On Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16th, San Diego’s favorite restaurants are serving up patriarch-approved plates to treat dads to the delicious day they deserve.
Celebrate “festa del Papà” with two of dad’s favorites – steak and shrimp – at Primavera Ristorante. The popular family-owned and operated Italian restaurant will prepare a decadent dinner dish, occhio di costola e gamberetti, for the holiday: an 8-ounce rib-eye steak topped with grilled shrimp in balsamic port wine reduction sauce, served with whipped garlic butter potatoes and sautéed Italian vegetables, priced at $49.99.
Dig in and drink up with Dad this Father’s Day with a featured steak and wine pairing at BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant. Chef de Cuisine Jason Gethin will prepare a 10-ounce New York steak and seasonal vegetables for the occasion, paired with a glass of Chappellet Mountain Cuvee, priced at $40.
Theatre Box will make fathers the star of the show with featured food and beverage offerings. At Sugar Factory American Brasserie inside Theatre Box, bottles of beer will be available for $1 with the purchase of a steak entrée, including: Black Angus filet and lobster surf and turf; New York strip steak frites; and more. Sugar Factory American Brasserie will also offer a Monster Burger and beer combination for $20. Each signature Monster Burger is made with an 8-oz. Angus beef patty piled high with toppings, including: The Big Cheesy, topped with mac ‘n’ cheese and Applewood smoked bacon; Blue Cheese Bacon Burger, Applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, Sugar Factory sauce and crispy onions; among others.
Havana 1920will offer a signature drink and dish combination for the holiday: Caipirinhas and bistec Havana. Select caipirinha cocktails will be priced at $5 each, including Clasico, made with Leblon cachaça, lime and cane sugar; One Night in Rio, a combination of strawberry and jalapeño infused Leblon cachaça, cucumber, lime and demerara; among others. The bistec Havana, an Angus skirt steak topped with house-made chimichurri and served with grilled Cuban bread, plantains and Caribbean avocado salad will be available for pairing.
Mezé Greek Fusion will whisk fathers away to the Greek isles with two featured food and beverage pairings. The first pairing includes a Greek beer and Mezé burger, ground beef and lamb mixed with feta cheese, garlic, onion and mint, topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, fiery feta and garlic aioli, served with Mezé fries or Greek salad; available for $20. The second pairing features the restaurant’s signature lamb shank, braised in red wine, fresh tomato sauce, cinnamon and black pepper, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Fathers may pair the lamb shank with a glass of house red wine for $1.
Prohibition will take fathers and families back to the 1920s with a featured cocktail offering. The speakeasy’s signature Old Fashioned, made with Wild Turkey Russel’s Reserve 10-Year Bourbon, demerara syrup, R&D aromatic #7 bitters and R&D cherry apple bitters garnished with an orange peel, will be priced at $1 for guests who show a photo of their dad to the bar.
El Chingon will give dads a bite of Baja with a featured food and beverage pairing: fajitas and margaritas. El Chingon’s Bad Ass Fajitas include the choice between Angus steak, chicken or shrimp flambeìed tableside with onions and bell peppers, served with Mexican citrus cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, chiles toreados, rice, beans and warm corn tortillas. The Papárita margarita flight includes samplings of El Chingon’s signature Madero cocktail, a combination of Azuñia Blanco Tequila, house-made watermelon cordial, fresh lime and Tajín; traditional frozen margarita; and Battle of Juarez, made with Olmeca Altos Blanco tequila, lemon, ginger, honey, St. Germaine and Ancho Reyes Verde.
Dough Nations in Barrio Logan will feature pizza, pint and pitcher offerings for the holiday. Dough Nations will offer a complimentary slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza with the purchase of a pint of beer. The second pairing, priced at $20, includes a pitcher of beer with an entire classic pizza. Select pizzas include margherita, made with sliced tomato, mozzarella, garlic, olive oil and house-made pizza sauce; white, made with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella and ricotta; meat supreme, topped with pepperoni, sausage, meatball and house-made pizza sauce; among others.
From 1 – 9 p.m. on Father’s Day, enjoy bay views and a delectable meal of seafood and steak at Island Prime. Choose from entrees such as an herb crusted salmon, buttermilk fried chicken, prime New York strip and a mustard-crusted prime rib. $49.95 for a 3-Course Feast.
Beginning at 11 a.m. on Father’s Day, guests can enjoy a 16-oz or 20-oz slow-roasted, herb-crusted prime rib for $45/$55 at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. This special cut is available alongside the full dinner menu all day to satisfy Father’s Day carnivorous cravings. Treat Dad to one of the best views of the San Diego Bay with a reservation at this two-story steakhouse overlooking the water.
What better way to celebrate than with a steak dinner at East County’s newest and swankiest steakhouse, Bull and Bourbon? The anchoring chophouse of Sycuan Casino Resort is offering a complimentary entrée (with purchase of one entrée) for all fathers on Sunday, June 16. Space is limited.
