Take Dad Out for Fun and Food
Would Dad like brunch? Dinner? A fishing cruise? Of course he would! Father’s Day is Sun., June 18. Here are some ideas for things to do and places to eat in South Florida. Brunches and dinners are on Father's Day unless otherwise noted.
THINGS TO DO
Cars & Cigars … and Dad Jokes, Coconut Grove
WHAT: Buckle up for a comedy show, classic cars stealing the spotlight on the front lawn, a rocking live band, and the tantalizing art of hand-rolled cigars. Let's make this Father's Day a wheely great time!
WHEN: Sun., June 18, 11am-3pm
WHERE: The Barnacle Historic State Park Pavilion, 3485 Main Highway
MORE INFO: The Barnacle
Father’s Day Fishing Cruise, Deering Estate
WHAT: Take Dad fishing aboard the Pelican Island Skipper pontoon boat for a three-hour catch-and-release fishing trip. Staff will educate guests on fishing techniques, seabirds and sea mammals. Bring your rods and tackle. Bait will be provided and there’s a limited number of rods.
WHERE: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave.
MORE INFO: Deering Estate
WHERE TO EAT: MIAMI
Cantina Catrina, Kendall
WHAT: Family-friendly Mexican food and unique cocktails made with 100% distilled Mexican agaves.
WHERE: Dadeland Mall, 7535 N Kendall Dr.
MORE INFO: 786-536-2452
Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant & Bar, Kendall
WHAT: Treat Dad to a prime, bone-in cowboy steak paired with Yellowstone Whiskey.
WHERE: 11715 Sherri Lane
MORE INFO: Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant & Bar
COTE Miami, Design District
WHAT: Treat Dad to a meal at this Michelin-starred steakhouse. The Butcher’s Feast ($68++ per person) includes four USDA Prime and American Wagyu selections with Korean accompaniments followed by soft serve ice cream topped with soy sauce caramel for dessert. Or treat him to Father’s Day Feast for 4, a takeout meal available for national shipping through Goldbelly.
WHERE: 3900 NE 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: COTE Miami
The Deck at Island Gardens, Miami
WHAT: Special brunch including seafood specialties from the raw bar, live carving stations, healthy salads, breakfast favorites, desserts ($85 per person includes one mimosa or bellini) and a live cigar roller.
WHERE: 888 MacArthur Causeway
MORE INFO: 786-627-4949
Fi’lia, Brickell
WHAT: Hosted by Maker’s Mark Bourbon, this special celebration for brunch and dinner features filet mignon a la Oscar and PB & jelly brioche French toast, plus a complimentary Maker’s Mark Truffle Old Fashioned and take-home leatherback travel journals for Dad.
WHERE: Fi’lia SLS Brickell, 1300 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: 305-239-1330
Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails, Miami
WHAT: Give Dad a beer pairing experience! They’ll pair local beers with signature dishes ($38).
WHEN: noon-3pm
WHERE: Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay, 1633 N Bayshore Dr.
MORE INFO: Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails
Italica Midtown
WHAT: Special menu and gift for dads. Enjoy artisan pizza and Italian-inspired cuisine plus a full spritz bar.
WHERE: 3201 NE First Ave.
MORE INFO: 786-688-8688
Joliet, Miami Beach
WHAT: Get your hands dirty at this family-style Father’s Day Seafood Boil ($80 per person).
WHERE: 120- 17th St., Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Joliet
KAO Sushi & Grill, Coral Gables
WHAT: Dads get a free glass of house wine or beer here, serving family-friendly Argentine, Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine.
WHERE: 127 Miracle Mile
MORE INFO: 786-864-1212
LEKU, Allapattah
WHAT: Special Father’s Day offerings include roasted veal shank and whole suckling pig from executive chef Carlos Garcia.
WHERE: 1100 NW 23 St.
MORE INFO: LEKU
Mamey, Coral Gables
WHAT: Inspired by chef Niven’s travels throughout Asia, French Polynesia and the Caribbean. Mamey dishes include Niman Ranch Iberico Pork Chop and Local Daily Catch Ceviche.
WHERE: THesis Hotel Miami, 1350 S Dixie Hwy.
MORE INFO: 305-266-2639
MaryGold’s Florida Brasserie
WHAT: Share the love with Dad by ordering housemade pasta, dressed oysters and handcut tagliatelle.
WHERE: Arlo Wynwood, 2217 NW Miami Ct.
