For those who may wish to dine out on either New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, The Manor in West Orange, New Jersey, has numerous appetizing options.

 

New Year’s Eve Lobster Buffet

Seating times from 5:00pm – 10:00 pm; Adults – $55.95 Children ages 4 to 12 – $29.95 plus tax and gratuity

 

Similar to our Lobster Buffet as presented year-round featuring unlimited Maine Lobster, endless shrimp and oysters as well as Prime Rib, Leg of Lamb, Baked Bone-In Ham, and Turkey Breast at the carving station. A large selection of cold and hot appetizers including our famous Cream of Mushroom Soup as well as 15 assorted hot chaffing dishes including Chicken Fingers and French Fries for the children as well as tempting selections such as Tortellini Alfredo and Shrimp Scampi will be served. The dessert table will feature Manor-made Ice Cream and Sorbet, Assorted Fruits, Melons and Berries, Hot Apple Crisp, Chocolate Mousse, Cheesecake, Fruit Tarts, and a number of other individual pastries.

 

Gala New Year’s Eve Party

Come celebrate the New Year with our Gala New Year’s Eve Party that includes our spectacular Lobster Buffet, open premium bar, wine, hats & noisemakers, continuous dance music supplied by our D.J., toast at midnight and Viennese Dessert Table. The price for the evening is $125.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. The party will run from 9 pm to 1:30 am.

 

New Year’s Eve à la carte Dining

Seating times from 5 pm to 9 pm; Adults – $69.95 Children ages 4 to 12 – $29.95 plus tax and gratuity

 

Our five-course New Year’s Eve dinner in the Terrace Lounge includes your choice of appetizer or soup, salad, intermezzo, main course, dessert and coffee or tea. Below is a sampling of some of the offerings. A complete menu may be found at http://www.themanorrestaurant.com.

 

Appetizers and Savory Soups

Shrimp Cocktail, Steak Tartare with Quail Egg, Classic Caesar Salad prepared tableside; Potato and Leak Soup with American Caviar, Cream of Wild Mushroom, Lobster Bisque

 

Main Courses

Prime Filet Mignon with Maine Lobster Tail, Striped Bass with Bordelaise Sauce, Porcini-Crusted Rack of Lamb, Label Rouge Chicken with Hudson Valley Foie Gras

      

Desserts

Chocolate-Passion Fruit Bread Pudding, Strawberry Champagne Tower, Walnut, Toffee and Banana Semifreddo and a selection of Artisan cheeses

 

New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch

Champagne Brunch seatings from Noon to 2:30 pm

Adults – $45.95 Children ages 4 to 12 – $19.95 plus tax and gratuity

 

Brunch seatings include a glass of Sparking Wine or Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cider. The buffet will feature the same items presented in our Brunch Buffet available every Sunday with the addition of Fresh Maine Lobster. Other dishes include Waffles, French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Bacon & Breakfast Sausage, Turkey Bacon & Turkey Breakfast Sausage and Home Fried Potatoes as well as a full Omelet Station and  Crêpe Station. Assorted Cold Cereals and Bagels, Desserts including Bread Pudding, Hot Apple Crisp, Assorted Donuts and Cheese Danish are also available. Children’s menu is available upon request.  Brunch selections are further enhanced with our Dinner Buffet favorites such as Chilled Shrimp and Oysters on the Half Shell, Sliced Smoked Salmon and Pastrami Salmon, a carving station including Prime Rib, Leg of Lamb and Turkey Breast.

 

New Year’s Day Lobster Buffet Menu

Lobster Dinner Buffet seatings from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm; Adults – $45.95 Children ages 4 to 12 -$19.95 plus tax and gratuity.

 

New Year’s Day à la Carte Dining

The Terrace Lounge Dining Room opens at 4:00 pm featuring our current à la Carte Dinner Menu as well as our Chef’s Fixed-Price Signature Menu $55.00 Per Person; With Selected Wines -$19.95 Additional. A sampling from the menu is below. For a look at the full menu, please visit www.themanorrestaurant.com.

 

Appetizers and Soups

Block Island Oysters, Shrimp Cocktail, Carpaccio of American Wagyu Beef, Seafood Méli-Mélo, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Roasted Sweet Garlic Soup

 

Main Courses

Filet Mignon, Pan-Roasted Dover Sole, Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and Prawns, Roasted Long Island Duck with Leg Confit, Wild Canadian Boar Tenderloin, Dijon-crusted Rack of Lamb, Châteaubriand

 

For more information, or to make reservations for any of these dining events, please call (973) 731-2360.

 

Bon Appétit!

 

TAD