Whether you’re getting back into your work routine or saying goodbye to family and friends that visited for the holidays, you may be moving a bit slower than usual this week as we transition from Christmas to New Year’s. Let’s be honest, planning ahead may not have been on your to-do list.
If you still haven’t locked in New Year’s Eve lunch or dinner, we’re here to make it easy on you. Check out these 20 local restaurants with available reservations to ring in the new year. Special shoutout to Charlestonians who are working over the holidays — you’re the real MVP.
The Honey Hive | 563 King St. | 5:30-8:00 p.m. | $125 | Make a reservation | Ring in the new year at the Honey Hive with a seven-course experience including a wine pairing.
Mesu | 570 King St. | $75 | Make a reservation | Enjoy a top-rated four-course dinner experience.
Rutledge Cab Co. | 1300 Rutledge Ave. | Make a reservation | Check out the comfort food eatery’s full main menu.
Rappahannock Oyster Bar | 701 E. Bay St. Ste. 110 | Make a reservation | View the oyster bar’s menu.
Jalisco Taqueria & Tequila | 1271 Folly Rd. | Make a reservation for this full-service Mexican restaurant. | Check out the eatery’s all-day + cocktail menus.
California Dreaming | 1 Ashley Point Dr. | Secure your priority seating for this award-winning restaurant serving the Lowcountry since 1987. | View the menu.
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails | 1968 Riviera Dr. Unit O, Mt. Pleasant | Make a reservation for this Mt. Pleasant eatery offering a heated + covered front patio and heated side patio. | View the menu.
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits | 79 Wentworth St. | Book a reservation to stop by this rooftop farm-to-table restaurant at The Restoration Hotel. | View the menu.
Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails | 735 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Make a reservation | View the menu.
Félix Cocktails et Cuisine | 550 King St. | Book a reservation for lunch between 11:00 a.m. + 2:30 p.m. | Check out the menu.
Ms. Rose’s Food & Cocktails | 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | Make a reservation | Check out the all-day menu for this Southern specialty + comfort food eatery.
Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine | 298 King St. | Secure your spot | Check out the menu for this authentic Lebanese restaurant.
Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse | 167 E. Bay St. | Make a reservation | View the menu + enjoy live music.
Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen | 90 Folly Rd. Blvd. Ste. B-4 | Reserve your seat | Stop by this Lowcountry seafood restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. | View the cocktail + dinner menu.
Charleston Harbor Fish House | 32 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | Make a reservation | View the dinner menu.
39 Rue de Jean | 39 John St. | Make a reservation | View the menu.
Amen Street Fish + Raw Bar | 205 E. Bay St. | Reserve your spot | Check out the menus for this Lowcountry seafood restaurant.
These restaurants have limited slots available:
Tempest | 32 N. Market St. Ste. C | 4:00 + 4:15 p.m | $100 | Make a reservation | Two time slots left for this three-course prix-fixe menu, offering a half-bottle of champagne for parties of two or full bottles for parties of four.
Bourbon N’ Bubbles | 570 King St. | 4:15 + 4:30 p.m. | Make a reservation | Check out this luxury restaurant and bar’s food + cocktail menu.
Not seeing anything that speaks to you? Check out a full list of available reservations on OpenTable.
