From burger joints to steakhouses, South Florida restaurants are rolling out the red carpet to celebrate Dad. Bonus: Many places are also broadcasting World Cup matches.
Aguasal, Miami Beach
WHAT: Special breakfast and dinner offerings available throughout the weekend, featuring coastal-inspired cuisine in a relaxed oceanfront setting.
WHEN: June 19-21
WHERE: Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa, 4041 Collins Ave.
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Amalia Restaurant, Miami Beach
WHAT: Steak-forward dishes and a lively atmosphere inside the Lennox Hotel.
WHERE: 1900 Collins
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Aqua Bar & Grill, Miami Beach
WHAT: Treat Dad to an oceanfront escape with cocktails, casual bites, games and a Beer Bucket Special.
WHERE: National Hotel Miami Beach, 1677 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Agua Bar & Grill
Bulla Gastrobar, Coral Gables, Doral and Kendall
WHAT: Three-course brunch special ($32 per person) featuring tortilla española, huevos bravos. Dads get a bounce back gift card to use on their next visit.
WHERE: Coral Gables: 2500 Ponce de Leon; Doral: 5335 NW 87 Ave.; Kendall: 8870 SW 136 St.
MORE INFO: Bulla Gastrobar
Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Oceanfront brunch features fresh seafood,, cold smoked salmon board, grilled skirt steak, Zak’s brioche French toast and the bootleg burger.
WHERE: Noon-4pm
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Cafe Americano, Miami Beach and Brickell
WHAT: Surf and turf, Cuban sandwiches, double bacon cheeseburgers, tropical ceviche, smoked baby back ribs and all-day brunch.
WHERE: 1144 Ocean Drive, 1776 Collins Avenue and Brickell City Centre
MORE INFO: Cafe Americano
Cantina Leon, Coral Gables
WHAT: Treat Dad to a tequila tasting with the purchase of an entrée, featuring a guided flight of blanco, reposado, and añejo expressions from his choice of Dobel or Centenario tequila. And yes, the World Cup is on the big screens.
WHERE: The Plaza Coral Gables, 2955 Ponce de León Blvd.
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Casa Nané, Brickell
WHAT: Ecuadorian-rooted cafe, World Cup match screenings and 2-for-1 beers, sangria and wine during the games.
WHERE: 1130 SW 2 Ave.
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CATCH Miami Beach
WHAT: Weekend brunch menu ($99 per person) features fresh seafood and eight food stations, including sushi, robata grill and breakfast classics.
WHERE: 200 South Pointe Dr.
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CHA CHA CHA, Wynwood
WHAT: Baja-style seafood, cocktails and brunch favorites plus World Cup action.
WHERE: 2637 N Miami Ave.
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Cotidiano Wynwood
WHAT: Guadalajara-born restaurant serves buttermilk pancakes, acai bowls and huevos rancheros on the all-day menu.
WHERE: 66 NW 22 St.
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Daniel’s Miami + Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Toast to Dad with 25 percent off the wine list at both locations.
WHERE: Coral Gables – 1500 San Ignacio Ave; Fort Lauderdale: 620 S Federal Hwy.
MORE INFO: Daniel’s
El Toro Loco Steakhouse, Doral, Little Havana, Tamiami, Westchester, Kendall
WHAT: Full lineup of Japanese A5 Wagyu and Gold Wagyu alongside USDA Prime cuts and churrasco, plus full-service catering to bring the steakhouse to your door.
WHERE: Doral, Little Havana, Tamiami, Westchester, Kendall
MORE INFO: El Toro Loco
Gigi Rigolatto at Delano Miami Beach
WHAT: Italian hospitality at the brand-new restaurant includes Father’s Day festivities between noon and 2pm for Delano club members. Menu highlights include fiori di zucchine with ricotta and truffle and linguine alle vongole.
WHERE: Delano Miami Beach, 1685 Collins Ave.
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Havana 1957, Pembroke Pines and Miami Beach
WHAT: Father’s Day special includes a classic burger paired with a Hatuey beer for $25, or other authentic Cuba favorites. World Cup matches will be at all locations.
WHERE: South Beach – 405 Espanola Way, 1410 Ocean Dr., 819 Lincoln Rd., 940 Ocean Dr.; Pembroke Pines – 14571 SW 5 St.
MORE INFO: Havana 1957
Hellenic, Coral Springs
WHAT: A la carte offerings plus an onsite BBQ experience.
