix fixe menu. Guests can enjoy a rooftop experience inspired by renewal, rhythm, and radiance. 6 p.m., $100-$940. 1636 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, 786-706-0744, milarestaurant.com MIRABELLA. NYE at Mirabella: Ring in 2026 with a prix-fixe menu of Mirabella’s signature coastal Italian cuisine. A champagne menu will also be offered to ‘cheers’ to the New Year. A menu for kids under 10 is also available upon request. The first seating is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $199, and the second seating from 8:30 to 10:30 costs $299. 6 p.m., $199-$299. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4780, fontainebleau.com/dining/mirabella MISS CRISPY RICE. NYE at Miss Crispy Rice: Coral Gables’ Miss Crispy Rice will serve a special fifteen-course omakase menu for New Year’s Eve 2026, featuring highlights such as Japanese dry-aged nigiri, toro and caviar hand rolls, a chef’s surprise course, and more. Two seatings are available: one at 6:30 p.m. and another at 8:30 p.m. 6:30 pm, $120. 808 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, (239)-980-2912, misscrispyrice.com MONDRIAN SOUTH BEACH HOTEL. New Year’s Eve at Mondrian: For guests with a general admissions ticket, the party will take place on the pool deck and include a four-hour premium open bar from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., a countdown and fireworks show, and a complimentary midnight champagne toast. Several VIP packages are also available that include bottle service and more. 8:30 pm, $174- $4,000. 1100 W. Ave., Miami Beach, 305- 514-1500, book.ennismore.com/hotels/ mondrian/south-beach MOXIES. Moxies: Join the New Year’s Eve din- ner experience at Moxies with a three-course meal for $75 per person, complemented by lively beats from the DJ and access to a step-and-repeat photo booth. Reservations include a two-hour seating limit. 6:45 pm, $75. 201 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, (954) 666-6861, moxies.com/restaurants/ fort-lauderdale MOXY MIAMI SOUTH BEACH. Fireworks at The Upside: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Moxy’s Upside rooftop. Enjoy breathtaking views of the fireworks, a premium open bar, and live DJ entertainment throughout the night. Tickets include access to the rooftop, a midnight champagne toast, and a four-hour open bar. 8 p.m., $91 to $1,284.00. 915 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-600-4292, moxysouthbeach.com MR. CHOW. Year of the Fire Horse at Mr. Chow: The first New Year’s Eve seating at Mr. Chow’s, at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., is $250 per person and includes a special set menu with a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne. The second seating features the same New Year’s Eve menu, a glass of Cristal champagne, a live DJ, and festive balloons and novelties for $375 per person. 6 p.m., $250-$375. 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-695-1695, mrchow.com MYKONOS KITCHEN AND BAR. Mykonos Kitchen and Bar: For Mediterranean fare before the party, head to Mykonos Kitchen and Bar from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and indulge in a curated prix fixe menu for $165 per person. To ring in the New Year at the restaurant, choose a reservation during the second seating window starting at 9:30 p.m. Bottle service packages are available upon request. 6 p.m., $165-$185. 400 Sunny Isles Blvd., Sunny Isles Beach, 305-497-9775, mykonoskitchenandbar.com NEGRONI BISTRO & SUSHI BAR. NYE at Negroni: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Negroni with an exclusive four-course prix fixe dinner, including a glass of Pommery champagne for the midnight toast. The first seating is $135 per person and features menu highlights such as miso-glazed sea bass and Wagyu A5 bao. The second seating, starting at 8 p.m., is $265 per person. 6 p.m., $135-$265. 3201 Buena Vista Blvd., Miami, 786-510-0075, negronius.com NEGRONI WESTON. NYE at Negroni Weston: Negroni Weston’s New Year’s Eve dinner menu is a four-course prix-fixe experience that includes a glass of Pommery champagne for the midnight Toast. 6 p.m., $70-$135. 1744 Main St., Weston, (954) 444-0096, negronius.com/weston/ NIKKI BEACH MIAMI. Masquerade at Nikki Beach: This New Year’s Eve, Nikki Beach will host a masquerade-themed celebration titled ‘Exquisite Night‘, inviting guests to arrive in style, and masked, for an evening of dinner, dancing, and a masquerade-inspired photo booth. As the clock strikes midnight, guests can enjoy a complimentary champagne toast and a fireworks display to welcome 2026. 