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Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a quiet dinner, a black tie party or bottle service

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If you haven’t made your New Year’s Eve plans yet, we’ve got some suggestions. The following is a list of restaurants and bars around the city open on the last night of the year, from those serving a quiet dinner with a Champagne toast, to places putting on a show. Celebrate with a Spanish masquerade party, a luau feast, a black tie party, or a ‘20s dance party with bottle service. Whatever you do, just get home safe.

Artisan House is serving a masquerade-themed, three-course prix-fixe dinner with two seatings. The first seating is $75 per person at 6 p.m. and the second seating is $125 at 9 p.m., and includes a Champagne toast and party favors. 600 S. Main St., Los Angeles, (218) 622-6888, www.artisanhouse.net/.

Angel City Brewery is throwing a party with no cover. The brewery will be open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the first 150 guests get a special Champagne Berliner toast. 216 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, (213) 622-1261, www.angelcitybrewery.com.Aestus will offer a $65 five-course tasting menu in addition to the regular menu. Highlights include grilled lamb chops and chocolate souffle. Wine pairings will also be available for an extra $30. Dinner will be served from 6 to 10 p.m. 507 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, (424) 268-4433, www.aestusrestaurant.com.

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The Argyle Hollywood is throwing a party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets start at $100 and include a hosted bar, tray-passed appetizers and music throughout the night. Tickets can be purchased online. 1600 N. Argyle Ave., Hollywood, www.argylehollywood.com.

The Arthur J will have dinner seatings at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. A $95, five-course tasting menu will be available, along with the regular dinner menu. Wine pairings are available for an additional $55. Reservations can be made on opentable.com or by calling the restaurant. 903 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, (310) 878-9620. www.thearthurj.com.

Bäco Mercat will have drink specials along with its regular menu. 408 S. Main St., Los Angeles, (213) 687-7000, www.bacomercat.com.

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Baltaire will have two seatings, including a $175 five-course prix-fixe menu with reservations from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and a second seating with reservations from 9 to 9:45 p.m. for $250 per person. There will be martini and caviar carts, a live band and a DJ. Guests are encouraged to dress in ‘20s-inspired attire. 11647 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, (424) 273-1660, www.baltaire.com.

Bar Amá is having a family-style Tex-Mex feast with guacamole and chips, queso, shrimp ceviche, a selection of vegetables, lamb birria, shrimp fajitas and green enchiladas. And for dessert, fried ice cream and chocolate-coconut tres leches cake. Dinner is $60 per person. 118 W. 4th St., Los Angeles, (213) 687-7000, www.bar-ama.com.

Barcito be open from 5 p.m., with unlimited passed small bites, an open bar and a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. 403 W. 12th St., Los Angeles, (213) 415-1821, www.barcitola.com/.

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The Bazaar is hosting its fifth annual A Very Bazaar New Year’s Eve Spanish Masquerade event at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The party starts at 8 p.m. and includes tray-passed tapas, cava, wine and specialty cocktails. Tickets are $225. If you want VIP access, which includes extra pours of bubbly, that will be an extra $150. Tickets can be purchased online. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 246-5555, www.sbe.com.

The Bungalow is having a black tie party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $150 per person and include hosted premium bar and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased online. 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 899-8530, www.thebungalowsm.com.

Cafe Pinot will be open from 4:30 to 10 p.m. with a three-course menu for $73 or a four-course menu for $96. Each comes with a complimentary glass of Champagne. 700 W. 5th St. Los Angeles, (213) 239-6500, www.cafepinot.com.

Catch and Release will have a special luau menu. Seatings start at 6 p.m. 13488 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey, (310) 893-6100, www.catchandreleasela.com.

Church & State will have a $95 prix-fixe menu. Highlights include uni, caviar and tournedos of beef. Dinner seatings start 6 p.m. 1850 Industrial St., Los Angeles, (213) 405-1434, www.churchandstatebistro.com.

Cleo at the Redbury Hotel will have dinner seatings at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. with a four-course prix-fixe menu for $75 per person. 1717 Vine St., Los Angeles, (310) 910-9990, www.theredbury.com

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Cliff’s Edge will serve a five-course prix-fixe menu with vegetarian options. Seatings from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. are priced at $80 per person and seatings from 7:30 p.m. to close are $95 per person. 3626 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 666-6116, www.cliffsedgecafe.com.

E.P. & L.P. will have a five-course dinner for $75 per person, with seatings at 7 and 9:30 p.m. There will also be a party on the rooftop, with dinner, for $100 per person. Tickets are also available for the rooftop only, for $50 per person. 603 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, (310) 855-9955, www.eplosangeles.com.

