12 December 18-24, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | lime watermelon and truffle short rib arancini to dark-chocolate cherry tartlets, ahead of the champagne service. A curated à la carte menu will also be available at Isabelle’s. 9 p.m., $75.00. 3300 SW 27th Ave., Miami, 305-644-4680, ritzcarlton.com RIVERSIDE HOTEL FORT LAUDERDALE. New Year’s at The Riverside Hotel: Ring in the New Year at The Riverside Hotel with live music, food and an open bar, and an unforgettable countdown. 8 p.m., $169.81. 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-0671, riversidehotel.com ROSA NEGRA. NYE at Rosa Negra: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Rosa Negra with two exclusive seatings, each featuring a four- course menu, a complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon, live performances, and tunes from its resident DJ. The first seating runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The second seating, from 9:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., will include a high-energy welcome to 2026. 9:30 pm, $350-$500. 1346 S. Miami Avenue, Miami, rosanegrarestaurant. us/restaurants-miami ROXANNE’S LIQUOR BAR & KITCHEN. NYE at Roxanne’s: Sponsored by Ilegal Mezcal, the free New Year’s Eve event will feature flash tattoos by an artist from Babylon Tattoo, a complimentary midnight toast, party favors, and a surprise gift for guests. 8 p.m., Free. 823 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, (954) 256-3996 RUSTY PELICAN. NYE at Rusty Pelican: For those seeking a fes- tive dinner before the countdown, the first seating at the iconic Key Biscayne restaurant The Rusty Pelican is the perfect choice. Guests with indoor reservations from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will enjoy a five-course dinner for $170 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, or $195 for outdoor seating, with an optional $125 wine pairing. Those looking to ring in the New Year at the bayside restaurant will pay slightly more, with indoor tables starting at $230 and outdoor tables at $255. For a group VIP experience with waterfront window views, guests can pre-pay for a $1,000 table. 6 p.m., $170-$1,000. 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne, 305-361-3818, therustypelican.com STK SOUTH BEACH. NYE at STK: Ring in 2026 at STK with a live DJ, festive party favors, and a complimentary champagne toast. Table reservations are available for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 4, 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of up to 6, and 2 hours for parties of 7 or more. 6 p.m., Free. 2305 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-604-6988, stksteakhouse.com/en-us/location/south-beach/ SAGAMORE HOTEL SOUTH BEACH. NYE at the Sagamore: Pre- sented by RoseGold, celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Sagamore Hotel, featuring an open dance floor, optional VIP bottle service, and a music lineup showcasing New York and Miami talent. 9 p.m., $42.00. 1671 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-535-8088, sagamoresouthbeach.com SEA WATCH ON THE OCEAN. Sea Watch On the Ocean: Enjoy a three-course dinner at this historic Fort Lauderdale landmark and receive a complimentary glass of champagne to ring in the New Year. The set menu is priced at $125 per person, and dinner service will begin at 5 p.m. 6 p.m., $125. 6002 N Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderale, (954) 781-2200, seawatchontheocean.com/ SELVA. New Year’s Eve at Selva: Selva opens its doors on NYE for a night of immersive music and a countdown celebration. 10 p.m., $1400-$250. 800 Brickell Ave., Miami, selva-club.com/locations/ miami-coming-soon SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOLLYWOOD. Jonas Brothers: Greetings From 2026: The pop-rock trio will perform live on New Year’s Eve at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood in a special event that will also stream live on Samsung TV Plus. Their setlist will feature both fan-favorite throwbacks and hits from their latest album. 10 p.m., $117-$1009. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-327-7625, seminolehardrockhollywood.com SEXY FISH MIAMI. Midnight Fish at Sexy Fish: Celebrate the dawn of 2026 at Sexy Fish with Don Julio 1942 cocktails and an exclusive New Year’s Eve tasting menu. The first seating, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., offers a two-hour table with a $200 per person food and beverage minimum. Guests under 21 must book by 7 p.m. The second seating, from 9 to10:30 p.m., includes the $350 tasting menu with a $500 per person food and beverage minimum, with drinks available à la carte and optional bottle service packages. 5:30 pm, $200-$750. 1001 S. Miami Ave., Miami, sexyfishmiami.com SHISO. Shiso’s Godfather Gala: New Year’s Eve: This New Year’s Eve, the stylish Asian smokehouse in Wynwood will transform into a Godfather-themed world. For the special occasion, the restaurant will unveil a secret menu revealed only on the night. Guests can enjoy a live band, a late-night DJ, cinematic characters, and casino- style gaming for a vintage Vegas atmosphere. For guests in the secind seating starting at 9 p.m., as the clock strikes twelve, guests will raise a complimentary glass of champagne to ring in the New Year. 7 p.m., $100-$195. 239 NW 28th street, Miami, (786) 559-1706, shisomiami.com/ SHOOTERS WATERFRONT. New Year’s Eve at Shooters: New Year’s at Shooters will be filled with food, family, and fun. Guests can enjoy a live DJ, samba dancers, LED robots, fireworks, and a four-course prix fixe meal. 8 p.m., $199. 