Father's Day Brunch & Dinner Restaurant Specials 2023

CALIFORNIA — Roll out the red carpet, and treat Dad like the king he is! Father's Day is Sunday, June 18.

Patch has compiled our annual Dad's Day dining guide to California restaurants — with entries for all tastes and budgets. Peruse the list to see what appeals, and get going on reservations.

Need visual inspiration? See the photo slideshow at the top of this post.

And to all fathers, grandpas, stepdads, foster dads and role-model uncles, too, Happy Father's Day from Patch!

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ACAPULCO RESTAURANT & CANTINA: Treat Papa to all-you-can-eat brunch, featuring tri-tip & ham carving station on June 18 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $36 for adults & $12 for kids. Plus, margaritas, Bloody Marys & micheladas are $5. Details. See locales in SoCal.

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CHEVYS FRESH MEX: Score Father's Day four-course, prix-fixe menu ($34) 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with bottomless beverages, fruit cup, entrée choice of chilaquiles, steak a la diabla & eggs, omelettes, combo breakfast, huevos rancheros or churro pancakes, and dessert. Reservations. Locales in NorCal.

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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL: Gently poking fun at dads' corny jokes, cringeworthy fashion choices & possible inability to pronounce "Chipotle," the chain offers Father's Day, phonetic “CHIH-POAT-LAY” egift cards & phonetic spelling T-shirts. (Tee profits support organizations making apparel & farming more sustainable.) Catering menu options also offered for at-home fiestas. Website. Location finder here for California.

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CLAIM JUMPER STEAKHOUSE & BAR: Father’s Day brunch buffet is served June 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., with carving station, omelet bar, breakfast classics, pastas, pizzas, desserts & more. $45 per person. Plus, bottomless mimosas $17. Details/reservations. Offered at locales statewide (excluding Costa Mesa & San Diego).
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DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE: For fathers deserving the royal treatment: Deluxe Dad's Day dinner experience offers 20-ounce, prime New York strip with maitake mushrooms & sauce bourguignonne ($85), as well as a specialty bottle of wine,Bodyguard by DAOU, Red Blend, for $95. Details. In Los Angeles & San Diego.

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DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE: Catering to every dad still in his "prime," the eatery is serving a 20-ounce prime New York strip with bourbon caraway butter. Pair featured dish with specialty wine, including DAOU, Cabernet Sauvignon Bodyguard by DAOU & Chardonnay. In addition to dinner, special Father’s Day brunch also served until 2 p.m. Details. In Santa Monica & Irvine.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Celebrate pit boss dads with Texas-style BBQ options for any size gathering. Select from: Picnic Pack (starts at $35.90 for two to three) with choice of meat, two sides & four slices of Texas toast; Family Pack ($61.60 & up for four to six) with two meats, three sides & six Texas toasts; XL Pack ($84 & up for six to eight) with three meats, four sides & eight toasts; BYB Wings & Ribs Party Pack ($134.40 & up) with 18 ribs, 24 wings, mac & cheese, coleslaw, bread; BYB Original Party Pack (starts at $140 for 10-12) -pulled pork, brisket, coleslaw, BBQ beans, potato salad & bread. Info here. Plus, for dine-in, don’t forget kids eat free Sundays with minimum $12 adult purchase. Locales throughout California.

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EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD: Indulge Dad with one-day-only, in-restaurant exclusive — 11-ounce Snake River Farms Gold Label Wagyu Strip Steak. Top off the celebration with limited-edition single barrel select Blanton’s Bourbon & collectible Blanton’s topper. Father's Day hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Live music 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations. Locations statewide.

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EL POLLO LOCO: Loco Rewards members can score two Father’s Day deals June 18: $20 Family Feast (leg & thigh); & $6 Chicken Avocado Burrito coupons. For registered reward members only. Plus, for every $50 eGift Card purchase through July 18, loyalty members receive coupon code for free, eight-piece meal (leg & thigh chicken only). Website. Locations throughout California.

