9 December 28, 2023 - January 3, 2024 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 | Last Meals Bid farewell to 2023 at one of these ten fab restaurants. BY RACHEL COSTA T he year is coming to an end, so it’s officially time to start plan- ning where to celebrate the start of 2024! Luckily, in Miami, there are endless delicious options to start the year off right. From Michelin-starred dining at Boia De in Little Haiti to fireworks and endless cock- tails at Noma Beach in Coral Gables, here are ten restaurants to have a fabulous New Year’s Eve dinner, listed alphabetically. Bagatelle Miami 1669 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-704-3900 bagatelle.com Bagatelle is throwing an over-the-top New Year’s Eve dinner with a classic twist: a caba- ret performance of Moulin Rouge. The menu features a three-course French meal with dishes that include grilled foie gras and caviar Kristal-topped marinated langoustine tart, and main course options of black Angus bone- in ribeye and whole Maine lobster with an au gratin tail and claw ravioli. For dessert, guests will enjoy chocolate tropézienne guanaja 70 percent, accompanied by crunchy meringue. The night will be filled with over-the-top de- cor, cabaret-style performances, and cocktails. Three seating options are offered at 8:30, 9, and 9:30 p.m. The experience is priced at $315 per person with no beverage minimum for parties under 12. Reservations can be made by phone or emailing [email protected]. Boia De 5205 NE Second Ave., Miami 786-209-6310 boiaderestaurant.com The Michelin-starred restaurant has pre- pared a five-course dinner experience with signature dishes and holiday specials. The meal begins with individually plated mixed canapés, followed by parmesan risotto with wild mushrooms and rabbit terrine, tortellini in brodo with ricotta ravioli, monkfish with sunchoke and truffle beurre blanc, and lastly, the signature tiramisu for dessert. Wine pair- ing is available separately for $75 per person, curated by Boia De’s sommelier Gaby Ospina. The first sitting is at 5:30, and the last one available is at 10 p.m., and the menu is priced at $150 per person. Reservations can be made via resy.com. Burlock Coast One N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-302-6430 burlockcoast.com If you’re looking for a luxurious evening, Burlock Coast, located in the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, will host a dinner to the sound of classical violins. The five-course menu includes chilled oyster, tuna crudo, lobster risotto, a choice of roasted fish or grilled New York strip steak for entrées, and a dark chocolate tuxedo cake for dessert. The night includes a live DJ and violinist. Seatings begin at 5 p.m., with the last seating available at 9 p.m. The meal costs $179 per adult and $69 for children aged 5-12. Reservations can be made by phone or by emailing steve. [email protected]. Miss Crispy Rice 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami 239-980-2912 misscrispyrice.com Miss Crispy Rice has a fun deal for those wanting to ring in the new year in Wynwood with omakase and a show. Upon entry, guests will be offered a complimentary glass of Champagne be- fore indulging in the 15-course omakase dinner, which features a blue crab chawa- nmushi, an oyster duo that includes the restaurant’s signature dyna- mite oyster, lay- ered scallop, toro, and caviar hand roll, and a selection of fresh Japanese nigiri. The dinner ticket includes a ticket to the New Year’s Eve party at Oasis with DJ Gordo. Four seatings are available at 6, 7:45, 9:15, and 11 p.m. priced at $125 per person. Reservations can be made via exploretock.com. Noma Beach 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables 305-668-8788 noma-beach.com Noma will offer fireworks and bubbly in the Gables if you prefer a waterfront New Year’s Eve celebration. The buffet-style dinner has a crudo bar featuring oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna and salmon crudo, a pasta station, truffle pizza, and an ice cream bar. There are two seating options available. During the first seat- ing, guests will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne to sip on while listening to live music. For the late-night seating, each group of two people will receive a complimentary champagne bottle