No matter your palate's preference, here's a working lineup to the big night out's sit-down, multicourse spreads.
Annata Champagne specials throughout the night will accompany a four-course dinner that includes a champagne toast. The restaurant's full menu will also be served. $50. 4 p.m. 300 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, 727-851-9582, annatawine.com.
Cafe Hey Going on seven years, this party is full of good fortune. Expect all-you-can-eat black eyed peas (more peas = more wealth), collard greens, rice and corn bread, as well as vegan versions of each. Coffee and $10 bottomless mimosas will also be served. $9. Noon-4 p.m. 1540 N. Franklin St., Tampa, 813-221-5150, cafehey.com.
Castile At The Hotel Zamora, a stylish New Year's Eve celebration featuring a five-course feast, as well as admission to the 360° Rooftop's party for two, where hors d'oeuvres, dessert stations, dancing, a DJ and more will be highlighted. Call for pricing and times. 3701 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-456-8660, thehotelzamora.com.
Marchand's Bar & Grill A five-course dinner, six-piece band, sparkling toast and midnight balloon drop at the Vinoy hotel's on-site restaurant. The bill of fare includes smoked tofu, seafood charcuterie, beef Wellington and pistachio gelato. $150. 8 p.m. 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 727-824-8072, marchandsbarandgrill.com.
The Maritana Grille This prix fixe menu of five courses will offer butternut squash brûlée, truffle pappardelle, Long Island duck and more. The Loews Don CeSar Hotel restaurant's veg-friendly meal comes with caviar bouche and a glass of champagne, too. $135 for adults. 5:30-11 p.m. 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-363-5077, loewshotels.com.
Mermaid Tavern Join Mermaid Tavern chef Gary Moran for five courses paired with wines from the restaurant-bar’s extensive collection. The gathering will also present a performance from the Stolen Idols. $75. 7 p.m.-12:15 a.m. 6719 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, 813-238-5618, mermaidtaverntampa.com.
Mise en Place This Tampa stalwart will celebrate the holiday and chef Emeril Lagasse with five courses and optional wine pairings. An amuse course from Emeril's new cookbook and more will be featured. $89 for dinner, plus $49-$59 for wine. 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-254-5373, miseonline.com.
Pearl in the Grove Five tasty courses, including cauliflower mousse and double-cut, bone-in pork chop, with carefully selected wines. Midnight champagne at the nearby Local Public House and Provisions will also be included with the meal, plus dancing with J2. Reservations are required. $95. 5-10 p.m. 31936 St. Joe Road, Dade City, 352-588-0008, pearlinthegrove.com.
Rebecca's at City Market A five-course celebration (think oysters Rockefeller, mushroom stew and gulf-caught grouper) with some interesting wines and vegetarian options, where reservations are required. After, help Local Public House rock into the new year with J2. Champagne at midnight is included. $75. 5-9 p.m. 14148 Eighth St., Dade City, 352-521-9700.
Rooster & the Till Sous vide lobster tail, acorn squash bisque and short ribs will be among the five-course chef's menu. Special wine pairings will be available. $65, plus $25 for wine. 6500 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-374-8940, roosterandthetill.com.
Roy's Commemorate 2015 through a four-course menu that includes broiled lobster tail with macadamia nut pesto risotto. After, top off it off with Taittinger Brut La Française Champagne, Merryvale Chardonnat Carneros or The Hess Collection Allomi Cabernet. $55. 5-10 p.m. 4342 Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, 813-873-7697, roysrestaurant.com.
This article appears in Dec 17-23, 2015.