Best Places to Celebrate Dad for Dinner on Father’s Day in South Florida
Father’s Day dinner is the best time of year to celebrate our special Father’s in our lives and what’s a better way to show them how much we love them than with an exclusive, exquisite meal. Here are our picks on where to spoil your dad this Father’s Day .
Casa D’Angelo Ristorante – Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura
This Father’s Day, celebrate Papà with a meal that’s fit for a king.
Treat him to a one-day only dinner menu on Sunday, June 21st from the award-winning Casa D’Angelo in Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Boca Raton.
Enjoy Chef Angelo Elia’s famed Italian favorites including appetizers, pastas, and entrees, either in-house or take out to celebrate at home.
Specials include a 16oz. grilled, dry-aged Kansas City Steak with sea salt-roasted wild mushrooms and fresh black truffle potato souffle as well as homemade potato and rapini gnocchi with Tuscan-style braised lamb ragout. Savor homemade dessert imported from Angelo Elia the Bakery Bar in Fort Lauderdale.
All dishes are priced at a la carte, with entrees ranging between $28-$58. All restaurants are open on Father’s Day from 5-10pm.
And – don’t forget the vino! Enjoy 50% off bottles from the restaurants’ curated collection of over 15,000 wines.
Boca Raton – Chops Lobster Bar, City Fish Market
Chops Lobster Bar, located at 101 Plaza Real South in Boca Raton, is open for Dine-in (50% capacity) while still providing top-notch take-out/curbside pick-up and delivery through DoorDash. They are open for dinner daily from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made through OpenTable, or by calling the restaurant at 561-395-2675.
City Fish Market, located at 7940 Glades Road in Boca Raton, is open for Dine-In (50% capacity) and also has a huge outdoor seating area. They are open for dinner daily from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made through OpenTable, or by calling the restaurant at 561-487-1600. Guests at City Fish Market can order online for curbside pickup, or have their meals delivered by DoorDash and Delivery Dudes from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. daily. Please click here or call 561-487-1600 to place your order. Also, their in-house fish market is open daily from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. daily.
These upscale establishments offer the freshest and finest seafood, prime steaks, wine, and other specialties. They are members of the award-winning Atlanta-based Buckhead Life Restaurant Group which currently owns and operates eleven restaurants, including three upscale restaurants in South Florida (City Fish Market and Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton and Lobster Bar Sea Grille in Fort Lauderdale).
The restaurants are honoring and exceeding all of the necessary national, state and local safety guidelines along with some additional measures to ensure the safety of their staff and their guests. The restaurant planned and prepared for several weeks in anticipation of their re-opening. In addition, they held several training sessions and practiced mock service without the public.
Miami Dade Picks
ARIETE
Ariete, Chef Michael Beltran’s New American restaurant in Coconut Grove, is celebrating Father’s Day with a special offering in addition to the a la carte menu. A family of three can enjoy the Parrillada Ariete ($125), which includes Grilled NY Strip, Morcilla, and Grilled Chicken Breastserved with house-made steak sauce, anchovy butter, creamed yucca, and a green salad. Specialty drinks will also be available, including the Dimelo Viejo ($12) made with Santa Teresa Rum, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, Mint, and Sparkling Wine; and Papa’s Old Fashioned ($12) made with Russell’s 6-year Rye, Aganorsa Tobacco Syrup, and Bitters. Ariete is located at 3540 Main highway in Coconut Grove. Dine-in only. Hours of operation for Sunday are 5PM to 10PM. To make a reservation call (305) 640-5862.
BOURBON STEAK
BOURBON STEAK, Chef Michael Mina’s acclaimed modern American steakhouse located inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort& Spa, will be offering a handful of specials to celebrate Father’s Day. Since closed on Sundays, the celebration will take place on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 from 6PM until 10PM, specials include: $10 Bourbon-based cocktails; a complimentary bourbon cocktail with the purchase of an entree; specialty BOURBON STEAK cigarwith the purchase of a bottle of wine; complimentary side dish of your choice with the purchase of a Cowboy Ribeye; and 20% off all bottles of wine. BOURBON STEAK is located at 19999 West Country Club Drive in Aventura. Dinner reservations can be made online through OpenTable or by calling (786) 279-6600.
