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Lamb meatballs at Dio Deka in Los Gatos<\/p><\/div>\n

Father\u2019s Day is Sunday \u2013 some restaurants in the Santa Cruz and Los Gatos areas are fully booked, especially since it\u2019s also graduation weekend at UCSC \u2013 but others are still available. Below are a few that offer reservations via OpenTable.com.<\/p>\n

A couple places worth mentioning that don\u2019t take online reservations (you need to call for availability) are Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos and Dio Deka in Los Gatos. Bittersweet (831-662-9799) is serving Father\u2019s Day dinner specials including several $15 steaks such as Top Sirloin with gorgonzola cabernet demi-glace, crispy onion rings, garlic mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus, or New York Steak with cabernet demi-glace, garlic mashed potatoes, and sauteed garlic spinach. Dio Deka (408-354-7700) is serving special Father\u2019s Day brunch items including Dio Deka Steak & Eggs with grilled prime filet mignon, poached eggs and sauce b\u00e9arnaise; Keftethakia lamb meatballs, blistered grapes, Kalamansi yogurt and a light herb-broth; and Zambonopita \u2013 a crispy puff-pastry stuffed with Virginia smoked ham, green onion, feta, Kasseri and ricotta cheeses. Dio Deka is also open for regular dinner service that evening.<\/p>\n

BRUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

As of 10:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, the following restaurants (listed alphabetically) still had selected Father\u2019s Day brunch reservations available. Call or make reservations through OpenTable.com:<\/p>\n