Father's Day 2019: Where To Celebrate Around Sarasota, Lakeland

SARASOTA, FL — Your dad may suffer from a mismatched fashion sense, inexplicable fascination with gadgets or even a propensity for cornball jokes. But Sunday is Father's Day, which means it's once again time to celebrate all of the unique qualities that make your dad special.

Patch compiled a listing of restaurants in the Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakeland areas that can help make this Father's Day one of the best ever.

We consulted website OpenTable and reached out to local establishments to find the best options. We'll keep updating our list right up until Sunday so there's still time to be included. Don't forget to refresh your browser to see the latest additions.

Here are some of the offerings we found around the area:

LAKELAND

Texas Cattle Company - Lakeland

SARASOTA

Mattison's Restaurants (Sarasota and Bradenton)

All three Mattison’s Restaurants will be open on Father’s Day featuring chef inspired menus and dad inspired fun. Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota will offer a New Orlean’s style brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu items include house-made Jambalaya, Cajun Shrimp Boil, Smoked Salmon, Blackened Redfish, Niman Ranch Barbecue Ribs, Andouille Hash Potatoes, Corn Succotash, Fresh Beignets and Bananas Foster Crepes. Dads can try Chef Paul’s own Knob Creek Bourbon or a choice of beverage from Mattison’s full bar or extensive wine list. There will be a corn hole and putting green to enjoy as well. Reservations are encouraged by calling 941-921-3400. Mattison’s City Grille, 1 North Lemon Avenue, downtown Sarasota and Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille, 101 Riverfront Blvd. (downtown Bradenton), will both feature their full regular menus as well as Father’s Day menu specials and drink specials. Enjoy open air dining in both of the Grille locations with family friendly atmospheres. For reservations at City Grille (downtown Sarasota) call 941-330-0440. For reservations at Riverwalk Grille, (downtown Bradenton) call 941-896-9660. All Mattison’s Restaurants offer UberEats and BiteSquad as well as full service, award winning catering for private functions. For more information, and to view all menus, visit mattisons.com.

Cafe Gabbiano

Element

The Melting Pot - Sarasota

Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

Fleming's Steakhouse - Sarasota

Rodizio Grill-Sarasota

Seasons 52 - Sarasota

The Capital Grille - Sarasota

Clayton's Siesta Grille

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar (Sarasota and multiple locations in Florida)

Deserving dads will be treated to their choice of two Applebee’s classic Bigger, Bolder Grill Combos, available for one day only. Each of these dad-approved favorites feature a pair of entrees and an abundance of sides. For $19.99, dads can choose from either the 6-ounce Sirloin with a Half Rack Ribs or the 6-ounce Sirloin with Grilled Shrimp Skewer and Crispy Shrimp. Those with big appetites can upgrade either Bigger, Bolder Grill Combo to an 8-ounce Sirloin for only $2 more. Every Sunday, including Father’s Day, is family day this summer at Applebee’s locations throughout Florida and Georgia, where kids (and parents) will be treated to kid’s meals for $1.99 all summer long. These offers are available at Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in Florida.

BRADENTON

PIER 22

In honor of dads and father figures everywhere, PIER 22 is serving up a one-of-a-kind dining experience featuring an all-you-care-to-enjoy brunch buffet, special dinner and sweeping views of the Manatee River. The brunch spread includes a variety of breakfast foods such as build your own omelets, eggs Benedict or shrimp and grits, oven-roasted specialties like carved ham and carved prime rib, hand-rolled sushi and house-made desserts. Guests can toast to dad over a cocktail or two with $4 bloody Marys and $4 mimosas all day long. Adults cost $34.95 plus tax and gratuity while children are $14.95 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online or by calling 941-748-8087. If your dad is a fisherman, the PIER 22 Father's Day dinner menu offers a seafood lover's dream with classically prepared dishes like grouper Oscar, stuffed lobster tails and Alaskan king crab legs. PIER 22 also dishes out other options such as roast duckling, chicken chèvre, buffalo ribeye and prime rib. Plus, you'll want to stick around for the wide selection of house-made desserts, including peanut butter pie, key lime meringue, apple cobbler, chocolate cake and New York cheesecake. Pricing is à la carte. If you are arriving by water, PIER 22 offers complimentary dockage while dining. The 120-foot courtesy dock is available on a first-come-first-served basis or your whole crew can take advantage of overnight docking at the nearby Twin Dolphin Marina. You can also tie up at the Bradenton City Day Docks, which are open to the public based on availability. PIER 22 will be open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Sunday. The brunch buffet will be available from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with the last seating at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged.

GROVE Restaurant

Guests can dine and drink with dad for brunch or dinner served in a stylish yet relaxed setting. Among the GROVE Father's Day Brunch Buffet featured items you'll find favorites such as carved ham and prime rib, house-smoked baby back ribs, hand-rolled sushi, eggs Benedict, build-your-own omelettes, sausage and bacon, brisket bolognese and house-made desserts. Lift a glass to dad with a culinary cocktail or $4 bloody Marys and $4 mimosas. Adults are $34.95 plus tax and gratuity while children are $14.95 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online or by calling 941-893-4321. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. The brunch buffet will be served until 3 p.m. with the last seating at 2 p.m. Dinner is available from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. GROVE Restaurant is located at 10670 Boardwalk Loop in Lakewood Ranch.