Where to Go for New Year's Eve

Oh my, New Year's Eve is Friday evening and you just realized you have no plans. Yes, some special activities are already booked, but there is still space in some choice Beverly Hills destinations. Here are some options, courtesy of Patch. Note that all prices are exclusive of tax and service.

For a romantic evening under the stars, , located at 9018 Burton Way, has two seatings available. At 6 p.m., diners get a four-course dinner for $75 a person. At the 9 p.m. seating, there is a five-course menu for $125 a person, including a dessert buffet. There will be a Champagne toast at midnight and "dancing under the stars" with a live band. Call 310-276-9990 for reservations.

If you are not sure when you want to eat, Circa55 Restaurant at the still has many times available. It is offering a three-course meal—including Champagne—for $95. Entrees are a choice of braised tenderloin, breast of duck or lamb chops. Children are welcome to order from the regular kids menu. Call 310-274-7777 to book.

at 410 N. Canon Drive has a special five-course tasting menu for the evening. For $65, diners get soup, an appetizer, pasta, and entrée and dessert. The Italian restaurant is part of the established Celestino Drago restaurant group, so quality can be expected. For reservations call 310-786-8236.

One of the more moderately priced specials in town is located on Rodeo Drive of all places. Café Rodeo@, 360 North Rodeo Drive has a special dinner of an appetizer and roast duck or halibut for $20.11. Champagne and dessert are extra. Call 310-273-0300 to book.

If you just want a nice meal without the noisemakers, the city's many ethnic restaurants have plenty of slots available. Try an Indian New Year's Eve at , 8690 Wilshire Blvd., 310-659-9944. Another tasty option for Indian food is , 151 S. Doheny Drive, 310-246-2799.

Hankering for an Asian New Year's Eve? , located at 134 N. La Cienega Blvd., serves sushi and many kinds of Japanese food. Call 310-659-8887 for reservations.