Don’t know where to take dear-old-dependable dad for Father’s Day this Sunday? Fear not! Read below for our top five Miami spots to celebrate everyone’s favorite guy.
Bulla Gastrobar
With two locations, Bulla Coral Gables {2500 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables; 305.441.0107} and a newer Bulla Doral {5335 Northwest 87 Avenue, #C102, Doral; 305.260.6543}, this Spanish tapas-style gastropub is the perfect place to treat dad this Father’s Day. Order the locale’s special Father’s Day cocktail—the Mariposa Negra, a mix of Bulleit bourbon, St. Germain, Butterfly flower syrup, and lemon juice—and choose from a choice menu of delicious plates like Pulpo a Feira, Nuestro Fish and Chips, Ensaladilla de Pata Rusa, Chuletón Como en un Asador, Merluza en Salsa Verde, and for dessert, Infusión de Frutos Rojos. For a real treat, every dad will leave with a $20 gift card to Bulla Gastrobar, which they can then use towards a later visit. Olé!
TALDE
Ringing in Father’s Day a day early this year, TALDE {4041 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.605.4094} will host a special holiday-inspired installment of its Brunch Life series, appropriately called “Daddy Issues,” this Saturday. Taking place from 1pm to 4pm, and priced at just $40 per person, this brunch will feature beats by DJ Coco Hara and serve some of the most indulgent brunch options around: like Filipino Pork Chop with eggs and potatoes; the TALDE Burger with a house-ground chuck and brisket patty, maple miso bacon, kimchee pickles, and spicy mayo; Kung Pao Cauliflower; Doughnut French Toast; and more. Adding to the allure, guests will be able to take their pick of a beer, mimosa, or shot of Evan Williams whiskey, or get all-you-can-drink PBRs, mimosas, and the day’s specialty cocktail–“Daddy’s Little Helper”–for just $25. You’re welcome, dad.
660
Located in the Angler’s Hotel on Washington Avenue, 660 {660 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.534.9600} is celebrating Father’s Day with an à la carte brunch like no other. Start with the Chicken Biscuit, which has a housemade biscuit, buttermilk fried chicken breast, and Sriracha honey, and move on to classic 660 favorites like Chicken and Waffles with whipped guava butter; Crispy Chorizo Benedict with shaved Cantimpalo chorizo on a brioche roll; the 660 Burrito with scrambled eggs, pork sausage, bacon, cheddar, tater tots, and spicy ketchup; and the Challah French Toast drizzled with a vanilla bourbon condensed milk glaze. Plus, joining the festivities this Sunday is a special Father’s Day dish: The B&B, which takes 660’s raved-about breakfast burger, tops it with tater tots, jalapeño, and avocado, and pairs it with a bacon-infused bourbon shot. Happy Father’s Day, indeed!
American Social
This Sunday, head to American Social Brickell {690 Southwest First Court, Miami; 305.570.4468} or American Social Las Olas {721 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale; 954.715.1134} for special brunch options just for your favorite dad. From 11am to 4pm at the Brickell location, guests can indulge in an à-la-carte brunch (Chicken and Waffles, anyone?), Miami River views, and endless Belvedere Bloody Marys or Moet Mimosas for just $39.95 per person, and choose a cigar from the complimentary cigar rolling station. The Fort Lauderdale outpost of this chic, American favorite, on the other hand, is offering a buffet brunch of favorites like made-to-order omelettes, fresh-pressed Belgian waffles, salt and pepper prime rib, fried chicken, chilled snow crab legs, house-smoked Atlantic salmon, baked goods, and more; all for just $26.95 per person. No matter which location you choose, one thing’s for sure: dad will be pleased.
Area 31
Tucked in the 16th floor of the EPIC Hotel, Area 31 {270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami; 305.424.5234} is known for its ocean-to-table cuisine and impeccable views. This Sunday, June 19 between noon and 4pm, grab dad and head there for à la carte brunch options like Buttermilk Pancakes with Barbancourt rum caramel, banana, and chocolate shavings; the signature Area 31 Breakfast Sandwich with porchetta, fried egg, and Emmenthal cheese; Fried Jerked Chicken served on a crispy buttermilk waffle; raw crudo platters of crab claws, prawns, and chilled lobster tail; charcuterie boards; and more. Plus, just for Father’s Day, Area 31 is offering a one-time-only dish, Smoked Beef Ribs with tamarind barbecue and confit sweet potato, for dads. Is there any better way to show the leading man in your life just how much you love him? We think not.
By Jennifer Agress
