New Years Eve Ft.Lauderdale

[Roxxy]

Hi There,

Can anyone recommend a place to go for 2 couples (late 40's) on NYE?

We will be staying at the Crowne Plaza, but that doesn't really matter as we will be taking a cab to where ever we go.

A nice dinner (approx. $50) and maybe some live entertainment until midnight would be great.

Maybe Los Olas Blvd?

[brunello22]

Hi There,

Can anyone recommend a place to go for 2 couples (late 40's) on NYE?

We will be staying at the Crowne Plaza, but that doesn't really matter as we will be taking a cab to where ever we go.

A nice dinner (approx. $50) and maybe some live entertainment until midnight would be great.

Maybe Los Olas Blvd?

 

Definitely Las Olas. Choose a place and make a reservation well in advance.

Edited April 14, 2016 by brunello22

[Roxxy]

Definitely Las Olas. Choose a place and make a reservation well in advance.

 

 

 

 

That is what I was looking for a recommendation on a restaurant that has live entertainment Las Olas Blvd.

[brunello22]

The only place that I can think of that has a live band and dancing every night on Las Olas is at Mangos. Yolo's O Lounge and Vibe have a DJ. Sometimes Timpano has a jazz ensemble. However, I'm not sure if other restaurants will have anything special planned for NYE.

 

Maybe make a dinner reservation at Lobster Bar and then walk around Las Olas to see what's going on. Have a quiet dinner first, otherwise you cannot have a conversation anywhere once the music or DJ are going. Also, many restaurants raise their prices on NYE ("special" menus).

 

Downtown (Himmarshee/2nd Street) has a bunch of bars with live bands, but the crowd is much younger later in the evening once the happy hour/business crowd leaves.

Edited April 15, 2016 by brunello22

[fireofficer5]

NYE is going to be much more than $50.

 

Unless you eat earlier in the evening. (6:00)

 

Some places are $50 just to get in the door for the party.

[BlueHerons]

Dining on Las Olas, with the exception of Cheesecake Factory will probably run you about $50 per person with a drink or two, before tip.

 

The Riverside Hotel restaurant usually has live music and it is nice sitting on the street people watching.

 

Make a reservation.

 

Blue Martini would be great and I think it is $50 per person just to get a table. Last year for an outside table for four it was $250. Nothing included.

 

Good Las Olas restaurants:

 

Lobster Bar

Big City Tavern

Timpanos

401

Louie Bossi

Sweet Nectar

Johnny Vs

Grill Republic

Roccos Tacos

 

I agree Downtown Himmarshee will be fun. They'll have the streets closed down.

 

The Anchor Drop at midnight also happens right there.

[Keith1010]

Many restaurants will offer a set New Years Eve Menu at a fixed price.

 

At least that has been our experience on New Years Eve in most places including Miami.

 

Often there are two seatings.

 

Keith

[royalcruz]

Blue Martini has the best bands and their food is very good!

 

The W Hotel might have a big party but not sure if there would be live music.

[Roxxy]

thank you for all of your suggestions ! I am doing some more research now ! :)

[fireofficer5]

Two more away from L O.

 

Hard Rock Hollywood and The Field Irish Bar and restaurant.

[BlueHerons]

South Florida isn't big on live music.

 

We are more into DJs.

[brunello22]

Hi There,

Can anyone recommend a place to go for 2 couples (late 40's) on NYE?

We will be staying at the Crowne Plaza, but that doesn't really matter as we will be taking a cab to where ever we go.

A nice dinner (approx. $50) and maybe some live entertainment until midnight would be great.

Maybe Los Olas Blvd?

 

What I didn't mention in my earlier post is that Lauderdale by the Sea (north of Fort Lauderdale Beach) has a large celebration in the town center. A couple of the streets are closed to traffic and there are usually two stages set up for live bands. There is a ball drop at the Village Grille and Aruba Cafe has a live band or singers nightly - great dancing fun!

 

There are several restaurants in the area. Many will offer special menus (pricey for NYE), but some won't inflate their prices like Reel Ceviche or Basilic Vietnamese. A nice evening is to have a great meal at Blue Moon Fish Company (Intracoastal Waterway - will be more than $50) and then walk over to the celebration (four blocks).

Edited April 20, 2016 by brunello22