Father's Day 2014: Where to take Dad in Miami
It’s almost Father’s Day 2014, and your dad is hungry. Here’s a guide to where you can take him in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and more:
15th & Vine
Celebrates with $15 unlimited Bloody Mary’s and an a la carte brunch featuring blueberry lemon pancakes, black beans ranchero and roast pear & blue cheese flatbread.
15th & Vine: 485 Brickell Ave, Miami; 305-503-0373
660 at The Angler’s
Offers specialty a la carte dishes from 11am to 4pm. Highlights include crabcake Benedict, chicken & egg white omelette and farmhouse burger.
660 at The Angler’s: 660 Washington Ave, Miami Beach; 305-534-9600
American Social
Celebrates with a brunch buffet featuring Belgian waffles, snow crabs, made to order omelets and house smoked Atlantic salmon. $22.95 per person, add $10 per person for unlimited mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar.
American Social: 721 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale; 954-764-7005
Area 31
Specialty a la carte menu including baked king crab, 48-hour grilled brisket and peanut butter fudge tart. Available from 12-3pm
Area 31 at the Epic: 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami; 305-424-5234
Beer 360
Is treating dad to a complimentary draft beer at lunch or dinner.
Beer 360: 18090 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles; 305-466-4599
Bianca
Hosts a special brunch featuring Zeppole di San Giuseppe and complimentary craft beer for all dads. $75 per adult, $35 per child under 12
Bianca at the Delano: 1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 305-674-5752
Big City Tavern
Is treating dads to 50% off draft and bottled beer and kids under 10 to a free meal with purchase of adult entrée. Limit two discounted beers per person. Available from 1-4pmBig City Tavern:
609 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale;
954-727-0307
Bistro One LR
Celebrates with “Beer, BBQ and Blues” brunch from 12-3pm. Highlights include ribs, burgers, franks and bottomless Florida craft beers. $75 per adult, $35 per child 12 and under
Bistro One LR: 1 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach; 786-276-4000
Bulla Gastrobar
Is offering a $32 “man’s meal,” 25 oz. rib eye with potatoes, piquillo peppers and grilled asparagus.
Bulla Gastrobar: 2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables; 305-441-0107
Cafe Prima Pasta
Celebrates with complimentary “man-tinis,” 50% off regular dinner and drink items between 4-6pm and a la carte specials like spaghetti lobster meatballs, tuna carpaccio and veal rollatini. All dads will enjoy a complimentary shot of sambuca after dinner.
Cafe Prima Pasta: 414 71 St, Miami Beach; 305-867-0106
Catch Miami
Offers a la carte specials of burrata salad hearts of palm & Botija olives and BBQ prawns cheesy grits.
Catch Miami: 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 786-224-7200
Cavalli
Is treating dad to a four-course pre fixe dinner for $85.
Cavalli Restaurant and Lounge: 150 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach; 305-695-4191
Cecconi‘s
Is celebrating with a $45 brunch fearing a beillini and a cocktail of dad’s choice
Cecconi’s: 4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 786-507-7902
Chima
Celebrates by opening for lunch from 11am-3pm.
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse: 2400 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale; 9954-712-0580
Christy’s
Augments its regular menu with two a la carte specials: Osso Buco and a 14oz bone in filet. Available from 11:30am-8pm
Christy’s: 3101 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables; 305-446-1400
Devon
Celebrates with brunch featuring made-to-order waffles, Blue Point oysters, prime rib and Thai chicken wings. $32 oer adult, $15 per child 5-12
Devon Seafood + Steak: 11715 Sherri Lane, Kendall; 305-275-0226
The District
Celebrates with bottomless draft beers during brunch.
The District: 190 NE 46 St, Miami; 305-573-4199
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Is featuring an a la carte full rack of BBQ ribs with warm potato salad and coleslaw.Earls Kitchen + Bar: 7535 North Kendall Dr, Miami; 305-667-1786
Epicure Coral Gables
Celebrates with a three-course brunch featuring homemade muesli, Mediterranean egg white scramble and tilapia lettuce wraps. $29.95 per person, adults receive one compliemtnary glass of prosecco mimosa.
Epicure Coral Gables: 4711 LeJune Rd, Coral Gables; 305-503-8001
Florida Cookery
Hosts a BBQ from 1-4pm including steak, bratwursts, burgers, chicken and shrimp kabobs. Wash it down with a full Bloody Mary bar. $39 per person
Florida Cookery at the James Royal Palm: 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 786-276-0333
The Forge
Celebrates dad by launching Prime Rib Sundays featuring $39 for prime rib, a popover and a glass of wine, beer or cognac. The service continues every Sunday thereafter without the beverage.
The Forge: 432 41 St, Miami Beach; 305-538-8533
Gimme A Burger
Celebrates with three themed burgers honoring TV dads Petter Griffin (Family Guy), Dr Oz and Cam Tucker (Modern Family). Dads can also enjoy a free draft beer or frozen yogurt
Gimme A Burger: 2010 N. Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines; 954-241-4799
Jungle Island
Celebrates with free beer tastings, classic rock performance, food trucks, classic cars and free admission for dads. General admission is $34.95 per adult and $26.95 per child.
Jungle Island: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; 305-470-7000
Lorenzo
Celebrates with an a la carte brunch from 11am-4pm featuring pork belly hash, Bomba burgers and Berkshire pork belly.