FIREMAN DEREK’S BAKE SHOP
This Father’s Day, celebrate Dad with Fireman Derek’s June offering: Pecan Bourbon Pie ($7.50 per slice/ $38 per pie). Made with FD’s original graham cracker crust and a glorious filling of eggs, butter, vanilla, sugar, plus the addition of sweet and oaky Bulleit Rye. Fireman Derek’s elevates this classic pecan pie recipe even further by sourcing their pecans from a family-owned farm based out of South Carolina. The Pecan Bourbon Pie will be available all throughout the month of June 2020. Fireman Derek’s – Wynwood is located at 2818 N. Miami Avenue; Telephone: (786) 703-3623; Fireman Derek’s – Coconut Grove is located at 3435 Main Highway; Telephone:(786) 502-2396. Follow Fireman Derek’s on social media:@fdpies. To order online, click HERE.
NAVÉ
Chef Michael Beltran and Chef Justin Flit’s coastal Italian inspired restaurant, Navé, is inviting guests to celebrate Father’s Day al fresco. In addition to the a la carte menu, a Surf & Turf offering will be available for $50. The dish includes a Dry-Aged Ribeye, Alaskan King Crab, and creamed spinach. Specialty drinks will also be available, including Nonno’s Negroni ($12) made with Oxley London Dry Gin, Campari, Mulassano Rosso; and Dad’s Last Word ($12) made with Bruxo Mezcal, Maraschino Liqueur, Green Chartreuse, Lime. Dine-in only. Navé is located at 3540 Main Highway in Coconut Grove. Hours of operation for Sunday are 5PM to 10PM. To make a reservation call (786) 615-3747
TAURUS BEER & WHISKEY HOUSE
Coconut Grove’s favorite whiskey bar, Taurus Beer & Whiskey House, is offering the following drinks for Father’s Day in addition to the regular drinks menu: Damn, Zaddy ($9) – Hand-shaken Piña Colada with Banks 5 Island Rum; and the Dad Bod ($9) – Shot of Jack Daniels paired with a Budweiser. Taurus is located at 3540 Main Hwy c103 in Miami. Hours of operation are 5PM to midnight. Telephone:(305) 529-6523.
Broward Picks
DUNE AT AUBERGE BEACH
Fort Lauderdale’s beachside restaurant, DUNE, located at Auberge Beach Residences & Spa, is welcoming guests to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day. Team members are recalling special moments shared with their own fathers by showcasing unique dishes during brunch as well as dinner. Available on June 21st from 12PM – 4PM, DUNE will offer a special brunch plate featuring a Butter Poached Maine Lobster – poached egg, Red Bliss potato hash, caramelized Vidalia onions, Tuscan kale and classic bearnaise ($28). The restaurant will also offer a Surf & Turf special all day long, the Charcoal Beach Grill – 10 oz. center cut Filet Mignon with South African Lobster Tail served with bordelaise and drawn butter. Sides to choose from include olive oil crushed potato, grilled asparagus, sautéed mushrooms or crispy Brussels sprouts ($85). Paying homage to Jack Ireland’s legendary Ireland’s Inn Beach Resort – Dune’s previous incantation – Ireland’s Pan-Fried Chicken will also be on offer this Father’s Day. Guests can indulge in ½ Chicken (1 breast, 1 thigh, 1 drumstick, 1 wing), mashed potatoes and gravy, classic coleslaw, vegetable medley, and two buttermilk biscuits with honey whipped butter for just $28. For dessert, satisfy your sweet tooth with the Chocolate Bombe or Passionfruit Mango Mousse.
DUNE is located at 2200 North Ocean Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. The restaurant will be open for Father’s Day from 12PM-8PM with discounted valet parking available. For reservations and more information call (754)900-4059 or click here.
LONA COCINA & TEQUILERIA
Lona – celebrated Mexican chef Pablo Salas’ chic Mexican restaurant – is inviting guests to celebrate Father’s Day on the oceanside terrace with Al Carbon, Al Aire Fresco, & Bottomless Beer. In addition to the a la carte lunch menu, the Unlimited Al Carbon offering includes Skirt Steak, Grilled Chicken,Pulpo, and Bottomless Mexican Beer, MicheladasandMimosas. The special is priced at $32pp++ (two hour time limit). Lona is located at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. Hours of operation for Sunday are 11:30AM to 11PM. To make a reservation call (954) 245-3069.