Eveleigh will have a four-course family-style menu with a jazz trio. The first seating is $85 per person and the second seating is $125 per person. Select a la carte items will be available at the bar. 8752 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, (424) 239-1630, www.theeveleigh.com.

Fig and Olive will have a white and gold prix-fixe menu available from 8:30 p.m. to close and a white and gold cocktail reception from 9 p.m. to close. The dinner is $150 per person and the cocktail reception is $100 per person. 8490 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, (310) 360-9100, www.figandolive.com.

The Fiscal Agent is throwing a black tie party from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reserved bar seats are $125 per person and include two drink tickets, caviar, Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, tax and gratuity. Reserved table seats are $165 per person and include a punch bowl, two drink tickets, Champagne, caviar, hors d’oeuvres, lobster and tax and gratuity. 11801 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 623-8088, www.thefiscalagent.com.

Fishing With Dynamite is taking reservations for seatings at 4, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. There will also be a toast at midnight with complimentary tray-passed bites and bubbly. 1148 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, (310) 893-6299, www.eatfwd.com/.

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Giorgio’s at the Standard will have a special a la carte menu prepared by chef Ari Taymor, who has started a three-month residency at the hotel. Following dinner, plenty of dancing. 8300 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, (323) 650-9090, www.standardhotels.com

Gracias Madre will have a $65 prix-fixe menu available from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Highlights include stuffed mushrooms and a cocktail pairing. 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, (323) 978-2170, www.graciasmadreweho.com/.

Gusto will serve an $85 three-course prix-fixe menu from 6 to 11 p.m. 8432 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, (323) 782-1778, www,gusto-la.com.

Herringbone will serve a five-course dinner for $125, with optional wine pairings available for an additional $75. 1755 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, (310) 971-4460, www.herringboneeats.com.

Honeycut is offering all guests complimentary sparkling wine. Tickets are $60 for general admission. Guests are guaranteed entry and sparkling wine. If you’re going to party in a group of about 40 to 50, packages are available for $5,000 and include two bottles of choice premium liquor, mixers, 15 bottles of Cremant d’Alsace sparkling wine, eight bottles of Perrier Jouet Champagne, and 100 drink chips. General admission tickets are being sold on www.eventbrite.com. 819 S Flower St., Los Angeles, (213) 688-0888, www.honeycutla.com.

Ivory at the Mondrian L.A. will have a five-course dinner for $100 per person. 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, (323) 848-6000, www.ivoryla.com.

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Kendall’s Brasserie and Bar will serve a $61 three-course menu and a $75 four-course menu from 5 to 11 p.m. Each prix-fixe dinner includes one complimentary glass of sparkling wine. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 972-7322, www.kendallsbrasserie.com.

The Larchmont will have a $110 four-course prix-fixe menu. Highlights include lobster bisque, smoked rabbit and toffee cardamom beignets. 5750 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 464-4277, www.thelarchmont.com/.

Le Petit Paris will have two seatings for dinner. The first seating, between 5 and 7 p.m., is $75. The second seating, at 8:30 p.m., is $135. The restaurant also promises a dance party. 418 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, (213) 217-4445, www.lpparis.com/.

Ledlow will be celebrating with a four-course dinner and Champagne toast for $75 per person, with optional wine pairings available for $35. Highlights include persimmon salad, Tahitian squash soup with lobster and crème fraîche and dumplings with pancetta and Parmesan cream. 400 S. Main St., Los Angeles, (213) 687-7000, www.ledlowla.com.

Love & Salt will serve dinner from 5:30 to 11 p.m. and the bar will be open until 1 a.m. In addition to the regular menu, Michael Fiorelli will offer sea urchin toast with lardo; lobster pizza and a foie gras cheeseburger. 317 Manhattan Beach Blvd., (310) 545-5252, www.loveandsalt.com.

Malibu Beach Inn will have a prix-fixe menu for $115 per person, starting at 4 p.m. Highlights include oysters and Wagyu beef tartare. 22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, (310) 651-7777, www.malibubeachinn.com.

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Manhattan Beach Post will have some new dishes available, including foie gras with Braeburn apple pearls and a pumpkin-ricotta gnocchi. The restaurant will have an early countdown with a toast at 11 p.m., then you’ll have to take the party elsewhere. 1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, (310) 545-5405, www.eatmbpost.com.

Maradentro and all Mercado locations will serve regular menus, as well as a special “surf and turf” entree with a New York strip steak and two jumbo shrimp for $32. 11929 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 358-3423, www.maradentrorestaurant.com | Multiple Mercado locations at www.mercadorestaurant.com.

Mr. C. Beverly Hills will have a $215 five-course dinner with Maine lobster thermidor and vanilla meringue cake. There will be a Champagne toast at midnight in the lobby, as well as dancing and entertainment by Shawn Amos, the hotel’s jazz musician. Dinner begins at 9 p.m. and the party will go on until 2 a.m. 1224 Beverwil Drive, Los Angeles, (877) 334-5623, www.mrchotels.com.

