On Sunday, June 19, we celebrate Father’s Day; this is your last chance to make reservations to celebrate the dads in your life. “We’ve got a ton of great restaurants for you to choose from this Father’s Day. From cocktails and brunches, all the way up through some killer steaks- we’re certain that there will be something on our list which celebrates your dad.” Happy Father’s Day to all dads and father figures!
Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen
Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen, the chic Israeli-inspired restaurant from hospitality entrepreneurs Omer Horev and Sam Gorenstein, will be hosting a Summer BBQ-themed Father’s Day Brunch. The charming South of Fifth eatery will offer unique dishes for the occasion, including Smoked Local Fish Dip with caviar, labneh, and Jerusalem bagel chips ($24); Yellowfin Tuna Burger with harissa-lime sauce, LTO, pickled cucumber, and za’atar potato chips ($29); Summer Maine Lobster Pita with tahini mayo, amba, cilantro and za’atar chips ($34); Sticky Tamarind Glazed Smoked Lamb Ribs with watermelon-sumac salad ($27); and Charred Florida Corn with Bulgarian feta crema, sumac and cilantro ($12). For dessert, Pastry Chef Hedy Goldsmith has created a Grilled Peach Melba Sundae with pistachio gelato, meringue, and candied spiced nuts ($15). In the spirit of summer, Abbalé will also be launching its homemade fruit-herbal sodas – Summer Gazoz. They will be available for Father’s Day brunch in flavors including Watermelon-Mint-Lemongrass and Cucumber-Thai Basil-Lime, priced at $10 each. Special gift boxes for Abba (Hebrew for father) will be available for purchase and will consist of an Abba crew neck, Abba hat, house-smoked salt, a bottle of red wine, and cookies by Hedy. Abbale Telavivian Kitchen is located at 864 Commerce Street in Miami Beach. Father’s Day Brunch will be offered all day from 9 AM to 7 PM. Reservations can be made on Resy; metered street and valet parking are available onsite. www.abbatlv.com
Bourbon Steak
Michael Mina’s award-winning steakhouse inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa will be offering an unforgettable evening to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day. The restaurant’s acclaimed menu features all-natural, organic, and hormone-free cuts of beef tempered in herb-infused butter, grilled over wood to order, and high-quality meats, including Japanese A5 Wagyu beef, American Wagyu, and Prime cuts. Bourbon Steak offers a timeless dining experience that accomplishes all the traditions expected of a steakhouse with whimsical twists. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made online at www.bourbonsteakmia.com. BOURBON Steak is located at 19999 West Country Club Drive in Aventura.
COTE Miami
Treat Dad to a memorable meal at COTE Miami this Father’s Day and a special take-home gift of COTE’s Signature Gastronome’s Salt®, a proprietary salt blend, carefully composed of British Maldon salt, Himalayan pink salt, and Korean thousand-day sea salt. Have the family join in and experience the Butcher’s Feast Feast ($64 per person ++), a thoughtfully priced offering that provides guests with a tour of COTE’s most delicate plates featuring four selected USDA Prime and American Wagyu with an array of Korean accompaniments including pickled seasonal vegetables and salads; fresh Red Leaf Lettuce with Ssaam-jang; fluffy Savory Egg Soufflé; Two Stews with Rice; followed by Soft Serve ice cream topped with soy sauce caramel for dessert. In addition to their a la carte menu, COTE Miami will be serving up exciting additions. Reservations can be made here. COTE Miami is located at 3900 NE 2nd Ave in the Miami Design District. www.cotemiami.com
Dirty French Steakhouse
What Dad doesn’t love a good steak? Dirty French Steakhouse, the glamorous, energetic, and extraordinary interpretation of the classic steakhouse, is newly located at 1200 Brickell Avenue. Brickell’s newest gem brings everything one would expect to find at a steakhouse of the highest caliber—abundant raw bar selections, elegant seafood entrées, indulgent aged steaks, and an array of amazing sides—all executed to perfection, with a dose of Dirty French style that makes them more satisfying and seductive than ever. Whether Dad enjoys a 40-ounce Porterhouse or a Wagyu Tomahawk, will elevate this Father’s Day in the most elegant and delicious fashion. Reservations can be made here. www.dirtyfrench.com
KAORI Miami
Located just steps away from Mary Brickell Village, KAORI is the quintessential dining experience for Dad this Father’s Day. Outfitted with a picturesque downstairs bar & lounge and an upstairs dining room overlooking the heart of Brickell, KAORI is offering a special, six-course Chef’s tasting menu curated by the locally renowned Chef Raymond Li. Chef’s tasting menu is priced at $88 and includes your selection of a choice beverage and six-courses of KAORI’s signature new menu items: Beef Tartare, Crispy Prawns, Black Garlic Hummus, Smoky Chinese Eggplant, a Seven Spice Australian Wagyu Skirt Steak, and a Koji Key Lime Tart to finish it off. Reservations can be made here. KAORI is located at 871 South Miami Ave in Brickell. www.kaorimiami.com
