Where will you have your last meal of 2014?

2014 has been a great year, but all good things must come to an end in order to prepare for bigger and better things. If you are looking for the perfect place to ring in the New Year, we have gathered some of the tastiest spots for the last meal of 2014.

Where will you be celebrating with your last meal?

Brat Haus
The Basics
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and this year Brat Haus in Scottsdale is celebrating in a big way. First, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. it’s all about the kiddos with craft soda, root beer floats, pigs in a blanket and grilled cheese sliders.
Then, starting at 4 p.m. and through the night, Brat Haus will toast with different beer tappings from across the globe every hour, on the hour.
The Bites
Brat Haus will feature themed food pairings including rarebit – a cheese toast from the UK. Also, marinated beef skewers, with grilled onions served with chimichurri dipping sauce – a South American treat. Or try one of Brat Haus’ American food favorites like the pigtail poutine- fries served with squeaky cheese curds and smothered in pigtail gravy or the Arizona burger, a 1/3 pound beef burger with roasted Anaheim pepper, habanero cheese, and prickly pear aioli.
The Bucks
Prices vary based on selections.

Central Bistro
The Basics
Celebrate the New Year with the modern French and Italian fare here at Central Bistro with a specially crafted three course dinner. Call 480.646.8560 for reservations.
The Bites
First| Artichoke and Wild Mushroom Soup, Chicken and Chestnut Tortellini or Guanciale Wrapped Shrimp
Second| Duo of Beef, Salt Roasted Duck or Bouillabaisse
Third| Salted Hazelnut Torte, Liquid Cheesecake or Sticky Toffee Pudding
The Bucks
$65 per person, not including beverages, tax or gratuity

The Cove Trattoria
The Basics
The Cove Trattoria, a family-owned restaurant located in Scottsdale’s Seville shopping center on the northeast corner of Indian Bend & Scottsdale Road, will be serving delicious al-carte specials, in addition to their regular dinner menu, on New Year’s Eve.  The restaurant will take dinner reservations up until 9 pm, leaving plenty of time to ring in the New Year.
The Bites
Appetizers| Pan Seared Scallops wrapped with bacon and served with balsamic reduction, Salmon cakes with a roasted red pepper sauce
Entrees| Lamb Ragu with orecchiette pasta, Veal OssoBucco with creamy polenta or Chilean Sea Bass served with warm corn salsa and sautéed kale
Dessert| Berry Mascarpone Tart paired with port wine
Cocktails| Sparkling holiday cocktails
The Bucks
Prices vary based on selection

Culinary Dropout
The Basics
No matter the location, Culinary Dropout is offering a four-course menu plus a little something extra for its New Year’s Eve patrons.
The Bites
Antipasti for the entire table to enjoy
First| Classic Caesar, Cheap House Salad or Yesterday’s Soup
Second| Fried Chicken, Roasted Salmon, 36-Hour Pork Ribs, Bistro Steak, Ma…The Meathloaf!?! or Sweet Potato Cannelloni
Third| Salted Caramel Custard or Bourbon Black Bottom Pie
The Bucks
$30 per person, not including beverages, tax or gratuity. 

Deseo
The Basics
Say farewell to 2014 and ring in the New Year in Nuevo Latino style with a lively dining experience in deseo. The Resort’s signature restaurant will feature a limited à la carte menu with seatings beginning at 6 and 9 p.m. on Dec. 31. diners are encouraged to take advantage of the Resort’s New Year’s Eve Pajama Party for kids. The Resort’s FUN team will host a New Year’s Eve Pajama Party for children ages 4 to 7 from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. on December 31. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 480.624.1202.
The Bites
Appetizer| Ahi Tuna Flatbread, Suadero Empanada or Duck Confit Triangles
Soup/Salad| Peruvian Blue Corn Chowder or Grilled Togarashi Shrimp and Honeydew Salad
Entrée| Butter-Tempered Cedar River Bone in Rib Eye, Pollo Borracho or Loup de Mer Frito
Dessert| Chocolate Pionono or Grammas Arroz Con Leche
The Bucks
The menu is priced at $95 per person, not including tax or gratuity.

