The award-winning beachfront retreat rings in 2026 with elevated dining options, oceanfront celebrations, and signature experiences inspired by life by the water
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale welcomes the arrival of the new year with an array of celebrations that blend oceanfront elegance with the relaxed sophistication that defines the property. As the sun sets over the Atlantic, guests are invited to greet 2026 with festive dining at the hotel’s MICHELIN-awarded Evelyn’s and MAASS before gathering on the Ocean Pool Deck for the New Year’s Coastal Countdown, where handcrafted drinks, energizing music, and a celebratory vibe set the tone for the night.
Close Out the Year with a Celebratory MICHELIN Experience
At MICHELIN-Recognized Evelyn’s Fort Lauderdale, Chef Brandon Salomon presents a relaxed yet elevated New Year’s Eve experience that captures the restaurant’s signature coastal Mediterranean spirit. Seatings are at 6p.m. and 8 p.m. where guests will enjoy the signature “Taste of Evelyn’s” experience, a special elevated menu that brings together signature Evelyn’s flavors and seasonal highlights, including Raviolo Cacio e Pepe, Foie Gras, Truffle and Golden Ossetra Caviar, French Onion Labneh, and more. Pricing starts at $250 per person, with reservations available on OpenTable.
Located on the hotel’s ground floor, Chef Ryan Ratino’s MAASS invites guests to welcome the new year through the lens of MICHELIN-starred craftsmanship. Guests may choose to indulge in a multi-course, festive New Year’s Eve Menu available from 5-7:30 p.m. (starting at $195 per person), or the exclusive and intimate Chef’s Counter Tasting Experience with seatings at 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. (starting at $495 per person).
Four Seasons’ Inaugural New Year’s Coastal Countdown
The evening culminates on the third floor Ocean Pool Deck, where the hotel hosts its first-ever New Year’s Coastal Countdown overlooking the Atlantic, from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Festive décor brings the oceanfront, poolside environment to life while the vibrant midnight countdown is complemented by celebratory accessories, including hats, party poppers, and confetti. Guests will enjoy late night light bites from Evelyn’s, such as caviar burgers, paired with a decadent dessert station featuring raspberry champagne profiteroles, praline chocolate ganache tart, assorted macarons, and more. Guests 21+ can enjoy a spirited atmosphere highlighted by a champagne bar, signature cocktails crafted by the James Beard-nominated ViceVersa team, and additional specialty beverage activations. The soundtrack for the night is anchored by a strolling saxophonist performing across Evelyn’s and the pool deck, complemented by live DJs in both locations throughout the celebration. Tickets are $150 per person (ages 21+ only) and are available for purchase onOpenTable.
At Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, New Year’s Eve is a moment shaped by the effortless luxury, ocean views, and warm coastal energy that define the property. Whether joining for dinner, the countdown celebration, or both, guests will experience an evening shaped by meaningful connection and the uplifting sense of possibility that comes with the start of a new year.
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