Treat Dad for Father's Day
Do something special for Dad this Father's Day, June 19. Make him a special dinner or take him out for brunch or dinner. Here's a roundup of things to do and places to visit in South Florida:
EVENTS
Cars and Cigars, The Barnacle, Coconut Grove
WHAT: See classic cars displayed in front of the historic Carriage House. Spread out a blanket on the grass with a picnic from home, or buy burgers and hot dogs from the grill made by The Barnacle Society. Grant Livingston provides musical entertainment. Admission is $2 per person and children 3 and under are free. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome.
WHERE: The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway
WHEN: Sun., June 19, 111am-3pm
MORE INFO: The Barnacle
Father’s Day Comedy Crawl and Music Festival
WHAT: Laugh at dad jokes and win free gift cards from participating Coconut Grove businesses and enjoy live music. Bring your dad and pick up a free Father’s Day present and surprise Coconut Grove gift cards from $25 to $500 to shop at a local business.
WHERE: Fuller Street
WHEN: Sat., June 18, 6-9pm
MORE INFO: Check in at Fuller Street to pick up your swag bag. RSVP here.
Celebrate Father's Day with us at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
SHOP
Dad's Snack Box, Mima Market, Miami Shores
WHAT: Gift box of local goodies just for Dad:sweet and salty bites (turmeric popcorn and a chocolate-covered alfajor), a choice of Hoppy Papi kombucha (flavored with grapefruit, hops and ashwaganda) or Father Francisco´s Belgian style Tripel ale (9.3% ABV), and a Best Daddy in the World card.
WHERE: Mima Market, 9725 NE 2 Ave.
MORE INFO: Order online for delivery or pick up
Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, Coral Gables
WHAT: Have Jeffrey Wolfe put together a special 6- or 12-pack just for Dad.
WHERE: 124 Miracle Mile
MORE INFO: Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
BBQ at Home with Gaucho Ranch Meats
WHAT: Grill Dad’s favorite meats from Gaucho Ranch – sustainable choices, like organic chicken, grass-fed beef, Wagyu steaks, rack of lamb, chorizos, duck breast, seafood and more. Check out their grilling boutique.
WHERE: 7201 NE 4 Ave., Loft 101 or order online.
MORE INFO: Gaucho Ranch
Father’s Day Cocktail Kit from Mixology Mixer
WHAT: Father’s Day Toast kit, perfect for bourbon-loving dads, includes Basil Hayden, cinnamon syrup, bitters, smoking cinnamon stick, candied bacon, Cinnamon Toast Crunch powder, copper basil, Hayden Bar Tools set, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch recipe.
MORE INFO: Cocktail Kit
Dogfish Head ECOCOOL Playmate Elite Cooler
WHAT: Made with post-consumer recycled resin that saves discarded plastic yogurt cups and milk jugs from landfills, the cooler features flourishing nature-inspired artwork paired with Dogfish Head’s signature green color scheme.
MORE INFO: Playmate Cooler
Plants and Trees, Ready-to-Grow
WHEN: Sat., June 18, 10am-2pm
MORE INFO: Ready-to-Grow Gardens
DINE
BROWARD
Brunch, Rivertail, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Celebrate Father’s Day with the family at brunch on the New River, featuring a seafood-menu curated by chef Jose Mendin, including raw bar, small plates, brunch dishes, bottomless prosecco and other treats.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: 4 West Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Rivertail
Special Drink Flights, Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Drink specials all day include $25 bourbon flights and $18 beer flights to accompany farm-to-table cuisine.
WHEN: June 19, 11:30am-10pm
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Burlock Coast
Beachside Brunch, Lona Cocina & Tequileria, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Bottomless brunch ($55 per person) includes chef-attended brunch stations like a taco station, guacamole bar and ceviche station, plus margaritas, mimosas, bloody marys.
WHEN: June 19, 11:30am-3pm
WHERE: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
MORE INFO: Lona Restaurant
Brunch at Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale By-the-Sea, Plantation
WHAT: Mexican brunch with live music and dishes like chicken and churros, al pastor hash and skirt steak and eggs.