La Cañita
Celebrate Father’s Day with your loved ones at La Cañita, the latest Caribbean-Latin American concept-driven restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein and partner David Martinez, located in Bayside Marketplace. With spectacular waterfront views of Miami and live music curated daily, La Cañita is undoubtedly the place to be for big, bold flavors, fun specialty cocktails, and the quintessential Miami experience! Enjoy specials including the Parrillada ($53), a mixed grill feast with grilled chicken breast, chorizo, guava bbq spare ribs, flank steak, grilled vegetables, and french fries; or the Parrillada Mar & Tierra ($69), a surf and turf mixed grill featuring grilled chicken breast, chorizo, guava bbq spare ribs, flank steak, grilled octopus and shrimp, filet of fish, grilled vegetables and french fries; both served with a complimentary Father’s Day cigar courtesy of La Cañita. To enhance the meal, sip on the Caribbean Old-Fashioned ($14) with Caribbean rum, bitters, homemade syrup, citrus zest, and cherries! Reservations can be made HERE. La Cañita is located at Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd., 2nd Floor in Downtown Miami www.lacanitamiami.com
Mareva 1939 at The National Hotel
Mareva 1939 will be welcoming all dads for Father’s Day for their special Sunday Brunch from 12-4 PM featuring an international buffet-style menu with a Spanish cuisine flare highlighting Chef specials starting at $70 per person. In addition to the unlimited beverage options available inclusive of Mimosa, Chismosa, and Bloody Mary, there will be the option for unlimited Estrella Damm beer for dads for $15 per person in addition to the restaurant being open with their regular dinner menu. Reservations can be made here. Mareva 1939 is located at 1677 Collins Ave in Miami Beach. www.mareva1939.com
Phuc Yea
Celebrate Dad in style with Phuc Yea’s Father’s Day Brunch. For $50 per person, guests can indulge in a “Build Your Own Old Fashioned Bar” including selections from PY’s bottomless and boozy options. In addition, every poppa dining in for brunch will be gifted a hand-rolled cigar to take home. Menu highlights include the signature PY Noodles – house-made egg noodles served with garlic butter, oyster sauce, and Parmesan cheese; no meal at Phuc Yea is complete without it; Sancocho Pho – Hickory smoked short rib, brisket, meatballs, corn, potatoes, yuca, plantain, rice noodles, herbage, lemongrass chili oil. Crispy crunchy fried offerings are plenty with Phuc Yea’s Famous Fried Chicken – buttermilk marinated, Cajun-spiced chicken, lemongrass, sriracha aioli, chili honey, herbage, pickled daikon & carrot; Vietnamese-style Seafood Jalea – crispy fried local jumbo shrimp, soft shell crab, cod, calamari, yuca, herbage, lemongrass chili sate, and sriracha aioli; and a robust selection of Banh Mis done the Phuc Yea way – classic Vietnamese sandwiches served on a short baguette split lengthwise and filled with a combination of savory and tangy ingredients. Phuc Yea is located at 7100 Biscayne Boulevard in the MiMo District. Sunday brunch is served from Noon to 3 PM. Abundant street parking is available. www.phucyea.com.
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Celebrate Dad this year at SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill’s tropical garden. The brasserie-style restaurant is offering a specialty Father’s Day cocktail and unique dish for Dad to indulge in from Friday, June 17, through Sunday, June 19. The Beef Cheek Benedict is a fresh remake of the classic dish and features braised veal cheek, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce on sourdough toast. The specialty cocktail, New Old Fashioned, showcases Bulleit Rye whiskey, Lillet Blanc, passion fruit syrup, fresh lemon, and angostura bitters. Reservations can be made here. Sugarcane is located at 3252 NE 1st Ave in Midtown Miami. www.sugarcanerawbargrill.com
Toro Toro
Treat Dad like a king this Father’s Day at award-winning Pan-Latin steakhouse Toro Toro. On Sunday, June 19, Toro Toro is celebrating with the ultimate unlimited brunch, bottomless beverages, and strolling live Spanish guitarist. Priced at $89 per person, brunch includes a stellar BBQ buffet including Flat Iron Wagyu, Brisket, BBQ Pork Chipotle Ribs, Swordfish, and bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas. Guests can upgrade their meal with a Glenlivet Whisky Flight for $40. Father’s Day Brunch will be served from Noon to 3:30 PM; each table will have a 2-hour time frame. Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable. Toro Toro is located at 100 Chopin Plaza inside the InterContinental in Downtown Miami. www.torotoromiami.com.