Welcome 2024: Best way to ring in the New Year in Palm Beach County dining, dance and more

Sonja Isger and Eddie Ritz, Palm Beach Post
Updated ·9 min read

Whether you're going out for a quiet dinner and drinks at an intimate restaurant, or you're ready to say goodbye to the past year with exclamation points, raucous parties or even a bit of lampshade wearing, we have you covered with some Palm Beach County destinations worth a stop on the last night of 2023.

From Jupiter down through Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton here are 19 Palm Beach County options for saying goodbye to 2023, giving 2024 a big bear hug and saying "welcome, please don't be another 2020."

The Jupiter Grill

The Jupiter Grill will offer a prix fixe menu this New Year's Eve curated by celebrity chef and Hell's Kitchen winner Paul Niedermann.
The Jupiter Grill will offer a prix fixe menu this New Year's Eve curated by celebrity chef and Hell's Kitchen winner Paul Niedermann.

Ringing in the New Year at The Jupiter Grill will be a flavorful affair with prix fixe menu curated by celebrity chef and Hell's Kitchen winner Paul Niedermann. The four-course menu ($135 per person) boasts selections like their crab bisque, wagyu carpaccio, ricotta gnudi with duck and truffles, land & sea steak & lobster, pork porterhouse, and chardonnay-poached Maine chilled Lobster. Finish it off with a dessert course accompanied by a champagne split, choosing between the Alaskan bombe or the classic vanilla bean cheesecake. Reservations recommended.

The Jupiter Grill, located at Harbourside Place with waterfront views, will offer a four-course New Year's Eve dinner.
The Jupiter Grill, located at Harbourside Place with waterfront views, will offer a four-course New Year's Eve dinner.

Information: 149 Soundings Ave., Jupiter; 561-768-9582, thejupitergrill.com

1000 North

Celebrate New Year's Eve at 1000 North and maybe give one of their seasonal cocktails a try like this fireside old fashion.
Celebrate New Year's Eve at 1000 North and maybe give one of their seasonal cocktails a try like this fireside old fashion.

This waterfront restaurant will feature a five-course dinner on New Year’s Eve. It begins with an amuse-bouche of savory herbed profiterole. From there diners can choose between the fig & blue cheese salad, the lobster salad, or oysters rockefeller. For the second course, the decisions get even harder as the choices are lobster ravioli, duck breast confit or the kir royale sorbet. The main courses include the option of crab-crusted halibut, tender porchetta or the savory herb roasted chateaubriand. Finish the evening with the decadent chocolate raspberry entremet. After that, turn that incredible food into fuel and enjoy live music and dancing on Modern's terrace. There will also be festive party accessories to ring in the New Year. Dinner service begins at 6 p.m. and is $325 per person. Reservations required.

Information: 1000 N. US 1, Jupiter; 1000north.com

Blackbird Modern Asian

Welcome 2024 with a four-course meal, a DJ, dancing and champagne at Blackbird Modern Asian in Jupiter.
Welcome 2024 with a four-course meal, a DJ, dancing and champagne at Blackbird Modern Asian in Jupiter.

Ring in 2024 with this soirée featuring a four-course set menu assembled by executive chef Tim Nickey featuring standouts like the lobster pancake amuse-bouche and the king crab fried rice. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne as DJ Karina keeps the beat and people moving their feet until 2 a.m. Tickets $175 per person.

Information: 1511 N. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter; blackbirdmodernasian.com

PGA National Resort: Honeybelle, The Butcher's Club, Lobby Bar

PGA National Resort has the night covered from dining to drinking and dancing. Begin the night by choosing from two special dinners from PGA signature restaurants Honeybelle or The Butcher's Club.

Chef Autry's celebrated Honeybelle is offering a tasting menu ($125 per person) that features four items both surf and turf, including Florida stone crab timbale, sea scallops & trofie pasta,roasted boneless whole branzino, 14 oz. Creekstone Farm's ribeye, and chocolate layer cake.

Or head to The Butcher's Club for the Tasting Menu, a prix fixe dinner ($275 per person) with mouthwatering options including grilled oysters, Maine lobster, duck or wagyu filet and a cherry chambord cheesecake with macadamia crust and whipped creme fraiche.

The Lobby Bar hosts singer Njoki and her band promise to deliver a "dazzling repertoire of stylish pop, Motown, disco and jazz classics. There's no cover charge.

Information: 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens; 800.863.2819; For dining New Year's Eve, please make reservations for Honeybelle or The Butcher's Club via pgaresort.com or opentable.com.

Almond Palm Beach

Celebrate New Year's Eve, New Year's Day or both at Almond Palm Beach.
Celebrate New Year's Eve, New Year's Day or both at Almond Palm Beach.