3033 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-566-2855, shooterswaterfront.com SIPSIP CALYPSO RUM BAR. Midnight in White: NYE at Sipsip Rum Bar: Enjoy a rooftop New Year’s Eve white party at the Mayfair Hotel’s Sipsip Rum Bar. Dance under the disco lights and raise a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Guests can enjoy a live DJ spinning all night, and table service will be available with a $500 food and beverage minimum per table. 10 p.m., $33.85-$535.38. 3000 Florida Ave., Miami, 305-441-0000, mayfairhousemiami.com/dining/sipsip THE SOCIAL CLUB. NYE at the Social Club: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a cozy, elevated dinner at The Surfcomber South Beach’s Social Club. Guests can enjoy a delicious four-course prix fixe menu and a bottle of champagne for the table as they welcome 2026. Menu highlights include blackened diver scallop with ancho chili, cranberry and maple; Chili spiced filet mignon with gorgonzola malanga mash and an almandine bread pudding with guava swirls, and more. 6 p.m., $80 to $125. 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-604-1800, socialclubatsurfcomber.com SPARROW. NYE at Sparrow: Ring in 2026 from the top of the Dalmar Hotel at The Sparrow rooftop bar. Guests will enjoy an open bar from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., along with a complimentary champagne toast to welcome the new year. General admission begins at 9 p.m. and includes standing-room access to Sparrow, unlimited premium select open bar, specialty NYE cocktails, and a midnight champagne toast. Multiple VIP packages are availble. 9 p.m., $206.08-$372.63. 299 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-945-9100, sparrowbar.com STUBBORN SEED. Guests can choose between a nine or eleven- course tasting menu, conceptualized by Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford and his team at the Michelin-starred Stubborn Seed. 5 p.m., $259 to $300. 101 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 786-322-5211, stubbornseed.com SUNNY’S. Sunny’s New Year’s Eve: While tickets to celebrate the first moments of 2026 with the Sunny’s team have sold out, fans of the short-term project—now one of Miami’s most coveted reservations—can still secure seats for the first seating. Guests will enjoy a four-course, family-style menu featuring highlights such as Treasure Coast oysters, Wagyu carpaccio, Australian lamb chops, filet mignon, and more. 5:30 pm, $195. 7357 NW Miami Ct., Miami, sunnysmia.com SUNSET CLUB HOLLYWOOD. Rooftop New Year’s Eve Party at Sunset Club: Ring in 2026 at Hollywood Beach Sunset Club and enjoy a three-hour open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a fireworks display. DJ Cornielles will be spinning open-format music all night long. 8 p.m., $96.30-$128.40. 777 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, (754) 764-0311, sunsetclubrooftop.com SÉRÊVÈNE. The signature restaurant at the adults-only Hotel Greystone will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a five-course prix- fixe menu by Chef Pinisetti for $195 per person, with fresh truffles available upon request. Guests can also enjoy 50% off all bottles of wine under $250. 6 p.m., $195. 1920 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786-636-6440, serevenemiami.com TAKATO AT THE CONRAD. NYE at Takato at The Conrad: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Takato in The Conrad Hotel with an indulgent masquerade party featuring exceptional food and beverages, including a Bluefin carving station, a champagne toast, a cigar lounge, a photo booth, live DJs, fireworks, and more. 8 p.m., $300. 551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, (954) 414-5160 THESIS HOTEL MIAMI. NYE at The Collab at the Thesis Hotel: Enjoy a chef-curated prix-fixe menu for $150 per person and receive a complimentary glass of champagne. Menu highlights include tartare de boeuf, lobster and burrata, and short ribs truffle gnocchi. 6:30 pm, $150. 1350 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, 305-667-5611, thesishotelmiami.com TIMBR. NYE at Timbr: Ring in the New Year with a luxurious three- course prix fixe menu for $125 per person, featuring dishes such as citrus-cured hamachi crudo, heirloom tomato with burrata, pan-roasted Florida snapper, filet mignon au poivre, and wild mushroom and truffle risotto. Conclude the evening with a decadent hazelnut mille-feuille or a delicate champagne-poached pear. Elevate the celebration even further with optional caviar service or white Alba truffle shavings for an added touch of indulgence. 5:45 pm. 15 W Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderale, (954) 787-5449, timbr-restaurant.com TIN ROOF. NYE at Tin Roof: Tin Roof is throwing its second annual Casino Royale themed New Year’s bash. Guests will experience casino tables, live bands, DJs, prizes, and a midnight champagne toast. 9 p.m., Free-$1,029. 219 S Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, (954) 466-0995 TORO TORO. Toro Toro: Enjoy a five-course dinner and fireworks at Toro Toro this New Year’s Eve. Reservations are available from 7 to 9 p.m. and include dinner, a bottle of sparkling wine for two, and a champagne toast for the countdown. Afterward, keep the celebra- tion going with a DJ and dancing in the lobby until 2 a.m. 7 p.m., $335. 