Different Pointe of View
The Basics
Ring in 2015 with a backdrop of the most stunning views of the city skyline at Different Pointe of View with a gourmet five course dinner. The evening continues with live music in the adjacent Terrace Room featuring The Hamptons, a six-piece band performing a versatile line-up of today’s hits, favorite oldies and classic rock. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 602.866.6350.
The Bites
First| Duck Confit Ravioli or Crispy Seared Berkshire Pork Belly
Second| Fresh Apple and Micro Arugula Salad or Roasted Beet and Mazuna Salad
Third| Lobster Bisque or Caramalized Cauliflower Cheddar Bisque
Fourth| Applewood Smoked Venison Tenderloin, Citrus Sherry-Poached Maine Lobster, Roasted Tomato Crusted Grilled Arizona Filet or Pan Seared  Sea Bass
Fifth| Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee or Midnight Caramel Crunch Explosion
The Bucks
5 to 8 pm seatings $125 per person, 8 to 10 pm $150 per person, with optional wine pairings available for $50 per person (pricing excludes tax and gratuity).

District American Kitchen and Wine Bar
The Basics
Celebrate the New Year’s Eve with dinner and live entertainment in District American Kitchen and Wine Bar and an overnight stay at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Make it a night to remember as we ring in 2015 with delicious cuisine, live entertainment and great holiday rates. Restaurant reservations are required and can be made by calling 602.817.5400.
The Bites
Amuse| Tender Belly bacon wrapped dates
First course| Heirloom carrot soup
Second course| Hudson Valley duck and caramelized endive “tartine
Third course| Georges Bank
Intermezzo| Pomegranate cranberry ice and bubbles.
Main course| Free range venison loin
Dessert| Citrus cake, raspberry sorbet, crispy meringue, mandarin foam, Champagne gelee and olive oil snow.  
The Bucks
Seating is from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and is $68. A wine pairing also is available for an additional $25. Complimentary three-hour self-parking validation is available. Restaurant reservations are required.

elements
The Bites
First| Roasted Parsnip Soup, Black Truffle Panna Cotta, Escargot ‘Pot Pie”, Slow Roasted Artichoke Tart, Hamachi Shashimi or Duck Terrine
Second| Caramalazied Figs & Stilton Blue Cheese, Honey Crisp Apple Salad or Bloomsdale Spinach & Frissee
Third| Herb Roasted Guinea Hen, Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Raviolis, Chilean Sea Bass, Moroccan Spice Lamb or Creekstone Farms Filet of Beef
Fourth| Chocolate Hazelnut Roulade, White Chocolate Cremeux, Winter Fruit Tart or Vanilla Semifreddo
The Bucks
5:30 to 6:45 pm seating $125, 8 to 10 pnm seating $160 (prices do not include beverages, tax or gratuity)

Hotel Valley Ho
The Basics
Ring in the New Year with a retro bash! DJ Mr. P-Body will be spinning tunes in the lobby from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Enjoy a four-course dinner in ZuZu paired with selections from Belvedere, Veuve Clicquot, and Moet & Chandon, then head to the rooftop at midnight for a festive toast to 2015. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 480.421.7997.
The Bites
First| Seared Jumbo Scallop, Burrata or Shrimp & Lobster Cake.
Second| Blue Crab Bisque or Kale Salad
Third| Beef Short Rib & Blue Crab, Slow Roasted Veal loin & Crisp Pork Belly or Loch Duart Salmon & Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns
Dessert| Chocolate Crunch, Strawberry Trifle or Crème Brulee
The first course is a choice of Seared Jumbo Scallop, Burrata, or Shrimp & Lobster Cake; the second course is a choice of Blue Crab Bisque or Kale Salad; the third course is a choice of Beef Short Rib & Blue Crab, Slow Roasted Veal Loin & Crisp Pork Belly, or Loch Duart Salmon & Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns; and dessert is a choice of Chocolate Crunch, Strawberry Trifle, or Crème Brulee.
The Bucks
6:30 pm seating is $120 and the 9:30 pm seating is $150 per person (not including tax and gratuity).

