Celebrate this New Year's Eve with Mattison's on Monday, December 31! Here is what is happening at each of our locations:

Yes!!! The New Year's Eve Celebration in Downtown Sarasota is on!

Mattison's City Grille, open from 11am, is located in the heart of Sarasota's downtown, and is at the center of this New Year's Eve outdoor celebration and we boast the best spot in town to watch, live, as the big pineapple drops at midnight at the intersection on Main Street and Lemon! All of your favorite menu items will be available from tapas and salads to Chef Paul Mattison's signature New Zealand Baby Lamb Chops! And don't forget, Mattison's City Grille has a one of a kind "radiant heat system" installed under the brick floor to keep you warm.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online by clicking the link below or by calling 941.330.0440.

Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza hosts two dinner-time seatings, with the first seating from 5:30pm offering a special à la carte menu. The second seating begins at 8:30pm and is a prix fixe menu, which includes an exquisite three course dinner party with live music, decorations, noise makers, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast!
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online by clicking the link below or by calling 941.387.2700.

Mattison's Forty One
All decked out with festive decorations, noise makers, and confetti, join us at Mattison's Forty One for a great New Year's Eve party. We will have a special New Year's Eve dinner menu, along with drink specials, a midnight champagne toast, live music, and dancing.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online by clicking the link below or by calling 941.921.3400

Mattison's Riverside Upstairs New Year's Eve Masquerade Bash
Mattison's Riverside is ringing in the New Year in our Waterfront Ballroom, upstairs, overlooking the beautiful Manatee River. Chef Paul Mattison prepares special appetizers and passed gourmet hors d'oeuvres; a variety of stations including a sushi, pasta, meat carving, and dessert stations; salad cheese, fruit, Tuscan crudités, and Mediterranean platters; along with a Champagne toast at midnight for $65. We will have a full cash bar, DJ, dancing, party favors, and more. Watch the ball drop on our large screen TV and celebrate the New Year at Mattison's Riverside.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online by clicking the link below or by calling 941.748.8087

Mattison's Riverside Dinner Downstairs
Chef Paul Mattison features a special New Year's Eve Dinner along with our current dinner menu.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online by clicking the link below or by calling 941.748.8087

Holiday Parties This Season
Secure your holiday party dates by reserving Mattison's Catering Company for your upcoming holiday celebrations. Call 941.387.2700 for off-site and in-house catering.

New Year's Eve Parties
Be sure to call Mattison's Catering Company so we can help you with an in-house or off-site location and all your catering needs for your New Year's Eve celebration. Call 941.387.2700 for off-site and in-house catering.

Sushi by the Piece Happy Hour this month is on Wednesday, December 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 5-7pm. Mattison's Riverside's Sushi Chef, Neal Carter, chooses three or four popular and unique sushi rolls to serve by the piece allowing Mattison's Riverside's dinner guests the opportunity to taste one sushi roll at a time. Sushi pieces are 75 cents each. For group bookings call 941.748.8087.

Mattison's Riverside
Christmas Eve
Festively decorated for the holidays, bring the whole family and enjoy the beautiful view on the Manatee River. We are open from 11:30am-10pm, serving our current menu with live music on the deck.
Christmas Day
We open from 11:30am-8pm and will offer a Special Holiday Dinner featuring Roasted Prime Rib with a horseradish sauce, truffle mashed potatoes, and grilled vegetables. An 8oz cut is $25, and a 14oz cut is $32. Our regular dinner menu will also be available. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by calling 941.748.8087.

Mattison's Forty One
Christmas Eve
Open on Monday, December 24th from 4-11pm, we feature a holiday special, along with our regular menu. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by calling 941.921.3400
Christmas Day We are closed on Tuesday, December 25.

Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza
Christmas Eve
Open on Monday, December 24 from 6:30- 10pm, we are serving a special Holiday Dinner and feature some festive cocktails. Reservations for Christmas Eve are recommended and can be made online or by calling 941.387.2700
Christmas Day We are closed on Tuesday, December 25.

Mattison's City Grille
Christmas Eve
Open on Monday, December 24 from 11:30am-10pm, we feature our own Holiday Poinsettia cocktail along with our wonderful daily menu. Reservations for Christmas Eve are recommended and can be made online or by calling 941.330.0440.
Christmas Day We are closed on Tuesday, December 25.

Mattison's Forty One is comfortable elegance with Mediterranean flavors! We are now celebrating our second week and invite you to come in and join us for dinner, drinks, dessert, live music, Happy Hour nightly from 5-7pm, Girls' Night Out on Wednesdays, and more. Reservations 941.921.3400.
Hours Sunday through Thursday 5-11pm; Friday and Saturday 5pm- Midnight

When Saturday, December 3rd and 17th from 8:30-10am
Where Meeting at Mattison's City Grille, rain or shine
Price Free
More Info Call 941.586.4258

Rochelle Herman of 1220 AM Radio presents Walk With The Doc then Talk With The Doc. Walk for 45 minutes (beginners and seasoned athletes welcome), then Talk with the Doc for 20 minutes with complimentary beverage and light breakfast provided by Mattison's City Grille.