7 p.m., $100 to $4,200.00. 1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-538-1111, nikkibeach.com NOMA BEACH AT REDFISH. This New Year’s Eve, Noma invites guests to a dinner experience from 5 to 10 p.m. that will feel like a private island escape. Indulge in Chef Donatella Arpaia’s signature dishes and sip handcrafted cocktails. A two-hour dining limit applies, except for guests at the final seating of the night. Guests may choose between a romantic outdoor patio overlooking the water or the indoor dining room. 5 p.m., $75-$150. 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables, 305-668-8788, noma-beach.com NUBÉ ROOFTOP. NYE at Nubé Rooftop: Join Nubé Rooftop’s New Year’s Eve celebration for an open bar from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., featuring beer, wine, and cocktails with liquor priced under $20, plus live entertainment. Tickets are $150 for standing room only, with limited bar seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Table reservations are available for $300. 9 p.m., $150-$300. 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, (954) 525-6823, nuberooftop.com ORO MIAMI. The Gold Symphony NYE Dinner at Oro: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at ORO for a curated dinner experience. Choose between two seatings, the first seating between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. for $250 per person which allows for a 2 hour table allotment. The second seating from 9:30 p.m. to close will allow guests to toast to the new year at the restaurant and costs $350 per guest. 7 p.m., $250-$375. 818 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, (786) 272-2016, oro-miami.com/ OSAKA NIKKEI. Osaka Nikkei Miami: Ring in the New Year at Osaka with a Nikkei-inspired dinner blending the rich flavors and tradi- tions of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. The second seating, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., will feature an à la carte menu alongside specially curated New Year’s Eve exclusives. Reservations require a $350 deposit, which includes $150 applied to the final bill and a half bottle of Dom Pérignon per guest. The night also includes a live DJ and access to the Kero Bar. 8:30 pm, $350. 1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami, 786-627-4800, osakanikkei.com/es/local/miami PALM ROOM. If You Ain’t First, You’re Last at Palm Room: Live life in the fast lane at the Palm Room’s New Year’s celebration. Tickets include a premium open bar from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., featur- ing premium spirits, classic cocktails, beer, and wine. 9:00 am, $108.55. 825 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-991-1749, palmroomftl.com THE PALMS HOTEL & SPA. NYE at Essensia: Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with dinner at Essensia. Guests can choose from two seatings, at 6 p.m. or 8:30 p.m., and enjoy a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu featuring starters like lobster bisque or salmon tartare, entrées such as veal osso bucco, and decadent desserts including ginger chocolate spice or red berry fashion with chocolate ganache. Live music will accompany the evening, and each guest will receive a complimentary glass of champagne to toast the New Year. 8:30 pm, $175. 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305- 534-0505, thepalmshotel.com PAMPLEMOUSSE ON THE BAY. NYE at Pamplemousse On The Bay: Ring in the New Year on the water at Pamplemousse on the Bay. The celebration features a curated set menu with two seating options. The first, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offers a relaxed experience for guests who want to enjoy a meal before heading to their evening plans, with a two-hour table duration. The second seating, starting at 8 p.m., brings elevated energy with a live DJ performance and a front-row view of the midnight celebration. 6 p.m., $50. 910 West Ave., Suite D, Miami Beach, (305) 763-8082, pamplemoussemiami.com PATRIZIA’S. NYE at Patrizia’s: Celebrate the arrival of 2025 at Pa- trizia’s with live music, dancing, and endless food. The family-style menu includes margherita pizzas, fried calamari, chicken parmesan, and lamb chops. Guests will also enjoy an unlimited open bar featuring wine, sangria, beer, and soda. 5 p.m., $225. 