Next Door Lounge is having a Roaring ‘20s-themed party that starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $75 and include passed appetizers, live music and a midnight toast. 1154 North Highland Ave., Hollywood, (323) 465-5505, www.nextdoorhollywood.com.

Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse will serve an $85, three-course prix-fixe menu as well as the regular dinner menu, from 5 to 10 p.m. Highlights include butter-poached lobster tail and filet mignon. 330 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, (213) 680-0330, www.nickandstefs.com.

The Normandie Club will have happy hour from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Then the main event starts at 9 p.m., with a welcome cocktail and a midnight Champagne toast. General admission tickets are $45. 3612 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, (213) 263-2709, www.thenormandieclub.com.

Orsa & Winston will have a six-course tasting menu for $100 per person with optional wine pairings for $60. Highlights include a Champagne toast, kanpachi with bacon and geoduck and dry-aged duck with pomme purée, truffle, pear mostarda and buttered truffle beets. 122 W. 4th St., Los Angeles, (213) 687-0300, www.orsaandwinston.com.

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Patina Restaurant will serve a three-course menu for $72, an $180 eight-course menu and the regular dinner menu. Highlights include quail with foie gras and langoustine ravioii. 141 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 972-3331, www.patinarestaurant.com.

Pistola will have a four-course prix-fixe menu with a first seating from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a seating from 9 to 10:30 p.m. The first seating is $99 and the second is $125. 8022 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, (323) 951-9800, www.pistola-la.com/.

Providence will have a seven-course menu for $225 per person. If you’d like wine pairings, dinner is $320, or $400 for premium wine pairings. Early seatings will take place at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. and later seatings will be available at 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m. 5955 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 460-4170, www.providencela.com.

The Pub at Golden Road Brewing will have a four-course menu paired with a seasonal brew. The regular menu will also be available. The prix-fixe menu is $50 per person. 5410 W. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, (213) 373-4677, www.goldenroad.la/pub/.

The Ranch restaurant and saloon is serving a $95 five-course dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission to the saloon is $25. There will be a balloon drop and midnight Champagne toast. 1025 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, (714) 817-4200, www.theranch.com.

Ray’s and Stark Bar will be open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Menu highlights include lemon risotto and poached main lobster. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 857-6180, www.raysandstarkbar.com.

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The Rose Cafe restaurant is having a party at 8 p.m. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online. 220 Rose Ave., Venice, (310) 399-0711, www.rosecafevenice.com.

Saddle Peak Lodge will have a $125 tasting menu with oysters, seared foie gras and Valrhona chocolate brownies. 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, (818) 222-3888, www.saddlepeaklodge.com.

Salt’s Cure will have a three-course tasting menu for $65 and a five-course tasting menu for $120. Dinner seatings start at 5:30 p.m. 1155 N. Highland Ave., (323) 465-7258, www.saltscure.com.

Sausal in El Segundo will have two seatings with prix-fixe menus. The first seating will take place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ($75) and the second seating from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. The later dinner will include salsa dancing and a complimentary glass of Taittinger Champagne or a margarita ($120). 219 Main St., El Segundo, (310) 322-2721, www.sausal.com.

STK will have a dinner seating from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a $130 four-course set menu and a second seating from 8:30 p.m. to midnight with an $180 six-course menu. 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, (310) 659-3535, www.togrp.com.

Tanzy in Westwood will have a cocktail party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is $59 per person and includes a Champagne toast at midnight, passed appetizers and buffet stations by Sherry Yard. Other drinks will be available for purchase. 10840 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 307-7004, https://www.tanzyrestaurant.com/westwood.

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Tom Bergin’s Public House will be open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. with $10 winter cocktails. There will be a $36.19 prix-fixe menu inspired by the restaurant’s opening year, 1936. 840 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 936-7151, www.tombergins.com.

Viviane will be open for dinner with the first round of seatings between 5 and 9 p.m., and the second round starting at 9 p.m. The first seating will be served an $82 six-course prix-fixe menu and the second seating will have a seven-course menu, with a Champagne toast at midnight, for $125 per person. The Avalon Hotel, 9400 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, (310) 407-7791, www.vivianerestaurant.com.

Wally’s Beverly Hills will have a four-course meal by David Feau along with music from DJ Alex Hegewald. There will be two seatings, with reservations available between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The first seaeting is $150 per person and the second is $250 per person. 447 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, (310) 475-3540, www.wallysbeverlyhills.com.

Yxta will serve a three-course prix-fixe menu for $50 per person. Dinner seatings are available from 5:30 to 10 p.m. 601 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 596-5579, www.yxta.net.

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