New Year’s Eve: it’s the biggest holiday of the year. It’s an opportunity to end the year on a high note, and start off the new one in the best way possible. We want you to have the best Jersey Shore New Year’s Eve possible, so we’ve compiled a list of options in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, whether you’re looking for a major celebration, or a more quiet night out to dinner.

Monmouth County New Year’s Eve Events

EvenTide Grille, Sea Bright (732) 530-1414
New Year’s Eventide featuring E Street Shuffle. $85 for top shelf open bar 8pm-midnight, buffet 8pm-11pm, party favors and champagne toast. The buffet includes lobster claws, filet mignon carving station, clams, shrimp, and more.

Klein’s Fish Market, Belmar (732) 681-1177
Make reservations to enjoy Klein’s special NYE menu. Last seating is at 10pm.

McDonagh’s Pub, Keyport (732) 264-0999
Live entertainment by One Way Entertainment, complementary champagne toast and party favors. No cover! Doors open at 8.

MJ’s at Buttonwood Manor, Matawan (732) 566-6220
New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball! $89.99/person for four course meal, champagne toast, five hour premium open bar.

MJ’s Bar & Grill, Middletown (732) 796-1400
Music by DJ Guisseppe, karaoke, and a complementary champagne toast. No cover! Visit one of the other 5 locations for a champagne toast at midnight!

Porcini, Highlands (732) 291-3080
$75 per person for 3 courses plus a special taste from the kitchen. Open at 5pm and reservations are required.

Rooney’s, Long Branch (732) 870-1200
Regular dinner menu, along with innovative specials from Thomas Schoborg. Live music from 9pm-1am, featuring Goldenseal. Plus, there will be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. No cover charge!

Teak, Red Bank (732) 747-5775
Limited sushi and dinner menu. DJ entertainment by Upper Level Entertainment, Giveaways, Music, Dancing, champagne toast. Reservations highly recommended

Temple Gourmet Chinese, Red Bank (732) 212-8858
Regular menu, plus a complementary champagne toast. Avoid the typical exorbitant NYE prices!

Ocean County New Year’s Eve Events

Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House, Seaside Park (732) 830-2770
Entertainment by Rock Bottom Band & DJ, top shelf open bar 9pm-midnight, lavish dinner buffet, champagne toast, hats and noisemakers, heated tent outside with 3 bars and 2 buffet stations.