MORE INFO: 786-522-6600
Mehzcla, South Beach
WHAT: Take Dad to brunch for Latin-American-influenced dishes like Miami Benedict and mojo pork hash.
WHERE: The Balfour Hotel, 350 Ocean Dr.
MORE INFO: Mehzcla
Negroni Midtown
WHAT: Dads will be treated to small bottles of Negroni to commemorate their day alongside a chef’s curated menu featuring dishes from Peru to Tokyo.
WHERE: 3201 Buena Vista Blvd.
MORE INFO: 786-510-0075
Orno, Coral Gables
WHAT: From this real farm-to-table restaurant with ingredients sourced from chef Niven Patel’s Homestead farm comes a special brunch that includes ricotta pancakes, grilled Wagyu steak and housemade pastrami benedict.
WHERE: THesis Hotel Miami, 1350 S Dixie Highway
MORE INFO: 305-667-6766
Pez Loco, Wynwood
WHAT: Father’s Day Steakhouse Family Dinner includes poblano caesar salad, bone-in dry-aged rib eye, street corn esquites, Guinness dark chocolate cake and more. Feeds two adults and 1-2 kids ($160).
WHERE: 50 NW 24 St.
MORE INFO: Pez Loco
Red Rooster Overtown, Miami
WHAT: Take dad to a Sunday Gospel Brunch with a live performance by Ms. Maryel Epps. The restaurant and dishes from their new menu including the Duke & Dame Peppercorn Steak, a grilled 22oz. cowboy beef chop, green peppercorn, sage butter, duke & dame whiskey demi; and RR Oxtail Pepper Pot, featuring braised oxtails, cassareep, carrots, sweet plantai and garlic mashed potatoes.
WHERE: 920 NW 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Red Rooster Overtown
The Rum Room, Miami Beach
WHAT: On the menu: Father’s Day special 28-oz ribeye ($125) accompanied by chimichurri, sofrito butter and roasted garlic. There’s a beer and seltzer buckets, too.
WHEN: Available Fri., June 16.-Sun., June 18
WHERE: 2100 Washington Ave.
MORE INFO: The Rum Room
Sexy Fish Miami, Brickell
WHAT: Celebrate Father's Day with a specially crafted Poseidon Omakase $90 per person) or additional Father’s Day menu offering new brunch items like matcha waffles, poached eggs and lobster bao buns.
WHERE: 1001 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: Sexy Fish Brickell
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, Midtown Miami
WHAT: Bring Dad here for brunch or dinner to feast on a robata-grilled skirt steak, beef short rib, chicken thighs and New Zealand lamb chops plus a special surprise for him while supplies last.
WHERE: 3252 NE 1 Ave.
MORE INFO: Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Tropezon, Miami Beach
WHAT: Celebrate Father’s Day at this Andalusian gin and tapas bar on Espanola Way, like a family-style dinner with the Ribeye Special ($75) and Whole Branzino Special ($65).
WHERE: 512 Espanola Way
MORE INFO: Tropezon
Truluck’s, Brickell
WHAT: Order “Dad Fashioned” specialty cocktails, made with bourbon, mandarin lime, cardamom infusion and bitters, plus surf and turf prime king crab legs and miso-glazed seabass.
WHEN: June 16-18
WHERE: 777 Brickell Ave.
MORE INFO: Truluck’s
Villa Azur, Miami Beach
WHAT: Bring France to Dad with pates a la meule, a tomahawk steak and other specialties.
WHERE: 309 23 St.
MORE INFO: 305-763-8688
FORT LAUDERDALE
4 Rivers Smokehouse, Coral Springs
WHAT: Do takeout for Dad from their catering menu, featuring dishes like signature Angus brisket, pulled pork and St. Louis-style ribs, plus sides and dessert.
WHERE: 2660 North University Dr.
MORE INFO: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
La Fuga
WHAT: Treat Dad to poolside BBQ, including a half rack of St. Louis ribs and peach BBQ pulled pork sandwich. Every dad will receive a free apron.
WHERE: Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 2900 Riomar St.
MORE INFO: 954-908-7308
FLORIDA KEYS
Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada
WHAT: Father’s Day BBQ from 6-9pm features dishes like guac and chips, paella, herb-grilled ribeye, papas bravas and dulce de leche filled doughnuts ($89 per person, kids 6-12 half price)
WHERE: 81801 Overseas Hwy
MORE INFO: Reservations 305-517-4447
