Tasty Tidbits: Karen Young's Valley Restaurant Round Up for New Year's Eve

Frank Stallone headlines singing jazz at the newly opened Sunset Room Supper Club in Agoura Hills. Packages run $50-$100 with seatings at 5 p.m., 7 p.m, and 8 p.m.  Dinner choices include foie gras, lobster, scallops, filet of beef, salads and creme brulee.

The LAB Brewing Co in Agoura Hills will have the regular menu as well as special seasonal choices and craft beer accompanied with live music performed by The Mick Jerome Band, playing reggae, rock, funk, and more, as well as party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Come for just music and there is no cover charge.

For craft beer heads, ring in the new year with brew, not bubbles. Tony’s Darts Away  in Burbank will have one 9 p.m. seating featuring an abundance of vegan and non-vegan fare and beers. $95 for all you can eat AND drink, plus a commemorative glass (tax and gratuity included). Reservations a must.

The Sagebrush Cantina  in Calabasas is initiating its heated party tent for their New Year festivities which includes a full dinner buffet, live music by "The Neighbors" and a margarita toast at midnight ($45 single and $80 a couple). In addition to the exclusive New Year’s Eve party, the cantina’s main bar will be open to the public with dancing to DJ Cali-Los from 8 p.m. – close. No cover. After-party transportation service is available.

Larsen's Steakhouse in Encino will offer the normal menu with two seatings for the evening.  An early 5pm - 5:30 pm and a late seating from 8pm and later.  The second seating has a $30 per person entertainment charge for the band, party favors and complimentary champagne all evening. The early seating has no charge since the entertainment does not begin until 8 p.m.  There will be Prime Rib offered that night along with a few chef specials.

The Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills has two ballrooms set aside for New Years Eve with elaborate buffets, drinks, live music, dancing and a balloon drop. Price is $78 and $99 per person depending on the ballroom. 

Jazz and Dinner highlights New Years Eve at The Federal Bar in North Hollywood for $50-$90 per person.Choose different prices package for dinner and drinks  and dancing.

Firenze Osteria in North Hollywood is offering a five course set New Year's Eve menu and complimentary champagne toast in addition to the regular menu. 

La Cava Cucina Italiana in Sherman Oaks is offering an extensive set price three course menu for $60 per person.  Choose from asparagus soup, fresh artichoke salad, branzino, filet mignon, spaghetti with lobster, creme caramel, tiramisu and more.

Il Tiramisu in Sherman Oaks is a preparing a special three course menu for $45 per person including choices of grilled shrimp, mushroom soup, osso bucco, salmon, filet mignon, creme brulee and more.  Personal wine is welcome with a $15 corkage fee.

The Local Peasant in Sherman Oaks is offering a $40 three-course set menu with a champagne toast.  Choices including Butternut Squash Soup, Star Anise Poached Pear Salad, Pan Roasted Lind Cod and Date-Mustard Crusted Chicken fill the menu or step it up for an additional $10 for Lobster Linguini. Dessert includes Berry Napoleon and Crispy Puff Pastry.

Instead of presenting diners with a high-priced New Year’s Eve prix-fixe menu this New Year’s Eve, The Six in Studio City will keep things casual by offering their standard menu during dinner, along with endless champagne to sweeten the deal. Reservations required.  

Ombra in Studio City will entertain three seatings with optional wine pairings on New Years Eve: four-course 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. seatings; $75 (+$35 for wine pairings); and a six-course 9 p.m. seating and champagne toast, $95 (+$45 for wine pairings). Reservations required, jackets preferred.

Bistro Garden in Studio City presents a gala dinner and dancing, three-course meal with complimentary champagne at midnight. $150 per person. 

Celebrate French style at Pinot Bistro in Studio City with a prix-fixe menu, including filet mignon, grilled lamb ribeye, albacore tuna carpaccio and more. Seating begins at 5 p.m. 3-courses $68; 4-courses $78. 

Kravings, this churrascaria in Tarzana will have food, drinks, Brazilian dancers, DJ and dancing. Two seatings at 5:30 p.m. ($49) and 9:30 p.m. ($99 includes champagne). Kids under 10 are 1/2 price for first seating. 

The Latin inspired D’Cache Restaurant in Toluca Lake is offering a four-course meal featuring choices of lobster bisque, filet mignon, lamb, lobster and more with champagne toast and live latin music in a cozy house setting. Two seatings 5 p.m. ($80) and 8 p.m. ($120).

Morton’s in Woodland Hills and Burbank celebrates New Year’s Eve with two options—order from the regular dinner menu or get the Steak & Seafood for Two, which is a three course meal for two priced at $109.99.