S.D. New Year's Dining Deals & Restaurant To-Go Specials 2021-22

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Have dining plans in place for New Year's? The calendar soon will flip from 2021 to 2022.

For those who opt to dine out or for others, who choose to celebrate on the home front, restaurants throughout San Diego County are prepping dinners, brunches and takeout feasts to keep the holidays easy and festive.

Peruse our annual Patch New Year dining guide to brunches, dinners and fun, seasonal treats — with choices for all tastes and price ranges — to find what appeals to your family.

Do note, many establishments require advance notice for to-go orders. And for restaurant dining, reservations typically are recommended.

And, to all, Happy New Year, from Patch!

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APPLEBEE'S: Festive $5 cocktails, Sleigh Bell Sips, are on menu through Jan. 2. "Tipsy Reindeer" blends vodka, cranberry juice, cherry & lemonade. And "Strawberry Merry Swirl" is a frozen, swirled margarita with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana Blanco Tequila, melon liqueur, strawberry & lime. Enjoy! Locations here.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Filet mignon or prime rib, both with lobster tail & sides, are offered for dine-in or takeout on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31. For dine-in ($36.99 per person), follow link to reserve, or walk-ins accepted. For takeout, orders must be placed 24 hours in advance, and come in sizes for two to four. Locations listed here in Chula Vista, El Cajon and Escondido.

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BOSTON MARKET: Celebrate around the family table with takeout, heat-and serve holiday meals, that serve four to six or up to 12, plus sides and whole pies. Options include turkey, prime rib, ham or ham-turkey combo. Sides vary with mashed potatoes, rolls, stuffing or vegetables and apple or pumpkin pies. Order in advance for pick-up. Ordering info here. Location finder here.
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BUCA DI BEPPO: Dine at home with one of four to-go Holiday Catering Packages that serve up to 10 (half pan), or up to 20 (full pan), available for pick-up or delivery. Options include mixed or Caesar salad, pasta choice, bread, and entrees & dessert depending on package selected. Info & ordering here. Locations here in Carlsbad, San Diego and Mira Mesa.

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CAFE SEVILLA: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with four-course, prix-fixe menu ($85 per person) & live music or Flamenco Dinner Show Experience with three-course, prix-fixe paella menu ($99 per person). Reservations for dinner or flamenco dinner show: 619-233-5979 or online here. At 353 Fifth Ave., San Diego. Info here.

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CARDELLINO: Kick-off 2022 with a New Year's Day brunch, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., featuring sweet and savory dishes, boozy beverages & the all-new "Ultimate Cinnamon Roll," topped with pecan ice cream, vanilla bean glaze & currants. Reservations here. Located in Mission Hills at 4033 Goldfinch, San Diego.

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CHART HOUSE: Pre-order by Dec. 29 for takeout New Year's Eve dinner for two ($90). Included: prime rib; clam chowder; coconut shrimp; and Molten Lava Cake. Pick-up is Dec. 31. Ordering info here. Or dine on-site with three-course, all inclusive dinner. Menu & reservations here. Restaurant: Cardiff.
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CLAIM JUMPER STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate at home with three-course, takeout feast for six to eight. Entree options: turkey ($135), ham ($135) or combo ($145). Sides include bread, salad, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes, veggies, orange-cranberry relish & apple or pumpkin pie for dessert. Details here. Contact local Claim Jumper to order. Restaurants in La Mesa, San Diego - Bayside.

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DEL TACO: New Year's Eve is last day for authentic Mexican tamales — hand-wrapped with real corn husks. Available through Dec. 31 at participating locations. Options: Red & Green Smothered Tamales, with red & green sauces, sour cream & cilantro; Chili Cheese Smothered Tamales, shredded pork with beef chili, cheddar cheese, sour cream; Del Taco’s 2 for $4 Tamales: two shredded pork tamales for $4; Tamales 4 Pack with four pork tamales; and Tamales Fiesta Pack, 12 tamales, salsa Casera & utensils. DoorDash DashPass members can receive $3 off any order over $15 through Dec. 31. Info here. California location finder here.
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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Keep meal prep easy with holiday takeout options: Complete Feast; Dinner Feast and Holiday Big Yellow Box. Starting at $115, Complete Feast feeds 10 to 12 with choice of ham, turkey, Cajun-fried turkey, peppercorn garlic prime rib or traditional prime rib, dressing, gravy, potato casserole, green beans, rolls & dessert. Dinner Feast starts at $92, serves eight to 10, with same protein choices, dressing, gravy, rolls & dessert. Holiday Big Yellow Box, starts at $125 and feeds up to 12 with 4 pounds of turkey & large sides, plus rolls. Locations throughout California. Order here.
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DISNEYLAND & DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE: If your New Year celebration plans include trip to the parks, don't miss cleverly crafted candies, sweets, festive churros, beverages, winter entrees, and even pork pozole & Mexican hot chocolate. Items can be found through Jan. 9 inside the parks, in Downtown Disney and at resort hotels. See details & guide to holiday candy here, and Foodie Guide to Holidays at Disneyland here.

