Central Park New Year Eve Fireworks

Have finally decided to see in the New Year by going to the fireworks at Central Park. Where is the best place to view them, is there anything else going on in the park at the same time and what time should we get there?

Also can someone suggest a good resturant near central park to have dinner first?

Thank you

Central Park New Year Eve Fireworks

I had a tough time getting dinner reservations in the area! Either the seating schedule wasn%26#39;t great -- the choices were to eat very early or too late to enjoy dinner and get out in time to see the fireworks. Or the places were priced out of my range.

I was lucky enough to get a table at Carmine%26#39;s. I%26#39;m holding a standby reservation at Scaletta. I%26#39;ve never eaten there but the reviews and menu look pretty good, and it%26#39;s only $65 per person. You might want to try there. Another option is the Boathouse Restaurant right in the park. The food is o.k. (not Great), but the service is good and the view of the fireworks is outstanding.

Anyway, you can really eat anywhere and just leave time to scoot up to the park. Enter on either side, Central Park West or 5th Ave., at 72nd Street. In the center you%26#39;ll find the stairs leading down to Bethesda Terrace, which is the best and closest place to see the fireworks.

For restaurants, take a look at both www.menupages.com and www.opentable.com.

Good luck to you, I might see you at the fireworks!