Local New Year's Eve celebrations

There is no excuse to stay home when several local restaurants will be offering everything from special menus to live bands, DJs and dancing! Listed are several of our area establishments who were able to provide us with their New Year’s Eve plans.

Aquaterra at Pala Mesa

(760) 723-6260

Serving a special Chef’s Menu with dinner served until 9 p.m.

Baxter’s

(760) 731-0007

Special dinner items such as Prime Rib, Lobster Tail and Filet Mignon. Patio area open with sparkling “fire bar.” A jazz band will provide entertainment and a champagne toast will occur at midnight.

Brother’s Bistro

(760) 731-9761

Special menu with items such as Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb or Filet Mignon and Shrimp Scampi. Party favors, gifts and a photo included. Entertainment will be provided. By reservation.

Cask ’n Cleaver

(760) 728-2818

Regular menu items. Dinner served until 9 p.m.

Da Giorgio Italian

(760) 723-1080

Special four-course meal which includes choices such as Rack of Lamb and Filet Mignon. Dinner served from 4 to 9 p.m. An after-party (free to dinner guests, a cover charge for non-diners) will be held with a DJ and dance with a midnight champagne toast.

Fresco’s Wine Bar

(760) 631-1944

Regular menu items. Open until 9:30 p.m.

Garden Center Café

(760) 728-4147

Special menu with choices such as Australian Lobster, Beef Wellington and Prime Rib. Dinner served 4:30 to 9 p.m.

Hukilau at Fallbrook Golf Club

(760) 728-8334

Buffet dinner served from 7:30 to midnight with items such as Filet Mignon, soups and salads. Entertainment will be provided by light rock/oldies band Point Blank.

J.J. Lander’s Irish Pub

(760) 731-0839

Regular menu items. Band playing. Champagne toast at midnight. Open until 1:30 a.m.

La Caseta

(760) 728-9737

Offering both dinner and drink specials. Dinner until 8 p.m.

Le Bistro

(760) 723-3559

Offering special dinner package with appetizers from 7 to 8 p.m. and dinner served at 8 with entrees such as Twin Lobster Tails and Filet Mignon. By reservation.

Peking Wok

(760) 724-8078

Serving regular menu items. Offering special music. Open until midnight.

San Luis Rey Downs

(760) 758-3762

Dinner selections include Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala and Jumbo Shrimp. Dinner served 6 to 10 p.m. Karaoke 6:30 until 1 a.m.

Sourdough Pizza

(760) 723-3106

Regular menu items. Closing at 7:30 p.m.

Trupiano’s

(760) 728-0200

Regular menu items. Also offering special menu: Chef’s Creation; champagne included with dinner. Dinner served until 10 p.m.