Dads can be hard to shop for, and sometimes even harder to plan a meal out with. What do they want that they don’t already have? Where do they want to go that they haven’t already been? Is he a man of creature comforts or does he want a new experience?
Whatever type of dad you have in your life, there are plenty of options in Tampa for great gifts and experiences. And if you’re a dad yourself, feel free to pass this along to the kids with a message saying, “That cheese thing sounds fun.” We’re all bout transparency here
No matter what kind of dad you have (or are), there’s a perfect Father’s Day gift or experience somewhere in here.
For the Foodie Dad
- Ulele: For dads who want steak, oysters, and fire-grilled everything, and at least one comment about how “they cooked this perfectly.”
- Rooster & the Till: For the foodie dad who watches chef documentaries and suddenly knows what umami means
- Cheeseology: Mozzarella-making, pizza classes, burrata tastings, and enough cheese to make Dad say, “Now THIS is a meal.”
- Water Street Sunday Market: Coffee, local vendors, snacks, and at least one purchase Dad absolutely did not need but somehow got a deal on
- Mad Dogs & Englishmen: British pub food, waterfront views, soccer on TV, and beers cold enough for Dad to say “finally, a proper pint.”
Gift ideas:
- Meat N Bone: for dads who treat steak seasoning like a personality trait
- Grill & Provisions: because apparently Dad needs one more grill tool
- Fig & Julep: cocktails, barware, and gifts for the bourbon dad
For the Active Dad
- Tampa Bay Rays: Our local MLB teams have games every day from June 19-28. Celebrate dad with ballpark food, cold beers, and at least three comments about how stadium hot dogs just taste better.
- Full Speed Father’s Day Brunch: Hot laps, simulators, cocktails, and enough adrenaline to keep Dad talking about it for the next six months
- Lona Top Golf Swing Suites (Marriott Water Street): Virtual golf, Mexican bites, cocktails, and the perfect opportunity for Dad to dramatically overreact to every missed shot
Gift ideas:
- The Motor Enclave: for dads who have a need for speed
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, or Tampa Bay Rowdies tickets: because we’re in Champa Bay!
- For the Bay Clothing Co.: peak Tampa dad energy
- Birdie Club gift card: for the golf dad who can always be found on the golf course
For the Water-Loving Dad
- Boatsetter:
- Book a boat day around Tampa Bay so Dad can fully transform into captain mode for the afternoon
- Salt Shack or Hula Bay:
- Frozen drinks, seafood, waterfront views, and at least one “we should buy a boat” conversation
- Craft Dinner Boat: Sunset cocktails, skyline views, and a Tampa Bay evening that feels significantly more expensive than it actually is
Gift ideas:
- Divers Direct: a one-stop shop for boating, fishing, diving, and beach-loving dads with everything from performance gear and swimwear to coolers, accessories, and outdoor essentials
