It’s almost 2019! That deserves celebrating. Head to one of these five Miami restaurants for a tasty NYE 2018 you won’t forget:
Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina
Looking for a laid-back way to ring in 2019? Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.674.4636} has it. On New Year’s Eve, go here and order a three-course, prix-fixe dinner for just $79 per person. Included in the price, guests can choose three appetizers or pizzas for the table to share, get their own entrée, and share two family-style desserts. Staying after Midnight? A limited late-night menu will also be available until 2 a.m. Reservations for dinner are recommended and can be made here. Dinner is available between 6 p.m. and Midnight. The late-night menu starts at midnight. Price does not include tax and gratuity.
Lobster Bar Sea Grille Miami Beach
This New Year’s Eve, Lobster Bar Sea Grille Miami Beach {404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.377.2675} is serving up a taste of the stars with their “Twilight Happy Hour.” For just $90 per person, get endless pours of Taittinger Brut Champagne coupled with an ounce of Sturgeon River Beluga Caviar. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. This deal is available between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. After that, guests are invited to make reservations for the restaurant’s a la carte NYE dinner. Price does not include tax and gratuity.
The Lido Bayside Grill
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach is a Miami Beach icon, and this NYE, it has a special a la carte menu for all who want to dine at its whimsical, Mediterranean-inspired waterfront restaurant, The Lido Bayside Grill {40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.245.0880}. Order from the regular menu or choose a dish from the “Not Your Standard New Year’s Eve” menu. On the latter, you’ll find three holiday-inspired dishes: Black-Eyed-Pea Salad with cornbread croutons ($16), Rum-Glazed Ham with braised collard greens ($32), and Billionaire’s Brioche with a Champagne-guava glaze ($12). With Lido’s strung lights and perfect Biscayne bay views, it’s sure to be a magical Miami New Year’s Eve. Reservations for dinner are required and can be made here. Dinner is available any time after 6 p.m. Price does not include tax and gratuity.
A Fish Called Avalon
Happy New Year! On December 31, 2018, ring in 2019 at A Fish Called Avalon {700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.532.1727}. There will be fireworks, live music, mojitos, and the restaurant’s signature, elegant seafood for all to enjoy. Priced at $210 per adult and $90 per child, this dinner promises to close out a fabulous year with an exquisite night of food and fun on Ocean Drive. Cheers to that! Reservations for dinner are required and can be made here. Seatings start at 7 p.m. Price does not include tax and gratuity.
Caffe Abbracci
Every Miamian knows about the magic of Caffe Abbracci {318 Aragon Avenue, Coral Cables; 305.441.0700}. Owned by the impeccable Nino Pernetti, this Italian restaurant has been a fixture in Coral Gables for 30+ years—regularly attracting A-list guests like Barack Obama, George H.W. Bush, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, and more. This New Year’s Eve, head to this iconic spot for a four-course dinner and gala party. Priced at $140 per person, guests can expect delicious food, party favors, a NYE countdown, and a balloon drop at Midnight. The bar lounge will also turn into a disco until the early hours of the morning, with music by DJ Arturo “Party Revelation.” Reservations for dinner are required and can be made by calling 305.441.0700. Seatings are limited and start at 9:30 p.m. The disco will run from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Price does not include tax and gratuity.
Happy New Year!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor