June has arrived, which means it’s almost summer but it also means that Father’s Day is right around the corner. No matter the type of dad, from the beer lover to the outdoorsman, we’ve got you covered with the best places to celebrate Father’s Day in San Diego.
Treat Dad to free tacos this Father’s Day at City Tacos. With seven locations across San Diego, including North Park, La Mesa, Pacific Beach, Encinitas, Sorrento Valley, Downtown and Imperial Beach, the taqueria will host a Buy One, Get One Free taco special for all dads on Sunday, June 20. Enjoy innovative taco selections including the Mexicali Taco which features grilled Arrachera, onions, poblano peppers, asadero cheese and mashed potatoes on a fresh flour tortilla. Complete the experience with a signature Mexicali-style Michelada.
Cheer on the Padres and enjoy an ice-cold Baja beer at El Cruce + 241. The Chula Vista taproom, wine bar and kitchen will show the Padres game alongside an all-day $5 pint special to celebrate. Pair pints with savory Baja bites including the Esquite, Ceviche de Pescado, and the revamped Pulpo Asado, which features morita glazed octopus, peewee potatoes, arugula, frisee, piquillo and squid ink aioli.
For the sandwich-loving dad, head to Grater Grilled Cheese for decadent grilled cheese creations. With locations in Mission Valley and Otay Ranch, the eatery will host a Buy One, Get One Free deal this Father’s Day. Menu favorites include the Lobster Grilled Cheese, the Carnivore Grilled Cheese, and the Philly Grilled Cheese which features the signature Basic 5 cheese base, sirloin steak, roasted red peppers and grilled onions.
Located along Chula Vista’s historic Third Avenue, Shake & Muddle will feature a classic food and drink pairing for Father’s Day. The fusion mixology bar will feature $11.50 selections from their roster of Worldly Old-Fashioneds. Sip on options including El Jefe’s Old-Fashioned, which features Maker’s 46 Bourbon, Licor 43, orange bitters and a demerara sugar cube or opt for the Whiskey Warrior featuring Iwai Japanese Whiskey, Ginger Root, Kuru Sato, house bitters and a candied ginger garnish. Pair your beverage with an order of the Father’s Day Pork Ribs, served alongside corn on the cob and coleslaw. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made online via the Shake & Muddle website.
Soak up the sun and take in stunning views at Quiero Tacos, located along Seaport Village’s Northern boardwalk. Together with Mike Hess Brewing, the taco and beer haven will offer a Buy One, Get One Free taco deal with popular selections including the Carnitas Taco, Avocado City, and the Mike Hess Fish Taco which features battered basa, cabbage, onion, tomato, and house chipotle aioli on a homemade flour tortilla.
Customize the ultimate hot pot creation at Clairemont Mesa’s Mongolian Hot Pot or Mira Mesa’s Shabu Works. The sister eateries will offer dads a complimentary beer with the purchase of an entrée. Make it a memorable Father’s Day with an immersive dining experience complete with intricate flavors and fresh ingredients. Savor a medley of signature soup bases, premium protein selections, handmade noodles, veggies, and more!
Treat dad with a San Diego-infused Father’s Day Brunch crafted by Serẽa Executive Chef and James Beard Smart Catch Leader JoJo Ruiz at the iconic Hotel del Coronado. On Sunday, June 20 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Serea will offer guests unique dishes with ingredients sourced from local San Diego farms and fisheries, coupled with breathtaking views from their expansive outdoor patio. Dad’s can enjoy a variety of standout dishes including a daily selection of oysters, pan roasted ora king salmon, and breakfast favorites such as steak and eggs and a california breakfast burrito. Father’s Day Specials include a Daddy-O cocktail made with Cardhu Gold Reserve, Earl Grey, Lemon, and Ginger and a Grilled Swordfish Sandwich with whiskey braised shallots, radicchio slaw on a toasted brioche bun, served with breakfast potatoes.