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EL TORITO: All-you-can-eat brunch, featuring tri-tip & ham carving station, will be served Father's Day , June 18, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $36 for adults ($38 in Redondo Beach) & $12 for kids. Plus, enjoy $5 margaritas, Bloody Marys & micheladas. (Deal not offered in Marina Del Rey.) Bookings. See sites statewide.

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FISH SHOP: Treat Pops to boatload of seafood specialties, along $1 off pint of beer or glass of wine, and gift-card deals of either 10% or 5% off next purchases. Info. Locales in Pacific Beach, Encinitas & Point Loma.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR: Special, three-course Father’s Day menu offered all weekend —Friday, June 16 through Monday, June 19 — with four surf & turf entrées, including lobster tails & various steak cuts, plus salad & dessert. Signature Old Fashioned cocktail is $16. Locations open early Saturday at 2 p.m. & 12 p.m. Sunday. Full dinner menu & three-course children’s menu also offered. Info/bookings. See sites statewide.

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GALPAO GAUCHO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate Pops with authentic dining experience inspired by centuries-old tradition of churrascaria & brought to North America by the Brazilian cowboy - the Gaucho. Menu features 17 different cuts of meat, including Picanha (signature sirloin), salmon, lamb, pork loin & chicken wrapped in bacon. Meal also features extensive salad bar, imported cheeses, fruit, vegetables & such sides as garlic mashed potatoes & caramelized bananas. Weekend & dinner Rodizio: $69. Website/bookings. Location finder here statewide.

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JOHNNY ROCKETS: Gift Dad a gift-card deal: get $5 bonus card with every $25 e-gift card purchase; or $10 bonus card with $50 e-gift card purchase; $15 bonus card with $75 e-gift card; or $20 bonus card with $100 e-gift card purchase. Info. Locales statewide.

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LB STEAK: Celebratory lunch & dinner June 18 menus will honor Father's Day (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.). with such specials as 48-ounce tomahawk steak Oscar (featuring crab, bearnaise, wagyu bone marrow, potato & sauteed spinach). Pair with Highland Park Whiskey Flight. Or from San Ramon locale only: Choose "DIY Dad," tomahawk packages to-go, including tomahawk (raw, to be cooked to your liking), salt trio, cutting board, meat thermometer & Dad’s very own LB Steak Chef coat. Details here. Sites in San Ramon & San Jose.

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LEFT BANK BRASSERIE: Father’s Day specials will be added to menus for brunch (10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) & dinner (3 p.m. - 9 p.m.). For brunch, check out Papa’s Burger & Beer, featuring burger with bacon, egg, French fries & pint of draft beer. For dinner, eatery offers rib-eye, potato gratin, asparagus & pan jus. For perfect pairing, Double Distilled for Dad Manhattan or 2019 Penfolds “Bin 704” Cabernet Sauvignon. Info/bookings. At locales in SF Bay Area.

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MARCO'S PIZZA: For pizza-loving papas, score 30% off through June 18 on all menu-priced pizzas using code ‘FD23’. Or through June, get medium 1‐Top pizzas for $6.99 using code MED699. And for gift-card pizza fans: receive 10% off e-gift cards through June 18. Website. Location finder here.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Spoil Dad with special, slow-roasted prime rib, topped with au jus & whipped horseradish on June 18, along with exclusive bourbon-based Father’s Day cocktail, the "It Builds Character." Bookings here. See restaurants statewide.

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MR. MOTO PIZZA: Father's Day takeout special ( $49.99) features choice of specialty pizza, one large salad (Caesar or house salad), a large pasta (chicken pesto, vodka penne or spaghetti & meatballs) & four garlic knots. Order info. Locales throughout San Diego County.

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NORMS: For diner-loving dads, Father’s Day gift card promo runs though June 18. Buy $50 e-gift card & receive bonus $10 card redeemable until July 1. Plus three new dishes added to the menu for limited time: El Benedicto; Chicken & Waffle; and Country Kitchen Skillet. Info. Locations throughout SoCal.

