Ring in the New Year in Cape May County

Celebrate New Year’s Eve Jersey Shore style!
Avalon
Golden Inn – Experience Executive Chef Rob Noble’s unique dishes at the Golden Inn’s New Year’s Eve party. For $149 per person, enjoy a four-course dinner, five-hour open bar, champagne toast at midnight and live music from Reign, one of the area’s hottest Top 40 cover bands. Keep the party going all night long with Golden Inn’s New Year’s Eve Overnight Package which includes accommodations, the New Year’s Eve party and a breakfast buffet for two the next morning. For more information and reservations, call (609) 368-5155 or visit GoldenInn.com.
Cape May
Boiler Room at Congress Hall – Party it up in the Boiler Room’s hip underground music club and pizzeria! Grab a beer, a cocktail, a martini or whatever you like, because the Boiler Room has a full bar to keep you partying all night long. Live entertainment by Billy D. Light Trio is sure to make your night a hip experience with tunes from Rock ‘n’ Roll, to Memphis Blues, to Mississippi song, to Rockabilly. For more information, call (609) 884-6507.
Elaine’s – Ring in the New Year with a rockin’ party and midnight buffet! Enjoy a showing of Downton Stabbey in the Dinner Theater as you dine on gourmet cuisine, and rock the night away with live music, drink specials, a champagne toast at midnight and a New Year buffet! Want to party the night away then take the steps home? Book a room in the boutique hotel! For more information and reservations, call (609) 884-1199 or email info@elainescapemay.com.
E.M. Hemingway’s Prime Steaks & Seafood Restaurant – Celebrate the New Year for 4 days and 3 nights straight with Hemingway’s fabulous “Party in the Penthouse” New Year’s Eve package. The package includes: a 4 day, 3 night stay at the Grand Hotel; a New Year’s Eve Gala with 5-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, surf and turf dinner, a live band, entertainment, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight; a continental breakfast the next morning with mimosas; a “1st Night Party” featuring a 5-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, seafood, a buffet and entertainment, and a breakfast buffet Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Arrival is Thursday, Dec. 31 and departure is Sunday, Jan. 3. For more information and reservations, call (609) 884-5611 ext. 550.
Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar – Step into the warm atmosphere of the Mad Batter and for $75 per person, enjoy a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner including an appetizer, soup or salad, an entrée and dessert. The Mad Batter will feature live entertainment by Jim Doran from 7 p.m. to midnight, when diners ring in the New Year! For more information and reservations, call (609) 884-5970.
Merion Inn – The best live jazz music, piano music and nightlife in Cape May is at the charming Merion Inn! Join the Merion Inn for New Year’s Eve with a kid-friendly a la carte menu at 4:30 and 5 p.m., an $85 three-course prix fixe menu at 7 p.m., and a $95 five-course prix fixe menu at 9:30 p.m. For more information and reservations, call (609) 884-8363 or visit www.merioninn.com.
Tisha’s Fine Dining – Experience the beautifully decorated Washington Street Mall while dining at Tisha’s. On New Year’s Eve, Tisha’s will offer an a la carte menu slightly different from the normal menu, but still just as delicious! For more information and reservations, call (609)884-9119.
North Wildwood
Anglesea Pub – For great food and great people, visit Anglesea Pub for New Year’s Eve! The New Year’s Eve party at Anglesea Pub will feature dinner specials, live entertainment by the Sindi Raymond band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., a champagne toast at midnight and party favors! For more information and reservations, call (609) 729-1133.
Casey’s on Third – Join Casey’s on Third for a great time on New Year’s Eve! Casey’s New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. features a buffet with pasta, meatballs, roast beef, potato salad, Caesar salad and dessert, an open bar, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight and live entertainment by DJ Vince for just $40 a person or $75 a couple. Come back to Casey’s on New Year’s Day for breakfast, because with the purchase of a ticket, you get a complimentary egg and cheese sandwich! For more information and reservations, call (609) 522-7759.
Flip Flopz Beach Bar & Grill – If you thought Flip Flopz was closed for the season, think again! Reopening on Sat., Dec 26, Flip Flopz will host a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a surf and turf dinner, a top shelf open bar, a champagne toast, party favors and entertainment. For more information and reservations, call (609) 522-3350. Party at Flip Flopz every Friday and Saturday through January!
