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New Year's Eve Celebration

Ring in the New Year at Kalahari Resorts! Join us for our all-you-can-eat New Year's Eve Buffet, featuring all your favorite holiday dishes and beautiful holiday décor. And don’t forget to save room for our dessert station, filled with a wide array of sweet treats sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Dinner includes complimentary soft drinks, juices, coffee, and tea. A full bar is available with beer, wine, and craft cocktails for purchase.

Plus, New Year's Eve buffet guests receive FREE access to our family-friendly after party. Ring in the New Year with a live DJ, festive bar, and a balloon drop at midnight.

*Flexible dress code. Please, no swimwear/coverups.
**For those with food allergies, we offer an allergy-free buffet section.

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Early Bird Sale

Get 15% off your buffet reservation with code EARLYBIRD! Now through October 15.

Details:

Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Kalahari Ballroom

Pricing:

Adults (Ages 11+): $79.99 
Child (Ages 3-10): $22.99
Child (Ages 2 & Under): FREE

*Subject to 24% taxable service charge & applicable sales tax. Gratuity included.

Menu:

Starters:

  • Classic salad bar
  • Shrimp cocktail
  • Fresh fruit display
  • Fresh baked bread display
  • Charcuterie display
  • Soup: Lobster bisque with tarragon crème fraiche
  • Oysters on the ½ shell with mignonette
  • Marinated mussels
  • Cacio e pepe parmesan wheel linguini with pink pepper corn cream sauce
  • Tomato bruschetta
  • Sun-dried tomato stuffed and crusted mushrooms
  • Brie and strawberry crostini
  • BBQ meatballs

Sides:

  • Garlic and herb butter mashed potatoes and gravy
  • Smoked gouda, fontina, parmesan mac and cheese with herb crumb
  • Asparagus with lemon and hollandaise
  • Garlic green beans with caramelized onions and applewood smoked bacon
  • Potato and cheese pirogies with caramelized onions and chive cream

Carving Station:

  • Herb crusted prime rib- creamy horseradish, red wine and rosemary au jus
  • Crown roast of pork with sage, thyme, and pork gravy
  • Honey glazed salmon with a winter citrus salsa 

Entrées:

  • Herb butter panko crusted walleye
  • Pan seared herb marinated chicken with Cajun cream and bell peppers
  • Red wine braised beef short ribs
  • Shrimp and chicken jambalaya with andouille and long grain rice
  • Bucatini pasta with Sortino’s marinara sauce

  • Assorted mini pies
  • Chocolate mousse cake
  • Mimosa Crème Brulé
  • Sparkly chocolate mousse cup
  • Champagne berry parfait
  • Strawberry champagne trifle
  • Ice cream sundae station
  • Donut hole flambé-station:
  • Buckeye cheesecake bites
  • New York cheesecake
  • Assorted cupcakes
  • Chocolate fountain extravaganza

  • Cheese pizza
  • Pepperoni pizza
  • Mini corn dogs
  • Chicken tenders
  • Broccoli with cheese sauce
  • Buttered corn
  • Mac & cheese
  • Carrots and ranch
  • New Year’s Eve cookies
  • Jell-O cups
  • Banana pudding
  • Themed cupcakes

  • Roasted potatoes
  • Roast turkey breast
  • Turkey gravy
  • Sweet corn
  • Green beans
  • Asparagus
  • Gf Rolls
  • Flourless chocolate cake
  • Gluten free cupcakes
  • Sugar free chocolate mouse
  • Vegan strawberry shortcake

*Menu subject to change.

Toast to 2027 with Us!

Ring in the New Year with festive fun! Your New Year’s Eve buffet includes complimentary access to our family-friendly after party featuring a DJ, midnight balloon drop, concessions, and a full bar.

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