Jade Bar
The Basics
Entertainment featuring DJ Neil Concepcion & dance floor, 8pm-1am
Choice of three packages*, each including party favors and a champagne toast at midnight, with seating beginning at 8pm
The Bites
Four Course, prix fixe
The Bucks
Package I $1,000 for a table of up to 4 guests or $1,500 for a table of up to 6 guests
Package II $1,500 for a table of up to 4 guests or $2,100 for a table of up to 6 guests
Package III $2,000 for a table of up to 4 guests or $3,000 for a table of up to 6 guests

Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend at The Yard
The Basics
Why not rein in the New Year with a little something coastal? Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend at The Yard in Phoenix is having a night of seafood and champagne.
The Bites
First| Shrimp or Oysters
Second| New England Style Clam Chowder, Crispy Frog Legs, Grilled Octopus, “Bacon & Eggs” House Made Sturgeon Bacon or Black Kale Salad
Third| Grilled Loup de Mer, Grilled NY Strip, Grilled NY Strip, Skuna Bay Salmon or “Bouillabaisse” Scallops
Fourth| Buttermilk Pie or Beignets
The Bucks
$45 per person from 4 to 5:30 pm and $55 after 5:30 pm. Prices do not include beverages, tax or gratuity.

Milagro Grill
The Basics
For those seeking a different way to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style—a four-course dinner of unique Mexican/American fusion fare, capped off with a Champagne toast.
Reservations can be made by calling 602.773.5844.
The Bites
First| Shrimp Cocktail or Duck and Wild Mushroom Sopes
Second| Butternut Squash Soup or Sesame Seared Tuna Salad
Third| New York Steak or Chilean Sea Bass
Dessert| White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake or Churro de Cacahuate
The Bucks
Cost is $55 per person (not including tax or gratuity), reservations are recommended.

Nabers
The Basics
Toast in the New Year with The Crown Kings. They will be playing at Nabers restaurant from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
The Bites and The Bucks
There will be VIP seating on the dance floor that includes dinner for $60 a person. Bar seating with dinner is $45 a person and dining room seating includes dinner for $40 a person. The party will be going on throughout the night for $10 general admission.

North Italia
The Basics
If Italian cuisine is what you desire, come by North Italia for its three-course menu that incorporates added flavor to traditional dishes.
The Bites
First| Cioppino, Arancini. Heirloom Beet Salad, Bruschetta, Caesar Salad or Braised Beef Short Ribs
Second| Grilled Branzino, Winter Lasagna, Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Rosemary Chicken, Seared Diver Scallops or New York Strip
Third| Salted Caramel, Tiramisu or Dark Chocolate Tart
The Bucks
$40 per person from 4 to 5 pm and $50 from 5:30 pm to close. Prices do not include beverages, tax or gratuity.

Pink Pony
The Basics
Ring in 2015 with the New Pink Pony and kiss 2014 good bye! Enjoy a glass of champagne on us and we will take care of the rest. Reservations can be made by calling 480.945.6697
The Bites
First| Diver Scallop with Green Chile Grits, Burrata or Apples with Butter Cup Squash
Second| Braised Short Rib and Blue Crab Cake, Ahi Tuna or Ragu of Wild Mushroom “Farrotto”
Third| Profiteroles or Dark Chocolate Cake
Drink packages will also be available for diners.
The Bucks
$75 per person (not including tax or gratuity) and $40 additional for an accompanying wine package

RA Sushi
The Basics
“RA”ck the night away on New Year’s Eve with early and late night happy hour at RA Sushi! Whether you are looking for a dinner spot before heading to a party or a “RA”ckin’ place to raise a toast at midnight, RA Sushi is the perfect choice.
The Bites & Bucks
On New Year’s Eve, enjoy happy hour specials from 3 to 7 p.m. and then again from 10 p.m. to close. Choose from more than 25 appetizer and sushi selections ranging from $3.49 to $8.99, plus a wide variety of beer, wine and signature cocktails ranging from $3.75 to $8. Celebration worthy happy hour dishes include the Tootsy Maki, Viva Las Vegas, and Crunchy Calamari Roll. Raise a glass to 2015 with one of many drink specials, such as Kirin and sake, Lunetta Prosecco, Sake Sangria or Baby Umami Punch.