WHEN: June 19, 11am-3pm
WHERE: 510 N Federal Hwy, 4400 N Ocean Dr, 301 N University Dr
MORE INFO: Tacocraft
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Complimentary brunch cocktail or Rocco's house margarita for Dad with the purchase of an entrée. Avocado toast, egg and chorizo torta, desayuno tacos and Rocco's fuego chicken and churros.
WHEN: June 19, 11am-4pm
WHERE: 1313 E Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
Angel’s Envy Whiskey at Whiskey Neat, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: One-of-a-kind drinking experiences kicks off June 17 with a custom bottle engraving and Old Fashioned event. They have one of the largest selections of whiskeys in South Florida with over 230 rare whiskeys, unique hand-crafted cocktails, and a selection of 16 wines served in an Enomatic dispenser system.
WHEN: June 17, 7-10pm
WHERE: 1035 SW 17 St.
MORE INFO: Angel's Envy Whiskey
Special Menu, Florida Bar, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Seafood Tower, lobster hash benedictine, chateaubriand and cocktails like Father’s Mule, Zombie and more.
WHEN: June 19, 11am-3pm
WHERE: B Ocean Resort, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd.
MORE INFO: Florida Bar
Father’s Day Promotions, Drawing at Duffy’s Sports Grill
WHAT: Center cut top sirloin and NY strip steak plus Dad’s first pint of Bud Light or Miller Lite is free. Dads can also enter to win the ultimate charter fishing trip and gift card.
WHEN: Father’s Day weekend, June 18-19
WHERE: 401 N Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach; 4800 W Hillsboro Blvd, Coconut Creek; 1804 Cordova Rd., Fort Lauderdale; 811 S University Dr., Plantation; 1800 Bell Tower Ln, Weston; 3969 NE 163 St., N Miami Beach; 8575 SW 124 Ave., Miami;
MORE INFO: Duffy's Sports Grill
Ocean2000, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Take Dad out to a fabulous brunch or dinner at the stunning Pelican Grand Beach Resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Father’s Day specials include cowboy steak and grilled lobster, hen of woods mushrooms, baked potato, fried brussels sprouts and a cherrywood smoked old fashioned.
WHEN: June 19, 11am-10pm
WHERE: Pelican Grand Beach Resort, 2000 N. Ocean Blvd.
MORE INFO: pelicanbeach.com
Bottomless Draft Beer, Casa Sensei, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Rock N Roll brunch plus bottomless draft beer specials including Wagyu steak and eggs and togarashi fried chicken and waffles.
WHEN: June 19, 11:30am-4pm
WHERE: 1200 E Las Olas Blvd.
MORE INFO: Casa Sensei
Free Pint at Quarterdeck, Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Free pint of beer from the tap menu with any entree, like mahi mahi francaise or the Grander burger.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: 3155 S University Dr., Davie; 1035 SE 17 St., Fort Lauderdale; 300 N Beach Rd., Dania Beach; 12310 W Sunrise Blvd., Plantation; 2933 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: Quarterdeck Restaurants
MIAMI-DADE
Brunch, CH’I, Brickell City Centre
WHAT: Chinese food with Latin twists, like braised beed and quinoa pancakes, shrimp sofrito and Chinese egg custard and Peking ducks crepes.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: Brickell City Centre, 701 S Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: CH'I
BBQ Brunch, Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen, Miami Beach
WHAT: Brunch menu items include smoked local fish dip with caviar, labneh, bagel chips; Maine lobster pita with tahini mayo, amba, cilantro and za’atar chips; charred Florida corn with Bulgarian feta crema, sumac and cilantro and other dishes.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: 864 Commerce St.
MORE INFO: Abbalé
Brunch at Lightkeepers, Key Biscayne
WHAT: Chef-attended stations ($155+ per person) include breakfast, seafood and raw bar, savory and carving stations, salad bar and more, plus children’s buffet ($49+ per child 12 and under).