For New Year’s Eve, Almond will feature an enhanced a la carte dinner menu until 9 p.m. when they will switch to a five-course, locally-sourced, prix fixe menu for $150 per person. From there champagne will be poured, party favors distributed and 2024 will be welcomed in style with live music and dancing until 3 a.m. For New Year's Day, if you need a mimosa or bloody mary to ease into the new year, Almond will be hosting their annual Disco Brunch with favorites like their duck hash and Elena’s tamales. Reservations recommended.

Information: 207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach; 561-355-5080, almondrestaurant.com/new-years-2023-pb

LoLa 41

LoLa 41 in Palm Beach will offer a special menu for welcoming 2024 in delicious style.
LoLa 41 in Palm Beach will offer a special menu for welcoming 2024 in delicious style.

Celebrate the New Year a day early or even a day late (it won't mind) with this special menu being offered from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1. These end-of-the-year delicacies include caviar crispy rice for $40, seared toro sashimi for $65; dry aged New York strip for $75 and chocolate mousse torte for $17.

Information: 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach; lola41.com/location/lola-41-palm-beach

The Ben

The Cirque-themed 4th annual New Years Eve rooftop celebration will take place at The Ben West Palm Beach on Sunday, Dec. 31.
The Cirque-themed 4th annual New Years Eve rooftop celebration will take place at The Ben West Palm Beach on Sunday, Dec. 31.

The Ben, West Palm is collaborating with DJ Kristian Caro and CircX to present their 4th annual New Years Eve rooftop celebration – Cirque-themed! This exclusive party will take place at Spruzzo and The Ben's Rooftop VIP Lounge (all on the 8th floor). For a more exclusive, high-end lounge vibe with live entertainment, delicious food, a firework display and gorgeous views, an evening at The Ben is the perfect NYE escape. Dress to impress.

The event is 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. 251 Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $225. Information: eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-beneath-the-big-top-at-the-ben

Elisabetta's Ristorante

Elisabetta's Ristorante has crafted a special dish specifically for New Year's Eve this year. Their tagliarini al limone is a delicate and zesty pasta dish that will be available for $20.
Elisabetta's Ristorante has crafted a special dish specifically for New Year's Eve this year. Their tagliarini al limone is a delicate and zesty pasta dish that will be available for $20.
Louis Bossi's Ristorante and Pizzeria will feature their tagliarini al limone for $20 this New Year's Eve.
Louis Bossi's Ristorante and Pizzeria will feature their tagliarini al limone for $20 this New Year's Eve.

For New Year's Eve both the West Palm Beach and Delray Beach locations will be serving a special dish: tagliarini al limone. It features meyer lemon, yellow tomato, parmigianino reggiano pistachios, marscapone and basil and is only $20. The kitchen will be open until midnight.

Information: 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach; 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; elisabettas.com

Kapow Noodle Bar

Both the Boca Raton and West Palm Beach Kapow Noodle Bar locations will be offering a midnight masquerade party, open bar, a DJ, midnight champagne toast and a late-night buffet for their ticketed New Year's Eve event.
Both the Boca Raton and West Palm Beach Kapow Noodle Bar locations will be offering a midnight masquerade party, open bar, a DJ, midnight champagne toast and a late-night buffet for their ticketed New Year's Eve event.

This Asian fusion concept restaurant will host a midnight masquerade party at both their Boca Raton and West Palm Beach locations. There will be a premium open bar from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., a DJ, midnight champagne toast and a late-night buffet. Guests are invited to dress in their most captivating masquerade attire and become a part of the most anticipated New Year's Eve celebration in town. In addition to masquerade fun, the Boca Raton location will have a 5-piece jazz band from 9 to 11 p.m. Tickets $125. Limited.

Both the Boca Raton and West Palm Beach Kapow Noodle Bar locations will be hosting midnight masquerade parties for New Year's Eve.
Both the Boca Raton and West Palm Beach Kapow Noodle Bar locations will be hosting midnight masquerade parties for New Year's Eve.

Information: Boca Raton, 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; West Palm Beach, 519 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; kapownoodlebar.com

Cox Science Center & Aquarium

The Cox Science Center & Aquarium's 'Countdown to 2024,' will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31.
The Cox Science Center & Aquarium's 'Countdown to 2024,' will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31.

Held along the center's five-acre trail, the 'Countdown to 2024' will feature science demonstrations, upbeat music, vibrant dancing and more. Guests can also enjoy dry ice apple cider and DIY confetti poppers. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Event is included with a general admission ticket. Adults $24, children 3 to 12 $20, seniors 60 and older $22, free for children under 3 years of age and CSCA members.

Information: 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach; coxsciencecenter.org/noon-years-eve

Maxwell's Plum

Calling it's New Year's soirée "the most exciting party in town," this Wellington hot spot will feature an a la carte menu along with several NYE specials. The evening will get fully hopping at 9 p.m. for those with bar entrance tickets. It promises a night of great excitement and merriment, building up to the grand countdown party starting at 11 p.m. It will be a spectacle with sparkles, endless fun, and beats courtesy of DJ Dubbz. Bar entrance tickets $50. Reservations recommended.