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, 305-372-4710, torotoromiami.com TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB HOUSE. NYE at Truluck: Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab will be open from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. at its Miami location on New Year’s Eve. For diners seeking an elevated experience to ring in 2026, Truluck’s will offer an à la carte specialty New Year’s Eve menu with decadent options across every course. Menu highlights include Little Gem Caesar Salad, the classic Truluck’s Always Fresh Florida Stone Crab, and fresh oysters on the half shell. For a luxurious touch, guests can enjoy the TRU Caviar Service, featuring Private Reserve or Trident Royale. Entrees include Miso-Glazed Seabass served with crab fried rice and shaved Asian vegetables, Filet Mignon, and more, accompanied by sides such as asparagus, truffle Boursin mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, pan-seared broccoli, or Brie-King Crab Mac and Cheese. 12 p.m.. 777 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-579-0035, trulucks.com/locations/miami-florida VENDÔME. NYE at Vendôme: Celebrate the new year at Vendôme with a live midnight countdown and a featured performance at Midnight. Enjoy an open bar from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. Doors open at 10 p.m. so arrive early to avoid the lines. 10 p.m., $335-$6,000. 743 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, (786) 603-6915, vendome.miami VILLA ROMANA. NYE at Villa Romana Italian & Romanian Res- taurant: Ring in the New Year with four-course dinner, Romanian sounds by DJ Jimmy D, belly dancing, and a fire show from 8 p.m. to late at Villa Romana. 8 p.m., $170. 1909 Hollywood Blvd., Hol- lywood, (954) 251-3698, villaromanarestaurant.com/ W MIAMI. NYElectric 2026 at W Miami: Celebrate the start of 2026 on the rooftop of W Miami, also known as Tulum, the hotel’s 15th-floor indoor-outdoor lounge overlooking Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. Guests can enjoy a four-hour premium open bar, a live DJ spinning EDM, Latin/reggaeton, and hip-hop, a private fireworks show, festive party favors, and VIP packages with champagne service. Biscayne Boulevard will close at 9:45 p.m., so plan travel accordingly. Cocktail attire or upscale chic is required, with black tie encouraged. 9 p.m., $194.19 - $3604.19. 485 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-503-4400, wmiamihotel.com W SOUTH BEACH. NYE at The Grove at the W Hotel: Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at The Grove inside the W Hotel with a curated three-course New Year’s Eve dinner priced at $135 per person. The set menu features seasonal ingredients, with highlights such as a shaved Brus- sels sprout salad with pomegranate, apple, aged Manchego, toasted hazelnuts, lemon vinaigrette, and sorrel, as well as herb-crusted prime rib with potato gratin, glazed baby carrots, horseradish crème fraîche, and red wine jus. 6 p.m., $135. 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-938-3000, wsouthbeach.com WATR AT THE 1 ROOFTOP. NYE at Watr: Ring in the New Year at Watr, the rooftop bar and club on the 18th floor of the 1 Hotel South Beach, featuring sweeping ocean views and sounds from the resident DJ. General admission is $50, while the $250 open-bar package includes premium pours from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. 10 p.m., $50-$1,500. 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-604-6580, 1hotels. com/south-beach/taste THE WILDER. Into the Jungle at the Wilder: Enjoy Djs and a premium open bar at The Wilder’s ‘Into The Jungle’ New Year’s Eve Bash. 8 p.m., $110.45. 701 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-918- 7212, intothewilder.com WINE GARDEN. NYE at Wine Garden: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Wine Garden with a set four-course dinner by Chef Rosario DeLuca. Highlights include handmade spaghetti tossed with Manila clams, wild mushrooms, black truffle paste, garlic, white wine, and extra- virgin olive oil, as well as branzino with lemon-thyme butter and caper berries, served alongside roasted fingerling potatoes and sautéed broccolini. 5 p.m., $79. 608 Breakers Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, (954) 302-2922, wineandgarden.com WYNWOOD MARKETPLACE. Block Party at Wynwood Market- place: Ring in the New Year in style at Wynwood Marketplace, in the heart of Miami. Nightlife organizers Venue House and Joonbug are teaming up for a high-energy celebration with Live DJ performances and a DJ-led countdown to the New Year, danc- ing, and nonstop excitement. Exclusive VIP Stage Deck and open bar options are available, along with special performances and surprises throughout the night. 9 p.m., $33.30-$109.89. 2250 NW Second Ave., Miami, 305-461-2700, wynwood-marketplace.com YAMASHIRO. Join Yamashiro for its first New Year’s Eve seating from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and enjoy a specially crafted prix fixe menu for $150 per person, with the table available until 8:30 p.m. The second seating, starting at 9 p.m., features a lively evening with a live DJ and Yamashiro-style Japanese performances, with the menu priced at $350 per person. 6 p.m., $150-$350. 159 NE 6th St., Miami, (786) 412-2791, yamashiromiami.com/ ZAYTINYA. Guests can indulge in a six-course chef’s tasting experi- ence this New Year’s, complete with a welcome cocktail and a Cava toast at midnight. Enjoy signature dishes like Zaytinya’s grape leaf dolmades and crispy Brussels afelia, alongside seasonal entrées such as celebration rice and grilled lamb chops. Live music will set the tone for the evening, followed by a beachside fireworks show later in the night. Optional drink packages are also available. 6 p.m., $255. 1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 786- 761-1700, zaytinya.com Truluck’s photo Truluck’s