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ONO HAWAIIAN BBQ: Spread aloha for Father's Day! Gift-card promo at Hawaiian-inspired chain runs through June 18. Purchase $40+ in gift cards, in-store or online, & receive free $10 bonus card, valid through Aug. 31. Menu offers Hawaiian plate lunches & other island specialties. Details. See locales statewide.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Special Dad's Day menu on tap with: bone-in ribeye, steakhouse potato & side, starting at $29.99; or slow-roasted, hand-carved prime rib with au jus, potato & side, starting at $25.99. Lobster-tail add-ons: $13.99. Featured sips: Bloomin’ Blonde Ale; and Smoked Cinnamon Pecan Old Fashioned (bourbon, cinnamon pecan syrup & bitters, served over large ice cube with orange twist.) Locations statewide.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Enjoy BOGO Father’s Day deal through June 19. Buy one thin-crust pizza & get second one 50% off. Offer is valid in-store & online. Use code DAD23 at checkout on Father’s Day. Find locales statewide.

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RED LOBSTER: With perfect Father's Day timing, Crabfest is back — limited-time, crabtastic celebration of steamed crab legs (with such flavor options as roasted garlic butter, honey Sriracha, lemon pepper or simply steamed), plus crispy potatoes & side. For elevated surf & turf entrée, add sirloin topped with lump crab in garlic cream. Appetizers & dessert options include Crabby Cheese Fries & strawberry cheesecake. Dine-in only. Info here. Plus, dine-in June 16-18 & score bonus coupon for 10% off next meal June 19-Aug. 3. See locales statewide.

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ROCK & BREWS: Joining in the dad celebration, eatery offers Father's Day deal of free wings - one order per dad or per table, with entree purchase. Promo is offered at participating locales in Corona, Buena Park, El Segundo, Redondo Beach & Tustin.

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SAN PEDRO FISH MARKET: Treat seafood-loving papas to array of takeout or dine-in feasts, including whole lobster slathered in signature lime butter, "World Famous Shrimp Tray," "The Super Tray" with shrimp, lobster, whitefish fillet & veggie mix seared “A la Plancha” or "Alamitos Tray" with shrimp, lobster, filet, mussels, calamari, tilapia, veggies & corn on cob. Offers vary by site. Follow link here for menu details. See locations in San Pedro, Wilmington & Long Beach.

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THE CAPITAL GRILLE: A 20-ounce, 30-Day Dry Aged NY Strip with Shaved Black Summer Truffles & Truffle Demi offered as Father's Day exclusive for in-restaurant dining. Specialties as lobster mac and cheese, Sam’s Mashed Potatoes & Caymus by the glass also available. Reservations. Sites in Costa Mesa & Los Angeles.

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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY: For cheesecake-lovin' papas ... gift-card offer: Give $25 gift card & $5 bonus; give $50 & get $10 bonus; $100 gift card with $20 bonus. Available online only through June 30. Ordering info. Locations throughout California.

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THE DOLLY LLAMA: For Father’s Day weekend, June 16-18, buy two desserts & get one free. Deal includes "build your own" or "signature creation" offerings, featuring Belgian-style waffle or Hong Kong bubble waffle. Pair with ice cream & unlimited toppings. Website. Offered at locales in Downtown LA, Koreatown & Sherman Oaks.

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URBAN PLATES: Coinciding with Father's Day, the chain rolls out summer menu specials that include garlic shrimp & parmesan butter; herb-roasted marble potatoes, chili lime corn on the cob & a Caribbean Salad with pineapple mango salsa, jicama, coconut roasted cashews & mild jalapeño-lime dressing. Website. Find locales in California.
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FOR REGION-SPECIFIC DINING GUIDES:

• Greater Los Angeles Father's Day Brunch & DinnerRestaurant Specials
• San Diego Area Father's Day Brunch & Dinner Restaurant Specials
• San Francisco Bay Area Father's Day Brunch & Dinner Restaurant Specials
• Orange County Father's Day Brunch & Dinner Restaurant Specials
• Inland Empire Father's Day Brunch & Dinner Restaurant Specials

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