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DUNKIN': Limited-time, holiday menu features Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte, White Mocha Hot Chocolate & Holiday Blend Coffee. California DD Perks members receive free medium hot or iced coffee each Monday, one per customer & valid on all blends, including seasonal holiday blend, through Dec. 28. Also offered this month: pancake minis & classic chocolate, vanilla & strawberry frosted doughnuts with Holly Berry sprinkles. Info here.

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EDDIE V'S: Dine in style New Year’s Eve with soiree starting with complimentary glass of bubbly & party favors, followed by live music, signature cocktails, world-class wine & chef-curated dishes, plus midnight champagne toast. Reservations recommended, but not required. Info & bookings here. Locations: La Jolla and San Diego.

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EL POLLO LOCO: Celebrate with such seasonal deals as: "Holiday Familia Dinner " (10 pieces of chicken, two large sides & tortillas for $20); Chicken Pozole Verde ; Mexican Hot Chocolate; or tamales ( a la carte or family bundles of six or 12.) Details. Restaurant location finder here.

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EUREKA!: For the holidays, enjoy a Gingerbread Man Old Fashioned — a much-requested seasonal favorite with Old Overholt Rye Whiskey, house-made Gingerbread Syrup, Douglas Fir Liqueur, chocolate bitters, herbal bitters & candied ginger. Locations in Carlsbad, La Jolla and San Diego.
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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR: Celebrate 2022 with a New Year's Eve or Day, four-course Duckhorn Wine Dinner, starting at $105/person. Menu features seafood Louie salad, wild mushroom polenta cake, filet mignon with lobster tail or shrimp scampi, plus orange olive oil cake for dessert. Reservations here. Locations include: La Jolla; San Diego.

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FOGO DE CHAO: New Year's Eve to-go package for $120 offered with pre-order for Dec. 31 pick-up or delivery. Fully cooked & serves four with fire-roasted meats (chicken & sirloin), plus Brazilian sides & desserts. Grill-at-home feasts also offered, Serving six+ for $145. Go here for ordering info. Location: San Diego.

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HARRAH'S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Ring in New Year with a NYE dinner at one of three restaurants. The Café is serving "Surf N Turf N Surf," filet, crab cake, asparagus & shrimp scampi butter sauce ($30). ‘ritas Cantina has "Molcajete Surf & Turf," ribeye, lobster tail & shrimp ($82.99). And Fiore to host candlelit dinner with lobster, fingerling potatoes, baby carrots & pearl onions or venison with brandied apple, braised kale, persimmons, bacon & blistered grapes ($75). Info here. At 777 Harrah's Rincon Way in Funner.

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HOTEL DEL CORONADO: On Dec. 31, The Crown Room will transform into a Gatsby-themed, Roaring '20s speakeasy, with lavish dinner, dancing, open bar & midnight champagne toast. General Admission: $640/VIP Ringside Table of 6: $6,385/Lounge Table of 6: $4,470. Reservations & details here. Or start New Year with Jan. 1 brunch in Ocean Ballroom, featuring regionally inspired dishes, international cuisine, gourmet mimosas & Bloody Mary bar. Bookings here. Brunch + Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar -adults (21+): $265. Brunch: adults: $230; children (4-10): $100; children under 3 free. Located at 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado.

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LIONFISH: Executive Chef JoJo Ruiz is preparing “Surf at Turf” four-course, prix-fixe New Year's Eve dinner with prime rib beef carpaccio and scallop sashimi, Clam “Royal” & duck confit pastas and sea bass and Wagyu striploin, and “Creamsicle” Vacherin for dessert. $121.22 per person. Menu: here. Reservations via OpenTable here or at 619-738-7200. At Pendry San Diego in Gaslamp District, 435 Fifth Ave.

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MANCHESTER GRAND HYATT: Top of the Hyatt NYE Celebration is available with room package only, offering premier room at Grand Hyatt San Diego, two tickets to Top of the Hyatt's NYE dinner, with drinks, DJ & dancing, plus Seaview's breakfast buffet on New Year's Day. Ages 21+. Details here. At 1 Market Place, San Diego.

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ON THE BORDER: The Mexican chain will donate 10 cents to No Kid Hungry for every Border Blast frozen drink purchased through Jan. 31, 2022. Locales in Escondido, Mira Mesa/San Diego and Mira Loma/Eastvale. Info here.

