With so much focus being on New Year’s Eve, most restaurants choose to close on New Year’s Day. If you didn’t plan ahead and would like something different to do, here are some ideas for New Year’s Day.
DTLA
Japanese Oshogatsu Festival
Jan. 1, 10:50 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Welcome the decade with the whole family at a traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration. At the 22nd Annual Oshogatsu Festival, presented by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California, you can enjoy interactive activities and live entertainment all day. Stop to join the Nisei Week Queen and her court for a mochi lesson and see taiko drummers, lion dancers, and kimono and Harajuku-style fashion shows. Free.
Weller Court and Japanese Village Plaza
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
New Year’s Osechi Buffet
Tamon Restaurant at the Miyako Hotel
Jan. 1, 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Experience an authentic Japanese Osechi New Year’s celebration at the Miyako Hotel in downtown LA. This is an all you can eat buffet featuring sushi, sliced steak, tempura, traditional Japanese New Years food, and dessert. Diners are limited to a two-hour visit.
Tamon Restaurant at the Miyako Hotel, 328 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.617.7839
tamon-ten.com/restaurant/
Northeast LA
Atrium’s “Healthy or Hangover” Brunch
Jan. 1, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Start your new year off right with two unique brunch menus at the Atrium, whether you need to recover for the night before or kick off your new year’s resolution with a nutritious first meal. The “hangover” options include comfort food like biscuits with herby cream gravy, giant Mexican chocolate cinnamon rolls, egg sandwiches on Texas toast, “smashed” jalapeño burger, Korean fried chicken sandwich and cheesy eggs on sourdough. Conversely, you can get “healthy” with menu items like spiraling chia pudding, green shakshuka and eggs, avocado toast, buckwheat waffles, oatmeal porridge, and cauliflower hash. Reservations strongly recommended.
Atrium, 1816 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.607.6944
atriumlosfeliz.com
Conservatory New Year’s Day Brunch
Jan. 1, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (DJ from noon – 4 p.m.)
Indulge in a brunch feast with weekend favorites like monkey bread, lemon ricotta pancakes, breakfast burritos and the option of a Burger & Booze Special for an additional $20. The special includes a burger paired with a choice of champagne, michelada, bloody mary and select wine or beer.
Conservatory, 8289 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.654.0020
conservatoryweho.com
Westside
Toast the New Year, and the 92nd birthday of Beverly Wilshire
Jan. 1, 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Toast the New Year, and the 92nd birthday of Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel inside THEBlvd with an enhanced a la carte menu. Some of them include Lobster Frittata, Shakshuka, and a Smoked Salmon Benedict. Vegan options include Tuscan Kale salad, Avocado Tartine, and a healthy burger made with wild mushrooms, oats, quinoa, and sprouts.
Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.275.5200
fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire/
Traditional Japanese Osechi at Takuma
Jan. 1, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Takuma brings back their popular New Years feast, osechi. Yes!
It’s assortment of 9 items which all have meaning to bring you good luck for the year. It’s only available Jan 1 – 3. The price is only $33.20.
Takuma, 2627 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403; 310.586.7469
santamonicatakuma.com
Rose Bowl Lox and Bagel Float
Preorder and pick up on Dec. 31
Wexler’s Deli in Santa Monica has created The Rose Bowl Lox and Bagel Float. It is the noshing experience offered in a “to go” format. The packages include bagels and cream cheese, deli pastries, lox, whitefish salad, farmers market fruit and vegetable platters. Named “Lil Brunch”, it serves 5-6 people and is available for pickup/delivery on Dec. 31.
Wexler’s Deli, 616 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 424.744.8671
Wexlersdeli.com
South Bay
Special Holiday Menu
Jan. 1., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Special appetizers, entrees and desserts available for a limited time. Entrees include: Filet Oscar topped with blue and deep-sea red crab, Miso Glazed Chilean Seabass, and a 22 oz. Angus Beef Porterhouse.
Paul Martin’s American Grill, 2361 Rosecrans Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245; 310.643.9300
paulmartinsamericangrill.com
Hangover Brunch at MOSA
Jan. 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join the friendly staff at MOSA Coastal for some delicious food on New Years Day! Wear your pajamas and get a free cinnamon roll or side of Nueske’s bacon on them!
MOSA Coastal, 190 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254; 310.504.0381
mosacoastal.com
Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day with their regular menu
Buca di Beppo
Italian
Buca di Beppo, 1670 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277; 310.540.346
bucadibeppo.com
Fogo de Chão
Brazilian steakhouse.
Fogo de Chão, 800 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.228.4300
or 133 N. La Cienega Blvd. Beverly Hills, California 90211; 310).289.7755
or 623 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, California 92618; 949.398.1500
Huckleberry Bakery and Cafe
Brunch served 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Huckleberry Bakery and Cafe, 1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.451.2311
huckleberrycafe.com
Jackson’s Food and Drink
Dinner served 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
American Contemporary
Jackson’s Food and Drink, 2041 Rosecrans Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245; 310.606.5500
jacksonsfoodanddrink.com
Mercado, Contemporary Mexican Cuisine
Hours vary by location
7910 West Third St. Los Angeles, open 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. brunch, 5 – 9:30 p.m.
1416 Fourth St. Santa Monica, CA 90401, open 5 – 9:30 p.m.
140 S. Lake Ave. #101, Pasadena, CA 91101, open 11:30 a.m – 9 p.m.
3212A N. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, open 11:30 a.m. – 9p.m.
cocinasycalaveras.com
Montage
New Year’s Day Brunch w/ complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne.
Jan. 1, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Montage, 225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
montagehotels.com/beverlyhills/
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Classic American Steakhouse
Jan. 1, 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Morton’s, 1895 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92802; 714.621.0101
mortons.com
The Palm
Surf and Turf with Italian Specialties
Jan. 1, 5 – 9 p.m.
The Palm, 1100 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.763.4600
thepalm.com/restaurants/los-angeles/
The Wallace Culver City
Weekend brunch menu from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Dinner (regular menu) 5 – 10 p.m.
The Wallace, 3833 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232; 310.202.6400
thewallacela.com