WHERE: 10436 W Atlantic Blvd.
MORE INFO: Hellenic
Jarana Peruvian Cuisine and Pisco Bar, Aventura
WHAT: Bold Peruvian flavors just for Dad. Special dishes include hamachi itradito, surf and turf criollo and pecan pie chirimoya.
WHERE: 19505 Biscayne Blvd.
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La Grande Boucherie, Miami Beach
WHAT: Celebrate Dad with a menu that includes filet mignon au poivre and Japanese snow-aged striploin.
WHERE: 81 Washington Ave.
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L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Miami Design District
WHAT: South Florida’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant will open for lunch service from noon-2:30 pm, offering both its à la carte menu and the four-course Evolution Menu for $155 per person. In the evening, guests may choose from the four-course Seasonal Prix-Fixe Menu, the seven-course Evolution Tasting Menu, or the restaurant’s à la carte offerings.
WHERE: 151 NE 41 St.
MORE INFO: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Lido Bayside Grill, Miami Beach
WHAT: Take Dad out for a leisurely brunch overlooking Biscayne Bay.
WHERE: The Standard Spa, 40 Island Ave.
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La Traila Barbecue, South Miami
WHAT: Texas-style craft barbecue – try Tejano Churrasco Skillet or the rich, slow-smoked Beef Cheek Barbacoa, both crafted by Pitmaster Mel Rodriguez.
WHERE: 5840 SW 71 St.
MORE INFO: La Traila
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, Miami Beach
WHAT: The Argentine grillmaster’s open-fire kitchen features the signature Sunday Asado: a three-course wood-fired brunch with premium meats, fish, seafood and desserts, plus live entertainment.
WHERE: Faena Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave.
MORE INFO: Los Fuegos
Maple & Ash Miami
WHAT: Special Father’s Day offering is an 18-oz T-bone platter served with loaded baked potato and green beans alongside the full regular dinner menu.
WHERE: 699 NE 1 Ave.
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Marabú, Brickell
WHAT: Cuban comfort food includes a one-day-only special, Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera. World Cup matches are on all day.
WHERE: Brickell City Centre, 701 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: Marabú
Meat N’ Bone, Coral Gables, Hallandale, Pinecrest
WHAT: Special Father’s Day collection of fine meats to treat Dad to a restaurant-quality meal without leaving home. Premium grilling cuts, burgers, hot dogs, Japanese A5, American and Australian Wagyu, Iberico pork and more.
WHERE: 2257 Coral Way, 4019 S LeJeune Rd, Coral Gables; 12443 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest; 601 N Federal Hwy., Hallandale
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Mercato della Pescheria, Miami Beach
WHAT: Fresh seafood, housemade pasta and handcrafted cocktails, plus a complimentary dessert with purchase of two or more entrees.
WHERE: 412 Espanola Way
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Miami Beach EDITION
WHAT: Just for hotel guests: All-day celebration starts with a rum tasting and continues with live cigar rolling at Tropicale. Or take Dad to brunch at Matador Room – reservations here. What about a cocktail master class? Tickets here.
WHERE: The Miami Beach EDITION, 2901 Collins Ave.
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Ocean Prime Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Waterfront dining features a pairing consisting of a premium 12-oz American Wagyu Strip with PlumpJack Merlot. Or try their signature steak and seafood offerings, cocktails and Wine Spectator-honored wine list.
WHEN: Fri., June 19-Sun., June 21
WHERE: 171 Las Olas Circle
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Oh! Mexico, Miami Beach
WHAT: Fresh guac, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and handcrafted margaritas, plus World Cup matches throughout the day.
WHERE: 1440 Washington Ave., 836 Lincoln Rd.
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RosaNegra Miami, Brickell
WHAT: Latin American hotspot offers Sunday Viva Brunch with ceviches and tiraditos, a raw bar, king crab legs, shrimp cocktail and hot a la carte favorites.
WHERE: 1346 South Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: RosaNegra Miami
Worthwyld, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Menu offerings include Maine Lobster Omelet or Pomegranate Glazed Short Rib.
WHERE: 350 E Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Worthwyld
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Miami
WHAT: Special brunch menu featuring Meat Lovers’ Omelet, All-Day Menu with Double Cut Pork Chop, and all-day drink specials.
WHEN: All weekend (Fri., June 19-Sun., June 21)
WHERE: 1600 Lenox Ave.
MORE INFO: Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