Cesarina serves up a special menu inspired by the fathers of the restaurant owners, Executive Chef and Pastry Chef. Enjoy dishes the chefs learned to cook from their family patriarchs, alongside the full dinner menu of handmade pastas and regional Italian fare. Reservations available here.
Amici’s Ristobar at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch is partnering with Hess Brewery to celebrate dads. Stop in from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Father’s Day to enjoy an assortment of Hess Brewery beers and keep the pint glass! After the toast, chow down on the Prime Rib Special all-day for only $30.
The Whiskey House in the Gaslamp Quarter is offering an all-day Happy Hour during the entire Father’s Day weekend, featuring $4 beers and $1 shots. For food, indulge in the mouthwatering, hand cut 8 oz. ribeye steak and fries, served up for only $15.
Woodstock’s Pizza is letting you “Love the Ones You’re With” by enjoying $5 off the XL Grateful Veg and All Meat Orgy pizzas. The promotion starts on June 14, so the Father’s Day celebrations can start early for the vegans and carnivores alike!
The Lazy Hippo in Downtown San Diego is inviting dads to wake up and celebrate by enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch fare, while toasting with a specially selected $4 draft beer and $1 house whiskey special.
Bring dad in to Pop Pie Co. in University Heights for breakfast on Sunday, and treat him to ‘The Boss’ breakfast pie. Made with all his favorite breakfast items encased in crust: bacon, two eggs, cheese, skin-on red potatoes. Top it with a side of maple syrup for a real treat.
Celebrate dad under San Diego’s golden sun rays at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, a hacienda-style resort nestled between the seaside villages of La Jolla and Del Mar. Treat dad to an elevated pool day where the resort will offer a classic $16 burger and brew pairing, or a delectable dinner at the property’s indoor/outdoor, coastal-inspired restaurant, Mustangs & Burros. Dads joining for dinner can delight in a 20%-discounted, mouthwatering Tomahawk steak and whisky flight pairing, featuring Estancia’s select single Barrel Whiskey, Woodford Reserve Bourbon and Woodford Reserve Double-Oaked Bourbon.
Just for Father’s Day, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa will be bringing a classic car show right to their Croquet Lawn, debuting exclusive models from Cardiff Classics’ exceptional vintage motorcars, for automotive-loving dads to get an up close and personal look. Complete with a Grand Buffet and a customizable margarita bar, it’s the perfect way to say “cheers” to dad.
Celebrate Father’s Day on one of America’s most iconic beaches with The Hotel Del Coronado annual Father’s Day Concert and BBQ on Sunday, June 16, supporting America’s veterans and military through the Gary Sinise Foundation. Attendees will enjoy delicious BBQ and drinks as they enjoy the festivities, which begin with a skydiving show from Skydiving Innovations, followed by the musical stylings of Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band performing covers of classic hits from The Police, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder and more. Tickets start at $75 for all ages and $35 for military and veterans with a VIP option for $500 that includes VIP Adirondack seating, validated parking, a VIP reception and a meet & greet photo opp with Gary Sinise (space is limited).
Celebrate dad atop the Manchester Grand Hyatt underneath and among the stars at Rooftop Cinema Club while watching the 1972 classic, The Godfather at 8:30 p.m. Sit back and relax in a comfy single deck-chair and cozy blanket, coupled with a brew or wine, popcorn, or elevated movie fare like poke nachos or carne asada nachos while taking in stunning views of the city from every angle imaginable. Cap off the night with The Impossible Burger and a brew at Brew30 California Taps.
Pendry San Diego is offering guests a special Father’s Day Stay Crafty package that includes a one night stay with an exclusive special delivery from the property’s Craft Beer Concierge including a flight of local craft brews, beer nuts and chips and a customized arrival letter detailing craft breweries, personal recommendations, and more. Rates starting at $415. Guests can also toast to dad with the “Rad Dad Dinner” at Nason’s Beer Hall on June 16 from 3pm – 10pm. This ultimate man-friendly dinner includes a Nason’s pretzel, T-bone steak and beer pairing that is sure to satisfy all dads. The cost is $39 and guests are recommended to make reservations via Nason’s OpenTable.
Show your dad you think he’s a catch by treating him to lunch or dinner on Fish Shop’s outdoor patio at any of their four Southern California locations – Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Encinitas and even Hermosa Beach. On Sunday, June 16th, each dad who comes in will be handed an envelope with either 20 % off their next meal, a $10 Gift Card or coupon for free alcoholic beverage (with purchase of meal on your next visit). At Fish Shop, you can create your own custom tacos, sandwich, salad or plate, or choose from favorites like the Coconut Shrimp or oysters.
Join barleymash, for a Longbranch Old Fashioned, neatly accompanied with your finest barleymash Dad hat! That’s right – on Father’s Day, when dad orders an Old Fashioned made with Longbranch Bourbon, he will get a free hat. And you can never have too many hats! So bring your dad in for brunch, where he can indulge in the Eggs and Meat plate, or later in the day for burgers or flatbreads…just don’t forget to order the Old Fashioned.
