{"id":1605,"date":"2014-06-12T12:26:55","date_gmt":"2014-06-12T16:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1605"},"modified":"2014-06-12T12:26:55","modified_gmt":"2014-06-12T16:26:55","slug":"bay-area-restaurants-for-fathers-day-part-2-includes-santa-cruz-monterey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1605","title":{"rendered":"Bay Area restaurants for Father\u2019s Day Part 2 \u2013 includes Santa Cruz & Monterey"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An example of the food at Monterey\u2019s Cibo Restaurant:
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Here are some Bay Area Father\u2019s Day restaurant highlights — if you missed the roundup that included a couple in San Francisco and Monterey and one in San Jose, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Santa Cruz & Aptos<\/strong> Restaurants<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Buttery<\/strong>
\nSanta Cruz caf\u00e9 and bakery The Buttery<\/a> is hosting a special brunch. The \u201cDads & Grads\u201d event will have live music. The menu includes carnitas burritos, potato and zucchini hash, grilled asparagus salad, jalapeno and cheddar cornbread, chocolate bread pudding with salty pretzels, and SCMB Imperial Stout. Brunch is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $20 for adults, $6 for kids 3-12, and free for kids under 3.
\n702 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

Johnny\u2019s Harborside<\/strong>
\nSanta Cruz restaurant Johnny\u2019s Harborside<\/a> is offering special dishes for brunch. Father\u2019s Day brunch specials include smoked salmon, goat cheese, spinach, and avocado omelet with choice of potato hash, fruit, or polenta ($14), loaded breakfast potato skins ($12), and crab cake or grilled steak medallions benedict ($16). The kids can enjoy several $8 specials such as grilled ham and cheese sandwich with potato hash. Call (831) 479-3430 for reservations.
\n493 Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

The Chaminade<\/strong>
\nThe Chaminade<\/a> offers a delicious Father\u2019s Day brunch buffet from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m; the price is $41.95 (adults), $17.95 (kids 6-12), and free for kids under 6. The menu includes grilled steak with Churassco sauce, bourbon glaze baked ham, a savory seafood bar,\u00a0 an omelet bar, eggs benedict, bagels, fresh fruit, a cheese display, and a delectable selection of pastries and desserts.\u00a0 Children’s dishes include chicken strips and curly fries, and a macaroni and cheese bake. Call (831) 475-5600 for reservations.
\nOne Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

Bittersweet Bistro<\/strong>
\nBittersweet Bistro<\/a> is offering a couple $20 specials in honor of Father\u2019s Day. First, $20 select steaks, and second, Hess Select Treo Red Blend wine for $20\/bottle. Both selections are available starting at 5 p.m. for dine-in customers only. Call (831) 662-9799 for reservations.
\n787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos<\/p>\n

Nicholson Vineyards<\/strong>
\nIn honor of Father\u2019s Day, Nicholson Vineyards<\/a> will offer free wine tasting for dads on Sunday, June 15. The day will also feature barrel tasting,\u00a0 bbq sausages and sweet treats. Call 831-724-7071 for details.
\n2800 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos<\/p>\n

Monterey
\nMontrio Bistro<\/strong>
\nMontrio Bistro has two Father\u2019s Day specials. Reservations are highly recommended; call 831-648-8880. From 4:30 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, the restaurant will offer a special entr\u00e9e prepared by chef Tony Baker: grilled New York steak smothered with fresh lobster mornay, grilled asparagus, and bacon poutine. Montrio will also feature half-price wine night that evening. Half-price wine nights occur every Sunday at the venue, except for selected blackout dates. Customers can choose from a wide variety of varietals. Visit montrio.com.
\n414 Calle Principal, Monterey<\/p>\n

Tarpy\u2019s Roadhouse<\/strong> (831-647-1444) has a special four-course bacon-themed Father\u2019s Day menu for $55, available all day (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) in addition to the regular menu. Courses include bacon-wrapped grass-fed beef tenderloin with bourbon black pepper butter, crispy fingerlings, and dino kale.
\n2999 Salinas Highway, Monterey<\/p>\n

Cibo Ristorante Italiano<\/strong> (831-649-8151) is hosting \u201cGrill It for Dad! Father\u2019s Day Special Dinner\u201d from 5 to 10 p.m. The mixed grill special features grilled rib eye, lamb rack, and housemade Italian sausage. Other specials: there will be a complimentary appetizer with dinner, and guests can bring a bottle of wine and pay no corkage fee. Joe Lucido is performing live jazz from 7 to 10 p.m. The regular menu will also be available.
\n301 Alvarado, Monterey<\/p>\n

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa<\/strong> (831-646-1700) is offering the celebration \u201cBBQ, Blues & Brews.\u201d The hotel event is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dolphins Fountain Plaza. See www.montereyplazahotel.com.
\n400 Cannery Row, Monterey<\/p>\n

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