New Year’s Eve offerings are many and varied for Sunday, Dec. 31.
Durk’s Bar-B-Q, 275 Thayer St., Providence, (401) 351-2807, durksbbq.com, will host a Polynesian Luau-themed New Year’s Eve/One Year Anniversary Celebration from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $75 and include two Tiki cocktails, a Polynesian BBQ buffet with a pig roast platter, dessert, a midnight champagne toast and music by The Z Boys. For information, visit facebook.com/events/602146073449905.
The Comedy Factory will hold a New Year's Eve Comedy Bash at the Seekonk Ramada Inn, 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, with an Italian buffet, dessert and coffee, starting at 7:30 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. John Perrotta, Rockin’ Joe Hebert, Annie Powell, the Prince of Mystery and Richard Haskins will be featured. There will also be a cash bar, DJ and champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $55. For reservations, call (508) 336-8700, ext. 152.
Roma, 310 Atwells Ave., Providence, (401) 331-5000, romaprov.net, will have a dinner/dance with entertainment from Rob Marin beginning at 7 p.m. The cost is $60 per person including tax and gratuity. Reservations are required.
Venus de Milo, 75 Grand Army Highway, Swansea, will serve a buffet from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Athena Ballroom, with music from the Back in the Day band and DJ Armand Berube ($85); and in the Venus Room with music provided by DJ Serf & Fletch ($49). There’s a champagne toast at midnight and a continental breakfast for those who book rooms at the Riverview Inn. Call (508) 678-3901 or see venusdemilo.com.
Chef Walters Cooking School, 286 Atwells Ave., Providence, is offering a cooking class and party duplicating a typical New Year's Eve dinner in Italy. Beginning at 7 p.m., guests will be in the kitchen preparing 10 recipes, after which they will have dinner with wines, Prosecco and limoncello. The cost for the evening is $150. For information, visit chefwalterscookingschool.com/events.html or call (401) 273-2652.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, One West Exchange St., Providence, (401) 533-9000, flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/ri/providence, will showcase its “Surf & Turf” three-course menu through New Year’s Eve. It features an 8-ounce filet mignon paired with an Australian lobster tail and served with a sautéed mushroom medley, Merlot salt and a Cabernet demi-glace. The meal begins with a choice of Fleming’s lobster bisque or Seafood Louie Wedge Salad. Finish the meal with a choice of specials or any dessert from the dinner menu.
Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, 1 Goat Island, Newport, (401) 849-2600, gurneysresorts.com/Newport, will serve a 5 p.m. fixed-price, five-course menu at Scarpetta for $105, plus wine pairings for $45. There is also an 8 p.m. seating option that includes live entertainment, passed hors d’oeuvres and a four-hour open bar at the Regent Cocktail Club for $145 per person, and a two- or three-night New Year’s Eve Staycation Package. Call for prices and reservations.
Ocean House, 1 Bluff Ave., Watch Hill, will celebrate with a black-tie James Bond Gala from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The $185 cost includes dinner, dessert stations, signature cocktails, live music, photo opportunities, tax and gratuities. For reservations, call (888) 853-2919.
Persimmon, 99 Hope St., Providence, (401) 432-7422, persimmonri.com, will open at 5 p.m., with a special four-course menu with assorted options.
L’Osteria Restaurant, 1703 Cranston St., Cranston, (401) 943-3140 will have an enhanced menu with appetizers and dinner specials from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Reservations required.
Wicked Good Bar & Grill, Twin River Casino, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, (401) 475-8600, twinriver.com/index.php/dining/wicked-good-bar-grill, will offer a special events express buffet for $24.95.
Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Ave., Newport, (401) 847-3300, hotelviking.com, will offer a four-course fixed price menu for $115 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations begin at 7 p.m.