New Year's Eve quite possibly may be the busiest night of the year for restaurants. Year after year, chefs go bananas showcasing a special prix fixe menu, decorations galore and of course, a Champagne toast at midnight.
While there is certainly no shortage of excellent restaurants in the Bay Area that are open for service, we’ve rounded up five Michelin-recommended establishments for your consideration.
Avery
The contemporary kitchen is offering two seatings to ring in the New Year. "Its ambitious menu pays homage to the chef’s prior experiences at some of the city’s more elite kitchens," say inspectors. The first seating features nine courses for $189 per person, while the later seating includes an additional course and a Champagne toast for $255. As for the setting? "Walls smeared with blue-and-white paint, oversized wooden tables and modern music give the space a youthful yet refined vibe."Californios
"Set in a bohemian area known for its street tacos and bare bones eateries, Californios aims to elevate the Mission district's south-of-the-border fare to contemporary Mexican cuisine and it more than succeeds," state inspectors. To celebrate the New Year, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant is "offering an exciting winter menu featuring several fun luxury ingredients," per its website. Dinner will last approximately three hours and there are two beverage pairing options available—one of which features wines only from Champagne. Going one step further, they are going with an '80s prom theme for the evening—your participation is optional but encouraged.