New Years Eve Dinner 2026

Surrounded by the serene beauty of the hillside and the restorative energy of nature, The Gardens of Avila Restaurant is the perfect setting to gather with loved ones, honor the year gone by, and embrace the promise of new beginnings.

Enjoy a specially curated 3-course prix fixe dinner featuring seasonal ingredients and flavors crafted just for the occasion.

Let the beauty of the natural surroundings guide you into a new year filled with hope, joy, and renewal.

Full 3-course Menu

Complimentary parking

Served from 5pm – 9PM

Reservations Required by phone only at (805) 595-7365

Select One Dish per Course • $90 per Person

STARTERS

Cacio e Pepe Arancini
Cracked pepper, mozzarella, and pecorino romano rolled into risotto, then panko-breaded and fried to a golden brown. Topped with a pesto sauce and parmesan cheese.

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
White tiger shrimp roasted in our Cajun seasoning served with cocktail sauce and fresh lemon.

Creamy Chicken Chowder
Grilled chicken breast and wild rice simmered in a creamy vegetable stock chowder.

Winter Squash Soup
Delicata, acorn, and butternut squash pureed with coconut cream and finished with pepitas. (v)

ENTRÉE

Surf and Turf
6oz. Filet mignon with a veal demi glace and crispy onions, accompanied by a 6oz. Atlantic lobster tail. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed asparagus.
 

Short Rib Lasagna
Slow-braised short ribs and herbed ricotta cheese layered between pasta, homemade marinara, and mozzarella. Finished with parmesan cheese.

Short Rib Lasagna
Slow-braised short ribs and herbed ricotta cheese layered between pasta,

Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breast stuffed with Gruyère cheese and Black Forest ham. Breaded and fried to perfection. Served on a bed of wild rice pilaf and finished with a Dijon cream sauce with sautéed broccolini.

Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breast stuffed with Gruyère cheese and Black Forest ham. Breaded and fried to perfection. Served on a bed of wild rice pilaf and finished with a Dijon cream sauce with sautéed broccolini.

Chilean Seabass
Pan-seared and finished with an Argentinian chimichurri sauce. Served with rice pilaf and sautéed broccolini.

Wild Mushroom and Vegetable Primavera
Mighty Cap Mushrooms and seasonal vegetables tossed in a roasted tomato sauce. Served on a bed of herbed polenta cakes. (v)
 

DESSERT

Cannoli
Sicilian pastry filled with sweet mascarpone ricotta cream. Dipped in chocolate chips, pistachios and dusted with powdered sugar.

Decadent Chocolate Cake
Dense chocolate cake with creamy chocolate mousse and fresh strawberries. (gf)

Boysenberry Cheesecake
Rich and creamy. Served with boysenberry preserves and mascarpone whipped cream.

Served from 3pm to 9pm

An 18% gratuity will be added to all parties of 6 or more. No substitutions please.

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The Season of Renewal

Extend your celebration beyond dinner by immersing yourself in the full Sycamore experience!

Treat yourself or your group to:

• Reserve a rejuvenating massage or facial that melts away the stress of the past year
• Awaken your body with a revitalizing morning yoga or fitness class in our unique Yoga Dome studio
• Indulge in the comfort of an overnight stay surrounded by the tranquility of the hillside.

However you choose to unwind, take the opportunity to step into the new year refreshed, restored, and inspired in mind, body, and spirit.