Father's Day Planner

Updated: May 30, 2008

Forget the necktie. Our editors recommend top spots to treat Dad this year.

On this page:Restaurants, Spas, Cigars, Events and Golf.

Restaurants

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kojak's House of Ribs
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    2808 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611 (map)

    Dad will dig into a saucy rack of ribs at this down-to-earth South Tampa joint.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average El Cap Restaurant
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    3500 4th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33704 (map)

    Go for a juicy burger and sports on the tube for a casual good time.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
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    7 Rockaway St, Clearwater, FL 33767 (map)

    Dive with Dad into fresh grouper sandwiches at this casual seaside getaway.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bern's Steak House
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    1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 (map)

    Impress a discerning dad at one of the country's best steakhouses, where attention to detail reigns.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Shula's Steak House - Tampa
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    4860 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 (map)

    With a 48-ounce porterhouse, make meat the main event.

Spas

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Beach Club & Fitness Center at the Don CeSar
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    3400 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706 (map)

    Pamper the man in your life with a surfside massage at the historic pink palace.

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Posh Your Personal Salon
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    3120 W Bay To Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629 (map)

    Treat him to an energizing body treatment at this luxurious full-service spa to keep up with the kids.

  3. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Saddlebrook Resort Tampa
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    5700 Saddlebrook Wy, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 (map)

    Tee up, then wind down at this worldly resort's answer to relaxation.

  4. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
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    105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (map)

    On Tampa Bay, this award-winning spa offers Pop a dip into natural mineral springs beneath the resort.

  5. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Guillot Apothecary & Day Spa
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    3115 W Bay To Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629 (map)

    Sophisticated full-service spa offers tailored packages for men and a shop with high-end shaving items.

Cigars

  1. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Edward's Pipe & Tobacco Shop
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    3235 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 (map)

    Local favorite boasts exclusive cigar selections, knowledgeable staff and smoking room.

  2. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Lobby
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    217 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701 (map)

    Let him indulge in stiff drinks and stogies at this historic hideaway.

  3. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Central Cigars-The Havana Room
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    273 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701 (map)

    Dad can lounge in a leather chair or shoot pool while smoking a fine cigar and sipping fine wines.

  4. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended King Corona Cigar
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    1523 E 7TH Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 (map)

    He's king for a day with hand-rolled cigars and adult coffee drinks enjoyed in a comfy chair.

Events and Golf

  1. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lowry Park Zoo
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    7530 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33604 (map)

    Bring the family and Dad gets in the zoo for free on Father's Day.

  2. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Saddlebrook Resort Tampa
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    5700 Saddlebrook Wy, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 (map)

    Two 18-hole golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer give Dad a chance to prove himself a champ.

  3. 17 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club
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    36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 (map)

    This high-end locale attracts fathers and sports fanatics with 90 holes of championship golf and 11 tennis courts.

  4. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Florida Aquarium
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    701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 (map)

    Fathers get in free with the family at this wet wonderland with dazzling dolphin explorer tours.

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