The Gibson Martini at Providence’s Local 121 is one of the classic cocktails on the menu which can be enjoyed New Year’s Eve.

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New Year’s Eve Openings

The Coast Guard House Restaurant, 40 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, (401) 789-0700, hosts a New Year’s celebration with four-course dinner, Champagne toast and live entertainment. Dinner is from 5 to 10 p.m. with entertainment 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The cost is $60 per person with reservations suggested.

The Bay Voyage Inn, 150 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown, (401) 423-2100, will be open on New Year’s Eve featuring a complimentary glass of Champagne with the dining menu.

Johnson & Wales Inn, 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, Mass., will celebrate at the Regency Ballroom from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with entertainment by Malloi, hors d’oeuvres, a dinner buffet, Champagne toast at midnight and continental breakfast at 12:30 a.m. The cost per couple is $15 and $7 per person. Overnight packages start at $29 a couple. Add one more night for $89. Also, dinner will be available at Audrey’s Restaurant from 4 to 10 p.m. The cost is $13.95 for adults and $8.95 for children. To reserve, call the Johnson & Wales Inn at (508) 336-8700, and Audrey’s at (508) 336-4636.

Local 121, 121 Washington St., Providence, (401) 274-2121, local121.com, offers a five-course fixed-price menu for $60 per person which includes admission to the New Year’s Eve party in the Speakeasy. A sampling of the menu includes Jonah Crab and corn souffle, rack of lamb, New Hampshire Petite Filet of Venison, grilled Maine lobster, and dark-chocolate terrine with creme fraiche mousse. Reservations accepted from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

The Pines, 1204 Pound Hill Rd. North Smithfield, (401) 766-2122, serves New Year’s Eve beginning at 4 p.m. from noon to 4:30 p.m.

Cucina Mista, 455 Main St., East Greenwich, (401) 398-2900, cucinamista.com, is accepting New Year’s Eve reservations. The menu includes pasta, seafood, salads, grilled pizza and more.

Two Forty Two Restaurant & Lounge, 242 Atwells Ave., (401) 453-0242, has a menu that includes appetizers of escargot, pan seared foie gras; pastas of Tagliolini con Tartufo and ricotta ravioli with fresh herbs in lemon butter; and entrees of surf and turf, seared tuna with eggplant carponata, braised short ribs with soft polenta and monkfish, lobster and prosciutto.

Persimmon, 31 State St., Bristol, (401) 254-7474, www.persimmonbristol.com, rings in the New Year with aspecial four-course menu for $75 per person. Choices will be offered within each course. Highlights include smoked salmon with four caviars, carnaroli risotto with sweet Georgian rock shrimp, slow-roasted venison with sweet potato agnolotti and caramelized chestnuts, and frozen lemon parfait with spiced cream and almond praline.

Octagon, 625 North Rd., Groton, Conn., (860) 326-0360, serves 5:30 to 10 p.m. including appetizers such as lobster shepherd’s pie with truffled potato puree and roasted corn butter; tuna sashimi with cactus salad and saba; and jumbo stuffed-mushroom caps. Entrees include grilled lobster tails with flavors of paella and a 16-ounce bone-in tenderloin of beef rubbed with espresso.

Garden Grille, 727 East Ave., Pawtucket, (401) 726-2826, is open New Year’s Eve until 9 p.m.

Il Fornello, 16 Josephine St., North Providence, (401) 722-5599, ilfornellori.com, accepts reservations.

The Lobster Pot, 119-121 Hope St. (Route 114), Bristol, (401) 253-9100, will be open for New Year’s Eve dining all day serving the full menu plus specials.

New Rivers, 7 Steeple St., Providence, (401) 751-0350, will serve specials from chef de cuisine Beau Vestal. Reserve.

Troup House Restaurant, 477 Broadway, Providence, (401) 487-1636, hosts a gala New Year’s Eve cocktail reception and buffet dinner with music and dancing including passed hors d’oeuvres. There will also be a cocktail and Champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $175 per couple.

DownCity @ 50 Weybosset, Providence, (401) 331-9219, offers a special New Year’s Eve menu “What Happens at DownCity, stays at DownCity.” Menu items from chef Kristin Monmaney and sous chef Travis Lawton can be ordered either à la carte or $59.50 for four courses.