For the downtown Dad’s, head to Lionfish, the dynamic, design-driven hotspot on 5th Avenue, for a Father’s Day brunch from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Created by Executive Chef and James Beard Smart Catch Leader JoJo Ruz, the menu features both sustainable seafood and prime meats, toying with guest’s tastebuds with its casual, yet complex offerings. From the Strawberry Ricotta Pancakes and Duck Duck Confit Hash to the Maine Lobster and Chorizo Scramble and 30oz. Snake River Wagyu Eye of Ribeye, there’s something sweet and savory for every Dad on the block. To make it even more enticing, Dads can revel in a bottomless ManMosa for $25 and a Chicken Fried Steak with Biscuits and Gravy. Father’s Day Specials include $25 all you can drink “ManMosas” and a chicken fried steak with biscuits and gravy.
This Father’s Day, treat dad to an experience you know he’ll love. Solana Beach’s Ranch 45 will be hosting a Father’s Day Grill Fest on Wednesday, June 16 from 6:30-9pm. Special guest, Bob the Butcher will go over butchery and grilling techniques including the cooking process, timing, temperatures, seasonings and sauces. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase steaks, priced slightly above wholesale. Can’t make it to the class? Swing by Ranch 45 and purchase one of their grill kits or the best cuts of meat – the perfect gift for the dad that loves to BBQ.
Celebrate dad with all of his favorite things – beer, bourbon and BBQ! Set in a hacienda haven, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s signature restaurant, Mustangs & Burros, will be serving a specialty Father’s Day menu featuring BBQ, Bourbon and Beer from 12-4pm on Sunday, June 20. Treat dad to a delicious meal, inspired by Baja coastal cuisine with a southern California twist. The restaurant will also be streaming the US Open and will feature complimentary beer tastings.
Puesto is toasting to dads this Father’s Day with their Pints for Papa special. Available on Sunday, June 20th, dads are invited to stop into any of Puesto’s locations, including their San Diego outposts in La Jolla, Mission Valley, and Seaport Village, to enjoy a free pint of one of Puesto’s signature beers for those who dine in. Brewed at Puesto’s Mission Valley Cervercia, Puesto’s beer lineup includes the Puesto Clara, Puesto Amber, and the Puesto Negra, and the beers are best enjoyed with Puesto’s selection of gourmet tacos, ceviches, and more.
Harland Brewery at One Paseo is combining two favorites for many dads, golf and beer, by hosting a U.S. Open viewing party and partnering with local golf brand TaylorMade, making the brewery the hub for golfers and golf enthusiasts over Father’s Day weekend. The tournament, which runs from June 17 through June 20, is being played at nearby Torrey Pines Golf Course, making it a particularly fun event for San Diego locals. Harland has collaborated with TaylorMade to brew a beer that will be released exclusively on draft at One Paseo the week of the 13th, and in cans the weekend of the 19th. The TaylorMade team will have merchandise available on site, and will be hosting giveaways throughout the week. Stop by Harland all weekend long to watch the tournament and enjoy some brews, before grabbing lunch or dinner to celebrate Dad at one of the center’s many restaurants, or popping into one of the center’s shops, such as Fjallraven or Roark, to pick up a gift for dad.
If your dad likes to start his morning with delicious craft coffee and fresh pastries, or maybe even a bloody mary and smoked salmon bagel, Communal is the perfect place to treat him this Father’s Day! To celebrate, buy your drink, and your dad’s is free all day long at both the North Park and South Park locations. Whether you’re enjoying an espresso on the patio at the South Park location, or indulging in an afternoon of small-plates and a full craft coffee and drink menu at the North Park location, both are relaxing and welcoming settings to spend quality time with your dad.
Bring your dad to any of Fish Shop’s three locations – Pacific Beach, Point Loma, or Encinitas – for fresh fish and a chance for dad to win some awesome prizes! On Father’s Day, each dad who comes in will be treated to an envelope with either 10% off their next meal, $5 off their next meal, or $1.00 off a glass of wine or draft beer. At Fish Shop, you can create your own custom tacos, sandwich, salad, or plate, or choose from favorites like the Fish N’ Chips or specialty tacos.
