By Chris Clemens

Several of the fine dining establishments on El Paseo are offering spectacular meals to-go, giving you a fine dining celebration to take home for New Year’s Eve! After a tumultuous 2020, ring the New Year with loved ones over a memorable holiday meal and leave the cooking to these exceptional restaurants on El Paseo offering full- course holiday spreads.

 Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

73505 El Paseo Suite 2500, at The Gardens on El Paseo

Enjoy a three-course preset Surf & Turf menu to-go, from 4 – 8:30 p.m., $70 per person.

This delectable meal includes lobster tail, filet mignon, seasonal vegetables, Caesar salad and Bartlett pear bread pudding for dessert. Call or go online to place your order, 760-674-8666, www.pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com.

 Sullivan’s Steakhouse

73505 El Paseo Suite 2600, at The Gardens on El Paseo

Select either hand-carved prime rib served with mashed potatoes and Au Jus, 12 ounces for $44 per person or 16 ounces for $45 per person; or make it a filet mignon and lobster tail for $65 per person. Sides are available and include Brussels sprouts with caramelized onions for $10, fresh asparagus with parmesan and red wine vinaigrette for $10, or cream-style spinach for $10. Call or go online to place your order, 760-341-3560; www.sullivanssteakhouse.com.

Mastro’s Steakhouse

73405 El Paseo, Suite 120

Mastro’s has several ultra-spectacular options for this milestone New Year’s Eve!

  • The Midnight for $295 for two includes a seafood tower with two appetizers, two entrees, two sides, shared selection of three desserts, accompanied by a bottle of Moet Imperial Brut Crystalized with “Happy New Year’s” or “Cheers”, along with party hats, noise makers blow horns, festive necklaces and balloons.
  • The Resolution for $395 for two, includes a seafood tower and caviar with two appetizers, two entrees, two sides, sand a shared selection of three desserts, accompanied by a bottle of Moet Imperial Brut Crystalized with “Happy New Year’s” or “Cheers.”
  • The Extravaganza for $475 for two includes a seafood tower with two appetizers, two entrees, two sides, shared selection of three desserts, with a bottle of Dom Perignon Crystalized with “Happy New Year’s” or “Cheers,” party hats, noise makers, blow horns, party necklaces and balloons
  • The Auld Lang Syne for $575 prepared for two with a seafood tower and caviar, two appetizers, two entrees, two sides, shared selection of three desserts, along with a bottle of Dom Perignon Crystalized with “Happy New Year’s” or “Cheers,” party hats, noise makers, blow horns, party necklaces and balloons.

Call Mastro’s at 760-776-6777, or go online to place your order at www.mastrosrestaurants.com/location/mastros-steakhouse-palm-desert.

 Eddie V’s

73040 El Paseo

Indulge in Chilean sea bass miso marinated with roasted Shitake mushrooms, with starters of chilled Gulf shrimp cocktail style with Atomic horseradish and spicy mustard, and Caesar salad with shaved Parmesan cheese and garlic croutons, accompanied by truffled macaroni and cheese, grilled asparagus, and Au Gratin cheddar potatoes. The meal is complete with a Banana Fosters Butter Cake served with butter pecan ice cream. Served for two at $150, or for four to six at $250. Call or go online to place your order: 760-340-9455, https://www.eddiev.com/menu-listing/holidays-at-home.

Mitch’s on El Paseo Prime Seafood

73951 El Paseo

Mitch’s is offering their regular menu service with bottles of wine half off and free delivery.

Call 760-779-9200 to place your order.

With this being a New Year’s Eve to remember, make it especially memorable with these fine dining options available only on El Paseo.