to be enjoyed with a live DJ and a firework show to celebrate the new year. The first seating begins at 5:30 and is priced at $150 per person, and the second seating from 9:15 to 10:30 p.m. is priced at $225 per person. Reservations can be made via opentable.com. R House 2727 NW Second Ave., Miami 305-576-0201 rhousewynwood.com Want to samba your way into the new tear? R House will host a “Midnight in Rio” celebration with a Brazilian dinner menu created by executive chef Rocco Carulli paired perfectly with drag performances by Queen Athena Dion and other R House favorites. Oh, and of course, expect a fun midnight toast. The menu highlights include pão de queijo, lobster moqueca (or tofu moqueca for vegan guests), spicy coconut chicken, and creme de papaya for dessert. There will also be a vegan dessert option available. Dinner and show packages range from $150 to $250 per person, all including a midnight toast, via sevenrooms.com. Serena at Moxy Miami South Beach 915 Washington Ave., Miami Beach 305-306-0776 serenamiami.com For a rooftop option, Serena at Moxy has cu- rated a menu that fits its Oaxaca- and Mexico City-inspired al fresco patio dining scene. Guests will get different menus depending on the time of their reservation. The first seating features oyster margarita, followed by yel- lowfin tuna tartare and bay scallops, skirt steak, and zeppole (a deep-fried dough ball for dessert). The second seating features items like dressed oyster and pescado ahu- mado, crab cake, al pastor pork belly, pan- seared New York strip steak, and Maine lobster tail. The celebration ends with a pas- sionfruit tart and a champagne glass for a toast. The first seating is from 6 to 7 p.m. for $100 per person, and the second is from 9 to 10 p.m. for $140 per person. Reservations can be made by phone or by emailing restau- [email protected]. Sérêvène 1920 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-847-4000 serevenemiami.com Sérêvène by Chef Pawan Pinisetti will sere- nade you into the new year. Guests can enjoy a Japanese and French-inspired four-course menu starting with Sweet P’s cappuccino. Dinner highlights include “KFQ” (krispy fried quail), lobster uni alfredo, filet mignon, and a vegetarian-friendly option of cauli- flower bulgogi, ending with pour le chocolat, which is the restaurant’s spin on a chocolate soufflé filled with chocolate ganache and sprinkled with edible 24-karat gold. Dinner service is accompanied by live jazz, with the option to include wine pairings to each dish for $69 per person. Seating starts at 6 p.m. for $195 per person via opentable.com. Sushi by Scratch 3540 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove 786-254-1204 sushibyscratchrestaurants.com Sushi by Scratch was named by New Times as the “Best Omakase” of 2023, so if you want sushi to be your last meal of the year, this is the spot for you. The New Year’s Eve menu includes a 17-course dinner with premium imports, a welcome cocktail, farewell tea, and a sparkling wine toast to conclude the experi- ence. Extra bites and beverages are served at an additional cost. Dinner is served in three seatings at 5, 7:15, and 9:30 p.m., all priced at $285 per person via exploretock.com. Zeru Miami 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami 786-809-1395 zerumiami.com Picked by New Times as the “Best Spanish Restaurant” of 2023, Zeru will host a Basque- inspired dinner paired with a choice of cava or Champagne along with the option of an addi- tional three-course wine pairing. The three- course dinner begins with a branzino tartlet with fennel cream and caviar, wild mushroom croquette, and roasted lychee, almond, and Iberian ham. The feast continues with black cod piquillo pepper and langostino, roasted turkey or filet mignon, and a choice of brie cheesecake or dates with nuts and whiskey ice cream. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., prices vary be- tween $185 and $210, and from 8:30 p.m. to midnight, prices range from $195 to $235 per person. Reservations are available via opent- able.com. [email protected] ▼ Café R House photo R House promises to transport you to Rio de Janeiro for its New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by Athena Dion. R HOUSE WILL HOST A CELEBRATION WITH A BRAZILIAN DINNER MENU PAIRED WITH DRAG PERFORMANCES.
