Especially at the beach, the last meal of the year should be a special affair. So whether you’re looking for a quiet, casual dinner or an over-the-top all-out bash, here’s a roundup some of the top New Year’s Eve parties that you’ll find this year along Scenic Highway 30A…
TIME: 6pm onwards
RESERVATIONS: 850-468-0703
Live entertainment will start at 8 pm, and Tim Jackson and Ike Bartley will play on until everyone is gone.
TIME: 7pm onwards
COST: Free
RESERVATIONS: 850-278-6856
Enjoy sounds from the Rat Pack, Billy Joel, Elton John and all your ’70s favorites. Later, enjoy breathtaking fireworks as they light up the sky over the lagoon at midnight.
TIME: 7pm onwards
COST: Free
INFO: 800-622-1038
Live entertainment includes Heather Laveaux and Chris Alvarado & Company. There’s a special New Year’s menu that you can sample, with two seating choices to choose from.
TIME: Early Seating — 5pm, 5:15pm and 5:30pm, Late seating — 8pm, 8:15pm and 8:30pm
RESERVATIONS: 850-267-1240
Especially for the kids, Abrakadoodle will be on hand from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. offering unique art projects as part of the New Year’s Eve Celebration. With music by Mockingbird Sun, Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes and Mama’s Blue Dress along with family activities, street performers, and a fireworks show at midnight, it’s going to be a great New Year’s Eve celebration in Seaside.
TIME: 6pm onwards
COST: Free
INFO: 850-231-5424
Touted as the Biggest New Year’s Eve Party, the evening will feature a special menu that includes Crabcake Travinia, Sinatra Chicken and complimentary Prosecco toast at midnight. There will be two seatings and you can keep your table until midnight.
TIME: 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm
COST: $45 per person
RESERVATIONS: 850-654-4442
There will be a countdown clock projected on the front of Rosemary Beach Townhall, starting at 6:00 pm. At midnight, they’ll ring the bell and usher in 2014.
TIME: 6pm onwards
COST: Free
INFO: 866-348-8952
There will be three seatings: 5-5:30pm ($39), 6:30-7pm ($59) and 8:30-9pm ($79). The third seating includes champagne at midnight, party favors and entry to The Funky Blues Shack.
TIME: 5pm onwards
COST: $39-$79 per person
RESERVATIONS: 850-424-6650
Restaurant owner Redd Vizard came up with the idea to drop the paddle board to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The paddle board will also be raffled off to raise money for Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Cancer Unit. The $1,800 paddle board is supplied by Bote Board.
The evening will start with Redd’s famous Singing Bartender Show along with food and drink specials. A champagne toast and carving station along with party favors will be on hand all evening for attendees.
At midnight everyone is welcome to see the decorated lighted Bote Paddle Board drop to bring in the New Year.
TIME: 8pm onwards
COST: $40 per person
RESERVATIONS: 850-325-0252
TIME: 11am to 1pm
INFO: 866-732-9110
Andrews’ talent and showmanship will be paired with a special New Year’s Eve menu created by Chef Johnny Earles. The menu includes a midnight Champagne toast to ring in 2014 and to bid adieu to 2013. The Early Seating (5-7:30pm) is priced at $55 per person, while Late Seating (8-10pm) is priced at $85 and includes live entertainment with Glen David Andrews and a midnight champagne Toast.
TIME: Early Seating – 5-7:30pm, Late Seating – 8-10pm
COST: $55-$85 per person
RESERVATIONS: 850-213-0891
There’s also a special Kids’ bash planned for the evening, which will cost $75 per child. Reservations required.
TIME: NYE Dinner (5:30pm – 10pm), Kids’ Bash (7:30pm – 12:30am)
COST: $115 for Dinner, $75 for Kids’ Bash
RESERVATIONS: 850-534-5050
With live music on the patio and a promise of fireworks, this is one dinner you don’t wanna miss.
TIME: 5pm onwards
COST: $65-$85 for Entrees and $95 for Lobster Feast
RESERVATIONS: 850-351-1996