Dine at at Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza on Friday, December 7, 14, 21, and 28 and you will earn double points on your Mattison's Culinary Club card. Remember, you can earn points on all food and drinks including our daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm in the bar, and Girls' Night Out on Wednesdays.

Sunday Brunch at Mattison's Riverside on December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 10am to 2pm features an à la carte menu with all your favorite Sunday Brunch items and earn double points on your Mattison's Culinary Club card. Reservations Requested 941.748.8087

Purchase your Mattison's Culinary Club card online for only $10 by clicking below, sign up a friend and earn 100 points. Mattison's Culinary Club cards are also available at any one of our restaurant locations.

This month you can catch Chef Paul Mattison on television doing cooking demonstrations, offering dinner menu ideas, helping to promote local non-profit organization's fundraising events, and talking about the latest trends and culinary tips.

Where ABC 7 News
When What's For Dinner Thursday, December 6, 13, 20, and 27 at noon
What Catch Chef Paul Mattison giving you new, fresh ideas about what to cook tonight or for your next dinner party! Chef Paul Mattison uses local ingredients and his recipes are for everyone to enjoy.
More Info ABC 7's Web site

Martini and Mojito Thursdays are on December 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 4:30 to 6:30pm in the dockside room where you can enjoy our specialty martinis and mojitos for $5. Everyone is welcome. Mattison's Riverside is located directly on the beautiful Manatee River. For reservations or group bookings call 941.748.8087.

When Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at 6:30pm
Where Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza's Wine Cellar
Price $30 per class
Reservations are limited call 941.387.2700

Be prepared for a fun and educational wine 101 for women. Each class includes a wine tasting and a question and answer session. Following each evening we will have an informal discussion about the tastings and a vote will be taken to choose the best wine for that evening.

When Saturday, December 1 at 7pm
Where Manatee Riverhouse in Palmetto, Bradenton
Price $150 per person; patron ticket $250
More Info 941.748.1313

This Swanky Soiree aboard the cruise ship SS United Way begins this evening with a cocktail hour offering an array of island themed drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Guests will then enjoy an elegant four course dinner catered by Mattison's with wine-paired with each course. There will be a live and silent auction as well.

When Saturday, December 1 from 7-9pm
Where Along Main Street in Downtown Sarasota, from 301 to Gulfstream Avenue. The best spot for viewing? Mattison's City Grille of course!
More Info 941.356.6646

Bring the whole family and get in the holiday spirit with Sarasota's holiday parade which includes festively decorated floats tossing out goodies for kids, marching bands, carolers, local clubs in holiday dress, circus wagons, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Clause.

When Friday, December 14 from 8pm
Where FSU Center for the Performing Arts, Asolo Repertory's Mertz Theatre, 5555 North Tamami Trail, Sarasota
More Info 941.351.8000

Doubt, a parable by John Patrick Shanley, opens on December 14 (and runs until May 1) at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Mattison's is a proud Foundation Sponsor of this Pulitzer Prize and four-time Tony Award-winning drama.

When December 14 from 6:30pm
Where On the Manatee River
More Info 941.729.6063 or 941.748.0411
Price Free to view and to enter your boat!

Enjoy this traditional holiday favorite in downtown Bradenton on the Manatee River, not only sponsored in part by Mattison's Riverside but, of course, we think the best spot to watch the holiday boat parade is with us at Mattison's Riverside!

When Thursday, December 20 from 6-9pm
Where On the Cà d'Zan Terrace, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota
More Info 941.359.5700 x5705
Price $5 Admission, ticketing at the door only

One of the most beautiful places to enjoy a Sarasota sunset over the Sarasota Bay is on the stunning terrace of the historic Cà d'Zan at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Live music by G-Force with food and drinks available for purchase. No coolers, food or chairs permitted.

Are you having a hard time finding a waterfront venue for your wedding ceremony or reception? Mattison's Riverside features a waterfront ballroom seating up to 200 guests and Mattison's Catering Company is an award winning catering company specializing in beach weddings. Mattison's also has in house wedding and event planners who are certified and experienced to help guide you through the process and advise you on your decisions. For more information on Mattison's Catering Company call 941.387.2700 for off-site catering and 941.748.8087 to plan an event at Mattison's Riverside.

GuitarSarasota Presents Classical Guitarist Thomas Müller-Pering on Saturday, January 19 call 941. 351.8000 for tickets or go online for details.

Senior Friendship Center's 35th Anniversary Party on Monday, January 21, call 941.556.3241 or email tkeelan@seniorfriendship.com for details.

Ringling Museum of Arts Ringling VIP Opening on Thursday, January 24, call 941.359.5733, or email kate.atkin@ringling.org for details.

Manatee Chamber Annual Gala Dinner on Tuesday, January 29, call 941.748.4842 ext 121, or email mariep@manateechamber.com for details.