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Written By Multiple Clients | Published on June 14, 2021 at 3:16 pm

Skip the necktie and give dad a meal to remember for Father’s Day.

Father’s Day is right around the corner. Show dad how much you love him by taking him out for a meal. The following is a list of 24 dine-in and takeout meal deals we found in the Tampa Bay area.

Packard’s Steakhouse: Take dad out for a prix-fixe menu including New England clam chowder, beer mussels, steak tartare, choice of 16-ounce Bison New York strip or 22-ounce ribeye, lobster twice-baked potato and dessert. $86. Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. 727-942-5240.

Market Salamander Grille: After 18 holes on the Copperhead Course, dad can indulge in Father’s Day dishes including beer can chicken with corn on the cob and potato salad ($19) or a two-pound cheeseburger with bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, an egg and French fries ($65). The burger is free if he finishes it in 30 minutes or less. Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort, 36750 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. 727-942-5222.

A variety of dishes served at Dr. BBQ in St. Petersburg. [ EVE EDELHEIT | Tampa Bay Times ]

Dr. BBQ: Hall of Fame Pitmaster Ray Lampe is offering up barbecued specials including St. Louis ribs, sliced brisket, bacon blue cheese cole slaw, mac and cheese and cornbread madeleines. Price varies by meat choice. 1101 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-443-7227.

Metro Diner: Get Dad a Piled High Breakfast Burger featuring 100-percent Angus beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, hash browns, lettuce, tomato, bacon, an egg any style and a drizzle of hollandaise sauce. $11.99. Go to metrodiner.com to find a location near you.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar: Thank Dad for all he does with a prime bone-in ribeye and lobster three-course surf and turf meal. Available June 17-21. $100. 4322 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa. 813-874-9463.

Fresh Market: Fresh Market is celebrating Father’s Day with all-in-one meals that are prepared and ready to throw on the grill. A Tomahawk meal for four includes two two-pound Tomahawk steaks, four veggie kabobs, a 20-ounce shrimp cocktail tray, pasta salad and a fudge pie ($99.99). Or, a kabob meal for four includes your choice of four steak or salmon skewers, four loaded twice-baked potatoes, and an apple tart and vanilla bean gelato ($49.99). Both meals must be pre-ordered through June 15 for pick-up June 18-20. To order and to find a location near you, go to thefreshmarket.com.

Duffy’s Sports Grill: Duffy’s celebrates Father’s Day all weekend with an 8-ounce filet mignon and choice of two sides ($25.99) or 12-ounce New York strip steak and choice of two sides ($20.49). Also, he gets his first pint of Miller Lite or Bud Lite free with the purchase of a meal. Offer valid June 19-20. 1580 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-875-7340.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill is serving up a “Summer Selects” menu for Father’s Day.
Elevage inside the Epicurean Hotel is serving up a 36-ounce Tomahawk ribeye for Father’s Day. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times (2018) ]
Elevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar: The Epicurean Hotel’s restaurant offers a Father’s Day dinner special for two including a 36-ounce beef ribeye Tomahawk steak served with macaroni and cheese, Buffalo cauliflower, loaded twice baked potato, roasted mushrooms, bourbon steak sauce, red wine demi caramel and one complimentary draft beer per person. $95. The regular menu will also be available from 5-10 p.m. 1207 S Howard Ave., Tampa. 813-999-8726.

HEW Parlor & Chophouse: The Fenway Hotel’s restaurant is holding a barbecue takeover for Father’s Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m. only). A barbecue platter meal includes a plate full of smoked pulled pork, smoked beef brisket and a smoked barbecue chicken leg with coleslaw, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, and corn muffins. Dad can sip on a complimentary beer while the family enjoys lawn games, pool games and live music (noon-3 p.m. only). Vegan options available. $25, $15 children. 453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin. 727-683-5990.

K Club Bar & Bistro: The Karol Hotel’s restaurant is offering an elevated brunch menu including lobster eggs benedict, avocado toast with smoked salmon, and bistro steak and eggs from 8-11:30 a.m. The regular dinner menu will be available from noon-6 p.m. Items are individually priced. 2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. 727-273-8760.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: If Dad likes Mexican food, Fuzzy’s is offering a Baja-inspired family meal for Father’s Day. Meals come in regular size ($35/serves 4-6) and large ($50/serves 6-8) and include choice of two meats, two sides, chips, salsa, queso, tortillas, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, cilantro, feta, garlic sauce and Fuzzy’s Butt Burnin’ Hot Sauce. 5621 E Fowler Ave., Tampa and 10240 Big Bend Road, Riverview. 813-644-5281 (Tampa) and 813-666-4005 (Riverview).

Cipresso at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino: From 4-9 p.m. only, the featured Father’s Day special is a grilled Tomahawk veal chop with mushroom risotto, onion and veal jus. $65. 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-8130.

Council Oaks Steak and Seafood at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino: From 4-10 p.m. only, guests can enjoy a featured Father’s Day dry-aged prime rib including barbecue rub and horseradish cream. $80. Regular menu also available. 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7600.

The Rez Grill at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino: Featured Father’s Day specials include bone marrow ($22) and porterhouse ($75). Regular menu also available from 5-8 p.m. 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-8120.

Hard Rock Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino: Hard Rock Cafe is offering Father’s Day specials Saturday and Sunday. Specials include New York strip steak with bourbon sauce ($34.95), three-meat Italian flatbread ($16.95) and black and blue steak burger ($18.95). He can finish it off with an Old Fashioned for $6. 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7757.

Rise Kitchen and Deli at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino: From noon-8 p.m., the restaurant offers up a smokehouse trio including smoked brisket, baby back ribs and sausage with baked potato and cornbread. $29. 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. 813-627-7625.

Dad will find a 7-ounce filet paired with a lobster tail at Bonefish Grill for Father’s Day.Bonefish Grill: If Dad is craving surf and turf for Father’s Day, take him to Bonefish for a 7-ounce filet paired with a steamed cold water lobster tail ($35.90). Other seasonal dishes available for dine-in, carry-out or delivery include Shrimp rangoon salmon ($23.90), Key West tuna ($24.90), pineapple glazed shrimp ($17.90) and Key Lime cake ($8.50). To find a location near you, go to bonefishgrill.com.

Outback Steakhouse: Outback offers up specials on what they consider their “best items” for Dad. Treat him to a bone-in ribeye, prime rib or Melbourne porterhouse. Price varies by item. To find a location near you, go to outback.com.

Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar: Dad can take in the beautiful view from the rooftop as he enjoys a health-oriented brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with $6 Man-Mosas and $7 Old Fashioneds. 3650 Midtown Drive, Tampa. 813-692-3330.