2025 Best New Year's Eve Restaurants in Monterey/Carmel Area

New Year's Eve Dining in Monterey/Carmel

Send off the year in style with a memorable meal. GAYOT has rounded up restaurants open on New Year's Eve, and some may even offer special menus or other festivities. Check with each restaurant for details and be sure to make your New Year's Eve dinner reservations early.

Check out these Best New Year's Eve Restaurants in Monterey/Carmel, presented in alphabetical order.

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Aubergine
16/20
L'Auberge Carmel's intimate restaurant featuring the beautifully executed cuisine of Executive Chef-Director Justin Cogley. See More
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Bistro Moulin
14/20
Carefully crafted bistro fare complemented by a thoughtful wine list. See More
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French, Italian, Mediterranean
Casanova
15/20
Central Coast restaurant with a world-class wine cellar and French-Med cuisine. See More

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Cibo Ristorante Italiano
13/20
Food and romance from the heart and soul of Sicily served up nightly. See More
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Domenico's on the Wharf
14/20
Watch the sea lions bask in the sun and the lights come up in the harbor at sunset --- but don't miss the food at this locals' favorite. See More

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Esteban

Spanish, Tapas, Small Plates
Esteban
14/20
Don Esteban Munras’ namesake restaurant is an ambassador of small-plate goodness. See More

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Grasing's
13/20
Old favorites, a little variety and a truly interesting wine list still beckon. See More

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California, American, Small Plates
Jacks Monterey
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“California Cultural Cuisine,” small plates, house cocktails and more at Portola Hotel & Spa. See More

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Lucia Restaurant & Bar
16/20
The surroundings and finessed service set the stage for an elegant meal you’ll long remember. See More
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The Sardine Factory
14/20
Notorious eatery with a distinguished past on Cannery Row. See More

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