Gracie’s, 194 Washington St., Providence, (401) 272-7811, turns into a red-velvet lounge for New Year’s Eve, starting at 8 p.m. The menu includes a caviar bar, local Plum Point oysters, leg of lamb and other classic fare. The cost is $150 per guest and includes tax, gratuity and Champagne. There will be big-band sounds for dancing and merriment.

Carrie’s Restaurant, 1035 Douglas Ave., (401) 831-0066, serves New Year’s Eve and features three-pound lobsters prepared in a variety of ways and also available for takeout. Reservations suggested.

Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd. West, Newport, (401) 849-6312, serves New Year’s Eve from 5 to 10 p.m. with a two-for-one special menu, with two dinners and a bottle of wine for $24.

La Laiterie at Farmstead, 188 Wayland Ave., Providence, (401) 274-7177, offers a five-course meal including a braised lobster dish and scallops. The cost is $75 per person, exclusive of tax, gratuity or beverages (with exception to first-course bubbly). There will be two seatings at 7p.m. and at 9 p.m. Reserve.

CAV, 14 Imperial Place, Providence, (401) 751-9164, welcomes guests for lunch and dinner with either the regular menu or a festive New Year’s Eve fixed-price menu with many choices from lobster to filet mignon. It includes a bottle of wine per couple. Music runs from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. with Lonnie Gasperini.

The Edgewood Café, 1864 Broad St., Cranston, (401) 383-5550, offers a special New Year’s Eve fixed-price menu with appetizer, salad, entree, dessert, and corking fee (BYOB) for $35 per person. There will be two seatings at 5:30 and at 8:30 p.m. by reservation only. Calamari, crab cakes, baked stuffed lobster, baked tortellini, grilled New York sirloin and banana’s Mondale are on the menu.

Mario’s Risto Bar, 20 Haven Ave., Cranston, (401) 942-1009, serves the regular menu on New Year’s Eve and specials.

NYLO, 400 Knight St., Warwick, (401) 734-4460, nylohotels.com/warwick, has a getaway package for $250 per couple that includes accommodations, gala buffet in The Loft, entertainment by Lupe Aguilar with DJ “Fred da Great,” a Champagne toast at midnight and a European-style continental breakfast the following morning. Dinner buffet is $75.

Pinelli’s Café at Night, 701 Quaker Lane, West Warwick, (401) 821-8828, starts New Year’s Eve with a complimentary tasting of lentil soup for good luck. Featured specials include Champagne Chicken.

Rodizio Steakhouse, 1195 Douglas Ave., North Providence, (401) 354-8411, serves on New Year’s Eve from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. with a DJ and dancing.

Café Paragon, 234 Thayer St., (401) 331-6200, has a New Year’s Eve party 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. for $25 which includes a three-course meal, party favors and Champagne toast. The regular menu will be served until 9 p.m.

Gian Carlo’s Ristorante, 153 Hamlet Ave., Woonsocket, (401) 765-3711, serves on New Year’s Eve from 4 to 11 p.m. with specials and the regular menu.

Sidebar and Grille, 127 Dorrance St., Providence, (401) 421-7200, offers a five-course dinner on New Year’s Eve for $90. It includes a glass of Champagne and live entertainment from the John Badessa Trio.

Andrew’s Bistro, 3755 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, (401) 658-1515, andrewsbistro.com, offers a five-course dinner for $75 (excluding beverages, taxes and gratuity) and live entertainment for New Year’s Eve. The first seating is at 5 p.m. Reserve.

Via Roma, 308 Atwells Ave., Providence, (401) 331-1717, has a gala dinner dance starting at 7 p.m. with a multi-course dinner including filet mignon and dessert. There is live entertainment and the cost is $59.95 per person and valet parking is included.

Chez Pascal, 960 Hope St., Providence, (401) 421-4422, kicks off with a four-course tasting menu with choices within each course for $78 per person. Highlights include Sunchoke Bisque with Celery Root, chilled Lobster Flan and Lemon Oil, grilled marinated loin of New Hampshire Red Deer with Glazed Endive, Chestnuts, and Butternut Squash.