Information: 12300 South Shore Blvd., Wellington; maxwellsplum.com/events/new-years-eve

Le Colonial

Le Colonial, on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, will feature special hours and a special menu for New Year's Eve. Their lounge will stay open until 1 a.m. with a DJ.
Le Colonial, on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, will feature special hours and a special menu for New Year's Eve. Their lounge will stay open until 1 a.m. with a DJ.

A celebration of the seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s, this French-Vietnamese eatery will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to midnight on New Year's Eve. They will feature a four-course, prix fixe dinner, an amuse bouche and a complimentary glass of champagne. The lounge will stay open until 1 a.m. with a DJ. $115 per person.

Information: 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; delraybeach.lecolonial.com

Amar Mediterranean Bistro

Say good by to 2023 and hello to 2024 in style with belly dancing and a champagne toast this New Year's Eve. Enjoy a special prix fixe holiday dinner featuring delicious Mediterranean cuisine including Mediterranean shrimp skillet, fried kibbeh, pan seared salmon and plenty of vegan and vegetarian selections such as classic hummus, baba ghanouj, roasted brussel sprouts, Lebanese moussaka and more. During the late seating, guests will enjoy live entertainment from a belly dancer and a champagne toast. Limited availability. Book your reservation now. Early seating starting a 5 p.m. adults $75, kids 12 and under $45; late seating starting at 8 p.m. adults $140, kids under 12 $70 (only the late seating includes the belly dancer and champagne toast)

Information: 522 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; amardelray.com

Batch Gastropub

Gastropub Delray Beach is excellent option this New Year's Eve for mixing, mingling and getting your libation-fueled groove on.
Gastropub Delray Beach is excellent option this New Year's Eve for mixing, mingling and getting your libation-fueled groove on.

Get some serious bang for your buck at this New Year's Eve celebration that features an open bar from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., multiple DJs, party favors and the chance to dance your way into 2024. $60 per person. Reservations recommended.

Information: 14813 Lyons Road, Delray Beach; batchgastropub.com/delray; eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-2024

The Seagate

The Seagate in Delray Beach will offer a special menu for New Year's Eve.
The Seagate in Delray Beach will offer a special menu for New Year's Eve.

Eat, drink and be merry this New Year's Eve with this special menu from 5 to 11 p.m. There will be winter salad of watercress & spinach for $18, oysters rockefeller for $23, grilled lamb chops for $52, surf & turf (beef fillet and lobster tail) for $70, chocolate strawberries & champagne trifle for $14 and espresso martini cake for $14. Reservations recommended.

Information: 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; opentable.com/the-atlantic-grille-the-seagate; seagatedelray.com

Meat Market Boca Raton

The Black and White Ball at Meat Market Boca Raton kicks off at 9 p.m. this New Year's Eve.
The Black and White Ball at Meat Market Boca Raton kicks off at 9 p.m. this New Year's Eve.

This Boca Raton restaurant will be hosting The Black and White Ball this New Year's Eve. Kicking off at 9 p.m., the event will feature delicacies like sushi and nigiri tasting, a lavish 'seafood tower' and an array of decadent entrées to choose from like herb and pepper crusted grouper and braised wagyu Japanese short ribs. At midnight revelers can raise a glass of Louis Roederer champagne, surrounded by the glamour of the grand ballroom setting. Guests are encouraged to dress in their finest black and white attire. The event is $350 per person. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Cancer Center. Reservations recommended.

Information: 2000 NW 19th St., Boca Raton; exploretock.com/meat-market---boca-boca-raton/event

Louie Bossi's Ristorante and Pizzeria

For New Year's Eve they will be serving tagliarini al limone, which features meyer lemon, yellow tomato, parmigianino reggiano pistachios, marscapone and basil for $20. The kitchen will be open until midnight.

Information: 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton; louiebossiristorante.com

Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar

Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar will offer great ways to ring in 2024 on New Year's Eve and to keep celebrating it on New Year's Day across all their properties.
Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar will offer great ways to ring in 2024 on New Year's Eve and to keep celebrating it on New Year's Day across all their properties.

Across all locations (Orlando, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Palm Beach Gardens, Tampa, West Palm Beach, and Sarasota) on New Year's Eve, guests ringing in 2024 can enjoy a tequila toast courtesy of Rocco's and keep the celebration going until 1 a.m. with a DJ spinning the platters that matter. There will be holiday decor and giveaways as well. On New Year's Day, there will be a special brunch offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring unlimited mimosas, endless bloody marys, and bottomless rosé with the purchase of an entrée.

Information: Orlando, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Palm Beach Gardens, Tampa, West Palm Beach, and Sarasota; roccostacos.com

Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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