Rusconi’s American Kitchen
The Basics
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 480.483.0009
The Bites
Starter| House Smoked Salmon, Warm Goat Cheese with arugula and frisée, Rusconi’s Kitchen Casear Salad, Winter Pumpkin Squash Soup, Lobster Bisque or Cabernet Braised Beef Short Rib
Entree| Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Glaze, Wood Grilled Salmon with Ancho Chili Glaze, Tomato Crusted Rack of Lamb, Grilled Tenderloin of Beef or Open Faced Roasted Vegetable Ravioli
Dessert| Upside-Down Brie Cheesecake, Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée or Coconut Budino
The Bucks
5 pm Seating: $50, 7:30 pm Seating $58

Shout House
The Basics
Shout in the New Year at The Shout House’s Wrapped in Gold Party on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. The ticketed event includes live entertainment all night long, a prime rib dinner buffet, party favors, and more, plus guaranteed seating. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and beginning at 7:30 pm musicians will rock the house with a nonstop dueling piano show until 2 am Reservations are required and can be made by calling 623.772.1500.
The Bites
The dinner includes a lavish buffet of Prime Rib, Citrus-Poblano Chicken, Vegetarian Butternut Squash Ravioli in Poblano Cream Sauce, Garbanzo Bean Salad with Romaine Hearts, Caesar Salad, Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes, Grilled Seasonal Vegetables with Herbs, Croissants, and Chocolate Mousse and Key Lime Pie Shooters for dessert.
The Bucks
Standing room, with dinner tickets are $45 and include all of the above items, except guaranteed seating. After 9 pm, standing room only tickets are available for $25, which include party favors, a champagne toast and souvenir glass.

Sierra Bonita
The Basics
Ring in the New Year with a decadent New Year’s Eve dinner. Sierra Bonita Grill be serving its southwestern-inspired cuisine, in addition to a variety of celebration worthy specials. Reservations can be made by calling 602.264.0700
The Bites
Go for the Lemon Butter Poached Lobster Tail, served with green chile mushroom risotto, cherry tomatoes, and baby arugula, topped with mango salsa. Perfect for a hearty appetite, the 14-ounce Smoked Prime Rib is accompanied by green chile and cheddar mashed potatoes, au jus, and horseradish cream.
The Bucks
Prices vary based on selections.

SumoMaya
The Basics
Reservations can be made by calling 480.397.9520
The Bites
First| Traditional Queso Fresco, Pomegranate, Rock Shrimp Tempura or Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates
Second| Pork “Al Pastor” Pad Thai, Ahi tuna Tostada, Chinese Style Chile-Crab Garlic Noodles, Maya Roll and Sumo Green Roll
Third| Seared Pork belly and Miso Seabass, Grilled NY Strip, Nigiri or Sashimi Platter
Dessert| Flan Cheesecake or Tres Leches, or Chocolate Peanut Butter
The Bucks
5 pm seating $65, 7 pm seating $95, 9 pm seating $95 (prices do not include tax or gratuity) You can save $30 by coming early for 1st seating plus 1/2 off Champagne/Sparkling Wine during 1st seating. Parties of 4 or more will receive a bottle of Champagne during the 7:00 p.m. Or 9:00 p.m. Seating, parties of 3 or less will receive 2 glasses of champagne per person during those seating times.

Taggia
The Basics
Reservations can be made by calling 480.424.6095
The Bites
First| Lobster bisque or Baby Arugula Salad
Second| Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Seafood Risotto or Herb Roasted Grouper
Third| Crème Brulee Tart or Classic Layered Opera Cake
The Bucks
$65 per person (not including beverages, tax or gratuity) and wine pairings available for an additional $25 per person.

Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill
The Basics
On Wednesday, December 31st, Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill at Tempe Marketplace is hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner featuring three special entrees.
The Bites
Choose from oven Roasted Lamb Shank, Seared Shrimp Risotto and Rock Salt Crusted Prime Rib. This special, limited edition menu, is available only on New Year’s Eve.
Thirsty Lion has 52 local, craft, import and domestic beers on draft, 25 regional wines and unique specialty cocktails.
The Bucks
Prices vary based on selections.