Celebrate dad this Father’s Day with craft beer and live jazz at The Westgate Hotel. Enjoy a selection of micro-brews while listening to the sweet saxophone sounds of the Charlie Arbelaez Quartet and indulging in the Westgate’s award-winning Sunday Brunch. Each dad will also be gifted a unique Westgate beer pint. Hosted in Le Fountainbleau Room, guests can sip on local brews, Bloody Marys, fresh juice, and more while enjoying live music and a delicious menu prepared by Chef Fabrice Hardel. Boasting an impressive selection of brunch favorites, menu options include a made-to-order omelet station, eggs benedict, a carving station, fresh seafood and sushi, mini doughnuts, an ice cream bar and more.
The Father’s Day Jazz Brunch will be held on Sunday, June 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The price is $75 for adults and $35 for children ages 4-12 (tax and gratuity are additional).
Casa de Bandini in The Forum Carlsbad is celebrating with a beautiful brunch buffet featuring a variety of Mexican and traditional favorites. Guests can take their pick from buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, cheese enchiladas, Huevos con Chorizo, Fiesta Potatoes, an omelette station and more! End on a sweet note with fruit, flan and pan dulce. Add on champagne for $4.95 or a mimosa for $6.95. Facebook fans of Casa de Bandini can enjoy early access to the restaurant starting at 10 a.m. Plus, Fathers who wear their craziest tie will receive a 20 percent discount up to $20!
Visit Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands Town Center to enjoy specials including a Taco Feast, three soft tacos and your choice of Carne Asada, Pollo Asado, Carnitas or fish, served with fresh pico de gallo, queso cotija, guacamole, salsa quemada, refried beans and Mexican rice for $17.95. Or try the Carne Asada Vaquero, flame grilled carne asada cooked with sautéed mushrooms, onions and mild green chiles, then drizzled with jalapeno cream sauce, served with black beans and handmade tortillas for $19.95. Enjoy a Tour of Mexico Beer Bucket with four beers for $20 or a Hornitos Tequila Flight with three types of tequila for $20.
Dads love a good hearty meal so Fireside by The Patio, Liberty Station’s outdoor dining experience of timeless wood-fired cuisine, is bringing back its buffet-style brunch for one day only to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fireside’s Father’s Day Brunch Buffet includes a full buffet of Fireside favorites and one beer, mimosa or Bloody Mary for $39 a person. Are you are interested in letting your readers know about this amazing Father’s Day brunch event?
Dads can look forward to a Fireside-inspired carving station of chipotle Tri Tip, 14-hour smoked brisket and pulled pork with The Patio’s favorite sauces—Carolina BBQ and pickled green onion Chimmi Churri. The menu also includes delicious salads, grilled veggies, classic breakfast offerings, like eggs benedict and French Toast Bread Pudding, and comfort food sides like corn bread, and mac n’ cheese! Last but not least—dessert includes build your own strawberry shortcake drop biscuits. A full menu is available upon request!
Snooze Del Mar Highlands will have two specials created with dad in mind that will be available only on Father’s Day. The first is their Bacon Dad Happy, a buttermilk pancake topped with 100% pure maple syrup, BBQ bacon jam, smoky bourbon butter and ancho candied pecans. The will
also be offering their The Dad Abides, a cocktail made with bourbon, local cold brew, heavy cream and Slopeside maple syrup, and garnished with a slice of Tender Belly bacon.
From Maple Bacon Bourbons and Ultimate Daddy Marys to MANmosas, Dad will love the spirit forward drinks and sweet and savory brunch dishes offered at 20|Twenty Grill, inside the new Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Father’s Day brunch will be served from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. and will feature hearty favorites such as Whole Hog Omelets, Shaved Prime Rib Hash, and Bananas Foster French Toast as well as a selection of shareables, creative grains, and traditional breakfast favorites. Reservations can be made by visiting http://20twentygrill.com/or by calling (760) 827-2500.
This Father’s Day weekend, head over to the recently opened fine-casual modern Korean restaurant, Bibigo Kitchen at Fashion Valley mall in San Diego for $1 draft beers for Dad on June 15th & June 16th, with purchase of entrée. Beers include Ballast Point, Karl Strauss, Black Plague, Sapporo and more. With a range of fresh flavors, Bibigo Kitchen’s menu allows diners to create their own culinary journey to explore Korean cuisine. The thoughtfully curated menu provides a cross-cultural experience for the discerning diner where guests can enjoy a familiar favorite such as Beef Bulgogi or try something entirely new, like the Octopus Kimchi Soup.
Roy’s is hosting Father’s Day celebrations with both brunch and dinner on Sunday, June 16. Celebrate with brunch starting at just $39 from 9 am – 2 pm. Enjoy a three-course brunch, including menu favorites like Kalua Pork Benedict and a Hawaiian Seafood Omelet.
Or, spend some quality time with dad and spend some quality time together over dinner, served from 2 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy classic menu items like Slow Roasted Prime Rib Beef, Blackened Island Ahi or Misoyaki Butterfish. During dinner, Roy’s children’s menu will start at just $12.95.