WHEN: June 19, 12:30-3pm
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, 455 Grand Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: Lightkeepers
Shoma Bazaar, Doral
WHAT: Bottomless brunch ($35) with mimosas, Bellinis, bloody marys, bloody marias, or Monopolio Clara draft beer and $10 El Jefe specialty cocktails and banana old fashioneds, plus a cigar roller.
WHEN: June 19, 11am-2pm
WHERE: 9420 NW 41st St.
MORE INFO: Shoma Bazaar
Brunch, Toro Toro, downtown Miami
WHAT: Unlimited brunch plus bottomless beverage and live Spanish guitarist, with menu items like flat iron Wagyu, brisket, BBQ pork chipotle ribs ($89 per person).
WHEN: June 19, noon-3:30pm
WHERE: InterContinental, 100 Chopin Plaza
MORE INFO: Toro Toro
Alcalde Pop-up at Zitz Sum, Coral Gables
WHAT: Colombian comfort food instead of the usual Asian-inspired cuisine. Dishes include cebiche de chicharron, pancakes a la Julieta, huevos pericos con tomate y cebolla.
WHEN: June 19, 11am-3:30pm
WHERE: 396 Alhambra Circle
MORE INFO: Zitz Sum
Father’s Day Specials, Wynwood Brewing Company, Wynwood
WHAT: 20 percent off pours of Pop’s Porter and Father Francisco at the Taproom plus Cluckin’ Right Chicken menu specials like shish kabob, chili dogs and burgers.
WHEN: June 19, 2pm
WHERE: 565 NW 24th St, Miami
MORE INFO: Wynwood Brewing
Plant Miami, Wynwood
WHAT: Invite Dad to the Plant experience. He’ll love the Be Honest Burger, made with their almond-beet and mushroom patty, cashew pepper cheese and crispy potatoes. Pair it with local beer or organic wine.
WHEN: Sun., June 19
WHERE: 105 NE 24 St.
MORE INFO: Plant Miami
Father’s Day Specials, Via Emilia Garden, Miami, and Via Emilia 9, Miami Beach
WHAT: Complimentary glass of wine and dessert for all fathers to accompany dishes like tuna marinated in citrus, salmon and truffle puree ravioli and filet mignon with pink salt.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: Via Emilia Garden: 3500 N Miami Ave., Via Emilia 9: 1120 15th St., Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Via Emilia Garden, Via Emilia 9
Beer and Cocktail Specials, EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen, Brickell
WHAT: $5 beer specials and $12 bourbon old fashioneds plus special menu that includes steak and shrimp and a smoke house sampler.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: EST. 33, 701 S. Miami Ave.
MORE INFO: EST. 33
Drink Specials and Brunch at Negroni, Midtown Miami
WHAT: 2x1 brunch cocktails with drinks like the Nikkei bloody mary, passion bellini sangria de veran and Aperol spritz, plus brunch specials.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: 3201 Buena Vista Blvd.
MORE INFO: 786-510-0075
Special Menu at Villa Azur, Miami Beach
WHAT: Surf & Turf features lobster and dry-aged NY strip steak in an open0air courtyard.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: 309 23rd St.
MORE INFO: Villa Azur
Sherlock Holmes + Lunch, Frost Science Museum, Miami
WHAT: Take Dad to Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition, then dine at the cafe for Welsh Rarebit, Fish n’ Chips or Curry Chicken Bowl.
WHEN: June 18-19
WHERE: Frost Science Museum, 1101 Biscayne Blvd.
MORE INFO: Frost Science
Papas and Palomas, Seawell Fish N’Oyster, Miami
WHAT: Brunch specials include agave cocktail, cigar giveaways and tacos, plus classic brunch menu.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach, 660 Washington Ave.
MORE INFO: Seawell Miami
Sushi Rolling Class at Lincoln Eatery, Miami Beach
WHAT: Celebrate the grand opening of Ultimate Sushi with a sushi rolling class ($29).
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: 723 Lincoln Ln.
MORE INFO: Lincoln Eatery
