New Year’s Eve at Quixote. | Shannon Partrick Ring in 2025 with decadent dishes and glasses of bubbly As the end of 2024 draws near, it’s time to celebrate and usher in the new year. Commemorate the occasion with luxurious feasts, champagne flutes, wine pairings, and celebratory cocktails at festivities around town, ranging from sit-down dinners and themed gatherings to restaurants with live bands and DJ dance parties. Here are the best restaurants to celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Diego.