North End American Grill – Visit North End American Grill for casual family dining on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a four-course mean for just $45 per person, including soup or salad, five different appetizers to choose from, eight different entrees to choose from, and two desserts to choose from. For more information and reservations, call (609) 435-5691.
Owen’s Pub – Have a Happy New Year at Owen’s with dinner specials including Steak Oscar, parmesan encrusted tilapia topped with tomato bruschetta, breaded chicken cutlet over pasta and fried ravioli for an appetizer. Also enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Stick around after the ball drops, because Owen’s is offering a continental breakfast at 12:30 a.m.!
Westy’s Irish Pub – Westy’s is having two New Year’s Eve parties! Upstairs, enjoy an open bar, buffet and champagne toast at midnight for $85 per person, along with live entertainment by DJ Jerry Smith. If you’re looking for something a little more casual, downstairs, Westy’s will have a special menu and entertainment by Element K at 10 p.m. for no cover charge. For more information and reservations, call (609) 522-4991.
Stone Harbor
The Reeds at Shelter Haven – On New Year’s Eve, SAX Lounge will host a lively party, while SAX restaurant will serve a decadent multi-course meal. From 5 to 11 p.m., SAX will offer a $90 per person, four-course prix fixe menu of appropriately festive fare to ring in the New Year in style. Beginning at 8 p.m., revelers can head to SAX lounge for live music, food specials, $5 champagne all night long and festive décor, with no cover charge to welcome 2016 among friends. Reservations required. For more information and reservations, call (609) 368-0100.
Upper Township
Tuckahoe Inn – Get ready to make some noise at Tuckahoe Inn! Enjoy dinner with Tuckahoe Inn’s normal menu, then stick around for the New Year’s Eve party featuring noisemakers, festive hats, a balloon drop and a champagne toast at midnight! Groove to live entertainment by Chameleon, a band that blends all musical styles, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations highly suggested. For more information and reservations, call (609) 390-3322.
Wildwood
Dogtooth Bar & Grill – Join Dogtooth for Wildwood’s best New Year’s Eve celebration! Dress casual and pay no cover charge for music, dancing, a cash bar, live entertainment at 9 p.m. by Stella Mojo with DJ Denny OH, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, and complimentary car service to and from your location. Dinner specials and regular bar and table menus will be available. Seatings start at 4 p.m. Reservations recommended. For more information and reservations, call (609) 522-8383.
Duffinetti’s Restaurant & Lounge – Come join Duffinetti’s for the best New Year’s party on the island! With multiple packages available, you can enjoy a DJ, live music by Johnny Tacco and much more during Duffinetti’s 2016 New Year Bash. Johnny sings a wide variety of all genres of music, so you’ll be sure to hear your favorites! For more information and reservations, call (609) 522-0002.
Poppi’s Brick Oven Pizza & Kitchen – From 4 to 10 p.m., celebrate authentically with a four-course meal at Poppi’s for $40 per person. The regular menu is also available. Wear cocktail attire, bring your own bottle, and eat, drink and party until heading over to Dogtooth before midnight for a champagne toast and countdown to the New Year. Don’t forget to grab your party favor on the way out! Reservations required. For more information and reservations, call (609) 600-3964.
Ship N’ Shore – For food and drink specials at great prices on New Year’s Eve, party at Ship N’ Shore! Tickets are just $15 per person and $25 per couple. As their motto goes, “It’s always Happy Hour at Ship N’ Shore!”
Wildwood Crest
Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill – There’s no place like Diamond Beach for the holidays! Join the Icona & Coastal Blue New Year’s Eve celebration with multiple packages. The “Early Seating” package includes a four-course dinner and wine pairing at 6 p.m. for $75 per person. The “Liquids Only” package includes a three-hour top shelf open bar, a DJ and dancing from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. for $75 per person. The “Dine, Dance & Delight” package includes an extra course and an extra hour of open bar, with a five-course dinner, a four-hour top shelf open bar, a DJ and dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for $149 per person. Overnight and New Year’s Day brunch packages are also available. For more information, visit iconaresortdiamondbeach.com/specials. For reservations, call (609) 729-6600.
Marie Nicole’s Grill at Diamond Beach – Ring in the New Year with Marie Nicole’s! On New Year’s Eve, Marie Nicole’s will feature a menu with specials for the holidays and a champagne toast at midnight. Seatings are available at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. For more information and reservations, call (609) 522-5425.
(Not all prices include tax and gratuity)
For more ways you can party it up on New Year’s Eve, check out the Do The Shore section!