3300 NE 32nd St., Ft. Lauderdale, (954) 777-6880, patriziasfortlauderdale.com/ PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE. NYE at Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Perry’s with a three-course prix fixe menu, featuring soup or salad, an entrée, and dessert. Reservations at 5:30 p.m. and earlier are $99 per person, while reservations at 5:45 p.m. and later are $109 per person. 6 p.m., $99-$109. 4251 Salzedo St, Coral Gables, (786) 703-9094 PIER TOP. NYE at Pier Top: Toast to 2026 sev- enteen stories up at Pier Top, the iconic Fort Lauderdale revolving lounge. The evening’s dress code is black tie, and general admis- sion guests can look forward to a midnight champagne pour, decadent caviar, and stunning views. Tables are priced at $250 per person and include a 350 ml bottle of champagne for every two guests. 9 p.m., $125-$250. 2301 SE 17th St., Fort Lauder- dale, (754) 318-6991, piertoplounge.com POOL HALL AT RED ROOSTER OVERTOWN. Harlem Nights at The Pool Hall: Harlem Swing the night away at The Pool Hall, the speakeasy above Red Rooster Overtown, which is a tribute to the former Clyde Kil- lens Pool Hall, a historic hangout for Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, and Sam Cooke. The Harlem Nights themed party will feature live entertainment by Nikki Kidd, showcasing the best of the 1920s to ’60s. The dress code for the event is 1920s glamour, so dress sharp, sip bubbly, and celebrate like the greats once did. 9 p.m., $74.64- $91.41. 920 NW Second Ave., Miami, 305-850-6566, redroosterovertown.com PRESIDENTE BAR. NYE at Presidente Bar: Enjoy a prix-fixe din- ing experience from 7 to 8 p.m. for $95 or after 9:30 p.m. for $155. 7 p.m., $95-$155. 146 NW 28th St., Miami, (305) 987-1267, presidentebar.com PRIME 54. NYE at Prime 54: Ring in 2026 with a decadent prix-fixe menu of Prime 54’s signature steakhouse favorites. A champagne menu is also available to toast to the New Year. Two Seatings are available, the first from 6 to 8 p.m. costs $199, and the second seating from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. costs $299. 6 p.m., $199-$299. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-674-4780, fontainebleau. com/dining/prime54/miami-beach-steakhouse QUEEN MIAMI BEACH. Golden Majesty Ball at Queen: Queen Miami Beach will host a Golden Majesty Ball for its New Year’s Eve festivities, offering general admission access to the bar, salon lounge, and dance floor for an evening shaped by DJ sets and interactive performances. Hosted inside the restored Paris Theater on Washington Avenue, the event unfolds amid Queen Miami Beach’s opulent design elements, including terrazzo floors, dramatic lighting, and soaring 26-foot ceilings that reflect the building’s Art Deco history. Guests are required to attend in thematic formal attire, with gold-accented gowns for women and white or gold tuxedos for men. The event is 18+ and becomes 21+ after 10 p.m. General admission does not include tables, food, or additional beverages. 6 p.m., $87.61-$1,164.12. 550 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 786-373-2930, queenmiamibeach.com REGATTA GROVE. Fireworks Show at Regatta Grove: Regatta Grove will celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks, live music, and a high-energy countdown. Guests can enjoy three expansive bars featuring a wide selection of premium spirits, along with a lineup of culinary outposts from Michelin-starred and James Beard Award–nominated chefs, including JJ’s Guilty Pleasures by Chef Jeremy Ford, House of Birds & Biscuits by Chef Kenny Gilbert, and The Piefather by Chef José Mendin. 8 p.m., $41.85-$3,366.74. 3415 Pan American Dr., Miami, 305-707-4667, regattagrove.com RHYTHM & VINE. Let’s Boogie New Year’s Eve Party : Head to Rhythm & Vine for a 1970s-themed New Year’s celebration., 8 p.m., $103.22. 401 NE Fifth Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, 954-533- 3734, rhythm-vine.com THE RITZ-CARLTON COCONUT GROVE, MIAMI. New Year’s Eve at The Ritz-Carlton: The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove will host its New Year’s Eve gathering in the lobby lounge and feature live music, a dance floor, party favors, and a midnight balloon drop. Guests are welcomed with a handcrafted “Goodbye 2025” cocktail before enjoying passed bites served throughout the evening, from tequila- Mango’s Tropical Cafe photo Mango’s Tropical Cafe