Lorenzo at the Redbury: 1776 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 855-220-1776
Macchialina
Is hosting a dim sum brunch featuring $3-$6 small plates including squid ink raviolini, chilled spaghetti with lobster and fried pannetone. Available 12-4pm
Macchialina Taverna Rustica: 820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach; 305-534-2124
Maya Tapas & Grill
Is treating dad to a complimentary steak on when dining with their family.
Maya Tapas & Grill: 809 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach; 305-538-0058
Meat Market:
Offers specialty a la carte dishes like bison burgers and the Durham Ranch American, 16oz Buffalo ribeye.
Meat Market: 915 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach; 305-532-0088
Miami Subs
Celebrates by giving dads a free chocolate chip cookie with any purchase.
Miami Subs: Various locations, miamisubs.com
Mortons
Offers a three-course menu featuring Morton’s salad, pork chop, short rib and double chocolate mousse. $59 per guest
Morton’s: 2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables; 305-442-1662 or 1200 Brickell Ave, Miami; 305-400-9990
The National Hotel
Hosts a Father’s Day parrillada-style BBQ featuring a Latin jazz DJ, specialty cocktails and beers. $55 per adult, $25 per child 12 and under, cocktails & beer separate.
The National Hotel: 1677 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 305-532-2311
NYY Steak
Celebrates with brunch from 10:30am-2:30pm featuring pork ribs, shrimp & grits, sliced NY strip and a seafood station. $75 per person
NYY Steak at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek: 5550 NW 40 St, Coconut Creek; 954-935-6699
Ortanique
Offers a “white hot” Heat pre-game dinner from 5-9pm. The three-course meal includes Caicos Island conch & Florida sweet corn fitters, NY strip, Irish car bomb cake and a beer flight. $50 per person
Ortanique on the Mile: 278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305-446-7710
Perfecto
Is celebrating with a specialty paella and tapas menu
Perfecto: 1450 Brickell Ave, Miami; 305-372-0620
Quattro
Is offering special menu including beef tartar, veal chop and chocolate hazelnut semifreddo.
Quattro: 1014 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach; 305-531-4833
Red, the Steakhouse
Celebrates dad with a la carte specials including a $99 29oz dry aged beef tomahawk for $99 and a $41 16oz CAB ribeye for $41.
Red, the Steakhouse: 119 Washington Ave, Miami Beach; 305-534-3688
Restaurant at the Setai
Is offering a buffet featuring rotisserie, seafood, Indian, Sun Coast and pastry stations. $110 per person, includes unlimited champagne, bellinis, mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.
Restaurant at the Setai: 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 3-5-520-6400
Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
Partners with Wynwood Brewing Company to host a Beer-B-Q brunch from 12-4ppm. Highlights include a clam bake, carving station fruits, cured meets and paired craft beer. $55 per adult, $20 per child, $10 for unlimited mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and craft beer
Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove: 3300 SW 27 Ave, Coconut Grove; 305-644-4680
Seasalt and Pepper
Offers a complimentary welcome drink to all guest during lunch and dinner.
Seasalt and Pepper: 422 NW North River Dr, Miami; 305-440-4200
The Social Club
Offers an a la carte cocktail pairing menu Saturday and Sunday nights. Menu includes rabbit rillette, seared diver scallops and ricotta doughnuts.
The Social Club at the Surfcomber: 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 305-779-3817
Steak 954
Treats dads to complimentary hand-rolled cigars and an a la carte brunch featuring dry aged ribeye and eggs, bourbon glazed pork belly and New York strip.
Steak 954: 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale; 954-414-8333
Tongue & Cheek
Is celebrating with free coffee for dads from 10am-12pm on June 14-15, a complimentary beer or bourbon cocktail for dads, a free meal for kids under 10 and specialty a la carte brunch dishes including the Ca Ja China.
Tongue & Cheek: 431 Washington Ave, Miami Beach; 305-704-2900
Toro Toro
Is offering a “bottomless brunch” blending unlimited mimosas, bloody Mary’s, michaelada’s, NY strip and ribeye cut tableside. $55 per person
Toro Toro: 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami; 305-372-4710
Tuyo
Celebrates with an a la carte brunch from 11am-3pm. Dishes include bacalao “fish sticks,” poached eggs royal and pan-roasted New York steak.
Tuyo : 415 NE 2 Ave, Miami; 305-237-3200
Uncle Tom’s BBQ
Is treating dads to a free beer and Uncle Tom’s beer glass.
Uncle Tom’s BBQ: 3988 SW 8 St, Coral Gables; 305-445-0844
Wok Star Cooking Class
‘Wok Star’ Eleanor Hoh and Casa Vinicola Zonin USA are partnering to host a dad-friendly cooking class Thursday, June 12 from 6:30-9:30pm. Students will prepare three dishes paired with Italian wines. Limited to 12 people, $85 per person
Wok Star Cooking Class at Casa Vinicola Zonin USA: 8101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami; book online
Yardbird
Offers specialty $100 Pappy’s pancakes, banana pecan pancakes with candied bacon, warm bourbon maple syrup and three fingers of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve (10 year). Available Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm
Yardbird: 1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach305-538-5220
This story was originally published June 2, 2014 at 5:06 AM.