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P.F. CHANG'S: Chef-curated menu, rooted in Asian tradition, offered through Jan. 18 for dine-in or takeout. Limited-time offers include: Dim Sum, pan-fried Wagyu dumplings; Fire-Braised Short Ribs with pineapple fried rice; Short Rib Fried Rice; Chang's Apple Crunch, version of apple pie with vanilla ice cream; and "The Ornament" vodka & saké cocktail. Prix-fixe menu ($50 per person) with appetizer, soup, entrée & dessert, also offered. Location finder here.
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PECHANGA RESORT CASINO: The Great Oak Steakhouse is prepping lavish, four-course, New Year's Eve feast, including shrimp cocktail, lamb chops, salads, ribeye, Waygu beef short ribs and surf & turf. ($120/person). 1182 Cantina offers starter, surf & turf entree & dessert ($68/person). At Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar, NYE menu is: Sockeye Salmon Tataki $24; Ankimo Hot Pot $68; and Chocolate Praline Napoleon dessert $10. Paisano's NYE dinner: $75/person with antipasto, and choices of Waygu meatballs, sea bass, linguine & clams, steak, pasta, dessert & more. All restaurants at Pechanga, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Booking info here for Great Oak Steakhouse, here for 1882 Cantina, for Umi and here for Paisano's.

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PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL: On Dec. 31, the dining & entertainment venue will be open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. with ping pong, foosball, vintage arcade games & serving snacks, salads, burgers, tacos & entrees. DJ starts at 10 p.m., along with ball drop, midnight champagne toast, plus shareable punch bowls & special craft cocktails. $20 cover charge at door begins 10 p.m. At 1485 E. St., San Diego. Website here.

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RARE SOCIETY: The two restaurants in University Heights and Solana Beach are ringing in 2022 with NYE dinners, featuring starters, sides, raw bar selections & Tomahawk steak special. In University Heights, the chef will serve Prime Tomahawk, and on Cedros, an Australian Wagyu Tomahawk will be available. Info & reservations here. Locations: 330 South Cedros Ave., Solana Beach and 4130 Park Blvd., San Diego.

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RED LOBSTER: Ring in 2022 with show-stopping seafood spread, a mix-and-match holiday “Create Your Own Sea-cuterie” takeout platter. Select from Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp Platter, Crunchy Popcorn Shrimp Platter, Bar Harbor Lobster Bake, plus such add-ons as Garlic Shrimp Skewers, Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops, Snow Crab Legs & Cheddar Bay Biscuits®. Get step-by-step instructions to recreate the Sea-cuterwreath & ordering links here. Location finder here.
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Dine at home New Year's Eve with takeout "Celebration Feast" for four ($195, but price may vary by location). Includes: beef tenderloin with horseradish cream; salad; garlic mashed potatoes; creamed spinach; & Four Chocolate Sin Cakes. Sides also an option. To-go orders require 48-hour notice. Or dine in with prix-fixe meal, including starter, entrée, side & dessert. Menu, ordering & reservation details here. In Del Mar & San Diego.
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SIZZLER: A special $84.99 deal runs through Dec. 31 for a to-go Holiday Heat & Eat Dinner, serving up to six. Included: tri-tip sirloin, bourbon peppercorn gravy, mac & cheese, green beans with sliced almonds & mashed potatoes. See details. Orders require 24-hour notice. Locations listed here.

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20|TWENTY: Enjoy a three-course, prix fixe dinner ($108) on New Year's Eve. Menu features starter of apple, butter lettuce, hazelnut brittle, goat cheese & honey truffle viniagrette
or lobster bisque, Wagyu eye of ribeye with caviar butter & warm brown butter cake. Menu here. For reservations: Call 760-827-2500 or book online. Located at Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad.
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TRUST RESTAURANT: Executive chef Brad Wise is prepping a memorable New Year’s Eve dinner with embered red beets with lemon yogurt, pearl onions, Japanese pear, mint, pepita dukkah & date vinaigrette, scallops with maitake, sourdough romesco, jalapeno, charred & pickled beets or signature Bacon Chop. Reservation link via Tock. Located at 3752 Park Blvd., Hillcrest/San Diego.

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YARD HOUSE: New Year’s Eve is fit for beer lovers, as guests can toast 2022 at midnight with complimentary flute of newest house brew, Give ‘Em Helles — traditional German pale lager beer. Menu, including signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, burgers, seafood & steaks, also available. Locations: Carlsbad and San Diego. Website here.

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Know of other neighborhood hot spots planning New Year's menus? Share with readers in the comments section.

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